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Simac Ladies Tour of Holland

Result · 2.WWT

Stage 5

18 October 2026

1Letizia Borghesi2:58:05

2Pfeiffer Zara Georgi+0:04

3Lieke Nooijen+0:04

4Florien Bolks+0:04

5Maud Rijnbeek+0:04

6Sandrine Tas+0:06

7Quinty Ton+0:10

8Nienke Vinke+0:10

9Femke Markus+0:10

10Lonneke Uneken+0:10

Letizia Borghesi won stage 5 after a selective race in Arnhem, finishing clear on the day from a reduced group. Heavy rain and hail made the short stage difficult and helped break up the peloton. The race featured an early breakaway before the main contenders forced the pace. Late attacks and a solo move from Maud Rijnbeek were caught before Borghesi made the winning move in the final kilometer.

General Classification

1Lieke NooijenLeader

2Femke Markus+0:32

3Letizia Borghesi+0:37

4Maud Rijnbeek+0:43

5Nienke Vinke+0:52

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Best budget bike lights: Six ride-tested options, from tiny commuters to powerful night-riding beams

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Bone-conduction headphones review

Philips open-ear sports headphones review: tinny, heavy and outclassed by the Suunto Wing 2

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