GIRO D'ITALIA DONNE
Stage 9
Feletto Umberto – Monte Matajur
Feletto Umberto – Monte Matajur


Another hot one with a tailwind making the final climb particularly fast.[1]

The stunning peaks of the Alps that form the border with Slovenia.[2]

Two big loops then a rocket-speed blast up Monte Matajur at big gradients.
THE STAGE
This was the toughest day yet in the Giro d’Italia Donne for more reasons than one. The team’s top-placed rider Clara was forced to withdraw from the race as a result of a crash, effectively sweeping the legs from under us. Our three remaining riders Katie, Heidi and Poido fought on for the finish, with Poido able to make it into the early selection of around 30 riders. From there, she was able to finish in the top 30 on this, the queen stage of 2021 edition[4]. The team is gutted to lose Clara, particularly on a stage that suited her strengths so well. We wish her a swift recovery and will update here when we have more news of her condition.


"Clara made the front group and I was in a chase group behind. It was very sad to see she crashed. She told me not to wait, so I knew it was bad."
– POIDO'S PLAY-BY-PLAY
DECISIVE MOMENTS






NOTABLE RESULTS
Poido crosses the line 43rd after a very hard fnishing climb.
Ashleigh Moolman-Pasio (SD Worx) wins the stage solo.
LAY OF THE LAND
The Giro is coming to an end. Tomorrow offers one last chance, with a start and finish in the town of Cormons, north-east of Venice. For complete stage details including how to follow the race and where to watch, visit our preview. We wish Clara, Gute Besserung.