After finishing second in the two previous editions, Mischa Bredewold took the overall victory at the three day Itzulia Women on Sunday.
The SD Worx-Protime rider had led since winning stage one on Friday, but was forced on the defensive on the final climb, only catching a leading group only in the last kilometre of the final stage to secure victory. Yara Kastelijn (Fenix-Premier Tech) was second, while first WorldTour rider, Lauren Dickson (FDJ United-SUEZ) was third.
The 10km descent from the final climb back to the start and finish town of San Sebastián was a desperate one for Bredewold, and she managed to regain contact with the leading group only in the final 500m, finishing with the group to ensure victory.
Results
Itzulia Women – final general classification
1. Mischa Bredewold (Ned) SD Worx-Protime, in 10:15:56
2. Yara Kastelijn (Ned) Fenix-Premier Tech, +21s
3. Lauren Dickson (Gbr) FDJ United-SUEZ, s.t.
4. Riejanne Markus (Ned) Liddl-Trek, +22s
5. Dominka Włodarczyk (Pol) UAE Team ADQ, +24s
6. Antonia Niedermaier (Ger) Canyon-SRAM zondacrypto, +29s
7. Évita Muzic (Fra) FDJ United-SUEZ, +36s
8. Usoa Ostolaza (Esp) Laboral Kutxa-Fundación Euskadi, +43s
9. Juliette Berthet (Fra) FDJ United-SUEZ, s.t.
10. Ricarda Bauernfeind (Ger) Lidl-Trek, + 45s
