Giro Donne 2022: Juliette Labous soloes to impressive victory on Passo Maniva, Annemiek van Vleuten takes more time

Frenchwoman Juliette Labous soled to an extremely impressive victory on Passo Maniva at Stage 7 of the 2022 Giro Donne. Predominantly a flat stage, things became interesting as the riders reached the set of climbs in the final stages. It was young Norwegian rider Amalie Lutro was the one who went away and she did an excellent job in keeping the chasing pack at bay.

Ad/> However as the climb steepened Lutro was reeled in, first by Cristina Tonnetti, and then by the chasing group. /> Giro d'Italia DonneHighlights: Van Vleuten defends pink as Vos picks up 32nd Giro Donne stage win21 HOURS AGO Meanwhile further back the bigger group with Van Vleuten kept on upping the pace as they reeled in the riders ahead of them. But at the head of the race Labous had gone into time trial mode and was doing her best to hold off those behind her.

Giro Donne as it happened In the final stages Van Vleuten made her move, getting followed by GC rival Marta Cavalli as well as Margarita Garcia Canellas before a few other riders including Elisa Longo Borghini could catch up. A cagey game of cat and mouse ensued, with Van Vleuten trying to find the right time to attack and put time into her rivals. And that meant that at the front Labous safely came home for a memorable victory.

Behind her it ended up being a sprint to the finish and it was Van Vleuten who came in second, just ahead of Garcia. More to follow... — - Stream the 2022 Giro Donne and the rest of the cycling season live and on demand on discovery+.