"This race is within my capabilities, but with a different approach" - Despite 38th place Lotte Kopecky will return to win the Liege-Bastogne-Liege Femmes in the future

Lotte Kopecky did not appear in the battle for top spots at Liege-Bastogne-Liege Femmes today. The world champion crossed the line in 38th place after she had to let go of the group of favorites on the Côte de la Roche-aux-Faucons with 14km from the line.

"I was just a little short on the Roche-aux-Faucons. With fresher legs I might be able to survive here. Anyway, it was a good first participation. This is within my capabilities, but with a different approach," the SD Worx - Protime rider analyzed. "This was a positive experience for me."

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Along the way, Kopecky and the favorites seemed not to be competing for victory at all. "It's better not to give someone like Grace Brown too much of a head start. As a team in general it was okay, I think. This result shows that it is simply difficult to win a race."

Liege-Bastogne-Liege Femmes is also Kopecky's last race of a long spring. "It was a positive spring. I've learned a few things here and there. In general I can be satisfied with my results. Now I'm going to rest and recharge my batteries. I want to get back to quality training and prepare for the summer."

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