"We want to fight" - Kim Le Court hungry for more after Tour of Britain stage 1 win
CyclingThursday, 05 June 2025 at 17:02
Kim Le Court marked her return to racing in sensational
style earlier today, taking a hard fought win on the opening stage of the Tour
of Britain Women after a long-range move and a perfectly timed sprint finish.
The Mauritian national champion, racing for AG
Insurance – Soudal, attacked on Lingburn’s Bank, a 2.3km climb averaging 5.6%, and
was joined by Olympic champion Kristen Faulkner (EF Education–Oatly). The pair
collaborated well over the final stretch of the stage, holding off the chasing
peloton all the way to the line.
Wearing her national colours, Le Court surged past Faulkner
in the final metres to claim the stage win, while pre-race favourite Lorena
Wiebes settled for third after leading the group behind.
Speaking in a team press release after the stage, Le Court
said, “I am very happy, not just with this victory, but also with being back
here. We came into this stage with a plan and executed it perfectly. I attacked
at kilometre 44, had Kirsten come with me, and we managed to hold off the
chasers, both of us being strong engines. It was pretty close at the finish,
but I am delighted I could pull it off.”
Le Court’s victory continues a stellar 2025 season that
already includes her win at Liège–Bastogne–Liège earlier this spring. Sunday's
win adds further momentum as AG Insurance – Soudal target more success in the
stages to come.
“I now look forward to the next stages, where we want to
fight for some more good results,” Le Court concluded.
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