In the outcomes of the Trofeo Alfredo Binda – Comune di Cittiglio, Dominika Włodarczyk (UAE Team ADQ) was listed in fifteenth place – , however not an impressive end result. However, the numbers belie a powerful experience from the 24-year-old Polish champion, who went all-out in assist of her group leaders Elisa Longo Borghini and Karlijn Swinkels, the duo ending tenth and thirteenth, respectively.
“We wished to make race as arduous as potential to drop some sprinters and preserve Karlijn secure. Unfortunately, not every little thing went as we deliberate, however that’s biking,” Włodarczyk informed Cyclingnews after the Italian Classic.
When a breakaway of 14 riders, that included her teammate Eleonora Gasparrini, had been reeled in, Włodarczyk went on the assault herself with 32km to go. She bought
away with Magdeleine Vallieres Mill (EF Education-Oatly) and stored the tempo excessive on the Orino climb, and was first on the prime earlier than being caught on the descent.
“My coach informed me earlier than the race that I’m actually robust, however to be sincere I didn’t consider him,” laughed Włodarczyk.
“During the race I didn’t really feel tremendous good, however I used to be repeating to myself that I wanted to struggle till the top.”
On the ultimate lap, the Polish Champion confirmed herself on the entrance of the race once more, organising Longo Borghini’s assault on the final a part of the Orino climb, then leaping after Demi Vollering (FDJ-Suez).
“It was arduous to first create a spot for Elisa after which leap to her group, however once I noticed Demi chasing, I believed ‘we want another rider from UAE within the first group’. That’s why I joined this group – I wished to assist in the ultimate and I knew I will be actually helpful. In the group, it was simply all-out, we wanted a tough tempo,” Włodarczyk described the ultimate.
This group of six was caught on the descent, and when one other group with Longo Borghini was introduced again on the ending straight, the race ended and not using a prime end result for the Emirati group – however Włodarczyk has proven that she is on an upward curve.
“Now, because of my group I’ve the chance to go to altitude coaching camp within the Sierra Nevada, the place I’m going to arrange for my first-ever Ardennes Classics. I’ve on my calendar Brabantse Pijl, Amstel Gold Race, Flèche Wallonne, Liège-Bastogne-Liège after which the Vuelta Femenina.
“I’m actually trying ahead to these races,” she completed.
