The Swiss champion once again demonstrated her strength, shutting down key moves when it mattered most and still finding the energy to sprint for the stage—securing the title in the points classification as the final cherry on top. This victory marks the first overall WorldTour title for the young EF Education–Oatly squad.
“It feels amazing,” said Noemi. “I’m still in disbelief. It will take a few days to really sink in what I achieved here. I’ve been working so hard for this over the last few years so it’s just so nice that it actually pays off now.”
Throughout the week, the team rode with purpose, showcasing impressive cohesion so early in the season. On stage 1, when Noemi suffered a mechanical with just three kilometers remaining, the team immediately rallied around her. Henrietta Christie executed a lightning-fast bike change, and the team worked together to guide Noemi back to the pack, allowing her to sprint to a strong sixth-place finish.
Stage 2 was another standout display of teamwork. The squad delivered Noemi to the base of Willunga Hill with a perfectly executed lead-out. Kim Cadzow then took over, helping Noemi cover attacks and maintain a strong tempo before the Swiss champ capped it off with a magnificent ride up South Australia’s most iconic climb .
Stage 3 was always going to be a hard one to control, with its lumpy profile, scorching temperatures, and narrow time gaps on GC inviting aggressive racing from multiple teams. Despite the chaos, EF Education–Oatly controlled the […]
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