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July 17, 2026
Baloise Ladies Tour 2026 🇧🇪 (2.1) WE – Stage 2 – Zulte – Zulte : 130,4 km
Baloise Ladies Tour is a UCI 2.1 classification stage race that unfolds across the flat yet tactically demanding landscapes of the Netherlands and Belgium,
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July 17, 2026
Baloise Ladies Tour 2026 🇧🇪 (2.1) WE – Stage 2 – Zulte – Zulte : 130,4 km
Baloise Ladies Tour is a UCI 2.1 classification stage race that unfolds across the flat yet tactically demanding landscapes of the Netherlands and Belgium, where the roads traverse open polderlands, coastal dunes, and Flemish farmland. The terrain is predominantly flat, but the race is far from simple, with narrow roads, tight corners, and relentless crosswinds creating a dynamic and unpredictable environment. The parcours often includes short, punchy climbs or cobbled sectors in the Belgian stages, adding an element of technical difficulty and forcing riders to stay alert and positioned near the front. The wind is a constant factor, particularly in the exposed coastal and rural areas, where echelons can form and split the peloton into smaller groups, turning the race into a tactical battle of positioning and teamwork.
The race dynamics are shaped by the fast pace and the ever-present threat of wind or road furniture disrupting the peloton. Attacks frequently launch on the narrowest sections or during the wind-exposed stretches, where gaps can open in an instant. The flatter stages often conclude in high-speed bunch sprints, though the technical run-ins—featuring sharp turns or narrow roads—can favor late escapes or well-organized lead-outs. The Belgian stages introduce additional challenges, with short climbs or cobbled sectors testing the riders’ versatility and bike-handling skills. The Baloise Ladies Tour is a race of precision and strategy, where the interplay of wind, terrain, and tactics creates a relentless and unpredictable test for all who take part.
Charlotte Kool (Fenix-Premier Tech) made up for the previous day’s loss by taking the sprint victory on stage 2 at the Baloise Ladies Tour.
The Dutch sprinter, who finished second on stage 1, stormed across the line ahead of runner-up Nienke Veenhoven (Visma- Lease a Bike) and third-placed Maike van der Duin (Canyon-SRAM) in Zulte.
Kool’s victory means that she moved to the top of the GC standings, taking the jersey from overnight leader Zoe Bäckstedt (Canyon-SRAM), and she is now five seconds ahead. Veenhoven is in third place at seven seconds back.
The second stage of the Baloise Ladies Tour was a 130.4km race in Zulte that included two circuits at the start and then three circuits at the end of the stage.
Results :
 WE - Stage 2 </strong> - Zulte - Zulte : 130,4 km
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Baloise Ladies Tour is a UCI 2.1 classification stage race that unfolds across the flat yet tactically demanding landscapes of the Netherlands and Belgium, where the roads traverse open polderlands, coastal dunes, and Flemish farmland. The terrain is predominantly flat, but the race is far from simple, with narrow roads, tight corners, and relentless crosswinds creating a dynamic and unpredictable environment. The parcours often includes short, punchy climbs or cobbled sectors in the Belgian stages, adding an element of technical difficulty and forcing riders to stay alert and positioned near the front. The wind is a constant factor, particularly in the exposed coastal and rural areas, where echelons can form and split the peloton into smaller groups, turning the race into a tactical battle of positioning and teamwork.
The race dynamics are shaped by the fast pace and the ever-present threat of wind or road furniture disrupting the peloton. Attacks frequently launch on the narrowest sections or during the wind-exposed stretches, where gaps can open in an instant. The flatter stages often conclude in high-speed bunch sprints, though the technical run-ins—featuring sharp turns or narrow roads—can favor late escapes or well-organized lead-outs. The Belgian stages introduce additional challenges, with short climbs or cobbled sectors testing the riders’ versatility and bike-handling skills. The Baloise Ladies Tour is a race of precision and strategy, where the interplay of wind, terrain, and tactics creates a relentless and unpredictable test for all who take part.
Charlotte Kool (Fenix-Premier Tech) made up for the previous day's loss by taking the sprint victory on stage 2 at the Baloise Ladies Tour.
The Dutch sprinter, who finished second on stage 1, stormed across the line ahead of runner-up Nienke Veenhoven (Visma- Lease a Bike) and third-placed Maike van der Duin (Canyon-SRAM) in Zulte.
Kool's victory means that she moved to the top of the GC standings, taking the jersey from overnight leader Zoe Bäckstedt (Canyon-SRAM), and she is now five seconds ahead. Veenhoven is in third place at seven seconds back.
The second stage of the Baloise Ladies Tour was a 130.4km race in Zulte that included two circuits at the start and then three circuits at the end of the stage.
<strong>Results : </strong>
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