Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney focuses on strategy after Tour de France start

Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney expresses frustration after a strong start yet missing top results.

Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney aims higher after fourth place finish in Tour de France Femmes

Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney finished fourth in the first stage of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, but she is feeling frustrated. The Canyon-SRAM Zondacrypto rider managed to gain time on most of her main rivals except for Pauline Ferrand-Prévot, who won the stage. Niewiadoma-Phinney's performance put her four seconds behind Ferrand-Prévot, adding to her disappointment as it felt like a missed opportunity. She noted that a different strategy might have led to a better outcome, reflecting her dissatisfaction after a promising start. This performance continues her strong record at the event, as she has consistently been close to winning stages since the competition’s revival in 2022.

Niewiadoma-Phinney's fourth-place finish highlights not only her competitive spirit but also the intense dynamics of professional cycling. Despite gaining time against most rivals, her frustration suggests a deeper tension within the team strategy that could impact future stages. The repeated near-misses on individual stage wins might weigh on her morale as she aims for a more aggressive game plan. The championship landscape is shifting, and her performance indicates she is a force to be reckoned with, yet the pressure to secure both podium finishes and a stage victory is palpable.

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As the race continues, all eyes will be on Niewiadoma-Phinney to see how she adapts her strategy moving forward.