Eleonora Gasparrini Clinches Third Season Win At GP Stuttgart & Region

Eleonora Gasparrini of UAE Team ADQ secured her third victory of the season by winning the Women's Cycling Grand Prix Stuttgart & Region. She achieved this with a powerful sprint, finishing ahead of Lieke Nooijen from Visma-Lease a Bike and Mareille Meijering from Movistar. The race covered 118.2km from Böblingen to Stuttgart.

Following her win, Eleonora expressed gratitude towards her teammates, saying, "From the very beginning to the final moments of the race, my teammates were outstanding. We maintained control right from the start, closing in on the breakaways. Throughout the circuit, we stayed at the front. In the final stretch, we kept up a strong pace. With just three of us remaining, I gave my all in the sprint. I'm incredibly pleased with the result."

Melissa Moncada, Head of UAE Team ADQ, praised Eleonora's performance and highlighted the team's strategic efforts. She stated, "I’m thrilled with today’s victory, which underscores Eleonora’s remarkable talent and the strategic cohesion of our entire team. This win reflects not only individual excellence but also the UAE Team ADQ’s strategic planning and relentless teamwork that have been the cornerstones of our season. Our consistent effort and united approach have been instrumental in securing this achievement, proving that our strategic focus and team spirit are truly paying off."

Teammate Dominika Wlodarczyk finished sixth in this one-day Pro Series race. Other team members Erica Magnaldi and Safiya Alsayegh also competed, adding valuable European racing experience to their records following Safiya's participation in the Paris Olympics.

The UAE Development Team's young riders Hannah Kunz and Beatrice Caudera also took part in the Grand Prix Stuttgart & Region. Their participation highlights the team's commitment to nurturing young talent.

In addition to their success in Stuttgart, UAE Team ADQ was active at the Grand Prix International d'Isbergues - Pas de Calais Féminin in France last week. Chiara Consonni placed seventh while Karolina Kumiega won the final KOM classification over a 131.6 kilometres course starting and ending in Isbergues.

This series of achievements demonstrates UAE Team ADQ's dedication to both individual excellence and cohesive team strategy throughout their season.

With inputs from WAM