Healthy Ageing Tour cycling 2021 – Heartbreak for Daniek Hengeveld as D'hoore snatches victory

Updated 10/03/2021 at 14:54 GMT

Daniek Hengeveld was within 200m of a stunning solo win as the 18-year-old announced herself in Assen. Ultimately, it was another fine triumph for SD Worx with Jolien D'hoore pipping Alice Barnes on the line. The three-stage race, which is live on Eurosport, continues with a 14.4km time trial on Thursday.

D'hoore snatches victory from Barnes in thrilling finish

Jolien D'hoore (SD Worx) snatched victory from Alice Barnes (Canyon-SRAM) after a lively opening stage at the Healthy Ageing Tour on the Assen motorsport circuit.

A dramatic finale saw Lorena Wiebes (DSM) clip the wheel of Barnes in the sprint, sending the Dutchwoman tumbling to the tarmac as riders were forced into evasive action.

It had looked as though 18-year-old Daniek Hengeveld (Talent Pro CT) would solo to a memorable win after pouncing on peloton indecision to pull clear on a flat course and build a commanding lead.

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Hengeveld led into the final chicane but was swallowed up by a huge chase group in the final 200m as D’hoore pipped Barnes for the win. Karlijn Swinkels (Jumbo-Visma) came through for third.

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