Spanish dominance at the Watersley Ladies Challenge: Ostiz wins the overall and Neira is crowned champion in the final stage

The young promise Paula Ostiz took victory in the general classification, revalidating the title she had already achieved in 2024, while her teammate Alejandra Neira She won the final stage, leading an impressive "poker" of Spanish cyclists in the first four positions.

The team, under the direction of coach Gema Pascual, demonstrated outstanding tactical and physical dominance. Aware of the need to break the race to avoid a massive finish, the Spanish cyclists increased their pace from the start, aiming to wear down Ostiz's main rival, Poland's Okrucinska.

The race plan culminated in the final stretch, where the team's strategy was executed perfectly. Irati Aranguren She was the first to try her luck with a decisive attack, followed by a devastating move of Alejandra Neira, who managed to escape solo to cross the finish line in first place. Behind her, Paula Ostiz launched an attack on the final climb, securing second place in the stage and securing the overall victory with an 11-second lead over Okrucinska.

The triumph was sealed with the entry of Irati Aranguren y Lidia Castro in third and fourth place, respectively, completing a historic all-Spanish stage podium. The teamwork of Leyre Battlement e Irati Mitxelena was crucial to the success, providing invaluable support to her teammates throughout the race.