Bretagne Ladies Tour: Speedskater Sandrine Tas takes first pro cycling victory on stage 1

Olympic speed skater Sandrine Tas (Lotto Intermarché Ladies) sprinted to victory and into the first race lead on stage 1 of the Bretagne Ladies Tour in Plouay.

After a punchy day, the opening stage came down to a group sprint, with Belgium’s Tas proving fastest. She beat former world champion Amalie Dideriksen (Cofidis) into second, whilst Hélène Hesters took third for Liv AlUla Jayco Women’s Continental Team.