What a race! The suspense at Alliansloppet was intense right until the very end, with both the men’s and women’s races coming down to thrilling, massive sprints!
The 48km race in the heart of Trollhättan city gathered the best riders of the World! And in the end, it was Edvin Anger for the men and Magni Smedås for the women who triumphed after phenomenal mass sprints!
Magni Smedås among the women:
The Norwegian from Team Eksjohüs secured victory after a suspenseful race, despite multiple attacks from Emilie Fleten (Team Ramudden), who suffered a broken pole in the final straight. Fleten has been named Athlete of the Day for her efforts!
Smedås narrowly edged out Julie Kvale Stöstad (Team Ramudden) and Kati Roivas (Team Eksjohüs) in the final sprint.
Notably, the favorite, Astrid Øyre Slind, was absent due to illness, resulting in the loss of her yellow jersey.
Top 3 Women – Alliansloppet:
- Magni Smedås, Team Eksjohüs/Norway, 2:06:56.0
- Julie Kvale Stöstad, Ramudden/Norway, +0.3
- Kati Roivas, Team Eksjohüs/Finland, +0.4
Full results women: here
Anger at the End of the Suspense
In the men’s race, the action intensified when Andrew Musgrave from Team Aker Dahlie made a decisive move, breaking away with Swedish sprinter Edvin Anger. The peloton couldn’t close the gap on the two leaders, and it was Anger who ultimately clinched victory in a photo finish!
Third place, fiercely contested, went to Mathias Aas Rolid from Team Ragde Charge.
Top 3 Men- Alliansloppet:
- Edvin Anger, Sweden, 1:44:45.9
- Andrew Musgrave, Team Aker Dæhlie/Great Britain, +0.1
- Mathias Aas Rolid, Team Ragde Charge/Norway, +0:02:08.9
Full results women: here
Leaders after Stage 4: Alliansloppet
Heads up to the final stage!
Tomorrow marks the final stage of the season with the Trollhättan Action Week 15km Individual Start. The gaps in the rankings are incredibly tight, and this unique event will serve as the ultimate decider!
WATCH THE FINAL STAGE LIVE HERE
Pictures: Trollhättan Action Week
