Cecilie Ludwig wins the 5th stage and takes the leader’s jersey
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Danish champion Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig won the 5th stage of the Tour of Scandinavia on Saturday between Vikersund and Norefjell (132.9 km), in Norway, and took the yellow jersey from Dutchwoman Marianne Vos.
The latter, triple world champion, was released 7 km from the finish, judged after ten km of ascent, and is now 2 min 44 sec behind in the general classification.
Ludwig, 26, sprinted ahead of German Liane Lippert and Belgian Julie Van de Velde, about thirty seconds behind.
The Tour of Scandinavia ends on Sunday with a 153.4 kilometer stage between Lillestrom and Halden, near Oslo.
Stage classification:
1. Cecilie Ludwig (DEN/FDS) in 3h 26:24
2. Liane Lippert (GER / DSM) at 1 second
3. Julie Van de Velde (BEL / Plantur-Pura) at 31 seconds
General classification:
1. Cecilie Ludwig (DEN/FDS) at 4:48:30 p.m.
2. Liane Lippert (GER / DSM) at 17 seconds
3. Alexandra Manly (AUS / BIK) at 44 seconds
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