Cavalli questions SD Worx 'interrupting' tactics in Tour de France Femmes opener

Tour de France Femmes: Marta Cavalli with FDJ Suez teammates at the start
Tour de France Femmes: Marta Cavalli with FDJ Suez teammates at the start (Image credit: Getty Images Sport)

Marta Cavalli (FDJ-SUEZ) questioned the tactics used by SD Worx among the chase group that formed behind solo winner Lotte Kopecky on the opening stage at the Tour de France Femmes. The Italian said she and her teammates attempted to chase, but their efforts were 'interrupted', making it difficult to hold a pace and stay organised.

"It's cycling. Sometimes it doesn't look fair, but it's cycling, and it's part of the game," said Cavalli, who didn't appear to be upset by SD Worx's strategy and said her team will now refocus on the stages to come with an eye on the Tourmalet on stage 7.

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