Lorena Wiebes leaves Giro Donne to focus on Tour de France Femmes sprints

Lorena Wiebes wins at the Giro Donne
Lorena Wiebes wins at the Giro Donne (Image credit: Getty Images)

Lorena Wiebes (SD Worx) was not on the start line of stage 7 and has made an early departure from the Giro d'Italia Donne in order to focus on the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift held from July 23 to 30.

"Lorena Wiebes will not start in stage 7 of Giro Donne. With an eye on the Tour de France Femmes, a recovery period now follows," SD Worx confirmed on Thursday.

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