'I hope Amy Pieters is proud' - Riejanne Markus wins women's Dutch road race title

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From L Secondplaced Shirin van Anrooij winner Riejanne Markus and thirdplaced Lorena Wiebes pose on the podium after the National Cycling Championships in Emmen on June 25 2022 Netherlands OUT Photo by Bas Czerwinski ANP AFP Netherlands OUT Photo by BAS CZERWINSKIANPAFP via Getty Images — Riejanne Markus wins Dutch road race title at VAM-Berg(Image credit: Getty Images)

Riejanne Markus (Jumbo-Visma) won the Dutch road race title on the VAM-Berg, her first elite women's national title in her career. Markus said it was an emotional day of racing and that she was thinking of compatriot Amy Pieters after her victory.

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She began her sports journalism career with Cyclingnews as a North American Correspondent in 2006. In 2018, Kirsten became Women's Editor – overseeing the content strategy, race coverage and growth of women's professional cycling – before becoming Deputy Editor in 2023.