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Zoe Backstedt retains Baloise Ladies Tour title in tight finish

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 3:49 PM

Last updated Jul 19, 2026

Zoe Backstedt retains Baloise Ladies Tour title in tight finish
Summary

Zoe Backstedt successfully defended the 2026 Baloise Ladies Tour title on July 19, finishing with a provisional overall time of 11 hours, 27.08 minutes. The young Welsh rider clinched the title just a year after becoming the youngest winner of the race. Nienke Veenhoven of the Netherlands won the final stage but finished only one second behind Backstedt overall, with Felicity Wilson-Haffenden from Australia also close behind. Millie Couzens of England placed fifth in the standings.

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  • •Zoe Backstedt finishes with a provisional overall time of 11:27.08.
  • •Nienke Veenhoven wins the final stage but is one second shy overall.
  • •Felicity Wilson-Haffenden finishes 22 seconds behind Backstedt.
  • •Millie Couzens places fifth behind Charlotte Kool.
  • •Backstedt becomes the second rider to win consecutive titles in the event.
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  • 3:49 PMYahoo Sports — Backstedt defends Baloise Ladies Tour title
  • 3:49 PMBBC Sport — Backstedt retains Baloise Ladies Tour title
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Welsh rider Zoe Backstedt successfully defends the 2026 Baloise Ladies Tour title after becoming the youngest winner of the race a year ago.

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Welsh rider Zoe Backstedt successfully retains the 2026 Baloise Ladies Tour title after becoming the youngest winner of the race a year ago.

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