The Night of Woerden: Fem van Empel's Triumphant Return in the Second Race of the Season
Cyclo-cross world champion Fem van Empel (https://www.cyclingnews.com/riders/fem-van-empel/) (Visma-Lease a Bike) claimed a thrilling victory in the Night of Woerden race on Tuesday evening, outpacing Aniek van Alphen (Seven Racing) in a closely contested finish.
The two cyclists had been locked in a fierce battle in Woerden, a standalone evening race held under low light conditions, after breaking away early alongside Inge van der Heijden (Crelan-Corendon).
"I'm absolutely thrilled to have won this race," van Empel exclaimed. "Racing here is always a special experience, and to seal it with a victory makes it even more memorable. I had a fantastic time out there, and the competition was truly exhilarating."
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