The 27-year-old rider was the mare VDL Group C Arera the fastest clear round in the jump-off orange colored. He crossed the finish line after 37.44 seconds, which earned him a reward of more than 26,000 euros.
It was the second GP win of Van der Vleuten in the packed RAI. The first was in 2007. “Jumping Amsterdam is such a beautiful competition, because you just want to ride. If you win, that’s extra nice, ” replied the Dutchman.
My father Eric had already seen a few riders in the jump and gave some tips. I have kept to the plan that I had in my head, “the winner explained.
Van der Vleuten, a fixed value in the Dutch team, dived in Amsterdam more than a second under the time of the surprising Doron Kuipers (Zinius).
Kuipers had already Jeroen Dubbeldam (Carusso La Silla) ousted from first place in the provisional standings. Dubbeldam, world and European champion, finished third in the competition in Amsterdam.
No less than sixteen participants in the first course had no problems with the obstacles, among Who nine Dutch. The commands in the decisive circulation, which Leon Thijssen did not return, were difficult. Six riders were clear again, with the Belgian Olivier Philippaerts as the only foreigner.
Winner Van der Vleuten doubted at first whether he was in Amsterdam or at the World Cup in Zurich would launch but then decided nevertheless to take part in the GP in the capital. The Swiss Pius Schwizer won the race in his homeland.
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