Lotte Kopecky wins Autumn Criterion Oostrozebeke

And it has not only been a dream year for Kopecky himself. Her achievements are also a huge boost for Belgian women’s cycling as a whole.

End of season

The Autumn Criterion in Oostrozebeke has managed to attract a world champion for their race. Lotte Kopecky finally put an end to her impressive season, which started with a win in the Omloop Het Nieuwsblad, and was crowned with the rainbow jersey via the Tour of Flanders, two Belgian titles and a pack of yellow jerseys.

Kopecky also had a fan day, but after five rounds the world champion had had enough. One acceleration was enough to leave everything and everyone behind.

Only the European U23 champion Ilse Pluimers and Valerie Demey tried to close the gap on Kopecky, but he remained unreachable and eventually won