WM3 Pro Cycling is getting ready for the first stage race of the season. The 31st edition of the Gracia Orlová takes place in the Czech Republic, starting on Thursday. WM3 Pro Cycling’s line-up is Riejanne Markus, Moniek Tenniglo, Rotem Gafinovitz, Anouska Koster, Valentina Scandolara and Anna Plichta. The latter is sufficiently recovered from her crash in the Flèche Wallonne.
The event starts in the East of the Czech Republic on Thursday afternoon with a 110 kilometers race between Orlová and Štramberk. Following the Friday stage of 100 kilometers in Lichnov, the programme foresees an individual time trial of 13,5 kilometers on Saturday morning (Havířov - Ostrava – Havířov) with an additional short stage of 65 kilometers in the afternoon (Dětmarovice – Visalaje). The stage race finishes on Sunday with 101 kilometers on a local circuit in Orlová.
Marianne Vos won this event in 2008 and 2010 while being third in 2009. With these results, she is by far the best performing Dutchie in the Gracia Orlová.
