The final stage of the Garden Route Giro delivered a decisive conclusion to the women’s race, with Mariëlle Trouwborst underlining her dominance while Lisa Bone produced a strong response to secure second place overall.
Trouwborst attacked early on Stage 6, climbing clear of the field on Phantom Pass and steadily extending her advantage to claim both the stage win and overall title. Behind her, Bone showed improved form after a difficult Queen Stage, riding consistently to finish second on the day and cement her position in the general classification.
While unable to match Trouwborst’s climbing pace, Bone stayed clear of her closest rivals—Vera Looser, Cherise Willeit, and Catherine Kruger—ensuring she held onto second overall.
Further back, Willeit once again delivered a strong ride to take third on the stage, while Looser’s consistency across the race secured her the final spot on the overall podium.
In addition to her general classification result, Bone claimed the Intermediate Sprint competition, adding the First Ascent Velo Jersey to her achievements for the race.
Stage 6 Results – Women
- Mariëlle Trouwborst – 2:34:09
- Lisa Bone (+4:20)
- Cherise Willeit (+5:55)
- Vera Looser (+7:33)
- Catherine Kruger (+7:34)
Final General Classification – Women
- Mariëlle Trouwborst – 19:09:22
- Lisa Bone (+16:30)
- Vera Looser (+30:42)
- Cherise Willeit (+49:49)
- Catherine Kruger (+1:07:57)
Women’s Sprint Competition
- Lisa Bone – 30 points
- Mariëlle Trouwborst – 26 points
- Vera Looser – 24 points
Women’s KOM Competition
- Mariëlle Trouwborst – 57 points
- Lisa Bone – 37 points
- Vera Looser – 23 points
The final stage confirmed the overall standings, with Lisa Bone’s resilience across the six days of racing earning her a well-deserved second place overall, alongside the sprint classification victory—an impressive return from a demanding week of racing.