Marlen Reusser eyes the general classification at the Giro d'Italia Women

Swiss cyclist Marlen Reusser makes her return to the roads of the Giro d’Italia Women after a spinal fracture. The time trial and stage race specialist has confirmed her goal: to target the general classification of the women’s event. According to Cyclingnews, her preparation has been gradual to avoid any relapse.

Reusser, 32, suffered a lumbar vertebral fracture earlier this year. Her comeback promises to be both a physical and mental challenge. Yet, the 2023 world time trial champion remains determined. She has already won mountain stages in previous editions of the Giro d’Italia Women. Her team, SD Worx, is counting on her experience to shape the race. The 2024 Giro d’Italia Women, running from July 7 to 14, features demanding mountain stages. Reusser could find favorable terrain for her return. Her direct rivals, such as Dutch rider Demi Vollering, will also be in the mix. The race promises to be tight, with stakes for both the pink jersey and stage wins. Recent performances in women’s cycling show increasingly fierce competition. For Reusser, this Giro is more than just a race. It’s an opportunity to prove her resilience after her injury. Her team hopes she can play a key role in decisive stages. Observers are asking: will she regain her pre-injury form? One thing is certain—her return is already drawing attention from cycling fans.