Canyon-SRAM zondacrypto's Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney has become unfortunately infamous for finishing second in the big Classics, but three runner-up spots so far in 2026 still feels like a lot.
Her latest second place came in the Amstel Gold Race on Sunday, and felt especially cruel. Her tried-and-tested Cauberg attack worked and she even beat Demi Vollering (FDJ United-Suez) in the sprint to the line, but sadly, it was for second, not the win, with Paula Blasi (UAE Team ADQ) sailing to victory 30 seconds up the road.
