Looser takes world title defence to Andorra

Namibia’s Vera Looser – reigning champion in the 2024 UCI Marathon World Cup – will be under some pressure to make up ground this weekend after a less than ideal start to her current campaign.The Hero UCI Marathon World Cup series 2025 kicked off in Capoliveri, Italy, on 10 May, held over a course of 65 km with 2,400 m of elevation. Looser finished in ninth position out of 36 starters, behind the race winner Rosa van Doorn (Netherlands), Lejla Njemcevic (Bosnia, second) and Adelheid Morath (Germany, third).Saturday’s second race of the season in Andorra will have a spectacular route that will take cyclists through the paths and trails of stunning landscapes. The race takes place in Sant Julià de Lòria at 908 metres above sea level, surrounded by the majestic peaks, lush valleys, and dense forests of the Pyrenees — one of Europe’s most breath-taking natural havens. At the centre of this spectacular setting lies Naturland, a renowned destination for cyclists and outdoor enthusiasts alike. With its panoramic views, inspiring landscapes, and untouched beauty, Naturland is a true icon of nature at its finest.Temperatures in June are cool in the mornings but pleasant during the day, with intermittent light showers. Cash prizes are provided for the first ten positions in the overall licenced classification – in order 1,500 euro, 1,200 euro, 900 euro, 750 euro, 600 euro, 450 euro, 375 euro, 300 euro, 150 euro and 75 euro.Elite women (19) startlist(start number and birth year indicated)101 Rosa van Doorn (250 points) 2001 Netherlands 102 Adelheid Morath (160 points) 1984 Germany103 Debora Piana (150 points) 1989 Italy104 Sandra Mairhofer (140 points) 1992 Italy105 Tessa Kortekaas (110 points) 1988 Netherlands106 Vera Looser (100 points) 1993 Namibia107 Katazina Sosna-Pinele (95 points) 1990 Lithuania 108 Paula Gorycka-Kurmann (90 points) 1990 Poland109 Chelsea Bolton (80 points) 1989 USA110 Terese Andersson (78 points) 1983 Sweden111 Greta Recchia (72 points) 1991 Italy112 Costanza Fasolis 1986 Italy113 Pilar Fernandez Hernandez 1991 Spain114 Yuliana Calderon Monica 1987 Colombia115 Laura Tissières (50 points) 1989 Switzerland116 Daphne Jones 2004 Great Britain117 Evelyn Sulzer (40 points) 1993 Austria 118 Tanja Priller 1996 Germany119 Lejla Njemcevic (200 points) 1994 Bosnia

Looser takes world title defence to Andorra

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Namibian Sun 2025-09-10

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Looser takes world title defence to Andorra

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