Maaike Coljé (Arkéa-B&B Hotels): “To get a personal reward for once is nice”

May 6 ^th 2025 - 18:14 [GMT + 2]

Maaike Coljé (Arkéa-B&B Hotels) was the most aggressive rider in Stage 3 of La Vuelta Femenina 25 by Carrefour.es.

“I like the wind, but our leaders less so! So our first goal as a team was protecting them. I was given a joker role and could play my chances, so when I saw an opportunity to be in the breakaway I immediately jumped on it. The cooperation at the front was quite good, although some riders were a bit weaker than the others and that made things hard sometimes. Anyway, we kept taking turns, without giving up until getting caught.”

“This Combativity award is just great. I always try to show myself in the break, but I also work a lot for my teammates and that is not always seen. To get a personal reward for once is nice. I love working for my teammates - I find it’s the most rewarding thing in pro cycling. But sometimes it’s nice to stand on the podium yourself!”

“Every place we pass, I have a memory from my time racing in Spain with Massi-Tactic. It’s like a constant flashback. Those were my first years as a pro and I keep fond memories from them. I really like Spain and love racing here.”