'You never know if you don't try' - Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney unfazed after headwind scuppers attacks into A Coruña at the Vuelta Femenina

Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney of Canyon-SRAM made multiple attempts to animate the race on Stage 4 of the Vuelta Femenina, attacking on the final climb and again in the closing kilometers into A Coruña. Despite her efforts, a strong headwind ultimately nullified these moves, allowing the peloton to regroup and contest a bunch sprint won by Marianne Vos. Niewiadoma-Phinney finished safely in the peloton, maintaining her general classification position.

This aggressive approach, despite the prevailing conditions, highlights Niewiadoma-Phinney’s consistent pursuit of stage victories and her willingness to challenge the status quo, even when GC is not the primary objective. Her career is marked by a tenacious, attacking style, often leading to strong placings in demanding races, though sometimes at the expense of outright wins. This stage exemplifies her philosophy: always try, always race, regardless of the odds.

While the wind may have thwarted her today, Niewiadoma-Phinney's willingness to gamble remains a refreshing constant in a sport often dictated by conservative tactics. Some riders race to win; others race to make the race.