{"id":648904,"date":"2026-06-20T12:24:11","date_gmt":"2026-06-20T12:24:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/648904\/"},"modified":"2026-06-20T12:24:11","modified_gmt":"2026-06-20T12:24:11","slug":"as-it-happened-new-yellow-jersey-as-tt-specialists-shake-up-the-gc-on-tour-de-suisse-women-stage-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/648904\/","title":{"rendered":"As it happened: New yellow jersey as TT specialists shake up the GC on Tour de Suisse Women stage 4"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Refresh <\/p>\n<p>2026-06-20T11:17:44.441Z<\/p>\n<p>It was very hard, really very, very hard. I went really hard from the start and I was suffering a lot. You go fast, but you don\u2019t really know if the others go faster. And this course feels fast anyway, even if you don\u2019t go fast. I didn\u2019t know anything until I arrived at the finish line<br \/>\nIt\u2019s a day that is exceptionally hard, it really is a special course. I think one weak moment can change the whole GC, not only getting me out of the yellow, but for everybody. Tomorrow is going to be super tough.<\/p>\n<p>Marlen Reusser (Movistar)<\/p>\n<p>2026-06-20T11:03:33.276Z<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-99b15aa2-5d43-4d25-a8d3-8284b4109a19\">Here is today&#8217;s top 10.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-fb6372d9-b44e-4253-b874-3d99bc3bd517\"\/><\/p>\n<p>2026-06-20T10:52:50.310Z<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-56563eb4-1fe0-42de-affd-0dd232c3b565\">Marlen Reusser (Movistar) is today&#8217;s stage winner and also goes in to the yellow jersey ahead of tomorrow&#8217;s final stage.<\/p>\n<p>2026-06-20T10:49:12.308Z<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-03ff4453-f180-45cd-955c-ea34f82f1384\">Elisa Longo Borghini (UAE Team ADQ) crosses the finish line with a time of 30:41, 1:04 slower than Marlen Reusser (Movistar).<\/p>\n<p>2026-06-20T10:46:46.706Z<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-c5380786-4357-4de9-8c52-de48e7c93d82\">Kasia Niewiadoma (Canyon\/\/SRAM) finished 1:46 slower than Reusser (Movistar). This is a blow for Niewiadoma&#8217;s GC standing and leaves her with a lot of work to do tomorrow if she wants to be in competitive.<\/p>\n<p>2026-06-20T10:41:13.743Z<br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-new-fastest-time\"\/>New fastest time<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3b3b48f2-0cc3-4b02-87dc-dfab023c6cb3\">Marlen Reusser (Movistar) sets a new fastest time of 29:36, 11 seconds faster than Zoe B\u00e4ckstedt (Canyon\/\/SRAM). This should be enough to take the win today and potentially the yellow jersey.<\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.60%;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/r3tQSuQaBbfi29xLMHbY9g.jpg\" alt=\"AARBURG, SWITZERLAND - JUNE 20: Marlen Reusser of Switzerland and Team Movistar competes during the 89th Tour de Suisse 2026, Stage 4 a 23.7km individual time trial stage from Aarburg to Aarburg \/ #UCIWT \/ on June 20, 2026 in Aarburg, Switzerland. (Photo by Tim de Waele\/Getty Images)\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/r3tQSuQaBbfi29xLMHbY9g.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/r3tQSuQaBbfi29xLMHbY9g.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p>2026-06-20T10:37:37.391Z<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-eb3848a2-9e0e-47ff-afa2-3f64b96b4843\">Enjoying our live race coverage? Subscribe to Cyclingnews for an all-access pass to our unrivalled reporting of WorldTour racing, bike tech and exclusive in-depth features. Plus, access to the Cyclingnews app to follow the action on-the-go!<\/p>\n<p>2026-06-20T10:34:30.298Z<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e9177a23-7acd-4a60-8a8e-2eade958f010\">Elisa Longo Borghini (UAE Team ADQ) passes through the intermediate split 31 seconds down on the time of Marlen Reusser (Movistar). Longo Borghini started the day 55 seconds up on Reusser in the GC, so the gaps could be very close when Longo Borghini crosses the finish line.<\/p>\n<p>2026-06-20T10:28:56.056Z<\/p>\n<p>The heat made it super hard.\u00a0 A time trial is hard anyway but to throw 30 degrees or whatever we are today into the mix, it makes it really challenging and there was not really a lot of wind on course so you couldn&#8217;t really cool down from that. It was like the whole time corners, accelerating out, going over the limit and back down. Super hard day, but do I dare say that I enjoyed it a little bit? Maybe, maybe not. No, I had some fun, it was nice to push myself and do a time trial again. Now I just wait to see what the others bring in.<\/p>\n<p>Zoe B\u00e4ckstedt (Canyon\/\/SRAM)<\/p>\n<p>2026-06-20T10:23:12.497Z<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b625b4b3-7685-4939-983c-66eb7e15ba71\">Marlen Reusser (Movistar) is 5 seconds up at the intermediate split, with a time of 13:56.<\/p>\n<p>2026-06-20T10:16:27.621Z<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-35a052e2-36e2-4816-b2e2-a63d77a82eb8\">Race leader Elisa Longo Borghini (UAE Team ADQ) has just started her TT. All riders are now on course.<\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:149.93%;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/M8JnQqTQKPbPKctnkyU9hj.jpg\" alt=\"BAD RAGAZ, SWITZERLAND - JUNE 19: Elisa Longo Borghini of Italy and UAE Team ADQ - Yellow Leader Jersey prior to the 10th Tour de Suisse Women 2026, Stage 3 a 120.8km stage from Bad Ragaz to Bad Ragaz \/ #UCIWWT \/ on June 19, 2026 in Bad Ragaz, Switzerland. (Photo by Tim de Waele\/Getty Images)\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/M8JnQqTQKPbPKctnkyU9hj.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/M8JnQqTQKPbPKctnkyU9hj.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p>2026-06-20T10:12:00.615Z<br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-crash\"\/>Crash <\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-83c35d4d-05de-4864-a6b2-7ba2ac464e87\">Maeva Squiban (UAE Team ADQ) crashed with 200m to go, but managed to get back up and finished 59 seconds down in 5th place. Without the crash, this could have been a really strong TT for Squiban.<\/p>\n<p>2026-06-20T10:09:17.286Z<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-6d85370f-62b3-4da7-b189-f39acc85a40a\">World champion Marlen Reusser (Movistar) has just started her TT. While she will be hunting for the stage win, she will also be looking to climb the GC standings.<\/p>\n<p>2026-06-20T10:00:34.338Z<br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-new-fastest-time\"\/>New fastest time<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-11a03cb1-073b-4772-85d2-eca470282566\">Zoe B\u00e4ckstedt (Canyon\/\/SRAM) has set a very impressive time of 29:47. She&#8217;ll be hoping that&#8217;s enough to take her second stage win in a row.<\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:68.46%;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/g5J3cFxEd8zZecBWUqFBkj.jpg\" alt=\"BAD RAGAZ, SWITZERLAND - JUNE 19: Zoe Backstedt of Great Britain and Team CANYON\/\/SRAM zondacrypto celebrates at podium as stage winner during the 10th Tour de Suisse Women 2026, Stage 3 a 120.8km stage from Bad Ragaz to Bad Ragaz \/ #UCIWWT \/ on June 19, 2026 in Bad Ragaz, Switzerland. (Photo by Tim de Waele\/Getty Images)\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/g5J3cFxEd8zZecBWUqFBkj.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/g5J3cFxEd8zZecBWUqFBkj.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p>2026-06-20T09:56:34.326Z<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-5206d825-8c5f-427c-876f-8d1512d49ce6\">It&#8217;s a beautiful day in Aarburg with temperatures currently in the high twenties.<\/p>\n<p>2026-06-20T09:49:16.678Z<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a519a092-af3c-45d0-b789-ab74e1ec71ca\">Junior ITT world champion Megan Arens (Team Picnic PostNL) is now on course. At just 19 years old, it will be interesting to see how she performs in this field.<\/p>\n<p>2026-06-20T09:44:32.367Z<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a7916be6-b1b8-41cd-a79a-dfec595b5f96\">Zoe B\u00e4ckstedt (Canyon\/\/SRAM) just passed through the intermediate time point and set a new fastest time of 14:01, 25 seconds faster than the time set by Brodie Chapman (UAE Team ADQ).<\/p>\n<p>2026-06-20T09:39:44.016Z<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-1a786b13-9d28-4172-92ce-cc60d17acafa\">Maeva Squiban (UAE Team ADQ) is now on course.<\/p>\n<p>2026-06-20T09:29:24.517Z<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b76927db-2c62-4cee-b0d7-92db7785997b\">Yesterday&#8217;s winner Zoe B\u00e4ckstedt (Canyon\/\/SRAM) has just started her TT.<\/p>\n<p>2026-06-20T09:22:48.586Z<br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-new-fastest-time\"\/>New fastest time<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-9165a31f-fef2-4656-b13c-ae57ae13142f\">Brodie Chapman (UAE Team ADQ) has set a new fastest time of 30:45 at the finish. This is a time that could stand for a long time.<\/p>\n<p>2026-06-20T09:12:42.626Z<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-aca2fbbf-63fa-453e-a3af-b38ec124acf7\">Becky Storrie (Team Picnic PostNL) just finished and set a benchmark time of 32:51.24.<\/p>\n<p>2026-06-20T09:10:02.720Z<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-98edc538-47f8-40a0-986c-424b4b82fdb7\">Brodie Chapman (UAE Team ADQ) has started strong, setting a current fastest time of 14:26.80 at the intermediate split. Lauretta Hanson (Lidl &#8211; Trek) is currently in second.<\/p>\n<p>2026-06-20T09:05:24.112Z<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-5ca26b53-e32f-4e3f-9688-4425cb71e195\">Elisa Longo Borghini (UAE Team ADQ) is currently leading the GC by 35s and will be hoping still be in yellow at the end of the day. Lauren Dickson (FDJ United &#8211; SUEZ) would have been her closestest rival but she is unable to start today after breaking her collarbone in a crash yesterday.<\/p>\n<p>2026-06-20T08:59:34.258Z<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-13e45d26-35d6-4615-ab94-8744bf0d93a3\">Annika Liehner (NEXETIS) is the current fastest rider through the first timepoint with a time of 15:26.28.<\/p>\n<p>2026-06-20T08:50:37.900Z<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-de50eb5c-8288-4329-b3e8-a36a5bfe87e0\">Australian ITT champion Brodie Chapman (UAE Team ADQ) is now on course.<\/p>\n<p>2026-06-20T08:44:45.607Z<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-07cc315d-fd37-438d-8cc8-f76eaf3a32c9\">Racing is now underway in Aarburg. If you want to know everyone&#8217;s start times we have that for you below.<\/p>\n<p><a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/racing\/tour-de-suisse-stage-4-womens-and-mens-time-trial-start-times\/\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/racing\/tour-de-suisse-stage-4-womens-and-mens-time-trial-start-times\/\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/racing\/tour-de-suisse-stage-4-womens-and-mens-time-trial-start-times\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Tour de Suisse: Stage 4 women&#8217;s and men&#8217;s time trial start times<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<p>2026-06-20T08:40:28.809Z<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-31342a7f-260c-4960-a32e-321a56e110d0\">If you missed yesterday&#8217;s sprint finish, have a look back at our report to get up to speed.<\/p>\n<p><a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/womens-cycling\/tour-de-suisse-women-zoe-backstedt-stuns-the-field-with-scorching-long-range-sprint-to-win-stage-3\/\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/womens-cycling\/tour-de-suisse-women-zoe-backstedt-stuns-the-field-with-scorching-long-range-sprint-to-win-stage-3\/\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/womens-cycling\/tour-de-suisse-women-zoe-backstedt-stuns-the-field-with-scorching-long-range-sprint-to-win-stage-3\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Tour de Suisse Women: Zoe B\u00e4ckstedt stuns the field with scorching long-range sprint to win stage 3<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.70%;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/7WCiGw7Tj9KJqbwU5TTjXJ.jpg\" alt=\"BAD RAGAZ, SWITZERLAND - JUNE 19: Zoe Backstedt of Great Britain and Team CANYON\/\/SRAM zondacrypto celebrates at finish line as stage winner during the 10th Tour de Suisse Women 2026, Stage 3 a 120.8km stage from Bad Ragaz to Bad Ragaz \/ #UCIWWT \/ on June 19, 2026 in Bad Ragaz, Switzerland. (Photo by Tim de Waele\/Getty Images)\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/7WCiGw7Tj9KJqbwU5TTjXJ.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/7WCiGw7Tj9KJqbwU5TTjXJ.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: Getty Images)<br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<p>2026-06-20T08:28:55.553Z<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ac85b877-bfe6-4449-b5be-bbc85a4e7a73\">Today&#8217;s time trial will feature both the elite TT world champion Marlen Reusser (Movistar), and the U23 TT world champion Zoe B\u00e4ckstedt (Canyon\/\/SRAM).<\/p>\n<p>2026-06-20T08:18:01.519Z<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-5e61db66-eb35-4c8d-998c-636aafcdf394\">Hello and welcome to the live coverage of stage 4 of the Tour de Suisse Women.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Refresh 2026-06-20T11:17:44.441Z It was very hard, really very, very hard. 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