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'The sting is in the tail for the GC riders' – SD Worx-Protime back Anna van der Breggen and Nienke Vinke for podium challenge in brutally hard Vuelta Femenina

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April produced an uncommon drought for SD Worx-Protime, the Women's WorldTour team coming up empty on victories. Sports Manager Danny Stam sees a changing forecast from May 3-8, when the team heads to La Vuelta Femenina with leader Anna van der Breggen , third overall last year. For stage wins, the team has multiple options, including Milan-San Remo winner Lotte Kopecky and Mischa Bredewold , who was second at De Brabantse Pijl. Article continues below The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox! "It will allow her to see how much progress she has made compared to last season. In the shadow of the team leader, she can aim for a strong overall result.” Femke Markus and Julia Kopecký are also part of the seven-rider squad next week. Markus is a "reliable pillar" who has the capability to escape in a breakaway. Kopecký, six weeks younger than Vinke, makes her first Grand Tour appearance.…

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