On Eve of Time Trial, Schwager Grabs Fulcrum

Patricia Schwager

Patricia Schwager

Patricia Schwager, the Swiss rider for Faren-Kuota, took over the GC Point d’Appui of the Giro Rosa, finishing at the middle of the pack after Stage 7. The final stage of the race, a time trial, will be Sunday.

She’s 54 minutes and 29 seconds behind the race leader, Mara Abbott, and an hour and 36 minutes ahead of the Lanterne Rouge, Alessia Martini of Vaiano Fondriest.

On the stage, Valentina Carretta of MCipollini Giordana won the Point d’Appui.