This Sunday, August 13, 2023 saw the consecration of Gladys Verhulst during the 7th edition of the Picto-Charentaise, which also counted as the 6th round of the Coupe de France Elite women.
This race, starting in Poitiers to finish in Châtellerault, covered a distance of 119.9 kilometers.
In a sprint finish in Châtellerault, Gladys Verhulst was able to stand out to cross the line in first position. Carlijn Achtereekte of the Jumbo-Visma team and Valentina Basilico of Bepink Gold completed the podium.
This success is not a first for Verhulst at Picto-Charentaise: originally from Grand-Quevilly, she had already won this event in 2019.
© Amélie Barbotin – Photographe