Tour de France Femmes: With anger, she wins the Tour

Demi Vollering has claimed her second Tour de France Femmes title, decisively winning the final stage on the Promenade des Anglais in Nice. The Dutch cyclist showcased her dominance by leaving her closest rival, Kasia Niewiadoma, behind on the final climb of the Col d’Èze. This victory marks Vollering's third stage win of the race, solidifying her overall triumph. Unlike her first overall win in 2023, where she only took the yellow jersey on the penultimate day, this year's victory was secured with a commanding performance on the final stage. Vollering, who had previously finished second overall in 2024 and faced challenges in 2023, expressed her joy at winning in the yellow jersey. She attributed her success to her team, her support system, and her equipment, particularly thanking her bike manufacturer for providing a fast bike. Vollering described her approach as converting the tour's stress into energy.

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It was the first time I won in the yellow jersey.

The race was not without its challenges and controversies. On the queen stage to Mont Ventoux, Vollering and her teammate Marlen Reusser were criticized for a tactical misstep, allowing Niewiadoma to take the stage win and the yellow jersey. Vollering admitted they "played it wrong" and "outsmarted ourselves." This setback put Vollering more than a minute behind Niewiadoma. However, Vollering bounced back on the following day's stage. Niewiadoma later complained that Vollering's teammate, Célia Gery, had obstructed her at the start of Vollering's decisive attack on the final climb. Niewiadoma stated she was "enormously angry" at the beginning of the ascent, claiming Gery deliberately pushed her towards the barriers.

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We were just stupid, we outsmarted ourselves.