Win on longest stage: Vollering takes lead at Tour de France Femmes

Demi Vollering seized the yellow jersey at the Tour de France Femmes on Saturday, winning the penultimate stage. The Dutch rider now leads the race by eight seconds over Poland's Kasia Niewiadoma heading into Sunday's final stage.

Vollering's victory on the longest stage of the race positions her as the strong favorite to win the overall title. The challenging route tested the riders, but Vollering demonstrated her strength and tactical prowess to take the lead.

Meanwhile, defending champion Pauline Ferrand-Prévot has withdrawn from the race. The French rider did not start the eighth and final stage, removing a key contender from the competition. The reasons for her withdrawal were not immediately clear.

The final stage, which starts and finishes in Nice, will determine the ultimate winner. With a narrow eight-second gap, the competition between Vollering and Niewiadoma is expected to be intense.