Lorena Wiebes claims the first yellow jersey of the 2026 Tour de France Femmes in uphill sprint
The Dutch sprinter impressed by staying with the GC contenders on the final climb to the finish
On the first day of the 2026 Tour de France Femmes, Dutch cyclist Lorena Wiebes claimed victory in the opening stage by dominating a sprint finish on the challenging Côte Saint-François. The Dutchwoman, riding for SD Worx - Protime, outpaced Le Court-Pienaar of AG Insurance - Soudal and Demi Vollering of FDJ United by a significant margin.
Wiebes, who managed to stay in contention throughout the final climb, expressed her astonishment at winning the stage and earning the coveted yellow jersey. The stage featured a break of four riders who built a substantial lead, but it was eroded by the peloton as the race progressed. General Classification after Stage One saw Wiebes leading the pack, followed by Le Court-Pienaar, Vollering, Pieterse and Rüegg.
Overall, the first day of the Tour de France Femmes was filled with drama and excitement, with multiple crashes and intense competition among the riders.
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