'We have only one goal and it's the yellow jersey' – is Demi Vollering now the clear favourite at the Tour de France Femmes?
FDJ United-Suez rider makes GC leap in stage four's time trial, but there's plenty of time for shake-ups
Demi Vollering, a Dutch cyclist competing in the Women's Tour de France, has emerged as a strong contender after her impressive performance in Stage four. Vollering secured third place in the time trial, finishing 18 seconds behind the winner Marlen Reusser and nearly two minutes ahead of defending champion Pauline Ferrand-Prévot.
Vollering's team manager, Stephen Delcourt, emphasized that while the victory put Vollering in a favorable position, there are still five stages left to the race. Vollering expressed her happiness with the time trial, stating that she prepared mentally for the possibility of losing time to top riders like Reusser. Her team focused on maintaining the pressure on their rivals, with Delcourt noting that they are aiming for another step in the general classification for the next stage.
The outcome remains uncertain, as both Reusser and Ferrand-Prévot remain strong contenders, and the race is far from over.
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