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Demi Vollering Wins Tour de France Femmes Stage 5

Dutch cyclist Demi Vollering secured victory in the grueling fifth stage of Tour de France femmes from Mâcon to Belleville-en-Beaujolais, featuring eight climbs totaling 2,850 meters of elevation gain.

Vollering launched her decisive attack 30 kilometers from the finish at the col of Durbize, causing French rider Pauline Ferrand-Prévot to crack. Despite the difficulty of the final climb on Mont Brouilly (3km at 7.7%), Vollering couldn't fully distance herself from yellow jersey holder Marlen Reusser and 2024 champion Katarzyna Niewiadoma, who finished together just behind her. In the sprint finish, Vollering proved strongest to claim the stage victory.

Reusser maintains her overall lead in the yellow jersey after another strong performance, while Niewiadoma solidified her position as a contender. The Tour de France femmes continues with more challenging stages ahead as the race progresses through France. orlando-books.blog