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Vollering Wins Tour Femmes; Niewiadoma-Phinney Blames Gery

8/10/2026

Summary

Story summary

Demi Vollering won the 2026 Tour de France Femmes by breaking away on the final ascent of the Col d’Èze in Nice, finishing one minute and 18 seconds ahead of Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney.
Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney accused FDJ-SUEZ teammate Célia Gery of deliberately blocking her on the climb.
After manager Stephen Delcourt demanded an apology, Niewiadoma-Phinney apologized to FDJ-SUEZ and announced she will work with her coach toward the world championships.

History

Historical Context

After the 1984 inaugural Tour de France Féminin, women’s races struggled until ASO revived the event in 2022 with an eight-stage Tour de France Femmes. The 2026 edition saw Demi Vollering win on the Col d’Èze while Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney accused Célia Gery of blocking, echoing past disputes that have shaped stricter race governance.

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Story summary

Demi Vollering won the 2026 Tour de France Femmes by breaking away on the final ascent of the Col d’Èze in Nice, finishing one minute and 18 seconds ahead of Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney.
Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney accused FDJ-SUEZ teammate Célia Gery of deliberately blocking her on the climb.
After manager Stephen Delcourt demanded an apology, Niewiadoma-Phinney apologized to FDJ-SUEZ and announced she will work with her coach toward the world championships.

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