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Vollering Solo Wins 2026 Tour Femmes, Becomes Two-Time Champion

8/10/2026

Summary

Story summary

Demi Vollering (FDJ United-SUEZ) won the 2026 Tour de France Femmes on 9 August 2026 after soloing the final 99.2-km stage in Nice.
She attacked on the final ascent of the Col d’Èze, dropping Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney about 800 m from the summit.
Vollering became the first rider to win the modern Tour de France Femmes twice, also winning in 2023.
After stage 8, she defended teammate Célia Gery, who received death threats after accusations she blocked Niewiadoma-Phinney.

History

Historical Context

In 1984 the French Cycling Federation launched the first women’s Tour de France, after a race in 1955; the series ended in 2009 amid financial and trademark disputes. Campaigns and the 2014 La Course prompted ASO to revive a Tour de France Femmes in 2022 with a €250,000 prize fund. Demi Vollering’s solo attack on a 99.2-km Nice stage in 2026 secured her second title.

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Story summary

Demi Vollering (FDJ United-SUEZ) won the 2026 Tour de France Femmes on 9 August 2026 after soloing the final 99.2-km stage in Nice.
She attacked on the final ascent of the Col d’Èze, dropping Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney about 800 m from the summit.
Vollering became the first rider to win the modern Tour de France Femmes twice, also winning in 2023.
After stage 8, she defended teammate Célia Gery, who received death threats after accusations she blocked Niewiadoma-Phinney.

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