'Kasia knows deep in her heart that that kind of thing just happens' - Demi Vollering defends Célia Gery after complaints from Niewiadoma-Phinney
Cyclist Demi Vollering has defended her teammate Célia Gery following accusations of unfair play by rival Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney during the Tour de France Femmes. The dispute arose after a final stage maneuver that resulted in a change in the yellow jersey standings.
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Demi Vollering and Celia Gery embrace after stage 8 of the 2026 Tour de France Femmes (Image credit: Getty Images) Copy link Facebook X Pinterest Email Share this article 3 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Demi Vollering has defended her FDJ United-SUEZ teammate C lia Gery after her Tour de France Femmes rival Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney accused the French champion of a lack of 'fair play' following stage 8.
Niewiadoma-Phinney, who lost the yellow jersey to Vollering in a dramatic finale to Saturday's stage, confronted Gery at the finish , claiming she'd been 'blocked' against the barriers in the finale.
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