Wiebes outsprints Le Court and Vollering to win Tour de France Femmes opening stage
Cyclist Lorena Wiebes won the opening stage of the 2026 Tour de France Femmes in Lausanne, securing the first yellow jersey. She outsprinted competitors Kim Le Court and Demi Vollering in a high-intensity finish.
Why it matters
The Tour de France Femmes is a premier event in professional cycling, and early stage wins significantly impact the overall race strategy for the yellow jersey.
Lorena Wiebes enjoys her win on the first stage of the Tour de France Femmes in Lausanne. Lorena Wiebes enjoys her win on the first stage of the Tour de France Femmes in Lausanne. Tour de France Femmes Wiebes outsprints Le Court and Vollering to win Tour de France Femmes opening stage Wiebes’ turn of speed too much for 2023 winner Vollering
‘It was a long sprint, but I’m super happy’
Prefer the Guardian on Google Lorena Wiebes took the first yellow jersey of the 2026 Tour de France Femmes after climbing the Côte Saint-François and outsprinting race favourites Kim Le Court and 2023 champion, Demi Vollering.
“The team worked super hard today,” Wiebes said. “When Demi attacked, I knew I had to follow. It was a long sprint, but I’m super happy.”
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