Demi Vollering wins second Tour de France Femmes by 1:52

Demi Vollering powered to victory on the final stage of the Tour de France Femmes pour l'Égalité, securing her second consecutive yellow jersey in emphatic fashion. The Dutch rider crossed the line in Nice ahead of a chasing peloton, capping a dominant week that saw her win two stages and dominate the mountains classification. At 27, Vollering has now claimed back-to-back titles, joining an elite group of repeat winners in the race’s modern era.

The Women’s Tour de France returned in 2022 after a 33-year hiatus, revamped as a week-long stage race that mirrors the men’s Grand Tour in scope and ambition. Vollering’s first win in 2023 marked the beginning of her rise as the sport’s dominant force, but this year’s victory—amid stronger competition—cements her status as the new queen of women’s cycling. Her team, SD Worx, has become the benchmark in the peloton, blending tactical precision with raw power, and Vollering sits at the center of that machine.

Vollering’s margin of victory this year was even greater than last, with a gap of nearly two minutes to second-place Kasia Niewiadoma. She also topped the mountains classification, a rare double in a single edition of the race. The final stage’s punishing climb up the Col de la Turbie played to her strengths, where she dropped rivals with relentless acceleration. Post-race, she called it “a perfect week” and thanked her team for their trust.

Now, attention turns to whether Vollering can push for a third straight Tour win in 2025. The women’s peloton is deepening, with rising stars like Lotte Kopecky and new teams investing heavily. Vollering’s ability to stay ahead will depend on maintaining her edge in climbing and time trialing. One thing is clear: the standard she’s set is raising the bar for everyone else. The Tour de France Femmes is no longer a one-day spectacle—it’s a Grand Tour with a champion worthy of the stage.