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Tour de France Women #8: Van Vleuten climbs to day and overall victory

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Cycling: Annemiek van Vleuten has also won the eighth stage of the Tour de France Femmes. The Dutchwoman confidently chooses to be the first winner of the newly founded Tour de France Femmes.

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Van Vleuten has everything under control

As expected Annemiek van Vleuten (Movistar) did not let Femmes take the yellow jersey again on the last day of the Tour de France Femmes. On the contrary. After the seventh, the Dutchwoman also won the eighth stage, thus further expanding her already confident overall lead. Around six kilometers before the finish, the 39-year-old launched her attack - and left everyone standing again. As the day before could only Demi Vollering (SD Worx) keep up the pace to a certain extent and thus finish second. became third Silvia Persian (Valcar – Travel & Service). The German Liana Lippert (DSM) was part of the breakaway group today and was only caught by the top favorites on the final climb.

First winner of the Tour de France Femmes

The first winner of the Tour de France Femmes is called Annemiek van Vleuten (Movistar). On the 123,3-kilometre final stage from Lure to La Super Planche des Belles Filles, the Dutchwoman once again extended her lead in the overall standings. Yesterday she wowed the cycling world with a long solo ride. Today she had to change her bike several times and was already isolated well before the final climb. Nevertheless, she did not let herself be deterred from winning the last section of this tour with ease. Stand next to her on the podium Demi Vollering (SD Worx) – who can also be happy about the mountain jersey – and Katarzyna Niewiadoma (Canyon/SRAM). The green jersey wins Marianne Vos (Jumbo - Visma). The junior ranking is on Shirin van Anrooij (Trek – Segafredo) from the Netherlands. Canyon/SRAM couldn't let themselves lose their lead in the team classification.

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