Demi Vollering wins the Giro d'Italia Donne for the first time after a dramatic turning point in the final stage

Saluzzo – 07.06.2026: Demi Vollering won the Giro d’Italia Donne on June 7, 2026, securing her first overall triumph in this prestigious race. The 29-year-old Dutch rider prevailed in the final and ninth stage against her compatriot Anna van der Breggen, who had led the general classification until then.

Vollering, who races for the FDJ United–Suez team, started the last stage 49 seconds behind the leader van der Breggen. Despite this disadvantage, Vollering delivered an impressive performance, managing to close the gap. In an exciting finish, she beat van der Breggen to claim victory.

The ninth stage took place over 145 km around Saluzzo and included three challenging climbs, including the Montoso. This route tested the riders toughly, especially due to difficult weather conditions. Despite the adverse conditions, Vollering showed strength and determination, winning the stage and thus securing the overall victory.

Anna van der Breggen, who races for the SD Worx–Protime team, also put in a solid performance, maintaining her place on the podium. Although she lost the time advantage in the last stage, she managed to keep second place in the general classification. Her consistency throughout the race contributed significantly to her success.

The 2026 Giro d’Italia Donne was marked by numerous exciting moments. Vollering had already earned her first stage win in the fifth stage, prevailing in a tight sprint against van der Breggen and Antonia Niedermaier. This triumph laid the foundation for her subsequent overall victory.

This year’s edition of the Giro d’Italia Donne stood out for its challenging routes and variable weather conditions. The riders had to test not only their physical abilities but also their tactical intelligence and adaptability to constantly changing conditions.

With this success at the 2026 Giro d’Italia Donne, Demi Vollering has reached another important milestone in her career. She has established herself as one of the best riders of her generation and will surely play an important role in upcoming competitions.

The Giro d’Italia Donne remains one of the most prestigious races in women’s cycling and attracts the best athletes in the world every year. This year’s edition once again demonstrated how exciting and unpredictable the sport of cycling can be.