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

Saluzzo – 07.06.2026 : Demi Vollering won the Giro d’Italia Donne on June 7, 2026, securing her first overall victory in this prestigious race. The 29-year-old Dutchwoman triumphed during the ninth and final stage against her compatriot Anna van der Breggen, who had previously held the lead in the general classification.

Vollering, who rides for the FDJ United–Suez team, started the last stage 49 seconds behind the overall leader van der Breggen. Despite this disadvantage, Vollering delivered an impressive performance and was able to close the gap. In a thrilling finish, she surpassed van der Breggen and claimed victory.

The ninth stage covered 145 kilometers around Saluzzo and included three challenging climbs, including Montoso. This route posed serious challenges to the riders, especially due to difficult weather conditions. Despite these adverse circumstances, Vollering demonstrated her strength and determination by winning the stage and securing the overall victory.

Anna van der Breggen, who rides for the SD Worx–Protime team, also showed a solid performance and defended her place on the podium. Despite losing her lead during the last stage, she maintained second place in the general classification. Her consistency throughout the race greatly contributed to her success.

The 2026 Giro d’Italia Donne was marked by many exciting moments. Vollering had already won her first stage during the fifth stage, out-sprinting van der Breggen and Antonia Niedermaier in a thrilling finish. This victory laid the foundation for her final triumph.

This edition of the Giro d’Italia Donne was distinguished by demanding course profiles and changing weather conditions. The riders had to demonstrate not only physical abilities but also tactical intelligence and adaptability to constantly evolving conditions.

With her victory at the 2026 Giro d’Italia Donne, Demi Vollering has taken a new step in her career. She now establishes herself as one of the best riders of her generation and will surely play an important role in upcoming races.

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