Demi Vollering wins the Giro d'Italia Donne for the first time after a dramatic turn 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 surpassed her compatriot Anna van der Breggen in the ninth and final stage, who had led the general classification until that point.

Vollering, who races for the FDJ United–Suez team, started the last stage with a 49-second deficit to the overall leader van der Breggen. Despite this difference, Vollering showed an impressive performance and was able to recover the lost time. In an exciting finish, she defeated van der Breggen and secured the victory.

The ninth stage covered 145 kilometers around Saluzzo and included three demanding climbs, among them the Montoso. This route presented great challenges for the riders, especially due to difficult weather conditions. Despite the adversities, Vollering demonstrated her strength and determination by winning the stage and, with it, the overall triumph.

Anna van der Breggen, who races for the SD Worx–Protime team, also showed a solid performance and defended her spot on the podium. Although she lost time advantage in the last stage, she was able to maintain second place in the general classification. Her consistency throughout the race was key to her success.

The 2026 Giro d’Italia Donne was full of exciting moments. Vollering had already achieved her first stage win in the fifth stage, when in an exciting sprint she surpassed van der Breggen and Antonia Niedermaier. That victory laid the foundation for her subsequent overall win.

This year’s edition of the Giro d’Italia Donne was characterized by challenging stage profiles and variable weather conditions. The riders had to demonstrate not only their physical capacity but also their tactical intelligence and adaptability to changing conditions.

With her victory in the 2026 Giro d’Italia Donne, Demi Vollering has reached another 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 future competitions.

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