{"id":2003549,"date":"2026-06-21T06:41:56","date_gmt":"2026-06-21T03:41:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2003549"},"modified":"2026-06-21T06:41:56","modified_gmt":"2026-06-21T03:41:56","slug":"as-it-happened-yellow-jersey-digs-deep-on-the-mountains-in-stage-5-of-tour-de-suisse-women","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2003549","title":{"rendered":"As it happened: Yellow jersey digs deep on the mountains in stage 5 of Tour de Suisse Women"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dEMwKResZRRsCQPLaGi6v5-1024-80.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article class=\"m-0 box-border flex flex-row items-center pr-2.5 gap-[15px] w-[278px] h-20 flex-none upnext-article-divider\" role=\"listitem\" aria-label=\"Recommended article 1 of 3\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-none w-20 h-20\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" 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class=\"header-sub-container\">\n<h1 class=\"review-title-long live-report\">As it happened: Yellow jersey digs deep on the mountains in stage 5 of Tour de Suisse Women<\/h1>\n<h2>The final stage in Villars-sur-Ollon brings the riders over 3,000m of elevation, where the overall winner will be crowned<br \/>\n<\/h2>\n<div class=\"byline font-ui-heading text-[12px]\">\nLive-reports<\/p>\n<div><span><br \/>\nBy<br \/>\nTallulah Price <\/span><span><br \/>\nlast updated<br \/>\n<time data-component-name=\"UI:DateTime\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T10:53:49Z\" class=\"relative-date\"><br \/>\n21 June 2026<br \/>\n<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<nav class=\"socialite-widget box less-space \" data-contexturl=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/live\/tour-de-suisse-women-stage-5-live-who-will-come-out-on-top-on-the-queen-stage-packed-with-climbing\/\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"socialite\">\n<ul class=\"socialite-widget-ul\">\n<li class=\"socialite-widget-item social-facebook\">\n<li 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Don&#8217;t miss any of the breaking news, race analysis, and expert insight as the riders make their final preparations for Le Tour. Plus, access the Cyclingnews app to follow the action on the go! <\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-4b702885-7ad7-4028-87ef-6cbc4a36842a\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VeDoD4hRJz3bZrFo8BDsbD-1200-80.png.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VeDoD4hRJz3bZrFo8BDsbD-1024-80.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VeDoD4hRJz3bZrFo8BDsbD-970-80.png.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VeDoD4hRJz3bZrFo8BDsbD-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VeDoD4hRJz3bZrFo8BDsbD-480-80.png.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VeDoD4hRJz3bZrFo8BDsbD-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Profile for stage 5 of the 2026 Tour de Suisse Women <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Tour de Suisse Women)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-results\"><span>Results<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-7051e1d7-da2a-42bb-8de5-0d86daeed933\"><strong>Tour de Suisse Women: Marlen Reusser fends off dramatic chase to win stage 5 on Col de la Croix and secure third home GC victory<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-widget-type=\"contentparsed\" id=\"live-feed-multipage\" class=\"clear-both widget widget-contentparsed widget-live-feed-multipage widget-contentparsed-live-feed-multipage news-article widget-content-parsed widget-content-parsed-default multipage widget-content-parsed-live-feed \">\n<div id=\"article-body\" class=\" article-body \">\n<div class=\"button wcp-live-feed-reload\">Refresh <\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T10:53:49+00:00\">2026-06-21T10:53:49.741Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-48427aa9-8716-48df-a1bf-3d24f3eaa4f7\">Okay, that&#8217;s us done for the day. Thank you for joining us for our live coverage of stage 5 and for the entire Tour de Suisse Women 2026.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-ddf9b981-905b-4c98-8242-df630fa3cac1\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PB8ApbyuAtk5nQHS4GRjh4-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PB8ApbyuAtk5nQHS4GRjh4-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PB8ApbyuAtk5nQHS4GRjh4-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PB8ApbyuAtk5nQHS4GRjh4-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PB8ApbyuAtk5nQHS4GRjh4-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PB8ApbyuAtk5nQHS4GRjh4-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T10:50:43+00:00\">2026-06-21T10:50:43.258Z<\/time><\/p>\n<figure id=\"elk-f5f2c56d-6689-45b1-9f4e-b2ee1bfeb0de\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>I\u2019m super happy with how everything went. It\u2019s not that I came into this race with the biggest confidence, so I\u2019m super happy that it worked out. Today, I really could profit from the situation we had in the GC. I could look at the others. Kasia did a lot of work on this [finishing] climb, and that helped me a lot. So, thank you, Kasia.<\/p><figcaption><cite>Marlen Reusser<\/cite><\/figcaption><\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T10:43:45+00:00\">2026-06-21T10:43:45.415Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-415cefd3-0a7a-4fb1-94a4-fd63f30d43d3\">Marlen Reusser and Movistar DS Kelvin Dekker. It&#8217;s a team sport.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-a14a5b85-d909-440d-83ce-d27a765e1977\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZvAXbCCCioUqvuwvmCKvwW-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZvAXbCCCioUqvuwvmCKvwW-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZvAXbCCCioUqvuwvmCKvwW-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZvAXbCCCioUqvuwvmCKvwW-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZvAXbCCCioUqvuwvmCKvwW-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZvAXbCCCioUqvuwvmCKvwW-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T10:23:19+00:00\">2026-06-21T10:23:19.460Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-21495790-c8d8-444f-86d7-0f786015b781\">Great to see Marlen Reusser, Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney and Kim Le Court congratulating each other after that incredible stage.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-f1a1efc5-4e41-42bb-b589-2ab9090724dd\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FdgcrnfSwm7RtXLDgoykxk-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FdgcrnfSwm7RtXLDgoykxk-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FdgcrnfSwm7RtXLDgoykxk-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FdgcrnfSwm7RtXLDgoykxk-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FdgcrnfSwm7RtXLDgoykxk-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FdgcrnfSwm7RtXLDgoykxk-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T10:20:06+00:00\">2026-06-21T10:20:06.843Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-2f6a3dac-72b6-46ba-ba59-cae3c7486f5c\">Here are the top 10 from today.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T10:16:32+00:00\">2026-06-21T10:16:32.677Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-2c77c010-fda4-4c06-8c03-ff15a5bed6c4\">Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney has climbed her way onto the GC podium.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-de30e353-1b70-4399-9cc6-2a3ce5109e05\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/R7PSbKkgJC63YS8skp8YbH-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/R7PSbKkgJC63YS8skp8YbH-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/R7PSbKkgJC63YS8skp8YbH-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/R7PSbKkgJC63YS8skp8YbH-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/R7PSbKkgJC63YS8skp8YbH-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/R7PSbKkgJC63YS8skp8YbH-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T10:14:02+00:00\">2026-06-21T10:14:02.738Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-08c94702-fa6e-4561-a2fa-e90db62543ac\">C\u00e9drine Kerbaol outsprints Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney to take second in the stage and moves up into second in the GC.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T10:12:39+00:00\">2026-06-21T10:12:39.913Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-91f17aab-af91-4f7d-b321-eb8bdd95d1ce\">Marlen Reusser crosses the line to take her second stage win of the Tour de Suisse Women 2026, and her third GC win at this race.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T10:11:15+00:00\">2026-06-21T10:11:15.115Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-bec44bbe-b1a8-4a37-8f01-7e9f6de6e914\">C\u00e9drine Kerbaol attacks but is followed. Reusser counterattacks and has opened up a gap and is now solo.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T10:10:27+00:00\">2026-06-21T10:10:27.743Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-1km-to-go\"><span>1km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-b0644b29-c3ee-47ab-88b5-e4f8bcade914\">C\u00e9drine Kerbaol is just fighting back on to the back of the lead group as we pass 1km to go.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T10:08:00+00:00\">2026-06-21T10:08:00.656Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-8e027136-0f26-431d-9c5f-0432fb545016\">The gap to Kerbaol is now 12 seconds and only 23 seconds to Kim Le Court. Such an impressive comeback for Le Court.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T10:06:13+00:00\">2026-06-21T10:06:13.814Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-2619ee90-65b2-44ca-973c-ae1d0892acf0\">Our leading duo are slowing slightly and looking at each other, whcih could be exactly what Kerbaol needs to close the gap. Kim Le Court also has the lead riders in her sights now.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T10:03:12+00:00\">2026-06-21T10:03:12.133Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-bd6632a5-1310-48d6-8cf3-4a21134991a2\">Reusser attacks but Niewiadoma-Phinney managed to respond and stick with her, albeit slightly slowly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T10:01:29+00:00\">2026-06-21T10:01:29.691Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d74d076c-dc64-4f08-aa4d-b17bbeb1ba6d\">At this point it feels safe to say that Marlen Reusser will win the Tour de Suisse Women 2026 today, but the battle for the stage could still go either way between Reusser and Niewiadoma-Phinney. C\u00e9drine Kerbaol is still trying to close the gap but it seems unlikely given how comfortable our two leaders look. The gap is currently 22 seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T09:56:07+00:00\">2026-06-21T09:56:07.038Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-5km-to-go\"><span>5km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T09:54:16+00:00\">2026-06-21T09:54:16.541Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-2bbb8d11-11a1-46a4-9cbe-cf2ff49d9766\">Elisa Longo Borghini is really struggling now and is 3 minutes back. We&#8217;ll have to wait and see exactly how many GC spots this costs her, but she will be off the podium at the end of today.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T09:46:29+00:00\">2026-06-21T09:46:29.662Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-6bd17f03-2e79-40c1-8599-63c311120e73\">Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney is putting in incremental attacks that are distancing Femke De Vries and C\u00e9drine Kerbaol, but Marlen Reusser is still right on her wheel.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T09:44:22+00:00\">2026-06-21T09:44:22.187Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f4a33215-dd4a-4f7d-8123-1346bf88b4d4\">Kim Le Court (AG Insurance &#8211; Soudal Team) attacks from the chase group and is now only 35 seconds behind the yellow jersey group.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T09:41:31+00:00\">2026-06-21T09:41:31.252Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-c8b8a581-ec9e-48f0-a527-e99f0a4f08b9\">The riders are cooling themselves down as much as possible before the attacks start.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T09:39:37+00:00\">2026-06-21T09:39:37.177Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-10km-to-go\"><span>10km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-59ba70f4-ba52-4151-baf1-5c2836df40c7\">The front group have reached the bottom of the final climb.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T09:34:55+00:00\">2026-06-21T09:34:55.585Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-2f935d01-4b0e-4bda-84d5-105ad6794718\">Good to see the fans are enjoying themselves.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-a6a35e35-ab78-423b-9002-98e4b4cb6db1\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eaUuR2xwjiUBGng55ypdQd-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eaUuR2xwjiUBGng55ypdQd-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eaUuR2xwjiUBGng55ypdQd-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eaUuR2xwjiUBGng55ypdQd-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eaUuR2xwjiUBGng55ypdQd-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eaUuR2xwjiUBGng55ypdQd-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T09:31:04+00:00\">2026-06-21T09:31:04.766Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-61d6a9b8-99af-4e11-8a23-794ff93d57d9\">The gap between the lead group and the chase group is remaining steady now at around a minute. The lead group seem to be working well together and won&#8217;t want the chase group to make up any more time before they reach the bottom of the climb.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-d78a2028-f099-4ce6-8ad4-44eca53a1dd1\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rg2NmcEsVvEByjM2z8rUH9-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rg2NmcEsVvEByjM2z8rUH9-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rg2NmcEsVvEByjM2z8rUH9-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rg2NmcEsVvEByjM2z8rUH9-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rg2NmcEsVvEByjM2z8rUH9-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rg2NmcEsVvEByjM2z8rUH9-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T09:28:06+00:00\">2026-06-21T09:28:06.918Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-20km-to-go\"><span>20km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T09:23:01+00:00\">2026-06-21T09:23:01.731Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-4f3dccd5-6961-4442-b41b-541066c601b0\">Megan Arens has been caught by the Longo Borghini group. The gap is currently 55 seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T09:18:47+00:00\">2026-06-21T09:18:47.776Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-30km-to-go\"><span>30km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T09:11:42+00:00\">2026-06-21T09:11:42.936Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-c9bfa490-7c84-46fb-82ee-d694de5f9eae\">Femke De Vries has won the Queen of the Mountains jersey.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-8767bdb5-0c60-4da4-a2d9-dca31de776c7\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YwGAQWvdMizeJgvLfb2SKP-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YwGAQWvdMizeJgvLfb2SKP-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YwGAQWvdMizeJgvLfb2SKP-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YwGAQWvdMizeJgvLfb2SKP-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YwGAQWvdMizeJgvLfb2SKP-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YwGAQWvdMizeJgvLfb2SKP-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T09:06:54+00:00\">2026-06-21T09:06:54.632Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e5d4f201-65e3-4124-8a7c-16bebac47a7e\"><strong>Enjoying our live race coverage? Subscribe to Cyclingnews for an all-access pass to our unrivalled reporting of WorldTour racing, bike tech and exclusive in-depth features. Plus, access to the Cyclingnews app to follow the action on-the-go!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T09:06:14+00:00\">2026-06-21T09:06:14.235Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0a879f28-370f-4dbd-ad1a-50c5dedd7196\">Megan Arens has been dropped by the lead group as they begin the second descent of Col de la Croix.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T09:04:33+00:00\">2026-06-21T09:04:33.208Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ed58fc0c-c8f2-457d-bc80-6654e767328a\">Megan Arens attacked in search of QoM points but was chased down by Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney. Niewiadoma-Phinney started the stage 1:49 down in the GC and will need to press on in this descent if she wants to drop Reusser and improve her GC standing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T08:55:38+00:00\">2026-06-21T08:55:38.203Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-390e67a7-016d-4b20-bc28-b00c8566675c\">Femke De Vries attacks again and a gap opened up to Megan Arens and C\u00e9drine Kerbaol. They have managed to fight back on to the back of the group, but this could be a sign of this to come for Kerbaol and Arens if more attacks keep coming from this lead group.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T08:51:07+00:00\">2026-06-21T08:51:07.292Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-46d20db9-a0b3-4234-8369-e55f150580df\">Elisa Longo Borghini (UAE Team ADQ) is on the front of a chasing group of five, trying to pull it back into contention, but the gap to the lead group has gone out to 52 seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T08:45:40+00:00\">2026-06-21T08:45:40.894Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-93160e83-4dab-4f13-bec4-dbb99efc96e0\">C\u00e9drine Kerbaol (EF Education-Oatly) has bridged her way to the lead group.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T08:40:22+00:00\">2026-06-21T08:40:22.420Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-41525397-e073-4d25-82fc-8782202c07f3\">At just 19 years old, this is an incredible ride from Megan Arens.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T08:39:00+00:00\">2026-06-21T08:39:00.891Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-50km-to-go\"><span>50km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T08:38:31+00:00\">2026-06-21T08:38:31.047Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-bc5d839b-ba3e-4e13-aa32-a2f60dc2a600\">Femke De Vries (Team Visma | Lease a Bike) attacks! Marlen Reusser (Movistar), Kasia Niewiadoma (Canyon\/\/SRAM) and Megan Arens (Team Picnic PostNL). A gap has opened up to Elisa Longo Borghini (UAE Team ADQ) and Koch has been caught and dropped.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T08:36:11+00:00\">2026-06-21T08:36:11.159Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-829fc562-266a-4c0e-8985-b22fca6cc081\">Sarah Van Dam (Team Visma | Lease a Bike) has been dropped.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T08:32:20+00:00\">2026-06-21T08:32:20.041Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-de3085ac-bf80-42ef-84aa-e8f4c15cae3d\">The yellow jersey group have caught the chase group and closed the gap to just 1:02. Liane Lippert (Movistar) has been dropped, leaving Reusser without any teammates.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T08:29:08+00:00\">2026-06-21T08:29:08.963Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-4d306354-cf59-447a-a21d-42122a8c6d81\">&#8220;I think Elisa should try something because she is only 10 seconds behind, and then I think there should be a fight also for the other podium spots because it&#8217;s quite tight and I also think The GC order we have now is not representing a stage like today. We didn&#8217;t have this big climbing stage so I think here you make bigger differences, it&#8217;s different people that can be even faster, so I guess they will atack each other also.&#8221; Marlen Reusser said to <em>CyclingProNet<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T08:14:51+00:00\">2026-06-21T08:14:51.990Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-844028d8-1979-404a-9493-38e33a8776e1\">Marlen Reusser (Movistar) looks like she is struggling in the heat.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T08:13:09+00:00\">2026-06-21T08:13:09.260Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-fb9ca288-a603-4d91-9531-aa6f8b847afc\">Franziska Koch must be feeling amazing because the gap to the chase group is now 1:25, and the gap to the yellow jersey group is two and a half minutes. There are some attacks coming out of the yellow jersey so we&#8217;ll have to wait and see if they can close the gap.<\/p>\n<p>The GC riders are still mostly together, but I would be surprised if we got to the top of this climb without somebody trying to change that.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T08:05:42+00:00\">2026-06-21T08:05:42.186Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-255ec4fa-ae96-496f-839f-32ef9cd9f071\">Koch has a 40 second gap to the group of six going into the second ascent of Col de la Croix.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T08:00:51+00:00\">2026-06-21T08:00:51.295Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-1c746c1e-9a3f-463a-b319-3604ce6302c3\">The peloton is 2:10 back as they approach they prepare for their second climb up the Col de la Croix.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-7308b602-9b65-45b4-bf38-f833fa76ec7c\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/s6c9MMWXFMz3aTNSBu8DZP-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/s6c9MMWXFMz3aTNSBu8DZP-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/s6c9MMWXFMz3aTNSBu8DZP-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/s6c9MMWXFMz3aTNSBu8DZP-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/s6c9MMWXFMz3aTNSBu8DZP-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/s6c9MMWXFMz3aTNSBu8DZP-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T07:53:30+00:00\">2026-06-21T07:53:30.071Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-70km-to-go\"><span>70km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T07:51:25+00:00\">2026-06-21T07:51:25.412Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-76f44c98-f565-4c76-94d3-9f24737d3e07\">The two groups of three have merged and are 12 seconds behind Koch. The yellow jersey group are now at +1:35.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T07:48:08+00:00\">2026-06-21T07:48:08.387Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f547db17-3a04-44d4-99c5-ae147872b67b\"><strong>Enjoying our live race coverage? Subscribe to Cyclingnews for an all-access pass to our unrivalled reporting of WorldTour racing, bike tech and exclusive in-depth features. Plus, access to the Cyclingnews app to follow the action on-the-go!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T07:46:21+00:00\">2026-06-21T07:46:21.309Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-6ae9d00f-2f22-4697-a2aa-58c1ba5bb3d4\">Nina Buijsman (Human Powered Health), Nienke Vinke (Team SD Worx &#8211; Protime) and Jasmin Liechti (NEXETIS) are chasing Koch and are at 11 seconds. Another group of three is at 25 seconds, and the remains of the peloton are at 30.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T07:41:47+00:00\">2026-06-21T07:41:47.748Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-03b9356a-3d6f-4f4b-a7e1-32f2a7ba5abf\">Franziska Koch (FDJ United &#8211; SUEZ) is in the lead with a gap of 12 seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T07:38:46+00:00\">2026-06-21T07:38:46.285Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-2c2ceecb-a160-4f6d-945e-8a229b437d45\">There is a group of ten riders currently leading. It includes Marlen Reusser (Movistar), Elisa Longo Borghini (UAE Team ADQ) and Kasia Niewiadoma (Canyon\/\/SRAM).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T07:34:08+00:00\">2026-06-21T07:34:08.909Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-dca963ce-a258-4291-a8db-d41da0cb6854\">Squiban (UAE Team ADQ) and Arens (Team Picnic PostNL) have both been caught by a reduced peloton. Arens did cross the top of the Col de la Croix first though, bringing her up to 13 points in the mountain classification, only 3 points behind Femke de Vries (Team Visma | Lease a Bike) on 16 points.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T07:29:11+00:00\">2026-06-21T07:29:11.437Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-49a6eb13-f26c-4081-92fb-829d537be2f2\">Maeva Squiban (UAE Team ADQ) has attacked from the peloton too and is 20 seconds behind Arens (Team Picnic PostNL).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T07:27:43+00:00\">2026-06-21T07:27:43.239Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-630d9455-5adb-4a35-be1c-1e9308364a08\">The peloton seems to be breaking up now. Megan Arens (Team Picnic PostNL) has broken free of the peloton and has a gap of 30 seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T07:19:54+00:00\">2026-06-21T07:19:54.352Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-094dd3c9-eb5f-4e91-950a-82dbdde87981\">The peloton is approaching the top of Col de la Croix for the first time, where there will be a fight for the mountain classifaction points. Femke de Vries (Team Visma | Lease a Bike) currently leads on 13 points, with Elisa Longo Borghini (UAE Team ADQ) and Megan Arens (Team Picnic PostNL) close behind on 7.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T07:07:00+00:00\">2026-06-21T07:07:00.727Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-592cdeb9-b3d4-461e-ad4e-aa2f11e0a186\">Before the action begins, check out our report from yesterday&#8217;s TT if you need a quick refresher.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tour de Suisse Women: World champion Marlen Reusser rides sensational time trial to win stage 4 and power into race lead<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-79172ef0-c932-42e1-a4b7-5f0843050dc8\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r3tQSuQaBbfi29xLMHbY9g-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r3tQSuQaBbfi29xLMHbY9g-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r3tQSuQaBbfi29xLMHbY9g-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r3tQSuQaBbfi29xLMHbY9g-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r3tQSuQaBbfi29xLMHbY9g-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r3tQSuQaBbfi29xLMHbY9g-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 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The stage today starts halfway up the Col de la Croix, so there should be action right from the start.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<p id=\"elk-6405b219-575e-4af8-bdc0-4695f48479ea\">Hello and welcome to the live coverage of the fifth and final stage of the Tour de Suisse Women 2026.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"relative max-w-[1070px] viafoura-twig-component mt-6\" data-component-name=\"Viafoura:Comments\" data-nosnippet data-community-guidelines-text=\"&lt;p class=&apos;vfcustom-community-guidelines&apos;&gt;Please follow our &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/about\/#section-community-guidelines&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;community guidelines&lt;\/a&gt;.&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-join-the-conversation-text=\"Join the Conversation\">\n<div class=\"absolute top-0 left-0 w-full h-full flex items-center justify-center z-50 bg-white\/90 border-1 rounded-b-[var(--comment-widget-border-radius,0)]\">\n<div class=\"p-2 text-center\">\n<p class=\"mb-3 text-lg!\">You must confirm your public display name before commenting<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-3 text-sm!\">Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"widgetArea17\" class=\"widget-area md:basis-1\/3 widget-area-g-md-vp-1-3 widget-area-g-lg-vp-1-3 widget-area-g-xl-vp-1-3 page-widget-area-17\">\n<div data-widget-type=\"dynamic\" id=\"mostpopular\" class=\"clear-both widget widget-dynamic widget-mostpopular widget-dynamic-mostpopular widget-dynamic-fter-popular-box\">\n<div class=\"wdn-fte-pb pos-relative space-t20\n\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-popularBox\" class=\"slice-container popular-box-slice popularBox slice-container-popularBox\">\n<section data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"popular-box\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__label\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__label__tab popular-box__label__tab--active\" role=\"heading\">LATEST ARTICLES<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<ol class=\"popular-box__articles-list popular-box__articles-list--active\">\n<li class=\"popular-box__article-list\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__container\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__image-wrapper\">\n<div><source class=\"popular-box__article-list__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v9tsFyg8zhynzc9poB8YR5-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v9tsFyg8zhynzc9poB8YR5-640-80.jpg.webp 640w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v9tsFyg8zhynzc9poB8YR5-720-80.jpg.webp 720w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v9tsFyg8zhynzc9poB8YR5-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w\" sizes=\"99vw\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v9tsFyg8zhynzc9poB8YR5.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v9tsFyg8zhynzc9poB8YR5.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v9tsFyg8zhynzc9poB8YR5.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__content\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__number-text\">1<\/div>\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__heading\">Volta a Catalunya Feminas: Paula Blasi seals GC victory as Marianne Vos blasts to sprint win in Barcelona<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"popular-box__article-list\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__container\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__content\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__number-text\">2<\/div>\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__heading\">Tour de Suisse Men stage 5 LIVE: A group of 11 riders go clear after first ascent<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"popular-box__article-list\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__container\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__content\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__number-text\">3<\/div>\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__heading\">Tour de Suisse Women: Marlen Reusser fends off dramatic chase to win stage 5 on Col de la Croix and secure third home GC victory<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"popular-box__article-list\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__container\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__content\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__number-text\">4<\/div>\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__heading\">As it happened: Yellow jersey digs deep on the mountains in stage 5 of Tour de Suisse Women<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"popular-box__article-list\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__container\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__content\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__number-text\">5<\/div>\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__heading\">&#8216;We\u2019re confident to bring the maglia rosa home&#8217; 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Don&#8217;t miss any of the breaking news, race analysis, and expert insight as the riders make their final preparations for Le Tour. Plus, access the Cyclingnews app to follow the action on the go! <\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-4b702885-7ad7-4028-87ef-6cbc4a36842a\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VeDoD4hRJz3bZrFo8BDsbD-1200-80.png.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VeDoD4hRJz3bZrFo8BDsbD-1024-80.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VeDoD4hRJz3bZrFo8BDsbD-970-80.png.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VeDoD4hRJz3bZrFo8BDsbD-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VeDoD4hRJz3bZrFo8BDsbD-480-80.png.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VeDoD4hRJz3bZrFo8BDsbD-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Profile for stage 5 of the 2026 Tour de Suisse Women <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Tour de Suisse Women)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-results\"><span>Results<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-7051e1d7-da2a-42bb-8de5-0d86daeed933\"><strong>Tour de Suisse Women: Marlen Reusser fends off dramatic chase to win stage 5 on Col de la Croix and secure third home GC victory<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-widget-type=\"contentparsed\" id=\"live-feed-multipage\" class=\"clear-both widget widget-contentparsed widget-live-feed-multipage widget-contentparsed-live-feed-multipage news-article widget-content-parsed widget-content-parsed-default multipage widget-content-parsed-live-feed \">\n<div id=\"article-body\" class=\" article-body \">\n<div class=\"button wcp-live-feed-reload\">Refresh <\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T10:53:49+00:00\">2026-06-21T10:53:49.741Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-48427aa9-8716-48df-a1bf-3d24f3eaa4f7\">Okay, that&#8217;s us done for the day. Thank you for joining us for our live coverage of stage 5 and for the entire Tour de Suisse Women 2026.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-ddf9b981-905b-4c98-8242-df630fa3cac1\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PB8ApbyuAtk5nQHS4GRjh4-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PB8ApbyuAtk5nQHS4GRjh4-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PB8ApbyuAtk5nQHS4GRjh4-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PB8ApbyuAtk5nQHS4GRjh4-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PB8ApbyuAtk5nQHS4GRjh4-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PB8ApbyuAtk5nQHS4GRjh4-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T10:50:43+00:00\">2026-06-21T10:50:43.258Z<\/time><\/p>\n<figure id=\"elk-f5f2c56d-6689-45b1-9f4e-b2ee1bfeb0de\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>I\u2019m super happy with how everything went. It\u2019s not that I came into this race with the biggest confidence, so I\u2019m super happy that it worked out. Today, I really could profit from the situation we had in the GC. I could look at the others. Kasia did a lot of work on this [finishing] climb, and that helped me a lot. So, thank you, Kasia.<\/p><figcaption><cite>Marlen Reusser<\/cite><\/figcaption><\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T10:43:45+00:00\">2026-06-21T10:43:45.415Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-415cefd3-0a7a-4fb1-94a4-fd63f30d43d3\">Marlen Reusser and Movistar DS Kelvin Dekker. It&#8217;s a team sport.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-a14a5b85-d909-440d-83ce-d27a765e1977\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZvAXbCCCioUqvuwvmCKvwW-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZvAXbCCCioUqvuwvmCKvwW-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZvAXbCCCioUqvuwvmCKvwW-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZvAXbCCCioUqvuwvmCKvwW-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZvAXbCCCioUqvuwvmCKvwW-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZvAXbCCCioUqvuwvmCKvwW-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T10:23:19+00:00\">2026-06-21T10:23:19.460Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-21495790-c8d8-444f-86d7-0f786015b781\">Great to see Marlen Reusser, Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney and Kim Le Court congratulating each other after that incredible stage.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-f1a1efc5-4e41-42bb-b589-2ab9090724dd\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FdgcrnfSwm7RtXLDgoykxk-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FdgcrnfSwm7RtXLDgoykxk-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FdgcrnfSwm7RtXLDgoykxk-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FdgcrnfSwm7RtXLDgoykxk-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FdgcrnfSwm7RtXLDgoykxk-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FdgcrnfSwm7RtXLDgoykxk-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T10:20:06+00:00\">2026-06-21T10:20:06.843Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-2f6a3dac-72b6-46ba-ba59-cae3c7486f5c\">Here are the top 10 from today.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T10:16:32+00:00\">2026-06-21T10:16:32.677Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-2c77c010-fda4-4c06-8c03-ff15a5bed6c4\">Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney has climbed her way onto the GC podium.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-de30e353-1b70-4399-9cc6-2a3ce5109e05\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/R7PSbKkgJC63YS8skp8YbH-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/R7PSbKkgJC63YS8skp8YbH-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/R7PSbKkgJC63YS8skp8YbH-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/R7PSbKkgJC63YS8skp8YbH-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/R7PSbKkgJC63YS8skp8YbH-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/R7PSbKkgJC63YS8skp8YbH-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T10:14:02+00:00\">2026-06-21T10:14:02.738Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-08c94702-fa6e-4561-a2fa-e90db62543ac\">C\u00e9drine Kerbaol outsprints Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney to take second in the stage and moves up into second in the GC.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T10:12:39+00:00\">2026-06-21T10:12:39.913Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-91f17aab-af91-4f7d-b321-eb8bdd95d1ce\">Marlen Reusser crosses the line to take her second stage win of the Tour de Suisse Women 2026, and her third GC win at this race.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T10:11:15+00:00\">2026-06-21T10:11:15.115Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-bec44bbe-b1a8-4a37-8f01-7e9f6de6e914\">C\u00e9drine Kerbaol attacks but is followed. Reusser counterattacks and has opened up a gap and is now solo.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T10:10:27+00:00\">2026-06-21T10:10:27.743Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-1km-to-go\"><span>1km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-b0644b29-c3ee-47ab-88b5-e4f8bcade914\">C\u00e9drine Kerbaol is just fighting back on to the back of the lead group as we pass 1km to go.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T10:08:00+00:00\">2026-06-21T10:08:00.656Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-8e027136-0f26-431d-9c5f-0432fb545016\">The gap to Kerbaol is now 12 seconds and only 23 seconds to Kim Le Court. Such an impressive comeback for Le Court.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T10:06:13+00:00\">2026-06-21T10:06:13.814Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-2619ee90-65b2-44ca-973c-ae1d0892acf0\">Our leading duo are slowing slightly and looking at each other, whcih could be exactly what Kerbaol needs to close the gap. Kim Le Court also has the lead riders in her sights now.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T10:03:12+00:00\">2026-06-21T10:03:12.133Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-bd6632a5-1310-48d6-8cf3-4a21134991a2\">Reusser attacks but Niewiadoma-Phinney managed to respond and stick with her, albeit slightly slowly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T10:01:29+00:00\">2026-06-21T10:01:29.691Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d74d076c-dc64-4f08-aa4d-b17bbeb1ba6d\">At this point it feels safe to say that Marlen Reusser will win the Tour de Suisse Women 2026 today, but the battle for the stage could still go either way between Reusser and Niewiadoma-Phinney. C\u00e9drine Kerbaol is still trying to close the gap but it seems unlikely given how comfortable our two leaders look. The gap is currently 22 seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T09:56:07+00:00\">2026-06-21T09:56:07.038Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-5km-to-go\"><span>5km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T09:54:16+00:00\">2026-06-21T09:54:16.541Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-2bbb8d11-11a1-46a4-9cbe-cf2ff49d9766\">Elisa Longo Borghini is really struggling now and is 3 minutes back. We&#8217;ll have to wait and see exactly how many GC spots this costs her, but she will be off the podium at the end of today.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T09:46:29+00:00\">2026-06-21T09:46:29.662Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-6bd17f03-2e79-40c1-8599-63c311120e73\">Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney is putting in incremental attacks that are distancing Femke De Vries and C\u00e9drine Kerbaol, but Marlen Reusser is still right on her wheel.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T09:44:22+00:00\">2026-06-21T09:44:22.187Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f4a33215-dd4a-4f7d-8123-1346bf88b4d4\">Kim Le Court (AG Insurance &#8211; Soudal Team) attacks from the chase group and is now only 35 seconds behind the yellow jersey group.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T09:41:31+00:00\">2026-06-21T09:41:31.252Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-c8b8a581-ec9e-48f0-a527-e99f0a4f08b9\">The riders are cooling themselves down as much as possible before the attacks start.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T09:39:37+00:00\">2026-06-21T09:39:37.177Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-10km-to-go\"><span>10km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-59ba70f4-ba52-4151-baf1-5c2836df40c7\">The front group have reached the bottom of the final climb.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T09:34:55+00:00\">2026-06-21T09:34:55.585Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-2f935d01-4b0e-4bda-84d5-105ad6794718\">Good to see the fans are enjoying themselves.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-a6a35e35-ab78-423b-9002-98e4b4cb6db1\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eaUuR2xwjiUBGng55ypdQd-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eaUuR2xwjiUBGng55ypdQd-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eaUuR2xwjiUBGng55ypdQd-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eaUuR2xwjiUBGng55ypdQd-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eaUuR2xwjiUBGng55ypdQd-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eaUuR2xwjiUBGng55ypdQd-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T09:31:04+00:00\">2026-06-21T09:31:04.766Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-61d6a9b8-99af-4e11-8a23-794ff93d57d9\">The gap between the lead group and the chase group is remaining steady now at around a minute. The lead group seem to be working well together and won&#8217;t want the chase group to make up any more time before they reach the bottom of the climb.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-d78a2028-f099-4ce6-8ad4-44eca53a1dd1\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rg2NmcEsVvEByjM2z8rUH9-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rg2NmcEsVvEByjM2z8rUH9-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rg2NmcEsVvEByjM2z8rUH9-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rg2NmcEsVvEByjM2z8rUH9-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rg2NmcEsVvEByjM2z8rUH9-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rg2NmcEsVvEByjM2z8rUH9-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T09:28:06+00:00\">2026-06-21T09:28:06.918Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-20km-to-go\"><span>20km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T09:23:01+00:00\">2026-06-21T09:23:01.731Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-4f3dccd5-6961-4442-b41b-541066c601b0\">Megan Arens has been caught by the Longo Borghini group. The gap is currently 55 seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T09:18:47+00:00\">2026-06-21T09:18:47.776Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-30km-to-go\"><span>30km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T09:11:42+00:00\">2026-06-21T09:11:42.936Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-c9bfa490-7c84-46fb-82ee-d694de5f9eae\">Femke De Vries has won the Queen of the Mountains jersey.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-8767bdb5-0c60-4da4-a2d9-dca31de776c7\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YwGAQWvdMizeJgvLfb2SKP-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YwGAQWvdMizeJgvLfb2SKP-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YwGAQWvdMizeJgvLfb2SKP-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YwGAQWvdMizeJgvLfb2SKP-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YwGAQWvdMizeJgvLfb2SKP-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YwGAQWvdMizeJgvLfb2SKP-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T09:06:54+00:00\">2026-06-21T09:06:54.632Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e5d4f201-65e3-4124-8a7c-16bebac47a7e\"><strong>Enjoying our live race coverage? Subscribe to Cyclingnews for an all-access pass to our unrivalled reporting of WorldTour racing, bike tech and exclusive in-depth features. Plus, access to the Cyclingnews app to follow the action on-the-go!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T09:06:14+00:00\">2026-06-21T09:06:14.235Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0a879f28-370f-4dbd-ad1a-50c5dedd7196\">Megan Arens has been dropped by the lead group as they begin the second descent of Col de la Croix.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T09:04:33+00:00\">2026-06-21T09:04:33.208Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ed58fc0c-c8f2-457d-bc80-6654e767328a\">Megan Arens attacked in search of QoM points but was chased down by Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney. Niewiadoma-Phinney started the stage 1:49 down in the GC and will need to press on in this descent if she wants to drop Reusser and improve her GC standing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T08:55:38+00:00\">2026-06-21T08:55:38.203Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-390e67a7-016d-4b20-bc28-b00c8566675c\">Femke De Vries attacks again and a gap opened up to Megan Arens and C\u00e9drine Kerbaol. They have managed to fight back on to the back of the group, but this could be a sign of this to come for Kerbaol and Arens if more attacks keep coming from this lead group.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T08:51:07+00:00\">2026-06-21T08:51:07.292Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-46d20db9-a0b3-4234-8369-e55f150580df\">Elisa Longo Borghini (UAE Team ADQ) is on the front of a chasing group of five, trying to pull it back into contention, but the gap to the lead group has gone out to 52 seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T08:45:40+00:00\">2026-06-21T08:45:40.894Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-93160e83-4dab-4f13-bec4-dbb99efc96e0\">C\u00e9drine Kerbaol (EF Education-Oatly) has bridged her way to the lead group.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T08:40:22+00:00\">2026-06-21T08:40:22.420Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-41525397-e073-4d25-82fc-8782202c07f3\">At just 19 years old, this is an incredible ride from Megan Arens.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T08:39:00+00:00\">2026-06-21T08:39:00.891Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-50km-to-go\"><span>50km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T08:38:31+00:00\">2026-06-21T08:38:31.047Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-bc5d839b-ba3e-4e13-aa32-a2f60dc2a600\">Femke De Vries (Team Visma | Lease a Bike) attacks! Marlen Reusser (Movistar), Kasia Niewiadoma (Canyon\/\/SRAM) and Megan Arens (Team Picnic PostNL). A gap has opened up to Elisa Longo Borghini (UAE Team ADQ) and Koch has been caught and dropped.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T08:36:11+00:00\">2026-06-21T08:36:11.159Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-829fc562-266a-4c0e-8985-b22fca6cc081\">Sarah Van Dam (Team Visma | Lease a Bike) has been dropped.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T08:32:20+00:00\">2026-06-21T08:32:20.041Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-de3085ac-bf80-42ef-84aa-e8f4c15cae3d\">The yellow jersey group have caught the chase group and closed the gap to just 1:02. Liane Lippert (Movistar) has been dropped, leaving Reusser without any teammates.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T08:29:08+00:00\">2026-06-21T08:29:08.963Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-4d306354-cf59-447a-a21d-42122a8c6d81\">&#8220;I think Elisa should try something because she is only 10 seconds behind, and then I think there should be a fight also for the other podium spots because it&#8217;s quite tight and I also think The GC order we have now is not representing a stage like today. We didn&#8217;t have this big climbing stage so I think here you make bigger differences, it&#8217;s different people that can be even faster, so I guess they will atack each other also.&#8221; Marlen Reusser said to <em>CyclingProNet<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T08:14:51+00:00\">2026-06-21T08:14:51.990Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-844028d8-1979-404a-9493-38e33a8776e1\">Marlen Reusser (Movistar) looks like she is struggling in the heat.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T08:13:09+00:00\">2026-06-21T08:13:09.260Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-fb9ca288-a603-4d91-9531-aa6f8b847afc\">Franziska Koch must be feeling amazing because the gap to the chase group is now 1:25, and the gap to the yellow jersey group is two and a half minutes. There are some attacks coming out of the yellow jersey so we&#8217;ll have to wait and see if they can close the gap.<\/p>\n<p>The GC riders are still mostly together, but I would be surprised if we got to the top of this climb without somebody trying to change that.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T08:05:42+00:00\">2026-06-21T08:05:42.186Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-255ec4fa-ae96-496f-839f-32ef9cd9f071\">Koch has a 40 second gap to the group of six going into the second ascent of Col de la Croix.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T08:00:51+00:00\">2026-06-21T08:00:51.295Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-1c746c1e-9a3f-463a-b319-3604ce6302c3\">The peloton is 2:10 back as they approach they prepare for their second climb up the Col de la Croix.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-7308b602-9b65-45b4-bf38-f833fa76ec7c\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/s6c9MMWXFMz3aTNSBu8DZP-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/s6c9MMWXFMz3aTNSBu8DZP-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/s6c9MMWXFMz3aTNSBu8DZP-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/s6c9MMWXFMz3aTNSBu8DZP-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/s6c9MMWXFMz3aTNSBu8DZP-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/s6c9MMWXFMz3aTNSBu8DZP-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T07:53:30+00:00\">2026-06-21T07:53:30.071Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-70km-to-go\"><span>70km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T07:51:25+00:00\">2026-06-21T07:51:25.412Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-76f44c98-f565-4c76-94d3-9f24737d3e07\">The two groups of three have merged and are 12 seconds behind Koch. The yellow jersey group are now at +1:35.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T07:48:08+00:00\">2026-06-21T07:48:08.387Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f547db17-3a04-44d4-99c5-ae147872b67b\"><strong>Enjoying our live race coverage? Subscribe to Cyclingnews for an all-access pass to our unrivalled reporting of WorldTour racing, bike tech and exclusive in-depth features. Plus, access to the Cyclingnews app to follow the action on-the-go!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T07:46:21+00:00\">2026-06-21T07:46:21.309Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-6ae9d00f-2f22-4697-a2aa-58c1ba5bb3d4\">Nina Buijsman (Human Powered Health), Nienke Vinke (Team SD Worx &#8211; Protime) and Jasmin Liechti (NEXETIS) are chasing Koch and are at 11 seconds. Another group of three is at 25 seconds, and the remains of the peloton are at 30.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T07:41:47+00:00\">2026-06-21T07:41:47.748Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-03b9356a-3d6f-4f4b-a7e1-32f2a7ba5abf\">Franziska Koch (FDJ United &#8211; SUEZ) is in the lead with a gap of 12 seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T07:38:46+00:00\">2026-06-21T07:38:46.285Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-2c2ceecb-a160-4f6d-945e-8a229b437d45\">There is a group of ten riders currently leading. It includes Marlen Reusser (Movistar), Elisa Longo Borghini (UAE Team ADQ) and Kasia Niewiadoma (Canyon\/\/SRAM).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T07:34:08+00:00\">2026-06-21T07:34:08.909Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-dca963ce-a258-4291-a8db-d41da0cb6854\">Squiban (UAE Team ADQ) and Arens (Team Picnic PostNL) have both been caught by a reduced peloton. Arens did cross the top of the Col de la Croix first though, bringing her up to 13 points in the mountain classification, only 3 points behind Femke de Vries (Team Visma | Lease a Bike) on 16 points.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T07:29:11+00:00\">2026-06-21T07:29:11.437Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-49a6eb13-f26c-4081-92fb-829d537be2f2\">Maeva Squiban (UAE Team ADQ) has attacked from the peloton too and is 20 seconds behind Arens (Team Picnic PostNL).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T07:27:43+00:00\">2026-06-21T07:27:43.239Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-630d9455-5adb-4a35-be1c-1e9308364a08\">The peloton seems to be breaking up now. Megan Arens (Team Picnic PostNL) has broken free of the peloton and has a gap of 30 seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T07:19:54+00:00\">2026-06-21T07:19:54.352Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-094dd3c9-eb5f-4e91-950a-82dbdde87981\">The peloton is approaching the top of Col de la Croix for the first time, where there will be a fight for the mountain classifaction points. Femke de Vries (Team Visma | Lease a Bike) currently leads on 13 points, with Elisa Longo Borghini (UAE Team ADQ) and Megan Arens (Team Picnic PostNL) close behind on 7.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T07:07:00+00:00\">2026-06-21T07:07:00.727Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-592cdeb9-b3d4-461e-ad4e-aa2f11e0a186\">Before the action begins, check out our report from yesterday&#8217;s TT if you need a quick refresher.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tour de Suisse Women: World champion Marlen Reusser rides sensational time trial to win stage 4 and power into race lead<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-79172ef0-c932-42e1-a4b7-5f0843050dc8\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r3tQSuQaBbfi29xLMHbY9g-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r3tQSuQaBbfi29xLMHbY9g-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r3tQSuQaBbfi29xLMHbY9g-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r3tQSuQaBbfi29xLMHbY9g-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r3tQSuQaBbfi29xLMHbY9g-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r3tQSuQaBbfi29xLMHbY9g-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 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The stage today starts halfway up the Col de la Croix, so there should be action right from the start.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<p id=\"elk-6405b219-575e-4af8-bdc0-4695f48479ea\">Hello and welcome to the live coverage of the fifth and final stage of the Tour de Suisse Women 2026.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"relative max-w-[1070px] viafoura-twig-component mt-6\" data-component-name=\"Viafoura:Comments\" data-nosnippet data-community-guidelines-text=\"&lt;p class=&apos;vfcustom-community-guidelines&apos;&gt;Please follow our &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/about\/#section-community-guidelines&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;community guidelines&lt;\/a&gt;.&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-join-the-conversation-text=\"Join the Conversation\">\n<div class=\"absolute top-0 left-0 w-full h-full flex items-center justify-center z-50 bg-white\/90 border-1 rounded-b-[var(--comment-widget-border-radius,0)]\">\n<div class=\"p-2 text-center\">\n<p class=\"mb-3 text-lg!\">You must confirm your public display name before commenting<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-3 text-sm!\">Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"article-body\" class=\" article-body \">\n<div class=\"button wcp-live-feed-reload\">Refresh <\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T10:53:49+00:00\">2026-06-21T10:53:49.741Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-48427aa9-8716-48df-a1bf-3d24f3eaa4f7\">Okay, that&#8217;s us done for the day. Thank you for joining us for our live coverage of stage 5 and for the entire Tour de Suisse Women 2026.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-ddf9b981-905b-4c98-8242-df630fa3cac1\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PB8ApbyuAtk5nQHS4GRjh4-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PB8ApbyuAtk5nQHS4GRjh4-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PB8ApbyuAtk5nQHS4GRjh4-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PB8ApbyuAtk5nQHS4GRjh4-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PB8ApbyuAtk5nQHS4GRjh4-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PB8ApbyuAtk5nQHS4GRjh4-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T10:50:43+00:00\">2026-06-21T10:50:43.258Z<\/time><\/p>\n<figure id=\"elk-f5f2c56d-6689-45b1-9f4e-b2ee1bfeb0de\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>I\u2019m super happy with how everything went. It\u2019s not that I came into this race with the biggest confidence, so I\u2019m super happy that it worked out. Today, I really could profit from the situation we had in the GC. I could look at the others. Kasia did a lot of work on this [finishing] climb, and that helped me a lot. So, thank you, Kasia.<\/p><figcaption><cite>Marlen Reusser<\/cite><\/figcaption><\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T10:43:45+00:00\">2026-06-21T10:43:45.415Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-415cefd3-0a7a-4fb1-94a4-fd63f30d43d3\">Marlen Reusser and Movistar DS Kelvin Dekker. It&#8217;s a team sport.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-a14a5b85-d909-440d-83ce-d27a765e1977\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZvAXbCCCioUqvuwvmCKvwW-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZvAXbCCCioUqvuwvmCKvwW-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZvAXbCCCioUqvuwvmCKvwW-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZvAXbCCCioUqvuwvmCKvwW-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZvAXbCCCioUqvuwvmCKvwW-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZvAXbCCCioUqvuwvmCKvwW-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T10:23:19+00:00\">2026-06-21T10:23:19.460Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-21495790-c8d8-444f-86d7-0f786015b781\">Great to see Marlen Reusser, Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney and Kim Le Court congratulating each other after that incredible stage.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-f1a1efc5-4e41-42bb-b589-2ab9090724dd\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FdgcrnfSwm7RtXLDgoykxk-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FdgcrnfSwm7RtXLDgoykxk-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FdgcrnfSwm7RtXLDgoykxk-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FdgcrnfSwm7RtXLDgoykxk-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FdgcrnfSwm7RtXLDgoykxk-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FdgcrnfSwm7RtXLDgoykxk-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T10:20:06+00:00\">2026-06-21T10:20:06.843Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-2f6a3dac-72b6-46ba-ba59-cae3c7486f5c\">Here are the top 10 from today.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T10:16:32+00:00\">2026-06-21T10:16:32.677Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-2c77c010-fda4-4c06-8c03-ff15a5bed6c4\">Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney has climbed her way onto the GC podium.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-de30e353-1b70-4399-9cc6-2a3ce5109e05\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/R7PSbKkgJC63YS8skp8YbH-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/R7PSbKkgJC63YS8skp8YbH-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/R7PSbKkgJC63YS8skp8YbH-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/R7PSbKkgJC63YS8skp8YbH-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/R7PSbKkgJC63YS8skp8YbH-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/R7PSbKkgJC63YS8skp8YbH-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T10:14:02+00:00\">2026-06-21T10:14:02.738Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-08c94702-fa6e-4561-a2fa-e90db62543ac\">C\u00e9drine Kerbaol outsprints Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney to take second in the stage and moves up into second in the GC.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T10:12:39+00:00\">2026-06-21T10:12:39.913Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-91f17aab-af91-4f7d-b321-eb8bdd95d1ce\">Marlen Reusser crosses the line to take her second stage win of the Tour de Suisse Women 2026, and her third GC win at this race.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T10:11:15+00:00\">2026-06-21T10:11:15.115Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-bec44bbe-b1a8-4a37-8f01-7e9f6de6e914\">C\u00e9drine Kerbaol attacks but is followed. Reusser counterattacks and has opened up a gap and is now solo.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T10:10:27+00:00\">2026-06-21T10:10:27.743Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-1km-to-go\"><span>1km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-b0644b29-c3ee-47ab-88b5-e4f8bcade914\">C\u00e9drine Kerbaol is just fighting back on to the back of the lead group as we pass 1km to go.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T10:08:00+00:00\">2026-06-21T10:08:00.656Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-8e027136-0f26-431d-9c5f-0432fb545016\">The gap to Kerbaol is now 12 seconds and only 23 seconds to Kim Le Court. Such an impressive comeback for Le Court.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T10:06:13+00:00\">2026-06-21T10:06:13.814Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-2619ee90-65b2-44ca-973c-ae1d0892acf0\">Our leading duo are slowing slightly and looking at each other, whcih could be exactly what Kerbaol needs to close the gap. Kim Le Court also has the lead riders in her sights now.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T10:03:12+00:00\">2026-06-21T10:03:12.133Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-bd6632a5-1310-48d6-8cf3-4a21134991a2\">Reusser attacks but Niewiadoma-Phinney managed to respond and stick with her, albeit slightly slowly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T10:01:29+00:00\">2026-06-21T10:01:29.691Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d74d076c-dc64-4f08-aa4d-b17bbeb1ba6d\">At this point it feels safe to say that Marlen Reusser will win the Tour de Suisse Women 2026 today, but the battle for the stage could still go either way between Reusser and Niewiadoma-Phinney. C\u00e9drine Kerbaol is still trying to close the gap but it seems unlikely given how comfortable our two leaders look. The gap is currently 22 seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T09:56:07+00:00\">2026-06-21T09:56:07.038Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-5km-to-go\"><span>5km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T09:54:16+00:00\">2026-06-21T09:54:16.541Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-2bbb8d11-11a1-46a4-9cbe-cf2ff49d9766\">Elisa Longo Borghini is really struggling now and is 3 minutes back. We&#8217;ll have to wait and see exactly how many GC spots this costs her, but she will be off the podium at the end of today.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T09:46:29+00:00\">2026-06-21T09:46:29.662Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-6bd17f03-2e79-40c1-8599-63c311120e73\">Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney is putting in incremental attacks that are distancing Femke De Vries and C\u00e9drine Kerbaol, but Marlen Reusser is still right on her wheel.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T09:44:22+00:00\">2026-06-21T09:44:22.187Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f4a33215-dd4a-4f7d-8123-1346bf88b4d4\">Kim Le Court (AG Insurance &#8211; Soudal Team) attacks from the chase group and is now only 35 seconds behind the yellow jersey group.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T09:41:31+00:00\">2026-06-21T09:41:31.252Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-c8b8a581-ec9e-48f0-a527-e99f0a4f08b9\">The riders are cooling themselves down as much as possible before the attacks start.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T09:39:37+00:00\">2026-06-21T09:39:37.177Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-10km-to-go\"><span>10km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-59ba70f4-ba52-4151-baf1-5c2836df40c7\">The front group have reached the bottom of the final climb.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T09:34:55+00:00\">2026-06-21T09:34:55.585Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-2f935d01-4b0e-4bda-84d5-105ad6794718\">Good to see the fans are enjoying themselves.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-a6a35e35-ab78-423b-9002-98e4b4cb6db1\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eaUuR2xwjiUBGng55ypdQd-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eaUuR2xwjiUBGng55ypdQd-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eaUuR2xwjiUBGng55ypdQd-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eaUuR2xwjiUBGng55ypdQd-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eaUuR2xwjiUBGng55ypdQd-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eaUuR2xwjiUBGng55ypdQd-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T09:31:04+00:00\">2026-06-21T09:31:04.766Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-61d6a9b8-99af-4e11-8a23-794ff93d57d9\">The gap between the lead group and the chase group is remaining steady now at around a minute. The lead group seem to be working well together and won&#8217;t want the chase group to make up any more time before they reach the bottom of the climb.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-d78a2028-f099-4ce6-8ad4-44eca53a1dd1\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rg2NmcEsVvEByjM2z8rUH9-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rg2NmcEsVvEByjM2z8rUH9-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rg2NmcEsVvEByjM2z8rUH9-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rg2NmcEsVvEByjM2z8rUH9-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rg2NmcEsVvEByjM2z8rUH9-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rg2NmcEsVvEByjM2z8rUH9-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T09:28:06+00:00\">2026-06-21T09:28:06.918Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-20km-to-go\"><span>20km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T09:23:01+00:00\">2026-06-21T09:23:01.731Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-4f3dccd5-6961-4442-b41b-541066c601b0\">Megan Arens has been caught by the Longo Borghini group. The gap is currently 55 seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T09:18:47+00:00\">2026-06-21T09:18:47.776Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-30km-to-go\"><span>30km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T09:11:42+00:00\">2026-06-21T09:11:42.936Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-c9bfa490-7c84-46fb-82ee-d694de5f9eae\">Femke De Vries has won the Queen of the Mountains jersey.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-8767bdb5-0c60-4da4-a2d9-dca31de776c7\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YwGAQWvdMizeJgvLfb2SKP-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YwGAQWvdMizeJgvLfb2SKP-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YwGAQWvdMizeJgvLfb2SKP-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YwGAQWvdMizeJgvLfb2SKP-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YwGAQWvdMizeJgvLfb2SKP-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YwGAQWvdMizeJgvLfb2SKP-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T09:06:54+00:00\">2026-06-21T09:06:54.632Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e5d4f201-65e3-4124-8a7c-16bebac47a7e\"><strong>Enjoying our live race coverage? Subscribe to Cyclingnews for an all-access pass to our unrivalled reporting of WorldTour racing, bike tech and exclusive in-depth features. Plus, access to the Cyclingnews app to follow the action on-the-go!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T09:06:14+00:00\">2026-06-21T09:06:14.235Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0a879f28-370f-4dbd-ad1a-50c5dedd7196\">Megan Arens has been dropped by the lead group as they begin the second descent of Col de la Croix.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T09:04:33+00:00\">2026-06-21T09:04:33.208Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ed58fc0c-c8f2-457d-bc80-6654e767328a\">Megan Arens attacked in search of QoM points but was chased down by Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney. Niewiadoma-Phinney started the stage 1:49 down in the GC and will need to press on in this descent if she wants to drop Reusser and improve her GC standing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T08:55:38+00:00\">2026-06-21T08:55:38.203Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-390e67a7-016d-4b20-bc28-b00c8566675c\">Femke De Vries attacks again and a gap opened up to Megan Arens and C\u00e9drine Kerbaol. They have managed to fight back on to the back of the group, but this could be a sign of this to come for Kerbaol and Arens if more attacks keep coming from this lead group.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T08:51:07+00:00\">2026-06-21T08:51:07.292Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-46d20db9-a0b3-4234-8369-e55f150580df\">Elisa Longo Borghini (UAE Team ADQ) is on the front of a chasing group of five, trying to pull it back into contention, but the gap to the lead group has gone out to 52 seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T08:45:40+00:00\">2026-06-21T08:45:40.894Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-93160e83-4dab-4f13-bec4-dbb99efc96e0\">C\u00e9drine Kerbaol (EF Education-Oatly) has bridged her way to the lead group.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T08:40:22+00:00\">2026-06-21T08:40:22.420Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-41525397-e073-4d25-82fc-8782202c07f3\">At just 19 years old, this is an incredible ride from Megan Arens.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T08:39:00+00:00\">2026-06-21T08:39:00.891Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-50km-to-go\"><span>50km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T08:38:31+00:00\">2026-06-21T08:38:31.047Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-bc5d839b-ba3e-4e13-aa32-a2f60dc2a600\">Femke De Vries (Team Visma | Lease a Bike) attacks! Marlen Reusser (Movistar), Kasia Niewiadoma (Canyon\/\/SRAM) and Megan Arens (Team Picnic PostNL). A gap has opened up to Elisa Longo Borghini (UAE Team ADQ) and Koch has been caught and dropped.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T08:36:11+00:00\">2026-06-21T08:36:11.159Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-829fc562-266a-4c0e-8985-b22fca6cc081\">Sarah Van Dam (Team Visma | Lease a Bike) has been dropped.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T08:32:20+00:00\">2026-06-21T08:32:20.041Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-de3085ac-bf80-42ef-84aa-e8f4c15cae3d\">The yellow jersey group have caught the chase group and closed the gap to just 1:02. Liane Lippert (Movistar) has been dropped, leaving Reusser without any teammates.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T08:29:08+00:00\">2026-06-21T08:29:08.963Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-4d306354-cf59-447a-a21d-42122a8c6d81\">&#8220;I think Elisa should try something because she is only 10 seconds behind, and then I think there should be a fight also for the other podium spots because it&#8217;s quite tight and I also think The GC order we have now is not representing a stage like today. We didn&#8217;t have this big climbing stage so I think here you make bigger differences, it&#8217;s different people that can be even faster, so I guess they will atack each other also.&#8221; Marlen Reusser said to <em>CyclingProNet<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T08:14:51+00:00\">2026-06-21T08:14:51.990Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-844028d8-1979-404a-9493-38e33a8776e1\">Marlen Reusser (Movistar) looks like she is struggling in the heat.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T08:13:09+00:00\">2026-06-21T08:13:09.260Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-fb9ca288-a603-4d91-9531-aa6f8b847afc\">Franziska Koch must be feeling amazing because the gap to the chase group is now 1:25, and the gap to the yellow jersey group is two and a half minutes. There are some attacks coming out of the yellow jersey so we&#8217;ll have to wait and see if they can close the gap.<\/p>\n<p>The GC riders are still mostly together, but I would be surprised if we got to the top of this climb without somebody trying to change that.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T08:05:42+00:00\">2026-06-21T08:05:42.186Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-255ec4fa-ae96-496f-839f-32ef9cd9f071\">Koch has a 40 second gap to the group of six going into the second ascent of Col de la Croix.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T08:00:51+00:00\">2026-06-21T08:00:51.295Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-1c746c1e-9a3f-463a-b319-3604ce6302c3\">The peloton is 2:10 back as they approach they prepare for their second climb up the Col de la Croix.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-7308b602-9b65-45b4-bf38-f833fa76ec7c\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/s6c9MMWXFMz3aTNSBu8DZP-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/s6c9MMWXFMz3aTNSBu8DZP-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/s6c9MMWXFMz3aTNSBu8DZP-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/s6c9MMWXFMz3aTNSBu8DZP-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/s6c9MMWXFMz3aTNSBu8DZP-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/s6c9MMWXFMz3aTNSBu8DZP-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T07:53:30+00:00\">2026-06-21T07:53:30.071Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-70km-to-go\"><span>70km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T07:51:25+00:00\">2026-06-21T07:51:25.412Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-76f44c98-f565-4c76-94d3-9f24737d3e07\">The two groups of three have merged and are 12 seconds behind Koch. The yellow jersey group are now at +1:35.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T07:48:08+00:00\">2026-06-21T07:48:08.387Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f547db17-3a04-44d4-99c5-ae147872b67b\"><strong>Enjoying our live race coverage? Subscribe to Cyclingnews for an all-access pass to our unrivalled reporting of WorldTour racing, bike tech and exclusive in-depth features. Plus, access to the Cyclingnews app to follow the action on-the-go!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T07:46:21+00:00\">2026-06-21T07:46:21.309Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-6ae9d00f-2f22-4697-a2aa-58c1ba5bb3d4\">Nina Buijsman (Human Powered Health), Nienke Vinke (Team SD Worx &#8211; Protime) and Jasmin Liechti (NEXETIS) are chasing Koch and are at 11 seconds. Another group of three is at 25 seconds, and the remains of the peloton are at 30.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T07:41:47+00:00\">2026-06-21T07:41:47.748Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-03b9356a-3d6f-4f4b-a7e1-32f2a7ba5abf\">Franziska Koch (FDJ United &#8211; SUEZ) is in the lead with a gap of 12 seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T07:38:46+00:00\">2026-06-21T07:38:46.285Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-2c2ceecb-a160-4f6d-945e-8a229b437d45\">There is a group of ten riders currently leading. It includes Marlen Reusser (Movistar), Elisa Longo Borghini (UAE Team ADQ) and Kasia Niewiadoma (Canyon\/\/SRAM).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T07:34:08+00:00\">2026-06-21T07:34:08.909Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-dca963ce-a258-4291-a8db-d41da0cb6854\">Squiban (UAE Team ADQ) and Arens (Team Picnic PostNL) have both been caught by a reduced peloton. Arens did cross the top of the Col de la Croix first though, bringing her up to 13 points in the mountain classification, only 3 points behind Femke de Vries (Team Visma | Lease a Bike) on 16 points.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T07:29:11+00:00\">2026-06-21T07:29:11.437Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-49a6eb13-f26c-4081-92fb-829d537be2f2\">Maeva Squiban (UAE Team ADQ) has attacked from the peloton too and is 20 seconds behind Arens (Team Picnic PostNL).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T07:27:43+00:00\">2026-06-21T07:27:43.239Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-630d9455-5adb-4a35-be1c-1e9308364a08\">The peloton seems to be breaking up now. Megan Arens (Team Picnic PostNL) has broken free of the peloton and has a gap of 30 seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T07:19:54+00:00\">2026-06-21T07:19:54.352Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-094dd3c9-eb5f-4e91-950a-82dbdde87981\">The peloton is approaching the top of Col de la Croix for the first time, where there will be a fight for the mountain classifaction points. Femke de Vries (Team Visma | Lease a Bike) currently leads on 13 points, with Elisa Longo Borghini (UAE Team ADQ) and Megan Arens (Team Picnic PostNL) close behind on 7.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T07:07:00+00:00\">2026-06-21T07:07:00.727Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-592cdeb9-b3d4-461e-ad4e-aa2f11e0a186\">Before the action begins, check out our report from yesterday&#8217;s TT if you need a quick refresher.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tour de Suisse Women: World champion Marlen Reusser rides sensational time trial to win stage 4 and power into race lead<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-79172ef0-c932-42e1-a4b7-5f0843050dc8\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r3tQSuQaBbfi29xLMHbY9g-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r3tQSuQaBbfi29xLMHbY9g-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r3tQSuQaBbfi29xLMHbY9g-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r3tQSuQaBbfi29xLMHbY9g-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r3tQSuQaBbfi29xLMHbY9g-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r3tQSuQaBbfi29xLMHbY9g-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 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