{"id":2077393,"date":"2026-08-03T18:00:29","date_gmt":"2026-08-03T15:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2077393"},"modified":"2026-08-03T18:00:29","modified_gmt":"2026-08-03T15:00:29","slug":"we-have-to-do-a-checkup-this-evening-and-see-how-it-goes-tomorrow-demi-vollering-suffers-early-crash-on-challenging-stage-3-of-tour-de-france-femmes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2077393","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;We have to do a checkup this evening and see how it goes tomorrow&#8217; \u2013 Demi Vollering suffers early crash on challenging stage 3 of Tour de France Femmes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RakTvDKdu6wxUi6XnbUpjD-2001-80.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 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for the stage 1 win in Lausanne but nobody can stop the fastest sprinter in the world\n                                <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"m-0 box-border flex flex-row items-center pr-2.5 gap-[15px] w-[278px] h-20 flex-none\" role=\"listitem\" aria-label=\"Recommended article 3 of 3\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-none w-20 h-20\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Jne4kTcfwJoM4axXspMh87-160-80.jpg.webp 160w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Jne4kTcfwJoM4axXspMh87-80-80.jpg.webp 80w\" sizes=\"80px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex items-center justify-center absolute w-[18px] h-6 left-0 top-0 bg-white\/90 flex-none z-[1]\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"font-normal text-base leading-[17px] tracking-[1.3px] uppercase text-black flex-none\">3<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-center justify-center gap-1.5 w-[173px] h-20 flex-none\">\n<p class=\"font-article-heading font-medium text-base 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the stage, but I think at one point there is like a poker game, and nobody wants to play for the other&#8217; says DS Nicolas Maire<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"text-gray-700 flex items-center mx-0 my-5 p-0 justify-start text-left\" id=\"affiliate-disclaimer\" data-component-name=\"AffiliateDisclaimer\" data-hawk-message=\"Affiliate disclaimer removed because hawk deemed there are no affiliate links on this page\">\n<p class=\"text-[color:var(--affiliate-disclaimer--text-color,inherit)] mb-2 text-[length:var(--affiliate-disclaimer--font-size,0.75rem)] leading-[18px] md:text-[13px] [&amp;&gt;a]:text-inherit [&amp;&gt;a]:underline\">\nWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. 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into the race.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-38b4a4e0-8f60-11f1-a0ba-35f69c2c6bb5-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Vollering avoided serious injury and was quick to get back on her bike. However, after warming down following the stage finish in Poligny, she looked to be walking gingerly after climbing off her time trial bike.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-6 w-full overflow-hidden rounded-[10px] lg:my-8\" data-component-name=\"JwPlayer:Carousel\" data-jwp-carousel data-jwp-carousel-payload=\"{&quot;ids&quot;:{&quot;playerID&quot;:&quot;jYDCcabO&quot;,&quot;searchPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;divID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;fallbackPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;fallbackDivID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;key&quot;:&quot;X9\/mXVGac0NphghLH9hZaqWA5d3dhAM\/Ih07grnEyMLjuO2E&quot;,&quot;tintLogo&quot;:true,&quot;useSearchPlaylist&quot;:false,&quot;enabled&quot;:true},&quot;signPostingEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;signPostingLinkEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;waitForAdLoad&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnDesktop&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnMobile&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnTablet&quot;:false}\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-nowrap items-center justify-between gap-3 bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-header>\n<div class=\"flex min-w-0 shrink items-center\"><span class=\"inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 text-sm font-article-heading capitalize leading-5 text-white whitespace-nowrap\"><span class=\"jwp-carousel-title-desktop\">Latest Videos From<\/span><span class=\"jwp-carousel-brand\">Cyclingnews<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"min-h-[44px] bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting><a class=\"invisible block truncate text-sm font-bold leading-5 text-white underline decoration-solid underline-offset-2\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting-link href target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-jwp-carousel-signposting-title>Watch full video here: <\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Vollering and her teammate C\u00e9lia Gery both refused to speak to the media after the stage, which was run through the Jura hills in 35\u00b0C temperatures. Team directeur sportif Nicolas Maire was on hand to break down the stage and said that Vollering will undergo further checkups ahead of Tuesday&#8217;s stage 4 time trial.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;She looks OK. We&#8217;ll try to see with the physio how she feels, but we have to do a checkup this evening and see how it goes tomorrow,&#8221; he told <em>Cyclingnews<\/em> before admitting that he had expected more action from the stage, which saw a group of 37 eventually come together behind phenomenal solo winner Sigrid Haugset and second-placed Lotte Kopecky.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            You may like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pduVrSbBhQ5tn3an23hwWo-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pduVrSbBhQ5tn3an23hwWo-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;I think this whole Tour is going to be like this&#8217; \u2013\u00a0Demi Vollering&#8217;s less intense Tour de France Femmes preparation already paying dividends with opening stage time gain<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qKpvqKxTHKs7fp68Y78hm-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qKpvqKxTHKs7fp68Y78hm-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Demi Vollering gets her stage win but she has a problem \u2013 Analysing the Giro d&#8217;Italia Women GC picture after shock time trial and thrilling mountain stage<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2hcoLLcPYEJ6UdJMNyC8Rj-250-80.png.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2hcoLLcPYEJ6UdJMNyC8Rj-150-80.png.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;It really changed the plans we had&#8217; \u2013 Demi Vollering &#8216;disappointed&#8217; after queen stage win at Giro d&#8217;Italia Women as she fails to distance GC rivals on shortened mountain day<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;We were expecting a bit more from the stage, but I think at one point there is like a poker game, and nobody wants to play for the other, so we lost time,&#8221; he said, remarking on the time gap to Haugset.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The Norwegian launched her astounding attack 89km from the finish line, holding off a charging Kopecky on the road to Poligny. Further back, a larger chase group of GC favourites went clear and then regrouped with those dropped behind as their deficit ballooned to almost three minutes as Vollering and fellow GC contenders Kim Le Court-Pienaar and Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney traded blows over the day&#8217;s final hills.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-wdpVPtw4X8NR63ySR35A7C\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-wdpVPtw4X8NR63ySR35A7C slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I would say it&#8217;s a pity for all the GC contenders, but I just say that Uno-X played well and they deserve the win and the yellow jersey,&#8221; he added.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;The Tour is still long, and we&#8217;ll fight in the next day to come back in the GC, but yeah, we were expecting a bit more from this stage. We tried to be in the breakaway with C\u00e9lia, but it didn&#8217;t work exactly as we wanted<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I think we missed the move with Kopecky, and that&#8217;s a bit of a pity if we just look at our race.&#8221;<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mY88DqJoWPkLxJD69Ugxja-250-80.png.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mY88DqJoWPkLxJD69Ugxja-150-80.png.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">On the back foot: defending champion Pauline Ferrand-Pr\u00e9vot suffers major GC setback in Tour de France Femmes time trial<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cwtT54uw9LdPabCfqtPbYG-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cwtT54uw9LdPabCfqtPbYG-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;Created the less stressful situation&#8217; &#8211; Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney&#8217;s &#8216;legs are good&#8217; as she slots in with best of rest after Tour de France Femmes opening stage<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/s92Ry9bjJmQvRa7AUvLpoK-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/s92Ry9bjJmQvRa7AUvLpoK-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;We never panicked&#8217; \u2013 Well-gelled Movistar avoid any repeat of first-day drama for Marlen Reusser at Tour de France Femmes after crash<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Maire also said that he expected a bit more work at the front of the chase from Visma-Lease a Bike in particular. The Dutch team had reigning champion Pauline Ferrand-Pr\u00e9vot and Femke de Vries among the lead group, later joined by their sprinter Marianne Vos on the flatter run-in to Poligny.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;There are a lot of riders like Le Court-Pienaar and Vos who can come here and play for a win, especially without Wiebes. So, I was expecting that they would chase a bit more. Nobody wants to ride for the other, and we arrive at almost three minutes,&#8221; he said, before turning attention to the time trial, a 21km test against the clock to Dijon.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I would say I expect a good TT from Demi, but we know that, for example, normally she will lose time on Reusser, on maybe Van der Breggen,&#8221; he concluded.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Normally, she can win some seconds on some GC contenders, so that&#8217;s what we are looking for. 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Her favourite races include Strade Bianche, the Tour de France Femmes, Paris-Roubaix, and Tro-Bro L\u00e9on.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"relative max-w-[1070px] viafoura-twig-component mt-6 mx-4 lg:mx-0\" 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 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925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I think this whole Tour is going to be like this&#8217; \u2013\u00a0Demi Vollering&#8217;s less intense Tour de France Femmes preparation already paying dividends with opening stage time gain<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] 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However, after warming down following the stage finish in Poligny, she looked to be walking gingerly after climbing off her time trial bike.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-6 w-full overflow-hidden rounded-[10px] lg:my-8\" data-component-name=\"JwPlayer:Carousel\" data-jwp-carousel data-jwp-carousel-payload=\"{&quot;ids&quot;:{&quot;playerID&quot;:&quot;jYDCcabO&quot;,&quot;searchPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;divID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;fallbackPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;fallbackDivID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;key&quot;:&quot;X9\/mXVGac0NphghLH9hZaqWA5d3dhAM\/Ih07grnEyMLjuO2E&quot;,&quot;tintLogo&quot;:true,&quot;useSearchPlaylist&quot;:false,&quot;enabled&quot;:true},&quot;signPostingEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;signPostingLinkEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;waitForAdLoad&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnDesktop&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnMobile&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnTablet&quot;:false}\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-nowrap items-center justify-between gap-3 bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-header>\n<div class=\"flex min-w-0 shrink items-center\"><span class=\"inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 text-sm font-article-heading capitalize leading-5 text-white whitespace-nowrap\"><span class=\"jwp-carousel-title-desktop\">Latest Videos From<\/span><span class=\"jwp-carousel-brand\">Cyclingnews<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"min-h-[44px] bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting><a class=\"invisible block truncate text-sm font-bold leading-5 text-white underline decoration-solid underline-offset-2\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting-link href target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-jwp-carousel-signposting-title>Watch full video here: <\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Vollering and her teammate C\u00e9lia Gery both refused to speak to the media after the stage, which was run through the Jura hills in 35\u00b0C temperatures. Team directeur sportif Nicolas Maire was on hand to break down the stage and said that Vollering will undergo further checkups ahead of Tuesday&#8217;s stage 4 time trial.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;She looks OK. We&#8217;ll try to see with the physio how she feels, but we have to do a checkup this evening and see how it goes tomorrow,&#8221; he told <em>Cyclingnews<\/em> before admitting that he had expected more action from the stage, which saw a group of 37 eventually come together behind phenomenal solo winner Sigrid Haugset and second-placed Lotte Kopecky.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            You may like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pduVrSbBhQ5tn3an23hwWo-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pduVrSbBhQ5tn3an23hwWo-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;I think this whole Tour is going to be like this&#8217; \u2013\u00a0Demi Vollering&#8217;s less intense Tour de France Femmes preparation already paying dividends with opening stage time gain<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qKpvqKxTHKs7fp68Y78hm-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qKpvqKxTHKs7fp68Y78hm-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Demi Vollering gets her stage win but she has a problem \u2013 Analysing the Giro d&#8217;Italia Women GC picture after shock time trial and thrilling mountain stage<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2hcoLLcPYEJ6UdJMNyC8Rj-250-80.png.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2hcoLLcPYEJ6UdJMNyC8Rj-150-80.png.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;It really changed the plans we had&#8217; \u2013 Demi Vollering &#8216;disappointed&#8217; after queen stage win at Giro d&#8217;Italia Women as she fails to distance GC rivals on shortened mountain day<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;We were expecting a bit more from the stage, but I think at one point there is like a poker game, and nobody wants to play for the other, so we lost time,&#8221; he said, remarking on the time gap to Haugset.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The Norwegian launched her astounding attack 89km from the finish line, holding off a charging Kopecky on the road to Poligny. Further back, a larger chase group of GC favourites went clear and then regrouped with those dropped behind as their deficit ballooned to almost three minutes as Vollering and fellow GC contenders Kim Le Court-Pienaar and Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney traded blows over the day&#8217;s final hills.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-wdpVPtw4X8NR63ySR35A7C\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-wdpVPtw4X8NR63ySR35A7C slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I would say it&#8217;s a pity for all the GC contenders, but I just say that Uno-X played well and they deserve the win and the yellow jersey,&#8221; he added.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;The Tour is still long, and we&#8217;ll fight in the next day to come back in the GC, but yeah, we were expecting a bit more from this stage. We tried to be in the breakaway with C\u00e9lia, but it didn&#8217;t work exactly as we wanted<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I think we missed the move with Kopecky, and that&#8217;s a bit of a pity if we just look at our race.&#8221;<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mY88DqJoWPkLxJD69Ugxja-250-80.png.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mY88DqJoWPkLxJD69Ugxja-150-80.png.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">On the back foot: defending champion Pauline Ferrand-Pr\u00e9vot suffers major GC setback in Tour de France Femmes time trial<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cwtT54uw9LdPabCfqtPbYG-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cwtT54uw9LdPabCfqtPbYG-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;Created the less stressful situation&#8217; &#8211; Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney&#8217;s &#8216;legs are good&#8217; as she slots in with best of rest after Tour de France Femmes opening stage<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/s92Ry9bjJmQvRa7AUvLpoK-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/s92Ry9bjJmQvRa7AUvLpoK-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;We never panicked&#8217; \u2013 Well-gelled Movistar avoid any repeat of first-day drama for Marlen Reusser at Tour de France Femmes after crash<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Maire also said that he expected a bit more work at the front of the chase from Visma-Lease a Bike in particular. The Dutch team had reigning champion Pauline Ferrand-Pr\u00e9vot and Femke de Vries among the lead group, later joined by their sprinter Marianne Vos on the flatter run-in to Poligny.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;There are a lot of riders like Le Court-Pienaar and Vos who can come here and play for a win, especially without Wiebes. So, I was expecting that they would chase a bit more. Nobody wants to ride for the other, and we arrive at almost three minutes,&#8221; he said, before turning attention to the time trial, a 21km test against the clock to Dijon.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I would say I expect a good TT from Demi, but we know that, for example, normally she will lose time on Reusser, on maybe Van der Breggen,&#8221; he concluded.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Normally, she can win some seconds on some GC contenders, so that&#8217;s what we are looking for. 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Her favourite races include Strade Bianche, the Tour de France Femmes, Paris-Roubaix, and Tro-Bro L\u00e9on.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"relative max-w-[1070px] viafoura-twig-component mt-6 mx-4 lg:mx-0\" 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 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925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I think this whole Tour is going to be like this&#8217; \u2013\u00a0Demi Vollering&#8217;s less intense Tour de France Femmes preparation already paying dividends with opening stage time gain<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] 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However, after warming down following the stage finish in Poligny, she looked to be walking gingerly after climbing off her time trial bike.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-6 w-full overflow-hidden rounded-[10px] lg:my-8\" data-component-name=\"JwPlayer:Carousel\" data-jwp-carousel data-jwp-carousel-payload=\"{&quot;ids&quot;:{&quot;playerID&quot;:&quot;jYDCcabO&quot;,&quot;searchPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;divID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;fallbackPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;fallbackDivID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;key&quot;:&quot;X9\/mXVGac0NphghLH9hZaqWA5d3dhAM\/Ih07grnEyMLjuO2E&quot;,&quot;tintLogo&quot;:true,&quot;useSearchPlaylist&quot;:false,&quot;enabled&quot;:true},&quot;signPostingEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;signPostingLinkEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;waitForAdLoad&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnDesktop&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnMobile&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnTablet&quot;:false}\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-nowrap items-center justify-between gap-3 bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-header>\n<div class=\"flex min-w-0 shrink items-center\"><span class=\"inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 text-sm font-article-heading capitalize leading-5 text-white whitespace-nowrap\"><span class=\"jwp-carousel-title-desktop\">Latest Videos From<\/span><span class=\"jwp-carousel-brand\">Cyclingnews<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"min-h-[44px] bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting><a class=\"invisible block truncate text-sm font-bold leading-5 text-white underline decoration-solid underline-offset-2\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting-link href target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-jwp-carousel-signposting-title>Watch full video here: <\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Vollering and her teammate C\u00e9lia Gery both refused to speak to the media after the stage, which was run through the Jura hills in 35\u00b0C temperatures. Team directeur sportif Nicolas Maire was on hand to break down the stage and said that Vollering will undergo further checkups ahead of Tuesday&#8217;s stage 4 time trial.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;She looks OK. We&#8217;ll try to see with the physio how she feels, but we have to do a checkup this evening and see how it goes tomorrow,&#8221; he told <em>Cyclingnews<\/em> before admitting that he had expected more action from the stage, which saw a group of 37 eventually come together behind phenomenal solo winner Sigrid Haugset and second-placed Lotte Kopecky.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            You may like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pduVrSbBhQ5tn3an23hwWo-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pduVrSbBhQ5tn3an23hwWo-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;I think this whole Tour is going to be like this&#8217; \u2013\u00a0Demi Vollering&#8217;s less intense Tour de France Femmes preparation already paying dividends with opening stage time gain<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qKpvqKxTHKs7fp68Y78hm-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qKpvqKxTHKs7fp68Y78hm-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Demi Vollering gets her stage win but she has a problem \u2013 Analysing the Giro d&#8217;Italia Women GC picture after shock time trial and thrilling mountain stage<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2hcoLLcPYEJ6UdJMNyC8Rj-250-80.png.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2hcoLLcPYEJ6UdJMNyC8Rj-150-80.png.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;It really changed the plans we had&#8217; \u2013 Demi Vollering &#8216;disappointed&#8217; after queen stage win at Giro d&#8217;Italia Women as she fails to distance GC rivals on shortened mountain day<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;We were expecting a bit more from the stage, but I think at one point there is like a poker game, and nobody wants to play for the other, so we lost time,&#8221; he said, remarking on the time gap to Haugset.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The Norwegian launched her astounding attack 89km from the finish line, holding off a charging Kopecky on the road to Poligny. Further back, a larger chase group of GC favourites went clear and then regrouped with those dropped behind as their deficit ballooned to almost three minutes as Vollering and fellow GC contenders Kim Le Court-Pienaar and Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney traded blows over the day&#8217;s final hills.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-wdpVPtw4X8NR63ySR35A7C\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-wdpVPtw4X8NR63ySR35A7C slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I would say it&#8217;s a pity for all the GC contenders, but I just say that Uno-X played well and they deserve the win and the yellow jersey,&#8221; he added.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;The Tour is still long, and we&#8217;ll fight in the next day to come back in the GC, but yeah, we were expecting a bit more from this stage. We tried to be in the breakaway with C\u00e9lia, but it didn&#8217;t work exactly as we wanted<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I think we missed the move with Kopecky, and that&#8217;s a bit of a pity if we just look at our race.&#8221;<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mY88DqJoWPkLxJD69Ugxja-250-80.png.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mY88DqJoWPkLxJD69Ugxja-150-80.png.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">On the back foot: defending champion Pauline Ferrand-Pr\u00e9vot suffers major GC setback in Tour de France Femmes time trial<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cwtT54uw9LdPabCfqtPbYG-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cwtT54uw9LdPabCfqtPbYG-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;Created the less stressful situation&#8217; &#8211; Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney&#8217;s &#8216;legs are good&#8217; as she slots in with best of rest after Tour de France Femmes opening stage<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/s92Ry9bjJmQvRa7AUvLpoK-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/s92Ry9bjJmQvRa7AUvLpoK-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;We never panicked&#8217; \u2013 Well-gelled Movistar avoid any repeat of first-day drama for Marlen Reusser at Tour de France Femmes after crash<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Maire also said that he expected a bit more work at the front of the chase from Visma-Lease a Bike in particular. The Dutch team had reigning champion Pauline Ferrand-Pr\u00e9vot and Femke de Vries among the lead group, later joined by their sprinter Marianne Vos on the flatter run-in to Poligny.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;There are a lot of riders like Le Court-Pienaar and Vos who can come here and play for a win, especially without Wiebes. So, I was expecting that they would chase a bit more. Nobody wants to ride for the other, and we arrive at almost three minutes,&#8221; he said, before turning attention to the time trial, a 21km test against the clock to Dijon.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I would say I expect a good TT from Demi, but we know that, for example, normally she will lose time on Reusser, on maybe Van der Breggen,&#8221; he concluded.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Normally, she can win some seconds on some GC contenders, so that&#8217;s what we are looking for. 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