Eastern Burgundy commune famed for Grand Cru wines on the Route des Grands Crus
Demi Vollering has established herself as the favourite for the Tour de France Femmes 2026, with mounting momentum from recent Giro d’Italia success. The peloton is bracing for Mont Ventoux on stage seven, a decisive queen stage that will test the contenders’ all‑round ability and team tactics ahead of the finish in Nice.
Haugset has extended her lead in the Tour Femmes after a daring solo on a hot, hilly stage between Geneva and Poligny. She now leads Kim Le Court by over two minutes, with the time trial looming as the decisive test.
Riders are facing checks over padded bras that could alter airflow, with the UCI enforcing rules on non-essential clothing. Updates cite race organisers' inspections ahead of time trials, and debates over potential advantages.
Marlen Reusser has claimed the stage four time trial at the Tour de France Femmes, extending her overall lead to 14 seconds over Demi Vollering. Vollering finished second, with Niewiadoma third, as the race moves into mid-stage mountains.