Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney is a Polish-born professional cyclist competing at the top level, known for leadership and strong sprinting and climbing. In the news: updates from the Tour de France Femmes 2026 spotlight the race’s toughest route and Wiebes’ sprint dominance; Kasia remains a central figure in discussions about the season’s strongest teams and riders.
The nine-stage Tour de France Femmes 2026 has begun in Lausanne. Vollering heads a strong field with Ferrand-Prevot and Niewiadoma-Phinney among contenders as stages unfold across Switzerland and France, including Mont Ventoux on stage seven.
Lorena Wiebes has extended her lead in the Tour de France Femmes with a sprint victory in Lausanne, adding a seventh stage win to her tally. Riejanne Markus led briefly before the peloton reeled her in; Wiebes then surged to victory, with Kim Le Court-Pienaar seconds behind. The race continues with Geneva to Poligny and Mont Ventoux looming on the schedule.