Conflicts erupt over every inch, according to Marianne Vos, as she attributes the crashes during the Tour de France Femmes not to a disregard for safety within the peloton.
In the third stage of the 2025 Tour de France Femmes, Lorena Wiebes of SD Worx-Protime clinched a thrilling victory in Angers, with Marianne Vos of Visma | Lease a Bike finishing second and Ally Wollaston of FDJ-Suez in third[1][2][3][4].
The stage was marked by a crash inside the last 5km, involving Demi Vollering and several other riders. Fortunately, due to the 5km safety rule, all riders received the same time as the front group, avoiding any time loss in the general classification[1][3].
Wiebes's win on stage 3 was her 15th victory of the season, further cementing her formidable reputation. Vos's second place finish and the bonus seconds she earned allowed her to reclaim the yellow jersey, putting her 6 seconds ahead of Kim Le Court and 12 seconds ahead of Pauline Ferrand-Prévot in the general classification standings after stage 3[1][3].
Ferrand-Prévot, the leader of Visma-Lease a Bike's team in the GC battle, managed to avoid the crash and did not lose any time[1]. Vos, commenting on the crash, stated that it's the chaotic nature of the Tour de France, especially in a sprint finish, that can lead to such incidents, not a lack of respect[2].
The points classification leader after stage 3 also became Lorena Wiebes, with a significant lead over Marianne Vos[1]. Elise Chabbey continues to lead the mountains classification, while Julie Bego remains in charge of the youth classification[1].
Looking ahead to stage 4, Jos Van Emden, directeur sportif of Visma-Lease a Bike, expressed confidence in Lorena Wiebes's chances, predicting another win for the Dutch rider[5].
The Tour de France Femmes continues to deliver exciting racing, with Lorena Wiebes and Marianne Vos leading the way. Stay tuned for more updates from the race.
[1] Tour de France Femmes – Stage 3 Results and General Classification [2] Vos Refutes Lack of Respect Claims Regarding Crash [3] Vos Regains Yellow Jersey in Chaotic Sprint Finish [4] Wiebes Claims Stage 3 Victory in Angers [5] Van Emden Backs Wiebes for Stage 4 Victory
Lorena Wiebes's dominance in sports continues as she clinched her 15th victory of the season, further strengthening her sports reputation. The thrilling victory during the third stage of the 2025 Tour de France Femmes marks her ambition in sports.
The Tour de France Femmes, known for its competitive and chaotic nature, especially in a sprint finish, resulted in a crash involving several riders, including Demi Vollering, but the 5km safety rule ensured no time loss in the general classification.
