"Demi's independence might facilitate FDJ-SUEZ's potential to conquer another Grand Tour victory at the Giro d'Italia Women, thanks to the broader impact of Vollering's influence."
FDJ-SUEZ, a long-standing and ambitious team in the women's peloton, is preparing for the upcoming Giro d'Italia with a focus on teamwork, dynamic, and avoiding losing time. The team's general manager, Stephen Delcourt, has stated that the race without Demi Vollering, who won the Vuelta a Espana earlier this year, will be good exercise and another step for the team.
Vollering's signing with FDJ-SUEZ was a key part of the team's long-term plan, and her victory in the Vuelta has shown the team's capability in Grand Tours. However, the team suffered setbacks during the Vuelta, including a crash for Vittoria Guazzini and the loss of Loes Adegeest on stage 3. Despite these challenges, FDJ-SUEZ went into the Vuelta as favourites but had to work hard for the win.
Évita Muzic and Juliette Labous, two strong riders within the team, took the lead in the mountains during the Vuelta and played a crucial role in the team's victory. They have previously had success in Grand Tours, and their performance in the Giro could result in a win or a podium finish.
Delcourt and his team have been discussing and planning for the team's structure and ambitions with Vollering for months. The team is entering the Giro d'Italia with the lessons learned from the Vuelta and a renewed focus on teamwork, aiming to confirm that it doesn't all have to be about one star rider.
FDJ-SUEZ is aiming to win all three Grand Tours and five major Classics in 2028. Vollering, with her ambitions for further Grand Tour wins and a second Tour de France Femmes title, along with ambitions for Olympic success in 2028, will be a key part of their long-term plan. Muzic remains a strong co-leader, with consistent high finishes in recent major events, supporting the team's depth and competitiveness in stage races and Classics.
The Tour de France Femmes is still a month away, but the Giro d'Italia will be another step in the development of Muzic and Labous, and a chance for the team to demonstrate their teamwork and dynamic approach. The question has been raised if FDJ-SUEZ could win three Grand Tours in 2025, given Vollering's victory in the Vuelta a Espana. However, the team is currently focused on the Giro and aiming to win the pink jersey.
As of mid-2025, FDJ-SUEZ is actively progressing towards their ambitious goal to win all three Grand Tours and five major Classics by 2028. Their recent results and roster improvements demonstrate a clear rise toward achieving this goal, with both Grand Tours and major Classics within reach.
Sports will continue to be a focus for FDJ-SUEZ, especially during the upcoming Giro d'Italia. The team's strategy revolves around teamwork and a dynamic approach, aiming to secure a win or a podium finish, with riders like Évita Muzic and Juliette Labous playing key roles.
