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Heading out to the Hills: Vuelta Femenina's Mountain Drama
Reasoning the Rankings: The Tour of Spain's steep roads have caused a stir in the general classification, and it's Team Movistar's turn to shine. Olivia Baril and Magdeleine Vallières-Mill of Movistar, along with Marlen Reusser of EF Education-Oatly, are making their presence felt after the first mountain stage in Lagunas de Neila.
Defending champion Demi Vollering of FDJ-Suez upped her game, not only dominating the fifth stage spanning 120 kilometers but also securing the leader's jersey. Reusser, her teammate, finished a close second. With that, Reusser moved from 16th to 3rd in the overall standing, just 45 seconds behind Vollering.
Anna Van der Breggen of SD Worx-Protime managed a hard-earned third place on the day, staying within a second of the cumulative lead after five stages. Teammate of Baril, Cédrine Kerbaol of EF Education-Oatly achieved a respectable 4th place in the overall standing.
Meanwhile, Vallières-Mill and Baril of Movistar ended the fifth stage in 31st and 90th positions respectively. Although off the pace, their team is hopeful that Reusser will make it to the podium of the overall classification.
The Forerunner of the Pack: It was clear from the uphill fight that Movistar had the right approach, says Olivia Baril of Sportcom. With the experienced Annemiek Van Vleuten (retired) who won the Vuelta, Giro, and Tour multiple times, the team knows what it takes to win a grand tour.
Chasing Down the Lead: FDJ-Suez was relentless in reducing the peloton size in the penultimate climb, eventually culminating in a group of twelve riders embarking on the final climb. It was Movistar's Mareille Meijering who took off, quickly creating a gap of about thirty seconds. Despite the efforts of Mischa Bredewold (SD Worx-Protime), Meijering was eventually caught by the leaders, and Vollering seizing control soon after.
Lights, Camera, Action: On Friday, the Tour of Spain shifts its focus to the sprinters in a mostly flat 127-kilometer stage between Becerril de Campos and Baltanas. Get ready for another exciting battle!
Enrichment Data:- As of last update, Demi Vollering (FDJ-Suez) sits in fourth place overall, trailing the leader by 21 seconds. Riejanne Markus and Niamh Fisher-Black (Lidl-Trek) are also contenders, 2 seconds behind Vollering.[4]- Stage 4 was won by Anna van der Breggen, with Marianne Vos and Demi Vollering close behind.[2]
For the most recent standings, consult official cycling sources or news websites.
- A Frenchwoman, Marlen Reusser, on Team EF Education-Oatly, is making a strong impression in the Vuelta Femenina, moving up to third in the general classification, just 45 seconds behind the leader, Demi Vollering.
- Although Olivia Baril and Magdeleine Vallières-Mill of Movistar are currently off the pace, their team is optimistic that Reusser's double podium performance will continue, aiming for a top position in the overall classification.
- Sportcom analyst Olivia Baril noted the team's successful approach in the race, as they have the expertise of former multiple-grand-tour winner Annemiek Van Vleuten retired, which gives them valuable insight into what it takes to win a grand tour like the Vuelta Femenina.
