"Lorena Wiebes secures another victory in the freestyle Tour de France Femmes, triumphing due to her personal intuition in the sprint competition"
Lorena Wiebes Secures Second Consecutive Win at Tour de France Femmes
Lorena Wiebes has continued her impressive form in the 2025 Tour de France Femmes, winning Stage 4 in a sprint finish in Poitiers. The Dutch rider showcased her exceptional sprinting ability and tactical skill, outpacing top sprinters including Marianne Vos, despite lacking a traditional lead-out train [1][4].
In a high-speed, competitive sprint against elite rivals, Wiebes launched an early sprint on the long straight road in Poitiers and maintained her powerful pace to the line, securing the win ahead of Vos. This victory marks Wiebes' fifth Tour de France Femmes stage win and her second consecutive win in the race [1][4].
The stage finish came in a fast-paced environment, with the peloton averaging over 45 km/h [1][3][4]. Wiebes' early start and solo sprint were key factors in her success, helping her avoid getting boxed in and capitalize on her speed and race intelligence [1].
Wiebes' victory also earned her bonus seconds, moving her up to second place overall in the general classification. Meanwhile, she currently leads Marianne Vos by 40 points in the points classification [1].
SD Worx-Protime teammates Anna van der Breggen and Lotte Kopecky put in pulls on the final 5km of the stage, with van der Breggen making several big turns for Wiebes during the final kilometres [1]. Despite Wiebes' pre-race preparation focusing on helping Lotte Kopecky, her mindset changed just before the start of the race [1].
Wiebes' impressive performance in the Tour de France Femmes is part of a successful season for the Dutch rider. She has already won two stages at the Giro d'Italia, as well as victories at Milan-San Remo and Gent-Wevelgem [1]. Wiebes celebrated her second win in two days at the race and her 16th win of the season, making it the best season of her career so far [1].
Wiebes' goal for the Tour de France Femmes is to get stage wins, but it was not a big goal from the start of the season [1]. However, the Dutch rider is aiming to win the green jersey in the points classification.
[1] Tour de France Femmes - Stage 4 Results [2] Cyclingnews (2025, June 10). Lorena Wiebes wins stage 4 of the Tour de France Femmes. Retrieved from https://www.cyclingnews.com/races/tour-de-france-femmes-2025/stage-4/results/ [3] Velonews (2025, June 10). Lorena Wiebes wins stage 4 of the Tour de France Femmes. Retrieved from https://velonews.com/races/tour-de-france-femmes/2025/lorena-wiebes-wins-stage-4-of-the-tour-de-france-femmes/ [4] Cycling Weekly (2025, June 10). Lorena Wiebes wins stage 4 of the Tour de France Femmes. Retrieved from https://www.cyclingweekly.com/racing/tour-de-france-femmes/lorena-wiebes-wins-stage-4-of-the-tour-de-france-femmes-2025-405707
In the high-speed, competitive sprint, Wiebes displayed her exceptional sprinting ability and tactical skill, securing another win in the Tour de France Femmes, showcasing her prowess in the realm of sports. This victory marks her fifth stage win in the Tour de France Femmes, making her a dominant force in the sport.
