Race winner Lorena Wiebes forces pass on stage 4 of the Tour de France Femmes, as Marianne Vos chases closely behind
In a thrilling bunch sprint finish, Lorena Wiebes of Team DSM secured her second stage win in two days at the 2025 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift. The stage four victory, which took place over a 130.7 km route from Saumur to Poitiers, marked Wiebes' fifth Tour stage win in total [1][2][3].
The stage, mostly flat except for a single categorised climb at Côte de Marigny near the final 30 km, offered another opportunity for sprinters following yesterday's finish-line chaos [1][2][3]. Wiebes' victory was by a very narrow margin, just half a bike length ahead of Marianne Vos, who retained the yellow leader’s jersey after this stage [1][2][3].
The race remained highly competitive, with top contenders battling both sprint points and overall time gaps [2]. Wiebes' dominance in the sprints is evident, as she also leads the points classification (green jersey), holding a 40-point advantage over Vos [1][2][3].
The stage began with a successful break by Maud Rijnbeek of VolkerWessels at the 92 km mark. Rijnbeek was later joined by Franziska Koch and Ana Vitória Magalhães, forming a three-rider lead group [1][2]. The peloton split into three distinct groups as the pace slowed to 21 km/h [1].
In the final stages, Visma-Lease a Bike and SD Worx-Protime took the lead-out, setting the stage for a dramatic finish. Kim Le Court of AG Insurance-Soudal rode in the slipstream of SD Worx-Protime's Kim Le Court, preparing for the final sprint [1]. The stage win was ultimately led out by Anna van der Breggen of SD Worx-Protime [1].
Lara Gillespie of UAE Team ADQ completed the podium in third place, while Vos finished second [1][2][3]. Pauline Ferrand-Prevot and Kasia Niewiadoma remain prominent in the general classification, with Vos leading overall by 12 seconds over Wiebes [1][2][3].
The Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift continues to showcase the sport's top talent and the excitement of close, competitive racing. With Wiebes' strong sprinting performance and team support, she is sure to be a contender for further stage wins in the coming days.
[1] Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift Official Website [2] Cycling News [3] Velonews
- The stage, predominantly flat for sprinters, presented another chance for athletes to showcase their skills in sports.
- Wiebes' dominance in the sprints, as demonstrated by her green jersey lead in the points classification, signifies her continued strength in sports.
