Race winner Wiebes cedes lead to experienced racer Vos in subsequent stage
Marianne Vos, the 38-year-old Dutch cycling legend, is currently the leader in the 2025 Tour de France Femmes, wearing the coveted yellow leader’s jersey. This remarkable achievement comes after Vos won the opening stage in Vannes with a late attack on a hilly course, marking her 258th career victory[2][3][1].
Vos’s career achievements are extensive. With 258 race wins, she has claimed three world road race titles and an Olympic gold medal in road cycling. She also wore the yellow jersey in the 2022 Tour de France Femmes for five days[5]. At the peak of her sport, Vos consistently places in the top positions in major races, with a history of impressive finishes in the Tour de France Femmes (1st, 5th, 2nd, 2nd)[1].
The third stage of this year’s Tour de France Femmes was a flat 163.5km ride from La Gacilly to Angers. Despite the favourable terrain, a mass crash near the end of the stage involving Demi Vollering, a pre-stage favourite, disrupted the race. Vollering, a Dutch rider for FDJ-Suez, sustained injuries to her knees, glutes, and back and will undergo further examination[4].
In the aftermath of the crash, Lorena Wiebes, a formidable competitor and favourite for the bunch sprint, managed to hold on to secure her fourth Tour stage win[6]. Pauline Ferrand-Prevot, an Olympic cross-country champion from France, completed the top three. Katarzyna Niewiadoma, the winner of the 2021 Women’s Tour de France, finished fourth[6].
Vos, undeterred by the crash, moved six seconds ahead of Kim Le Court in the general classification. Le Court, from Mauritius, currently holds the second position[7].
Reflecting on the stage, Vos mentioned that she had anticipated a bunch sprint[1]. With Wiebes having won 15 races this season and making it her 20th success overall, the competition for the yellow jersey promises to be intense[6].
Vos’s long-standing dominance and versatility make her an iconic figure in women’s cycling, respected by competitors and fans alike[1][2]. As the race continues, all eyes will be on Vos to see if she can maintain her lead and secure her first Tour de France victory.
| Aspect | Details | |------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Current Status | Leading 2025 Tour de France Femmes, wearing the yellow leader’s jersey | | 2025 Tour de France Femmes | Won Stage 1 with a late attack; consistently in contention for every stage | | Career Wins | 258 race victories, including 3 World Road Race titles and 1 Olympic Gold | | Previous Tour de France Femmes Achievements | Yellow jersey winner in 2022; multiple top finishes | | Team | Rides for Team Visma | Lease a Bike (UCI Women WorldTeam) |
Sports continue to be Marianne Vos's forte as she maintains her lead in the 2025 Tour de France Femmes, winning Stage 1 and consistently placing in the top positions. Her extensive career achievements in sports include three world road race titles, an Olympic gold medal in road cycling, and a previous stint wearing the yellow jersey in the Tour de France Femmes.
