Wiebes Wins Consecutive Stages at Tour de France Femmes

Lorena Wiebes (SD Worx-Protime) claimed back-to-back victories at the Tour de France Femmes, winning both stage three—marked by a significant crash involving GC contender Demi Vollering—and stage four in a sprint finish in Poitiers. Wiebes' strong performances, including a prior second-place finish on stage two behind solo winner Mavi García, have elevated her to second in the general classification, trailing Marianne Vos (Visma-Lease a Bike) by 12 seconds. Her successes are credited to effective teamwork from Anna van der Breggen and Lotte Kopecky and her versatility on varied terrain. The late crash on stage three disrupted the peloton, but Vollering was able to continue, though her health is still being monitored. The race will soon enter more challenging terrain with a hilly stage and the first full mountain stage ahead. Wiebes has emerged as a major contender for both stage wins and the overall race lead.