Vollering Wins Tour de France Stage 5

Demi Vollering dominated the fifth stage of the Tour de France féminin, which featured eight climbs and 2,850 meters of elevation gain over 140 kilometers from Mâcon to Belleville-en-Beaujolais. The Dutch rider attacked 30 kilometers from the finish at the col de Durbize, dropping Pauline Ferrand-Prévot in the process. michezonews.co.za

On the final ascent of Mont Brouilly with its 3km at 7.7%, Vollering couldn't shake yellow jersey holder Marlen Reusser and Katarzyna Niewiadoma. The three finished together, with Vollering winning the sprint ahead of Reusser, who retained the overall lead.