Demi Vollering holds an eight-second lead heading into the final stage of the 2026 Tour de France Femmes after securing victory on stage eight, which ran from Sisteron to Nice. The Dutch cyclist finished 17 seconds ahead of Italy’s Elisa Longo Borghini and Poland’s Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney, who are currently trailing in the overall standings. Niewiadoma-Phinney remains Vollering’s closest competitor in the general classification, while Swiss rider Marlen Reusser sits more than a minute behind.

The last stage is set to cover 99.2 kilometers on mountainous terrain in Nice, where the race’s overall winner will be decided. Vollering’s win on stage eight followed a setback the previous day, when she was bested by Niewiadoma-Phinney. Reflecting on her recent performance, Vollering emphasized the importance of determination and resilience, stating that achieving her ambitions required enduring significant effort and pain.

As the riders prepare for the concluding mountain showdown, the competition remains open, with Niewiadoma-Phinney poised to challenge Vollering’s lead and other contenders potentially impacting the final outcome. The upcoming stage promises to be decisive in determining the overall champion of this year’s Tour de France Femmes.