Demi Vollering DESTROYS Van Vleuten on Tourmalet | Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift 2023 Stage 7 with Lanterne Rouge
Video Demi Vollering DESTROYS Van Vleuten on Tourmalet | Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift 2023 Stage 7 with Lanterne Rouge
Video Demi Vollering DESTROYS Van Vleuten on Tourmalet | Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift 2023 Stage 7 with Lanterne Rouge YouTube Channel.
Demi Vollering DESTROYS Van Vleuten on Tourmalet | Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift 2023 Stage 7
Lanterne Rouge: The Final Showdown
The final showdown between Demi Vollering and Anna van der Breggen, known as Anime van Vladen, on the famous Tourmalet saw a new Champion unveiled in the Tour de France. This was the Queen stage, the 90k stage finishing on Tourmalet, which had everyone waiting with bated breath. The stage included the Spa climb, which is about 12K long with a 6.5 percent gradient and is usually the hardest climb in many of the Women’s World Tour races. This was followed by a 17K climb at an 8 percent gradient up Tourmalet. The question on everyone’s mind was how Lotte Kopecky, riding for Vollering, would survive such a challenging stage as the favorite to win, despite starting the stage 12 seconds behind the World Champion, Van Vleuten.
The Early Stages of the Race
As the race got underway, breakaways were attempted, mostly unsuccessfully, before the Spa climb. As the hour and a half beforehand ended and the race got underway, it was clear that Movistar and Van der Breggen wanted to make it a hard race. They sought to launch an early attack, while Vollering looked very comfortable, with Kopecky sitting on Royce’s wheel. They appeared relaxed, which indicated that they were biding their time for the right moment to make their move.
A Battle of Climbers
As the group of top climbers made their way up the difficult climbs, it became clear that the race was shaping up to be a battle of the best climbers. The trio of Vollering, Van der Breggen, and Nevodoma emerged as the top climbers in the race, with Kopecky struggling a bit more on the Spa climb compared to the Tourmalet later in the race. The facial expressions of the riders and their body language also spoke volumes, with Vollering looking comfortable and focused, while Van der Breggen appeared to be struggling.
A Tactical Descent
As the riders descended, the tactical battle continued. Vollering and Van der Breggen tried to outmaneuver each other, with Vollering attempting to close the gap and Van der Breggen pushing ahead. The dynamics of the descent added another layer of complexity to the race, as the riders jockeyed for position and tried to gain an advantage over their rivals.
The Final Showdown
As the race reached its climax, Vollering launched an attack and quickly pulled ahead of Van der Breggen with a powerful display of climbing prowess. Her performance on the Tourmalet ascent was nothing short of impressive, as she put a significant gap between herself and her competitors. Vollering’s dominance on the climb was unmatched, and she rode away with the victory, taking the yellow jersey and winning the stage by a substantial margin.
A Historic Performance
In the end, Vollering’s performance was nothing short of historic. Her display of strength, determination, and climbing ability was awe-inspiring, and she secured her place as a new champion. The images of her riding through the fog, with the fans cheering her on, will be etched in the annals of cycling history as a moment of triumph and glory. Vollering’s victory was well-deserved, and it marked a new chapter in the Tour de France. Her dominance on the Tourmalet ascent was a testament to her skill and determination, and it solidified her position as a force to be reckoned with in the world of cycling.
The Future of Women’s Cycling
As Vollering crossed the finish line, it was clear that she was not just a champion for the present, but also a sign of things to come in the future of women’s cycling. Her performance on the Tourmalet was a glimpse of what the future holds for the sport, and it left fans eagerly anticipating her future races and victories. Vollering’s victory was not just a win for her, but also a win for women’s cycling as a whole, and it sent a clear message that the future of the sport is bright and filled with promise.
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