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Stage 9
11| Demi VOLLERING
Demi Vollering: “I wanted to make clear that we deserve to win this Tour”
Demi Vollering (FDJ United-Suez) won Stage 9 of the 2026 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift to seal her victory in the overall standings.
“I was thinking about a lot of things as I was approaching the finish line. I thought that I had never won in the Yellow Jersey before. I thought about my team, and also about Célia [Gery] who had a really rough night. I thought about how much work has gone into this victory. I thought about the people who have been behind me, working like the people from Specialized who built my new bike. The people I have around…...
Stage 8
25| Antonia NIEDERMAIER
Antonia Niedermaier: “I told Kasia it’s not over yet”
Antonia Niedermaier (Canyon//SRAM) kept the lead of the Best Young Rider classification of the 2026 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift after Stage 8.
“For sure it’s hard to lose the Yellow Jersey, but I also told Kasia [Niewiadoma-Phinney] it’s not over yet. Tomorrow, there is still a very hard day so we should never stop believing. I think everything is still possible.”
“We kind of expected this hard finish, especially with a super steep kick in the end. We were also prepared. We were in position, and in the end it was decided by...
Stage 8
62| Loes ADEGEEST
Loes Adegeest: “We will try again tomorrow - just maybe not me”
Loes Adegeest (Lidl-Trek) was awarded the Combativity prize in the 8th stage of the 2026 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift.
“This Combativity award is a nice reward for trying. Of course it would be nicer if the break made it to the finish. I knew it would be hard with just two riders but when we had a 6-minute gap I started to believe that we could make it, but the headwind made it very hard. It was super nice to hear people shout my name so many times. We even got time gaps from the people cheering for us!! We will try again tomorrow - just maybe not me!”
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Stage 8
91| Puck PIETERSE
Puck Pieterse: “I’m not sure of my expectations for tomorrow”
Puck Pieterse (Fenix-Premier Tech) is the mathematical winner of the Mountains classification after the 8th stage of the 2026 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift.
“Today was a very hot day on the bike, and I think a lot of people struggled with that, including myself. I hope tomorrow’s weather will be colder. After today, I’m not sure of my expectations for tomorrow. We have seen how crazy strong Demi [Vollering] and the rest of GC riders are, and I have really struggled with the heat today.”
Stage 8
47| Lorena WIEBES
Lorena Wiebes: “There is still a very hard stage tomorrow, and I need to finish it”
Lorena Wiebes (Team SD Worx-Protime) is still in the lead of the Points classification after the 8th stage of the 2026 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift.
“We expected FDJ United-Suez to do something for Demi [Vollering], because the GC was very tight and she would for sure want to have a go. This is why we didn’t chase the breakaway too hard throughout the day. As for the final, we had Lotte [Kopecky] close by, and that’s pretty good. It would be super nice to bring the green jersey home, but there is still a very hard stage tomorrow and I need to...
Stage 8
11| Demi VOLLERING
Demi Vollering: “This morning I had a déjà-vu during the meeting”
Demi Vollering (FDJ United-Suez) took the overall lead of the 2026 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift after winning Stage 8.
“We just needed to do it. In a stage race, you live day by day. You may be disappointed at night, but the next morning you have to wake up with new energy and have a go again. You make a plan with the team and go all the way. It’s funny but only this morning I had a déjà-vu during the meeting from a recon I did in January, and I saw myself taking the Yellow Jersey. It didn’t make sense in my eyes, so I forgot about...
Stage 7
47| Lorena WIEBES
Lorena Wiebes: “We will go for the win again tomorrow”
Lorena Wiebes (Team SD Worx-Protime) is still in the lead of the Points classification after the 7th stage of the 2026 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift.
“At one point of the Mont Ventoux climb, I looked to the left and I caught a very nice view of the valley. I could take it easy during the climb and still make it to the finish inside the time limit. There was a really nice atmosphere, especially at the bottom of the climb. We will go for the win again tomorrow. It’s a very hard final, so we have to do our best. We have marked this stage from the beginning.”
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Stage 7
91| Puck PIETERSE
Puck Pieterse: “I have enjoyed the whole Mont Ventoux climb, from the bottom to the top”
Puck Pieterse (Fenix-Premier Tech) increased her lead in the Mountains classification during the 7th stage of the 2026 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift.
“The climb towards Mont Ventoux has been crazy. I have enjoyed it all the way, from the bottom to the top. It is so special to ride up here and see all the people cheering for us from the roadside after making their way by bike, or on foot. It’s crazy to think. I was in a nice group, and I enjoyed it. This jersey makes me easy to spot, and for sure you get more cheers when wearing it.”
Stage 7
25| Antonia NIEDERMAIER
Antonia Niedermaier: “I told Kasia at the bottom of the climb that she was the strongest”
Antonia Niedermaier (Canyon//SRAM) kept the lead of the Best Young Rider classification of the 2026 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift after Stage 7.
“I am super happy for Kasia. I always believed in her. I told her at the bottom of the climb that she was the strongest, that she could make it. She is just super strong. It’s a nice treat to keep the white jersey, too. I enjoyed it, and I enjoyed being with Kasia on the podium too. It has been a really nice feeling. I think this will give our team an extra boost. A lot of things can happen from here to Nice....
Stage 7
21| Katarzyna NIEWIADOMA-PHINNEY
Katarzyna Niewiadoma-Phinney: “I just feel so much gratitude”
Katarzyna Niewiadoma-Phinney (Canyon//SRAM) took the overall lead of the 2026 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift after conquering the Mont Ventoux, summit finish of Stage 7.
“Honestly, it’s hard to describe my feelings. I am speechless. I just feel so much gratitude. This victory goes to so many people that were with me throughout this very long period without claiming a big victory. I want to say thank you to almost everyone. I’m just so tired and so blown away with what just happened… When I started climbing, I looked to the right and I saw...
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