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Vollering Vanquishes All in Women’s Tour of Flanders

Vollering Vanquishes All in Women’s Tour of Flanders

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Demi Vollering of SD Worx-Protime decisively claimed her maiden Women’s Tour of Flanders title, attacking on the iconic Oude Kwaremont to drop all rivals. This dominant performance not only secured her first victory in the prestigious Monument but also marked her 60th professional career win. Her solo effort saw her cross the line with a significant margin over the chasing pack, cementing a memorable triumph in one of cycling’s most revered races.

This victory holds considerable weight, adding a Monument to Vollering’s already glittering palmarès, which includes the Tour de France Femmes and multiple Ardennes Classics. For a rider often in the shadow of former teammate Annemiek van Vleuten, and more recently Lotte Kopecky, this Flanders win firmly re-establishes her as the undisputed leader of her powerful SD Worx squad and a dominant force in the peloton. It also underscores SD Worx’s continued stranglehold on the women's Classics, a trend that shows no signs of abating.

Vollering’s Flanders win wasn't just a victory; it was a statement. The peloton now knows that even without Kopecky, SD Worx remains the team to beat, and Vollering is back to her imperious best.

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