As it happened: La Redoute proves pivotal launching the winning, solo move at Liège-Bastogne-Liège Femmes

Demi Vollering of SD Worx-Protime delivered a dominant performance at Liège-Bastogne-Liège Femmes, launching a solo attack on the iconic La Redoute climb with 34 kilometers remaining. This decisive move saw her ride unchallenged to the finish, securing her second victory at *La Doyenne* and becoming the first woman to win the race multiple times. Grace Brown (FDJ-Suez) finished second, 17 seconds adrift, with Elisa Longo Borghini (Lidl-Trek) completing the podium in third.

This victory is significant for Vollering, marking her first major Classic win of the 2024 season after a series of near misses, including second place at Flèche Wallonne and third at Amstel Gold Race. It re-establishes her as the undisputed leader of SD Worx-Protime and a formidable force in the Ardennes, particularly after her stellar 2023 season which included a clean sweep of the Ardennes Classics. Her ability to execute such a long-range solo effort underscores both her physical prowess and tactical acumen, setting a high bar for her rivals.

Vollering's return to the top step of a Monument is a timely reminder that even champions have to earn their stripes again. The peloton will now be acutely aware that the queen of the Ardennes has, definitively, returned to her throne.