As it happened: Spanish glory at La Vuelta Femenina as the climbers put on a show on L'Angliru on stage 7

Demi Vollering (SD Worx-Protime) secured overall victory at La Vuelta Femenina on Sunday, cementing her lead on the brutal slopes of L'Angliru during the 132km seventh and final stage. Though the stage win itself went to Évita Muzic (FDJ-Suez), Vollering’s dominant performance throughout the race, culminating in a controlled ascent of the iconic climb, ensured she finished 29 seconds clear of Riejanne Markus (Visma-Lease a Bike) in the general classification, with Elisa Longo Borghini (Lidl-Trek) rounding out the podium.

This victory marks Vollering's second consecutive triumph at La Vuelta Femenina, solidifying her status as the premier Grand Tour rider in the women's peloton, particularly after her 2023 clean sweep of the Ardennes Classics and the Tour de France Femmes. Her ability to consistently perform on the sport's toughest climbs, exemplified by her composure on the Angliru, underscores a remarkable consistency. For Muzic, the stage win is a significant career highlight, showcasing her climbing prowess against the sport's elite on one of its most feared ascents.

Vollering's repeat performance on Spanish soil confirms her undeniable class. The peloton now knows that to beat her, they'll need more than just a good day; they'll need a miracle.