Vollering wins Stage 5 of Tour de Femmes, Reusser retains overall lead

The Tour de France Femmes stage five finished in a tense three‑way sprint, with race favourite Demi Vollering taking the win. The Dutch rider crossed the line ahead of her rivals, but Swiss rider Marlen Reusser, who had been in overall contention since the opening stages, kept the leader’s jersey by a narrow 12‑second margin.

Vollering’s victory was the result of a hard‑fought sprint that saw her outpace two other contenders in the final metres. Reusser, who had already established a solid advantage in the general classification, stayed close to Vollering throughout the stage, ensuring that the time gap between the two remained unchanged. The win added a stage triumph to Vollering’s palmarès while Reusser’s tactical positioning preserved her overall lead.

With Reusser still ahead by 12 seconds, the race remains tight as the riders head into the next stage. Vollering’s stage win demonstrates her sprinting prowess, but Reusser’s consistency keeps her in the front, setting the stage for a continued battle for the overall title.