Demi Vollering completed a dramatic comeback to win the 2026 Giro d'Italia Women on the final stage, while we also look ahead to the Critérium du Dauphiné as the key Tour de France warm-up race.
The 2026 Giro d'Italia Women produced one of the most dramatic finales of the season as Demi Vollering overturned a 49-second deficit on the final stage to take overall victory from Anna van der Breggen. After spending much of the race on the back foot, Vollering delivered a decisive attack on the Colletta di Brondello, completely reshaping the general classification and securing the pink jersey on the very last day.
It was just everything we asked for in cycling. It was such a good product
Christophe, Grace and Maltida break down the tactics, teamwork and mental resilience that powered Vollering's comeback, while also looking at the impressive performance of Antonia Niedermaier, who finished second overall. The race was a reminder of how quickly fortunes can change in stage racing, with Van der Breggen appearing firmly in control before the final mountain stage turned the standings upside down.
Women's cycling, I think, is just at its absolute best at the moment
We also look ahead to the Dauphiné, widely considered the most important lead-up race to the Tour de France. As riders fine-tune their form, test their teams and measure themselves against their rivals, the Dauphiné offers an early indication of who could be ready to challenge for cycling's biggest prize in July.
