Demi Vollering

Both chaos and brilliance ensued at a particularly epic Strade Bianche, plus Geraint Thomas is releasing an autobiography. That and more in this week's Social Digest.

Van der Breggen, Ferrand-Prévot roll back the years, shoot warning to women's peloton with blazing comeback rides at Strade Bianche.

Returning veterans Van der Breggen, Ferrand-Prévot prove they've still got it with podium finishes as Vollering stomps to second win in Siena.

Nail-biting Cipressa-Poggio combo confirmed as organizers reveal full details of reborn Italian monument.

Strade Bianche start lists: Kopecky, Van der Poel, Alaphilippe, Van Aert and Kuss steer clear of the white road Tuscan classic.

A busy week on social featuring a birthday win for Jasper Philipsen, cherry juice recovery cocktails, and more.

Tour de Hoody: Headwinds, controlled dynamics, and a few misfires meant that 'Opening Weekend' didn't deliver the satisfying sparks it usually does.

Demi Vollering, Lorena Wiebes, Puck Pieterse talk tactics following shock result in women’s Omloop.

Young Norwegian Wærenskjold outsprints Magnier and Philipsen to the line, Claes beats Nerlo after day-long breakaway in women's race.

Tour de Hoody: Rivalries, ambitions and underdogs — here are the top stories I’ll be watching at Omloop.

The road to Flanders and Roubaix begins with cycling's greatest double-header. Here are the courses, storylines, startlists, and TV schedules for Omloop, Kuurne, and Hageland.

Lidl-Trek doubles up as Pedersen scores stage win and GC lead in Provence, Elisa Balsamo wins bunch kick in Valenciana.

Anna van der Breggen impresses with third behind Vollering to reveal that she hasn’t lost her punch in her first pro race since 2021.

Vollering opens new chapter with FDJ-Suez on Thursday in Valenciana in first step toward Tour de France showdown with Kopecky and Niewiadoma.

Dutch sprinter Wiebes talks San Remo, sprinting, and team tensions with Demi Vollering.

Dutch superstar doesn't shy away from revealing her suffering in quest to open the conversation about mental health in elite sport.

Vollering's acrimonious split from SD Worx was the sensation of last season. Our editors debate whether she can live up to the hype and lift FDJ to super team status.

If you’re a cycling fan, there’s no better place to be in December or January than Spain’s Calpe region.

Sporting super-brand Nike joins Women's WorldTour squad with lifestyle collaboration: 'It will strengthen our identity and bring a fresh dimension.'

Can Kuss kick back after an off-key '24? Will Vollering vanquish SD Worx? Can Pogačar possibly get better? Here's what we're watching for in 2025.

Breaking down the highs and lows of cycling’s biggest transfer moves in 2024, and what's in store for 2025 in cycling's never-end game of musical chairs.

Chinese mega-sponsor XDS officially joins WorldTour, online supermarket Picnic partners Dutch team, Pogačar and Roglič get new kits.

So long, Lapierre: French team confirms supplier switch to Specialized for the Vollering era.

Dutch star gives most open interview yet about Tour de France crash plus friction with teammate Kopecky.

Tour de Hoody: What's fueling cycling's newest financial stampede and is there anything that should be done to stop it?

After a season full of challenges, Italian climber Cavalli seeks comeback with three-year deal to join DSM: 'She always wants to give her all.'

Italian super agent reveals details of Pogačar's record $200 million buy-out clause: 'No possibilities of changing teams.'

Is FDJ Suez the new powerhouse? Vollering’s exit from SD Worx shakes up women’s cycling.

FDJ and Suez commit to French 'super team' through 2028, reports that bike behemoth Specialized will follow Vollering to the team rumble on.

‘Resting is a big part of getting better’: Dutch star’s HRV shows proof of her end of season fatigue.

Race director Marion Rousse believes Belgian world champion is capable of great things.

Defending champion names a big ambition as she assesses the newly unveiled Tour race route.

Women’s Tour will begin in Brittany and conclude in the Alps with two difficult summit finishes.

2023 Tour de France Femmes champion chasing second victory plus other top targets with French team.

California-raised Welsh cyclist Illi Gardner could be the world's best pure climber and she's not racing on a WorldTour team: 'I just love with going up mountains.'

Reusser, Žigart, Uttrup Ludwig, and Moolman Pasio latest major moves as SD Worx-Protime brings on former pro Mondini as new DS: 'This is a dream job for me.'

Kristen Faulkner and Matteo Jorgenson among the finalists for the Vélo d’Or prize for the top international riders in 2024: Who’s your top pick?

Transfers are heating up in the rider market, with EF, Movistar, UAE, and FDJ-Suez all making key moves.

Defending champion Kopecky wins six-woman sprint as Dygert scoops silver with tenacious ride.

Huge elevation gain and hints of high altitude on tap for historic first African road worlds in September 2025.

A mid-season escape to the Colorado Rockies gave her space to reflect on her double-gold Olympic Games and to reload for a season-closing run at the rainbow jersey: 'It will be a race of attrition.'

Key contenders, course details, the TV guide, and more: Here's all you need to know about the Zürich women's road race on September 28.

Demi Vollering misses out again on a major target but gives unexpected reaction.

Australian rider Brown beats Demi Vollering and Chloé Dygert in gripping race, taking final world championships of her career.

Who will win time trial rainbows on Sunday? Here's a look at the favorites and the course for Zürich's race against the clock.

Race for the rainbow jersey: Zürich is playing host to the 2024 road world championships set against an explosive course that will also include para-cycling.

Intra-team dramas and understated superstars light up world championship tune-up racing across Britain, Romandie, Italy, Germany.

After Alpe d'Huez cliff-hanger, Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift faces challenges to build on the success of the past three editions, writes Jeremy Whittle.

Defending champion puts in formidable comeback effort but comes up four seconds short.

We dig through the data to reveal how Vollering was possibly just a few watts short of successfully defending her title Sunday in the Alps.

'Four seconds seems magical': Polish Tour de France Femmes winner talks Alpe d'Huez emotional rollercoaster, making history and how gravel worlds transformed her confidence.

Stunning Tour de France Femmes finale: Race leader Niewiadoma hangs on by 4 seconds as Vollering dominates Alpe d’Huez but cannot close the gap.

Legendary climbs of Col du Glandon and Alpe d’Huez will determine if Niewiadoma can keep yellow jersey.

SD Worx-Protime star happy about small gap at stage 7 finish and packs 'good feeling' about winning race on final-stage showdown as Tour de France Femmes goes down to the wire.

Kasia Niewiadoma and Demi Vollering trade GC punches but Dutchwoman unable to snap elastic on first summit finish of race.

Bobby Julich weighs in on the Olympic action, the Tour de France Femmes and the Vuelta a España, with a special memory from his pro career.

Lacking support in chaotic finale, 2023 race winner Vollering defends teammate Wiebes from criticism.

Vollering describes 'emotional rollercoaster' since race-changing crash and looks ahead to decisive Alpine stages as her legs respond well to stage 6 attacks.

Diving into the big watts of Demi Vollering, Chloe Dygert, Puck Pieterse, and more to see what it takes to win on the biggest stage.

Last year’s best young rider is first French stage winner in race history, Niewiadoma holds lead.

‘I didn’t hear a crash happening,’ says Polish rider after yellow jersey Demi Vollering hits the deck and loses time.

Vas fastest as GC chaos sees Vollering lose 1:47, Niewiadoma now leads, with Faulkner up to second overall.

Polish rider praises stage winner Puck Pieterse but regards Tour champion Vollering as the clear obstacle to yellow

Off-road specialist makes superb transition back to the road after Olympic MTB race.

As the Tour moves towards hillier ground, unexpected time trial success may intimidate new race leader’s competitors.

Defending race champion Vollering aces time trial to lead GC, Americans Chloe Dygert and Kristin Faulkner take second and fifth.

Tour de France Femmes favorites wrap up: the race's biggest stars and main players talk on the eve of the start in Rotterdam.

Winner of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift last year, Dutch superstar Demi Vollering is aiming to win a second yellow jersey in a race that starts in her home region.

After flying to victory in the second edition of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, Demi Vollering faces some new rivals this year.

Who will deny Demi Vollering in the race toward the infernal bends of Alpe d'Huez? Here's all you need to know about ASO's showstopper stage-race.

Alaskan star becomes first U.S. woman in 40 years to win road race gold after audacious 3km attack from heavy-hitter group of four.

Will a Dutch 'triple threat' of Vos, Vollering, Wiebes run riot in Paris on Sunday? A whole rabble is raring to ruin Team NL's party. We rate them all.

Mega-long courses, no race radio, tiny teams, and super-sized egos will produce unpredictable, chaotic, and ultimately spectacular road races.

‘It is always good to win climbing races before your big goal’: Dutchwoman on a Swiss roll, taking three out of four stages.

'It’s a strong message which shows racing is growing along with the evolution of women’s cycling': Tour de France Femmes set for longest edition in 2025.

Tour de Hoody: Pogačar is so far ahead the only thing that can stop him now is sickness, a crash, or the UCI kicking him out for wearing the wrong colored shorts.

Vollering sweeps Vuelta, Itzulia and Burgos to position herself in pole position going into the major goals at the Olympics, Tour de France Femmes.

Tour de Hoody: Demi Vollering on a spring roll and Americans head home from Europe for US nationals.

Dutchwoman overhauls teammate and double stage winner Mischa Bredewold in GC with strong move.

Tour de Hoody: Vollering stamps name on La Vuelta and North Americans continue to light up results sheet.