Marlen Reusser, the reigning world time trial champion, delivered a stunning performance to win the stage four individual time trial at the Tour de France Femmes and seize the yellow jersey. The Swiss rider completed the 21km course from Gevrey-Chambertin to Dijon in 27 minutes and 30 seconds, overtaking Sigrid Haugset in the general classification.
Reusser's Dominant Ride Secures Yellow Jersey
Reusser, riding for Movistar, showcased her exceptional time trial skills, finishing 14 seconds ahead of former champion Demi Vollering of the Netherlands in the overall standings. This victory marks a career milestone for Reusser, who had targeted the Tour de France Femmes as her primary goal of the season. In her post-race interview, she expressed her joy: "I'm super, super happy. This was kind of the idea that we had since a long time."
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Stage 4 Results: Top 10 General Classification
The time trial reshuffled the leaderboard, with several contenders making significant moves. Below is the updated top 10 general classification after stage 4:
| Rank | Rider | Team | Time Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marlen Reusser | Movistar | 11:47:36 |
| 2 | Demi Vollering | FDJ United-Suez | +14'' |
| 3 | Cedrine Kerbaol | FEF Education-Oatly | +54'' |
| 4 | Sigrid Haugset | NUno-X Mobility | +56'' |
| 5 | Elisa Longo Borghini | UAE Team L'Imad | +1'03'' |
| 6 | Katarzyna Niewiadoma-Phinney | Canyon-SRAM | +1'09'' |
| 7 | Paula Blasi Cairol | UAE Team L'Imad | +1'12'' |
| 8 | Anna van der Breggen | SD Worx-Protime | +1'17'' |
| 9 | Antonia Niedermaier | Canyon-SRAM | +1'43'' |
| 10 | Femke de Vries | Visma-Lease a Bike | +1'47'' |
Niewiadoma's Strong Ride and Other Highlights
2024 winner Kasia Niewiadoma delivered a solid time trial, finishing sixth overall and expressing satisfaction with her performance. "I haven't seen the results yet. I felt that I found my flow," she said, highlighting her improved time trial skills after extensive work. Her effort demonstrates the competitive depth of this year's race.
Key Takeaways from Stage 4
- Reusser's victory marks her first Tour de France Femmes stage win and yellow jersey.
- Demi Vollering remains a strong contender, just 14 seconds behind in second place.
- Sigrid Haugset lost the yellow jersey after conceding over three minutes on the stage.
- Young riders like Zoe Bäckstedt (4th on stage) show promise for future stages.
What's Next for the Tour de France Femmes?
With the time trial behind them, the race enters the hilly and mountainous stages where climbers will have opportunities to attack. Reusser will need to defend her lead against strong rivals like Vollering and Longo Borghini. The upcoming stages will test the riders' endurance and tactical acumen.
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