The Tour de France Femmes stage 4 time trial saw Marlen Reusser claim a decisive victory and the yellow jersey. Reusser's powerful ride in Dijon reshaped the general classification, setting up an exciting battle ahead.
Reusser's Dominant Time Trial Performance
Marlen Reusser, the reigning world time trial champion, delivered a masterclass on the 21km course from Gevrey-Chambertin to Dijon. She finished in 27 minutes and 30 seconds, taking a 14-second lead over Demi Vollering in the overall standings.
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Reusser's victory was no surprise given her pedigree, but the margin and confidence she showed signal her intent for the remainder of the Tour.
How the Stage Unfolded
The time trial was always going to be a crucial test. Reusser started strong and maintained her power, while others like Kasia Niewiadoma rode well to limit losses.
Sigrid Haugset, who started the day in yellow, lost over three minutes, confirming Reusser's takeover of the race lead.

General Classification After Stage 4
The GC standings have been shaken up, with several contenders now within striking distance of the yellow jersey.
| Position | Rider | 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'' |
Key Takeaways from Stage 4
- Reusser's time trial prowess gives her a solid GC lead.
- Vollering remains a strong contender, just 14 seconds back.
- Niewiadoma's improved time trialing keeps her in contention.
- Haugset's yellow jersey run ends, but she stays in the top five.
What's Next for the Tour de France Femmes?
With the time trial behind them, the race now heads into the hilly and mountainous stages. Reusser will need to defend her lead against climbers like Vollering and Longo Borghini.

The coming days promise intense action as the peloton tackles the climbs that could decide the overall winner.