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James Moultrie

'It really changed the plans we had' – Demi Vollering 'disappointed' after queen stage win at Giro d'Italia Women as she fails to distance GC rivals on shortened mountain day

SESTRIERE, ITALY - JUNE 06: Stage winner Demi Vollering of Netherlands and Team FDJ United - SUEZ leads the breakaway during the 37th Giro d'Italia Women 2026, Stage 8 a 106km stage from Rivoli to Sestriere 2034m / #UCIWWT / on June 06, 2026 in Sestriere, Italy. (Photo by Luc Claessen/Getty Images).

Despite winning the shortened queen stage of the Giro d'Italia Women, Demi Vollering (FDJ United-SUEZ) couldn't help but be left with mixed feelings after failing to drop former teammate and mentor Anna van der Breggen (SD Worx-Protime) in the race for the pink jersey.

Vollering now has only one day left to try and pry the Giro race lead from compatriot Van der Breggen, with little to no hope, as it's not a mountain stage. Her team's grand plans to try and take control were undone in a flash, partly by nature, on Saturday.

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