Team SD Worx (Spain) - Press Release: Team SD Worx experienced the fifth stage of the Vuelta Femenina with mixed feelings. "With Niamh Fisher-Black, Marlen Reusser and Demi Vollering, we had almost no problem having all the spearheads in the final breakaway. Behind them, our riders were able to recover with a view to the final weekend. The goal was then to start the final climb with the three of us at the front and set the pace there," indicated team leader Anna van der Breggen.

On the final climb, Demi Vollering then dictated the pace. "I tackled it like I did in the Ardennes classics," Vollering explained. "Just riding my own pace and trying to thin out the group that way. When Van Vleuten then attacked, I still felt strong. So I decided to accelerate again myself. For a moment I feared it was too early, but fortunately I was able to hold on until the end. This was a tough stage. I was keen on the win. Then it's nice that I can also finish it. I am looking forward to starting in the iconic red leader's jersey. There are still two tough stages to come, but I draw a lot of confidence from this."