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Vollering gains early advantage at Tour de France Femmes
Demi Vollering gained four bonus seconds on the opening stage of the Tour de France Femmes in Lausanne. The Dutch rider believes her less intense preparation is already paying dividends, despite admitting to pre-race anxiety.
Is Vollering's 'less intense' preparation a genuine new strategy for Grand Tour success, or just a short-term gain in a long race?