Les Praeres. Nava, Friday, 8th May 2026
The peloton of La Vuelta Femenina 26 by Carrefour.es was waiting for the final two stages in Asturias to decide the overall standings of the race. First on the menu came the summit finish to Les Praeres, and its ramps really made the expected difference as Dutch legend Anna van der Breggen (Team SD Worx-Protime) took matters into her own hands from the bottom of the final climb and dropped all her rivals, one by one, to triumph and claim La Roja as new GC leader. One rider, though, did her best to resist the irresistible pace of the Olympic champion in Rio 2016 and nearly succeeded in doing so. It was up-and-coming Spanish talent Paula Blasi (UAE Team ADQ), who crossed the finish line just 8” behind the winner after a fierce chase, followed by Marion Bunel (Visma-Lease a Bike), who was in turn 29” in arrears. The overall victory is far from settled, though, as Van der Breggen only has 18” on Blasi and 41” on Bunel, and no less than ten other riders within 2’00” from her in the GC. These gaps don’t allow the Dutch rider to take anything for granted, considering the most gruelling of the challenges is still awaiting – Saturday’s climb to the legendary Alto de l’Angliru.
STAGE RESULT
- Anna van der Breggen (Team SD Worx-Protime) 03h01’45”
- Paula Blasi (UAE Team ADQ) +00’08”
- Marion Bunel (Team Visma-Lease a Bike) +00’29”
GENERAL CLASSIFICATION
- Anna van der Breggen (Team SD Worx-Protime) 18h06’48”
- Paula Blasi (UAE Team ADQ) +00’18”
- Marion Bunel (Team Visma-Lease a Bike) +00’41”
