De Vries rides to impressive seventh place in Giro d’Italia Women mountain time trial
# Femke de Vries Shines with Seventh Place Finish in Giro d’Italia Women Mountain Time Trial
In a pivotal day for the general classification contenders at the Giro d’Italia Women, Femke de Vries of Team Visma | Lease a Bike dazzled with a remarkable seventh place finish in the challenging mountain time trial. After three initial days favoring sprinters, the demanding route leading to Nevegal tested the climbers’ abilities and their pacing strategies.
Reflecting on her performance, De Vries expressed satisfaction with her approach: “I felt really good. I started calm and could immediately tell that my legs were feeling strong.” Her controlled pacing on the arduous climb allowed her to maintain a steady performance, ultimately clocking a time that solidified her position among the peloton’s elite climbers.
Crossing the finish line, De Vries claimed a spot in the top ten, finishing only 1:38 behind stage winner Anna van der Breggen. Her effort also propelled her to seventh place in the overall general classification, underscoring her competitiveness in this year’s Giro.
Teammate Marion Bunel also contributed positively, finishing 19th. Although she had been battling some discomfort prior to the race, Bunel found encouragement in her consistent pace during the climb: “I haven’t felt one hundred percent over the past few days, but I’m happy that I was able to maintain a very consistent pace on the climb.” Her optimism for the upcoming mountain stages is palpable: “I’m looking forward to the next few days. I’m feeling better and better, and I hope I can help the team in the coming stages.”
With De Vries’ performance setting a strong foundation, her ambitions are clear: “My goal for the next few days is to finish as high as possible in the general classification. We’re aiming for a strong top-five finish!” Team Visma | Lease a Bike is well-positioned to build on today’s success as they navigate the continued challenges of the Giro d’Italia Women.
### Full Stage 4 Results:
1. Anna van der Breggen (Team SD Worx – Protime) – 00:31:38
2. Marlen Reusser (Movistar Team) – +00:01:03
3. Demi Vollering (FDJ United – SUEZ) – +00:01:09
7. Femke de Vries (Team Visma | Lease a Bike) – +00:01:38
19. Marion Bunel (Team Visma | Lease a Bike) – +00:03:12
### General Classification:
1. Anna van der Breggen (Team SD Worx – Protime) – 11:31:32
2. Marlen Reusser (Movistar Team) – +00:01:04
3. Demi Vollering (FDJ United – SUEZ) – +00:01:10
7. Femke de Vries (Team Visma | Lease a Bike) – +00:01:39
