Demi Vollering Wins European Championship Road Race

Demi Vollering has won the 2025 European Championship road race after a 37km solo attack.

The 28-year-old Dutchwoman made multiple attacks on the Cote de Saint-Romain-de Lerps climb.

Demi Vollering went solo with 37 kilometers to go in France’s Drome-Ardeche region.

The women’s elite race spanned 116.1km from Privas to Guilherand-Granges.

This win is Demi Vollering's 11th of the season, including the Strade Bianche and Vuelta a Espana.

Demi Vollering finished seventh in the World Championships road race last week.

The men’s elite race will take place on Sunday at 10:45 BST, on a route that goes between the same places but is 202.5km in length.

And the Netherlands team dominated the pace of the peloton nearing the decisive climb.

But Elisa Longo Borghini initially followed Demi Vollering before falling back.

So Kasia Niewiadoma and Anna van der Breggen claimed silver and bronze.

Demi Vollering's attack on the 7.2 per cent gradient climb earned her the win.

The FDJ-Suez rider could not beat Pauline Ferrand-Prevot to the Tour de France title.

A chase group including Elise Chabbey, Juliette Labous, and Mavi Garcia overtook Longo Borghini.

The European time-trial title was won by Marlen Reusser earlier this week.

Demi Vollering's win is a significant one, coming after a seventh-place finish last week.

The 2025 European Championship road race was a major test for Demi Vollering.

And she passed with flying colors, earning her 55th professional win.

But the season is far from over, with more races to come.

So Demi Vollering will look to build on this momentum.

Demi Vollering's team, FDJ-Suez, will be crucial in her upcoming races.

The Netherlands team's strategy paid off, positioning Demi Vollering for the win.

Demi Vollering's 11th win of the season is a testament to her hard work.

The 28-year-old Dutchwoman is having a standout season.

Demi Vollering's next race will be closely watched.

And she will look to continue her winning ways.

The European Championship road race was a thrilling event.

But Demi Vollering's win was the highlight of the day.

The women’s elite race was highly competitive.

But Demi Vollering's solo attack sealed the deal.

Demi Vollering's win is a major confidence booster.

And she will look to carry this momentum into her next race.

The 2025 season has been a successful one for Demi Vollering.

And she will look to finish strong.

Demi Vollering's fans will be thrilled with her win.

And they will be eagerly awaiting her next race.

The European Championship road race was a major event.

But Demi Vollering's win was the biggest story of the day.