Demi Vollering will defend her Strade Bianche title on Saturday. She leads a competitive start list of 126 riders confirmed for the race. Vollering, riding for FDJ United-SUEZ, is entering her second season with the French team.
Key Competitors in the Strade Bianche
The Tuscan race will see several notable cyclists vying for victory. Among them are:
- Pauline Ferrand-Prévot (Visma-Lease a Bike) – the reigning Tour de France Femmes champion
- Lotte Kopecky (SD Worx-Protime) – two-time world champion
- Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney (Canyon-SRAM zondacrypto) – recently defeated Vollering at Omloop Nieuwsblad
Race Details
The Strade Bianche is a prestigious one-day classic starting and finishing in Siena. The race covers a distance of 133 kilometers, featuring 11 gravel sectors. Teams competing include top WorldTour teams and five local Continental teams.
Participating Teams
A total of 21 teams will take part, each fielding six riders. Below is a summary of some prominent teams and their line-ups:
| Team | Riders |
|---|---|
| FDJ United-SUEZ | Demi Vollering, Juliette Berthet, Elise Chabbey, Léa Curinier, Franziska Koch, Amber Kraak |
| SD Worx-Protime | Lotte Kopecky, Mischa Bredewold, Femke Gerritse, Steffi Häberlin, Anna van der Breggen, Nienke Vinke |
| Visma-Lease a Bike | Pauline Ferrand-Prévot, Femke de Vries, Daniek Hengeveld, Katharina Sadnik, Sarah van Dam, Marianne Vos |
Full Start List Confirmed
The complete start list was officially revealed by race organizers, RCS, on Thursday. With a diverse line-up of top talent, the race promises to be highly competitive. All eyes will be on Demi Vollering as she seeks to retain her title among formidable rivals.
