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'If she's on Demi's wheel, she gets over the top and nothing changes on GC' – Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney loses yellow as complaint about Géry goes nowhere at Tour de France Femmes

A dramatic shift in the Tour de France Femmes sees Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney lose the yellow jersey amid controversy

By · Published August 9, 2026  09:30 UTC · Updated August 12, 2026  22:27 UTC

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🇬🇧 English Aug 8, 21:24 UTC
🇫🇷 French Aug 10, 14:52 UTC · Le Monde.fr

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  • Primary Driver: A dramatic shift in the Tour de France Femmes sees Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney lose the yellow jersey amid controversy
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Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney lost the yellow jersey on the penultimate stage of the Tour de France Femmes. The change came after Demi Vollering's late attack, which was facilitated by a controversial move from Vollering's teammate Célia Gery.

Niewiadoma-Phinney accused Gery of blocking her, but the complaint was not upheld. The New York Times and Cyclingnews both covered the incident, with Niewiadoma-Phinney expressing frustration over the lack of fair play.

The Escape Collective and Canadian Cycling Magazine focused on the stage's outcome, with Vollering securing the yellow jersey. The incident has sparked debate, but the specifics of the alleged blocking and the reasons behind the complaint's dismissal are not yet clear.

Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: unsupported claims removed (86% supported) Updated 46d ago.

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Who won the yellow jersey on stage eight?

Demi Vollering won the yellow jersey on stage eight.

What was the controversy involving Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney?

Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney accused Célia Gery of blocking her, which she believed cost her the yellow jersey. The complaint was not upheld.

What happens next in the Tour de France Femmes?

The final stage in Nice will determine the overall winner.

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Tour de France Femmes Cycling Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney Demi Vollering Sports Controversy

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