Swiss cyclist Reusser retains the yellow jersey following the individual time trial.
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The fourth stage of the Tour de France Femmes, held on Wednesday, August 5, was an individual time trial.
During the stage, defending champion Pauline Ferrand-Prévot lost significant time.
The Dutch cyclist Vollering won the fourth stage.
Swiss cyclist Reusser remains in the yellow jersey.
While some reports describe the stage as a hilly route between Mâcon and Belleville-en-Beaujolais, France, it was recorded as an individual time trial.
Following the fifth stage, Pauline Ferrand-Prévot now trails the race leader by five minutes and has admitted to France Télévisions that her general classification chances are 'unrecoverable.' While her coach Rutger Tijssen noted that she executed the plan and suggested the situation could still turn in high-level sport, Ferrand-Prévot acknowledged that competitors Demi Vollering, Kazia Niewiadoma, and Marlen Reusser are clearly ahead. Additionally, Canadian cyclist Sarah Van Dam was part of the morning breakaway during the fifth stage.
Following the fifth stage, Pauline Ferrand-Prévot now trails the race leader by five minutes, with the cyclist admitting to France Télévisions that the general classification gap is 'unrecoverable.' While her coach Rutger Tijssen noted that she executed the plan and maintained a good state, Ferrand-Prévot acknowledged that rivals Demi Vollering, Kasia Niewiadoma, and Marlen Reusser are currently performing at a higher level.
After the fifth stage, Pauline Ferrand-Prévot now trails the race leader by five minutes, and she admitted to France Télévisions that the general classification gap is 'unrecoverable'. While her coach Rutger Tijssen noted she performed at 99% and executed the plan, the fifth stage was won by Demi Vollering following a steep course. Despite the setback, Ferrand-Prévot expressed her intent to fight for a stage win, stating that 'anything can happen'.
