Lorena Wiebes of the Netherlands triumphed in the opening stage of the Tour de France Femmes in Lausanne on Saturday, securing the coveted first yellow jersey. The race culminated in a thrilling sprint finish where Wiebes edged out Mauritian cyclist Kim Le Court for the stage win. European champion Demi Vollering rounded out the podium, finishing third. Wiebes’ victory marks a strong start for the Dutch rider in the inaugural edition of the race. The opening stage set the scene for a challenging week of competition across the French countryside. This win firmly establishes Wiebes as an early favourite for overall victory in the Tour de France Femmes.