Demi Vollering (SD Worx-Protime): “Proud that I could finally show how strong I am”

May 5 ^th 2024 - 15:25 [GMT + 2]

"The team did a good job all day long. In such a tough mountain stage, the racing is a bit nervous. I didn't find this last climb super tough. There was headwind again, but it wasn't super steep. There was a part where we had tailwind and you could pace yourself. There I thought: I have to attack to make sure I have an advantage on that stretch. After all, then the rest will have to chase me again later in the headwind. It's nice that I was able to increase my lead later on the climb and thus win this stage as well.”

"To end the Vuelta this way is fantastic. As a team we rode strong here all week. With two stage wins, the overall victory and some podium finishes, we can be proud of ourselves as a team. This win does not make up for the Spring campaign, as I would have like to win a Classic and it’s a pity I didn’t do it – but I’m still proud that I could finally show how strong I am and how good I feel. I did really like that there was so much climbing in the course of La Vuelta Femenina 24 by Carrefour.es. I am happy to see that all the Grand Tours are stepping up for the women’s peloton. This overall win is hopefully a good 'start' for this summer. I hope to ride some nice stage races first here in Spain and then in the Tour de France Femmes in the coming months.”