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The cyclist Anna van der Breggen (Team SD Worx-Protime) won the fourth stage of La Vuelta Femenina 25 by Carrefour.es on Wednesday, covering 111.6 kilometers from Pedrola to Borja. The Dutch rider surprised everyone by excelling in the descent of the second and final climb of the day to claim victory after returning to the elite following a four-year hiatus.
Anna van der Breggen made a comeback in 2025 after being ‘retired’ for four years and secured her first win since 2021 — her 63rd victory in her professional career. She showcased her skills in the fourth stage of La Vuelta Femenina 25 by Carrefour.es and also moved into second place in the provisional general classification, with just a 4-second gap behind her teammate Femke Gerritse.
With about 6.6 kilometers to go before the finish line in Borja, the Dutch rider gave it her all on the descent, leaving no chance for the chasers to catch up. As a result, the rest of the contenders, led by the green jersey holder Marianne Vos (Team Visma | Lease a Bike), crossed the line 12 seconds later.
The first medium mountain stage of this Spanish race featured the Alto del Moncayo (2nd category, 5.5 kilometers at an average gradient of 5.5 percent) as the initial challenge. Despite the tough climb, there were no significant time gaps or major changes in the overall classification. The peloton’s strong control prevented any breakaways, even on this climb.
Apart from the battle for the final victory, there was some excitement at the intermediate sprint in Novallas, around 30 kilometers from the finish line. The red jersey wearer Femke Gerritse (Team SD Worx-Protime) fought for bonus points and crossed the line first, ahead of her compatriots Demi Vollering (FDJ-SUEZ) and Marianne Vos.
The stage passed the Puerto de El Buste (3rd category, 4.5 kilometers at a 5.6 percent gradient) with 12.6 kilometers to go, but the control by FDJ-SUEZ prevented any splits in the group of favorites. The remaining distance to the finish line was downhill, setting the stage for Anna van der Breggen’s impressive performance. She moved up to second place in the general classification and is now in a tight battle for the red jersey, which is currently held by Femke Gerritse.
