Will one of the best cyclists in the world wear the colors of the best French women's cycling team? SD Worx, the number one team in the world rankings, announced a few days ago that Demi Vollering, 27, would no longer wear its colors next season. Vollering already has a very extensive track record. The Dutchwoman has 29 victories, including the Strade Bianche, Liège-Bastogne-Liège, the Amstel Gold Race and the Flèche Wallonne. And especially the women’s Tour de France in 2023.
For several weeks, Gazzetta dello Sport, usually well informed about cycling transfer markets, has reported contacts between Vollering and the French team FDJ-Suez. Stephen Delcourt, the manager of the only French team playing in the Women's World Tour, did not respond with a strong denial to La Nouvelle République which asked him about the Dutch champion. He admitted to going to information
“like at least eight other teams on the Women's World Tour. »
“There has been no concrete proposal,” denies the leader of the group based in Vienna. We are, however, flattered that Demi Vollering is thought to be joining us soon. This proves that the team has structured itself to be able to accommodate such an athlete. » And Stephen Delcourt added: “We are currently 100% focused on the Flèche Wallonne, next Wednesday, then Liège-Bastogne-Liège, Sunday. However, our plan is also to build a team capable of winning the three major rounds in the future. »
We have still experienced much more scathing denials. Basically, we could imagine that the French team, a little fed up by the leaks, is doing what is most urgent. Knowing that, as with men, the transfer market does not officially open until August 1st. Even if everything will be decided well before…