# Demi Vollering Says She's 'a Different Type' as She Prepares for Tour de France Femmes

Demi Vollering, a top contender, is gearing up for the Tour de France Femmes, describing herself as "a different type" of rider. Her preparation and confidence signal a strong challenge for the women's cycling title. This matters as she is among the favorites in one of the sport's biggest races.

**Importance:** 2/5

## Sources

### Sports
- [The Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/jul/31/cycling-demi-vollering-tour-de-france-femmes) — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 07:00:07 GMT
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/articles/cgmkj4w3g01o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:34:29 GMT
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/articles/cn4n3ev7g3wo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Sat, 01 Aug 2026 17:15:30 GMT
- [The Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/aug/01/lorena-wiebes-tour-de-france-femmes-2026-cycling-demi-vollering-kim-le-court) — Sat, 01 Aug 2026 17:05:05 GMT
- [The Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/aug/03/sigrid-haugset-tour-de-france-femmes-stage-three-cycling) — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 18:10:01 GMT
- [The Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/aug/04/tour-de-france-femmes-cyclists-face-checks-after-claims-that-padded-bras-aid-aerodynamics-cycling) — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:47:34 GMT