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Demi Vollering wins at Setmana Ciclista, while Great Britain shines in track cycling championships and Gaudu triumphs in Oman.

Demi Vollering showcased her prowess at the Setmana Ciclista Volta Femenina de la Comunitat Valenciana, clinching victory in the opening stage. Competing for FDJ-SUEZ, she launched a decisive attack before the final climb, Alto de Barx, and finished 30 seconds ahead of Marlen Reusser from Movistar and Anna van der Breggen of SD Worx-Protime. This win not only marked Vollering`s first victory of the season but also earned her the overall leader`s jersey as the race progresses to stage 2. The stage featured a challenging route with three categorized climbs, setting the stage for an exciting competition.

In track cycling, the Great Britain Cycling Team made headlines at the 2025 UEC Track Elite European Championships. The men`s team pursuit squad, featuring Will Tidball, Josh Charlton, Michael Gill, and Noah Hobbs, secured a silver medal after a thrilling final against Denmark. Meanwhile, the women`s team pursuit team, including Maddie Leech, Sophie Lewis, Anna Morris, Neah Evans, and Grace Lister, captured bronze by defeating France in the ride-off. Individual performances also shone, with Matt Walls finishing 13th in the men`s points race and Neah Evans placing ninth in the women`s elimination race after an early crash. In the women`s sprint, Lauren Bell and Rhian Edmunds advanced to the quarter-finals, with Edmunds reaching the semi-finals.

At the Tour of Oman, David Gaudu triumphed in stage 3, outpacing Adam Yates in a fierce uphill battle. This stage highlighted the competitive spirit of the tour, while Elisa Longo Borghini`s new Colnago Y1Rs bike made a successful debut, showcasing advancements in cycling technology.

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