Demi Vollering won her third women's Liège-Bastogne-Liège title on Sunday. She completed a solo breakaway 35km from the finish.
What happened?
Dutch compatriot Puck Pieterse won the sprint for second place, 1 minute 29 seconds back, with Poland's Katarzyna Niewiadoma-Phinney taking third.
Vollering's victory marked a successful spring Classics campaign, with wins in the Tour of Flanders, Omloop Het Nieuwsblad, and La Flèche Wallonne.
Why it matters for Demi Vollering
This was only the 10th edition of the women's Liège-Bastogne-Liège race, and Vollering said she had dreamed of winning it before it even existed.
"I really love this race, it brings back for me so many good memories," she said.
What comes next?
Vollering attacked on the tough Côte de la Redoute climb and crested the summit with a small gap over Pieterse and Niewiadoma-Phinney.
That pair was joined by Anna van der Breggen, who came home in fourth, but even though they collaborated well, Vollering rode away and her lead gradually increased to the finish.
Canadian world champion Magdeleine Vallières finished eighth almost two minutes down, with Tour de France Femmes champion Pauline Ferrand-Prévot of France 22nd, more than five minutes behind.
Vollering, a former winner of the Tour de France Femmes, was the overwhelming favorite for the race and she delivered in style.
She won her first Liège-Bastogne-Liège title in 2021 and her second in 2023.
Vollering's win marked her third Liège-Bastogne-Liège title, solidifying her position as a top road cyclist.
The 29-year-old Vollering has had a successful spring Classics campaign, with multiple victories under her belt.
Her victory in Liège-Bastogne-Liège was a testament to her hard work and dedication to the sport.
No, she simply won, and that's what matters.
Demi Vollering is now looking forward to her next challenge, with several upcoming races on her schedule.
She will be competing against top cyclists, including Puck Pieterse and Katarzyna Niewiadoma-Phinney.
The road cycling world will be watching her closely, eager to see what she will achieve next.
For now, Demi Vollering can celebrate her well-deserved win in Liège-Bastogne-Liège 2026.
And she has every reason to be proud of her accomplishment.
The win was a great way to cap off her successful spring Classics campaign.
Demi Vollering's fans will be eagerly awaiting her next move, and she is sure to deliver.
With her third Liège-Bastogne-Liège title under her belt, Demi Vollering is on top of the road cycling world.
And she's not slowing down anytime soon.
So, what's next for Demi Vollering?
Only time will tell, but one thing is certain - she will be a force to be reckoned with in the world of road cycling.
Demi Vollering has proven herself to be a talented and dedicated cyclist, and her win in Liège-Bastogne-Liège 2026 is just the beginning.
She will continue to compete at the highest level, and her fans will be cheering her on every step of the way.
The future is bright for Demi Vollering, and she is sure to achieve great things in the world of road cycling.