CyclistThe best photos from La Vuelta Femenina 2024: The empire strikes backThe Grand Tour cycle is in full swing. The 2024 Vuelta Femenina came to a close last weekend with Demi Vollering winning ahead of Riejanne Markus (Visma-Lease a Bike) and Elisa Longo Borghini. Vollering claimed two stages on her way to the overall title, after a season opening punctuated by underwhelming results. The Dutchwoman, who is set to leave her SD Worx squad at the end of the year, adds the Vuelta to her palmars alongside her Tour de France victory last year. The only Grand Tour left for her to now win is the Giro.After eight stages of racing through Spain, weve picked out some of the best pictures from this years Vuelta. So, lets look back on the opening Grand Tour of the year Related Posts Paris-Roubaix gallery: Oh my god its a double rainbow all the way I hate racing for second: Elisa Longo Borghini profile How to watch the Giro dItalia 2024 Giro dItalia 2024: Route, how to watch, start list and everything you need to know Stage 1: Valencia Valencia (TTT)A.S.O/CXCLINGTeam time-trials are few and far between these days.A.S.O/CXCLINGThe experimental Giro Aerohead II made another cameo at the Vuelta.A.S.O/CXCLINGUAE begin their Vuelta campaign in Valencia.A.S.O/Alex BerasategiThe fast and furious.Stage 2: Buol/Bunyol MoncofaA.S.O/AlexBerasategiI wish my friends hyped me up this much.A.S.O/CXCLINGLidl-Trek honour the jersey at the front of the race.A.S.O/AlexBerasategiThe peloton clock their first metres of altitude gain at the 2024 Vuelta Femenina.A.S.O/Jennifer LindiniA big cheesy grin from our stage winner, Alison Jackson.A.S.O/Alex BerasategiTeamwork makes the dream workor so they say.A.S.O/Alex BerasategiAlison Jackson is more than comfortable on camera.Stage 3:Lucena/Llucena TeruelA.S.O/CXCLINGAnother day, another slay.A.S.O/Sprint Cycling AgencyThe neutralised roll-out gives you a chance to catch up with pals in the pelotonA.S.O/Alex Berasategimake the most of it though, the racing will be non-stop until the end.A.S.O/Alex BerasategiMarianne Vos, the stage winner, gives some wise words.Stage 4:Molina de Aragn ZaragozaA.S.O/Alex BerasategiA.S.O/Alex BerasategiAn ominous sky, a nervous peloton.A.S.O/Alex Berasategi*Insert green jersey colour comment here*A.S.O/Alex BerasategiIts an unpredictable profile, so you might as well jump in the breakaway.A.S.O/Alex BerasategiLocked on target Kristen Faulkner escapes from the peloton with a race-winning move.A.S.O/Alex BerasategiTwo stage winners, two North American stars.A.S.O/Jennifer LindiniGroup hug, group hug, group hug!Stage 5:Huesca JacaA.S.O/Alex BerasategiThe GOAT Marianne Vos now available in Vuelta red!A.S.O/Alex BerasategiKool, calm and collected.A.S.O/Alex BerasategiThe riders look like ants down there!A.S.O/CXCLINGThe mountains await the peloton.A.S.O/Sprint Cycling AgencyVollering celebrates her first win of the season. Good things come to those who wait.A.S.O/Jennifer LindiniLet it sink in.A.S.O/Jennifer LindiniSD Worx executed the plan down to a T.A.S.O/Alex BerasategiQuestion for our readers: where would you display a Vuelta stage trophy? Answers in the comments.Stage 6: Tarazona La Laguna NegraA.S.O/Alex BerasategiRed helmet? Red, white and blue striped jacket? Vollering has learnt from the best, Primo Rogli.A.S.O/Alex BerasategiIn this church, we worship the GOAT Marianne Vos.A.S.O/Alex BerasategiThe abuelitas were out in full force.A.S.O/Jennifer LindiniThis is quite the impressive washing line. Fair play.A.S.O/Jennifer LindiniMischa Bredewold on bottle duties for her team leader.Stage 7:San Esteban de Gormaz SigenzaA.S.O/Alex BerasategiTime to play breakaway roulette.A.S.O/Alex BerasategiSunglasses and sun-screen are 100% needed in this weather.A.S.O/CXCLINGQueens of the castle.A.S.O/Alex BerasategiOh, this Marianne Vos is good, isnt she?Stage 8: Distrito Telefnica ValdesquA.S.O/Alex BerasategiStage 8 took place on International Mothers Day. Im sorry if you found this out by reading this article (its never too late to send a card).A.S.O/Alex BerasategiJust one day for the sprinters to get through before the finish.A.S.O/AlexBerasategiSerenity in the peloton.A.S.O/AlexBerasategiA postcard from the GC group of the 2024 Vuelta Femenina.A.S.OLast chance saloon for the GC contenders gunning for a top ten.A.S.O/Alex BerasategiStage win and the overall classification. Demi Vollering is the real deal.A.S.O/Sprint Cycling Agency2024 has been the year of the bike lift celebration.A.S.O/Sprint Cycling AgencyTime for one last Vuelta family photo.You can find more images from the Vuelta Femenina over on Cyclists Twitter/X, Instagram and Facebook. Related Posts Paris-Roubaix gallery: Oh my god its a double rainbow all the way I hate racing for second: Elisa Longo Borghini profile How to watch the Giro dItalia 2024 Giro dItalia 2024: Route, how to watch, start list and everything you need to know The post The best photos from La Vuelta Femenina 2024: The empire strikes back appeared first on Cyclist.