Marianne Vos abandons Vuelta Femenina after breaking her collarbone in a stage 1 crash

Marianne Vos, the legendary Dutch rider for Team Visma | Lease a Bike, has regrettably abandoned the Vuelta Femenina following a broken collarbone sustained in a crash during the opening stage. Despite the incident, Vos remarkably finished seventh on the stage, crossing the line just 13 seconds behind winner Ruby Roseman-Gannon, before the severity of her injury became apparent. This marks a significant early blow for her team and the race itself.

This unfortunate incident echoes a challenging period for Vos, who has battled iliac artery endofibrosis in recent years, undergoing surgery in 2023 and missing significant portions of the season. Her return to form this spring, including a stage win at Itzulia Women and a strong classics campaign, had positioned her as a key contender for stages and potentially the overall classification at the Vuelta. Her absence removes a major draw and a consistent threat from the peloton.

Another major GC contender sidelined by an all-too-common crash. One can only hope the "Queen of the Classics" will be back to her regal best soon, as the peloton is undeniably poorer without her.