Marion Bunel: “This is cycling and plans can always change”

May 8 ^th 2026 - 18:53 [GMT + 2]

Marion Bunel (Visma-Lease a Bike) is the best young rider of La Vuelta Femenina 26 by Carrefour.es after Stage 6.

“I was hoping to be up there today, because I was feeling I had good legs this week. I was happy I could keep up with the rest of the GC riders through the first five stages. As for today, I was feeling very motivated. It’s true that Pauline [Ferrand-Prévot] was the designated leader, and we also had a card to play in Sarah [van Dam]. But then, this is cycling and plans can always change. This type of climb demands all-in individual efforts, with each one of us focusing on our own bodies and bikes. The best young rider prize and the overall podium are to be chased hand-in-hand. I’m happy the white jersey exists this year, especially as this is my last year to fight for it, but finishing third overall is even more important, though. Everybody says the Angliru is a monster climb - even Jonas Vingegaard! I believe the Angliru is the best way to finish the Vuelta Femenina in style.”