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Can Marianne Vos leave Tour de France Femmes draped in yellow or will she crack in mountains?

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Marianne Vos (Jumbo-Visma) is in pole position at the Tour de France Femmes with just two stages remaining, but Eurosport expert Dani Rowe believes her challenge will fade in the mountains.

The legendary Dutchwoman, widely considered the greatest of all time, made history on Stage 6 by becoming the first rider to win in the yellow jersey at the inaugural eight-stage race in France.

Ad/> She leads the general classification by 30 seconds from Silvia Persico (Valcar–Travel & Service) and is yet to finish outside the top five.

Tour de France FemmesHenderson admits she was 'not in control' during nerve-shredding descent2 HOURS AGO But that advantage could quickly evaporate as the Tour heads uphill this weekend, with Stage 7 featuring three Cat.

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