Dramatic Finish in Glasgow

Ally Wollaston of FDJ-Suez staged a remarkable comeback to win the Tour of Britain Women 2025, overturning a three-second deficit to deny British teenager Cat Ferguson the overall victory. The New Zealander's strategic prowess in the final stage in Glasgow was pivotal to her success.

Strategic Mastery

Wollaston won all three intermediate sprints on the final stage, drawing level with Ferguson. She then secured an additional four bonus seconds by finishing third in the stage, behind Lorena Wiebes and Charlotte Kool. This performance allowed her to edge out Ferguson by four seconds in the overall classification.

Emotional Victory

"I'm a little bit overwhelmed - sorry. I'm so happy, first of all. A massive 'thank you' to my team-mates, I couldn't have done it without them. This means the world to me - it's my first World Tour victory in GC [general classification]," said Wollaston.

Ferguson's Valiant Effort

Ferguson, representing Movistar, looked set to claim the first of three time bonuses for the intermediate sprints at the end of the fourth lap of the 8.4km city-centre circuit. However, Wollaston managed to squeeze past her in the final meters, a move that proved decisive.

Team Success

Wollaston's FDJ-Suez team also triumphed in the team classification, adding to the day's achievements. Ferguson, who finished the fourth stage in seventh place, claimed the red points jersey, highlighting her consistent performance throughout the tour.

Stage and General Classification Results

Stage Four Results

• Lorena Wiebes (Ned/Team SD Worx–Protime) 1hr 57mins 13secs
• Charlotte Kool (Ned/Team Picnic-PostNL) Same time
• Ally Wollaston (NZ/FDJ-Suez) Same time

General Classification After Stage Four

• Ally Wollaston (NZ/FDJ-Suez) 10hrs 36mins 45secs
• Cat Ferguson (GB/Movistar Team) +04secs
• Karlijn Swinkels (Ned/UAE-Team ADQ) +22secs

Conclusion

The 2025 Tour of Britain Women concluded with a thrilling display of strategy and determination, with Ally Wollaston emerging as the deserving champion. Her victory underscores the importance of teamwork and tactical acumen in professional cycling.