Célia Gery claims victory on Giro d’Italia Women stage 7 in Salice Terme

French rider Célia Gery won stage 7 of the 2026 Giro d’Italia Women, finishing in Salice Terme after a late breakaway held off the peloton. The 20‑year‑old outsprinted Lucinda Brand on the final uphill stretch, securing one of the biggest wins of her career. The stage featured several notable incidents, including Anna van der Breggen crashing while wearing the maglia rosa and Marlen Reusser also taking a spill. The points classification battle saw Elisa Balsamo maintain a narrow lead, influencing team tactics as the breakaway sought intermediate points.

In a post‑stage interview, Gery explained that the team’s original plan was to protect Dutch leader Demi Vollering, but a gap opened that allowed her to push ahead. She praised Vollering’s ambition to win the overall Giro and said the team will continue to work for her in the upcoming stages.