Vollering keeps racing at Tour de France after crash, Wiebes wins Stage 4
Vollering, from the FDJ-Suez team, underwent medical tests that excluded a risk of a concussion after she hit the ground during Monday's Stage 3.
Vollering rode the fourth stage from Saumur to Poitiers, finishing the day safely in the peloton. She remained sixth overall, lagging 25 seconds behind race leader Marianne Vos.
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