Tour de France Femmes
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Milan-San Remo addition will 'raise the level even higher' in women’s cycling, says Kasia Niewiadoma
'It's really motivating to see that in just one season, everything can change' says Tour de France Femmes winner as she reflects on a year of success on the road
By Tom Thewlis Published
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Zwift extends sponsorship of Tour de France Femmes: 'It is an absolute, clear, undeniable success'
In an exclusive interview, Zwift reveals how investing in women’s cycling benefits both the sport and its bottom line
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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A new era emerges: meet the rising talent that stole the show at the Tour de France Femmes
A familiar face may have won the race, but rising stars shone brightest. Here are the names you'll want to remember in the seasons ahead.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Kasia Niewiadoma and Tadej Pogačar both finished in yellow - but the Tour de France Femmes winner took home less than a tenth of the prize money
To put it in Euro per kilometre, the 2023 men's Tour paid €142.94 per km while the women earned €52.7 per km
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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'I lost the faith that I could still do it' - Kasia Niewiadoma conquers the ‘Mountain of Emotions’ for Tour de France Triumph
"I've gone through such a terrible time on this climb. I hated everything," shares the yellow jersey victor.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Niewiadoma claims 2024 Tour de France Femmes yellow jersey in nail-biting battle with Vollering on Alpe d'Huez
Vollering wins the stage, but comes up just short to win the race overall. Rooijakkers second, Muzic third.
By Dan Challis Published
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'1:15 isn't much' - SD Worx confident in Demi Vollering for grand finale on Alpe d'Huez
Eyes turn to Alpe d’Huez showdown as GC battle stalls on Le Grand-Bornand
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Polka Dot jersey Justine Ghekiere conquers Tour de France Femmes stage 7 as Niewiadoma holds onto yellow
Belgian victorious from breakaway, Vollering and Niewiadoma in stalemate in first Alpine battle
By Dan Challis Published
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'I quit at just the right time' - Annemiek van Vleuten on being on the sidelines at Tour de France Femmes
"I barely even ride anymore—maybe once or twice a week, and I'm fine with that," says the cycling legend.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Dessert and champagne - a humble celebration for the first-ever French stage winner of the Tour de France Femmes
Cédrine Kerbaol's impressive performance moves her into second place in the GC as the Tour heads into the Alps
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Who's won the 2024 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift?
The full general classification, along with the latest stage result, and the standings for the other jerseys
By Cycling Weekly Published
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Cédrine Kerbaol powers to stage six win at Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, the first ever French victory
Kasia Niewiadoma maintained her lead in the yellow jersey on an action-filled day in north-east France
By Adam Becket Published
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British champion Pfeiffer Georgi fractures neck in Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift crash
The dsm-firmenich PostNL rider came down in the same crash which saw Demi Vollering hit the deck
By Adam Becket Published
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Demi Vollering hurt but likely to continue Tour de France Femmes after bad crash
"We have to wait and see how it feels tomorrow morning. But I assume I will be able to continue the Tour tomorrow," says the race favourite
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Tashkent may be out of their depth at the Tour de France Femmes, but damned if I'm not rooting for lone rider Yanina Kuskova to finish
For the Tashkent City Women’s Pro Cycling Team, just getting to the start line of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift was already a win.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Blanka Vas sprints to stage five win at Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift after crash chaos
SD Worx-Protime rider wins ahead of Kasia Niewiadoma in punchy finish, as Demi Vollering loses time
By Adam Becket Published
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Yellow jersey Demi Vollering involved in high-speed crash at Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, down on GC
The Dutch rider hit the deck at 6.3km to go on Thursday
By Adam Becket Published
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What is the new 'yellow card' system in place at the Tour de France Femmes?
Barbara Guarischi becomes first rider to receive booking after yellow card trial brought in by world governing body
By Tom Thewlis Published
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'I have dreams on the road' – Puck Pieterse takes Tour de France Femmes by storm in her first-ever stage race
Three days in, the 21-year-old has a stage win and is leading two classifications—not bad for someone who, by her own admission, is still “just feeling it out” on the road
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Servicing 21 road bikes, 9 time trial Bikes, 80 wheels in one day: The mechanical nightmare of a split stage at Tour de France Femmes
Racing two events in one day is undeniably taxing for the riders, but they aren’t the only ones pulling double duty
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Puck Pieterse pips Demi Vollering in photo-finish sprint to win stage 4 of the Tour de France Femmes
Versatile Dutchwoman claims first road victory of her career
By Tom Davidson Published
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The secret behind Demi Vollering’s success: ‘Emotion is my power’
Two power naps and racing with feelings. That’s what was behind Demi Vollering’s surprise time trial win at the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift on stage 3.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Demi Vollering takes the yellow jersey early after an impressive time trial
Defending champion finishes five seconds quicker than Chloe Dygert to take yellow jersey in Rotterdam
By Tom Thewlis Published
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Equal salaries between men and women at dsm-firmenich PostNL are a positive step, but there’s more to be done
Equal minimum salaries are a milestone for our sport, however those further down the pyramid are the ones that need help
By Adam Becket Published
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'I just try to survive': Two races in one day at Tour de France Femmes divides opinion
For the organisers, Tuesday’s split stage at the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift may be a nod to a once-popular but long-dormant tradition, but it’s stressful for the riders and a pain for staff.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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'Dreams come true quite fast these days': Charlotte Kool sprints to second victory on stage 2 of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift
dsm-firmenich PostNL sprinter makes it two from two in Rotterdam as Lorena Wiebes beaten again
By Adam Becket Published
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‘So few people thought I could do anything with cycling. The Olympic medals validated that I should trust my gut more often’ - Kristen Faulkner reflects on her golden week in cycling
Team USA's female cyclists won 5 medals in Paris, Faulkner hopes these performances will 'put cycling back on the map for Americans'
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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SD Worx says another rider caused Wiebes' broken derailleur: 'It’s hard to take when you don’t even have the chance'
The race favourite crossed the finish in 41st place, her bike's chain dragging across the pavement, and her eyes filled with tears.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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'This is the best day of my life': Charlotte Kool powers to stage one of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift and takes yellow
dsm-firmenich PostNL rider secures home victory after Lorena Wiebes has mechanical in final metres
By Adam Becket Published