Latest Tour de France Femmes News
Ferrand-Prévot Defends Tour Weight Loss Against Critics: ‘We Are Professional Athletes.’
Ferrand-Prévot speaks out for first time since big win: 'My weight loss was controlled and intelligent. It was not a disease.'
Vollering Pushes Back on Weight Obsession at Tour de France Femmes: ‘Losing Weight is Not the Ultimate Solution’
Vollering says she won’t sacrifice health to win another yellow jersey: 'I don’t want to force my body to become something it’s not.'
Power Analysis: Ferrand-Prévot’s Tour de France Femmes Domination
The watts behind one of the greatest climbing performances in women’s cycling history.
How Mountain Biking Made Pauline Ferrand-Prévot Unbeatable at the Tour de France Femmes
The most complete rider in cycling? Multi-discipline queen Ferrand-Prévot just proved it at the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift.
Ferrand-Prévot Talks Up 2027 Retirement After Femmes Success: ‘It Could be Beautiful, Extraordinary’
The 2027 world championships in France could be Pauline Ferrand-Prévot's retirement party — two years after she won the Tour de France Femmes.
Tour de France Femmes Prize Money: Ferrand-Prévot Won Big, but It’s a Fraction of What Pogačar Got
Breaking down who won what at the Tour de France Femmes, and how it does – or doesn't – stack up to the men's race.
‘I Have This Stigma That I’m a Drama Queen’: Demi Vollering Has Say on Tour de France Femmes Drama
Second at the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift for the third time in four years, Demi Vollering finally has her say on the drama that engulfed the race.
‘I Didn’t Do Anything Extreme And It’s Not Forever’: Pauline Ferrand-Prévot Defends Weight Loss
Pauline Ferrand-Prévot said that her Tour de France Femmes weight will not is 'not forever' after being criticized on social media
‘Two Hours of Pain, Heartbreak and Hope’: Sarah Gigante Tumbles off Femmes Podium
The AG Insurance-Soudal rider Sarah Gigante lost a podium spot on the final day of the Tour de France Femmes.
Tour de France Femmes Stage 9: Ferrand-Prévot Underlines Superiority with Stage and GC Victories
Olympic MTB champion Ferrand-Prévot becomes first home winner of Tour de France Femmes, winning the concluding stage 9.
‘When It Comes to My Leg, I Can’t Risk It’: Five Year Old Injury Forces Chloe Dygert Out of Tour de France Femmes
Dygert’s withdrawal from Tour de France Femmes provoked by agonizing injury plus illness.
‘Simple Improvement Isn’t Enough Anymore’: Tour de France Femmes Dreams End for Kasia Niewiadoma
2024 race winner Niewiadoma is still in the hunt for a fourth successive podium at the Tour de France Femmes.
One Rider Missed Tour de France Femmes Time Cut But Was Determined to Honor Race: ‘I Didn’t Want to Give Up’
Susanne Andersen finished more than one hour behind stage winner Pauline Ferrand-Prévot at the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift.
‘It’s A Little Girl’s Dream’: Sensational Pauline Ferrand-Prévot Takes Femmes Yellow
Pauline Ferrand-Prévot looks set to win the Tour de France Femmes on her very first appearance, and ahead of her own expectations.
‘It Isn’t What We Expect From Her’: Vollering Cites Lack of Power During Tour de France Femmes Defeat
Team of Demi Vollering confirms shortfall of usual performance on stage 8 of the Tour de France Femmes
Tour de France Femmes Stage 8: Pauline Ferrand-Prévot Destroys Rivals on Col de la Madeleine
Ferrand-Prévot dominant on stage 8 of the Tour de France Femmes, finishing over 1:30 clear of Sarah Gigante and three minutes up on others
Highlights: A New Star Is Made on Stage 7 of the Tour de France Femmes
Maeva Squiban stuns with another dominant stage win.
‘I Hope They Live to Regret it’: Tour de France Femmes Contenders Lay Everything on Col de la Madeleine
The Tour de France Femmes will be decided with two epic stages in the Alps – but have the GC contenders made a mistake by waiting?
Dropped, Blocked, Full Gas Descending: Le Court Holds Yellow at Tour de France Femmes
Kim Le Court raced 'full gas' to avoid losing yellow at Tour de France Femmes: 'I was completely blocked by two FDJ riders'.
‘Best Climber in the World’: Who is Maëva Squiban, France’s New Darling?
Could double Tour de France Femmes stage winner Maëva Squiban win a future yellow jersey?
Tour de France Femmes Stage 8 Preview: Big Decider on the Col de la Madeleine
One of cycling's most storied climbs will help write a critical chapter of the Tour.
Tour de France Femmes Stage 7: Squiban Wins Again, Le Court Saves Yellow in Dramatic Fightback
Overnight leader Kim Le Court dropped on final climb of Tour de France Femmes stage 7 but fights back, saving yellow with fearless descent.
Will the Tour de France Femmes Be Won with Bonus Seconds?
Two contrasting approaches emerge at the Tour.
Highlights: A Young French Rider Rises on Stage 6 of the Tour de France Femmes
The first mountain stage of the Tour was the first real chance for the GC riders to test one another.
‘We’re Basically Losing Everyone’: Tour de France Femmes Team Decimated in One Day
Uno-X Mobility are down to just three riders from original seven at the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift.
Tour de France Femmes Stage 6: Maeva Squiban Takes Stunning Solo Win For France
GC riders hold fire on first big day in the mountains, keeping powder dry for upcoming stages.
Tour de France Femmes Stage 7 Preview: A Very Selective Finale Promises Action
Stage 7 offers a chance for a breakaway before the weekend finale in the mountains.
‘I’m Feeling Very Good Uphill’: Ferrand-Prévot Champing at the Bit for Tougher Tour de France Femmes Stages
Having returned to the road to target the Tour de France Femmes, French star Pauline Ferrand-Prévot poised in second overall.
Tour de France Femmes Highlights: The GC Contenders Sprint It Out on Stage 5
A close call at the finish caps off a day for the GC riders.
Tour de France Femmes Stage 6 Preview: The Peloton Hits the Big Mountains
The second half of the race heads into the mountains.
‘Definitely More and More Confident’: Could Kim Le Court Win Tour de France Femmes?
The first African to win a stage of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift is bullish about her overall chances.
‘He’s a Stupid Man’: Ceasefire Fails to Materialize in Warring Tour de France Femmes
FDJ-Suez and Visma-Lease a Bike continue to throw pointed verbal insults at each other during Tour de France Femmes.
Tour de France Femmes Stage 5: Kim Le Court Wins in Thrilling Finale, Recapturing Yellow Jersey
Le Court wins stage 5 of the Tour de France Femmes from elite group, becoming first African rider to triumph.
Kristen Faulkner the Latest in a Series of Big-Name Withdrawals from Tour de France Femmes
US and Olympic champion Faulkner, Elisa Balsamo and others exit the Tour on crash-littered stage 5.
Tour de France Femmes Highlights: Lightning Strikes Twice on Stage 4
Another sprint stage in the Tour came down to the fastest riders in the pro peloton.
‘I Couldn’t Even Ride 100 Watts for 10 days’: Kristen Faulkner’s Luckless Tour de France Femmes
Olympic road race champion Kristen Faulkner keeps suffering crashes and misfortunes.
Demi Vollering Complains of ‘Neck Pain’ But Survives Tour de France Femmes Stage 4
FDJ-Suez's Dutch superstar Demi Vollering was in much better spirits at the end of stage 4 of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift.
The Tour de France Had a Penis Graffiti Problem. So It Converted Them into Promotions.
What to do with unsightly artwork? Convert it into a billboard for Tour de France Femmes, duh.
Tour de France Femmes Stage 4: Lorena Wiebes Doubles up with Another Big Sprint Win
Lorena Wiebes overpowers Marianne Vos and Lara Gillespie to take another Tour de France Femmes victory, Vos retains Tour yellow jersey.
Tour de France Femmes Stage 5 Preview: GC Battle Heats up as Race Heads Into the Mountains
The race for yellow is on.
UPDATED: Vollering Banged-Up But Cleared to Continue Tour de France Femmes After Heavy Crash
Former champion Vollering clears concussion protocol but heavily bruised after coming down in ugly high-speed pile-up on Monday.
‘Our Tactics Changed a Lot’: SD Worx-Protime Thriving Without GC Goal
Lorena Wiebes scored SD Worx-Protime's first stage success of the 2025 Tour de France Femmes, and now the Dutch superteam is looking for more.
Tour de France Femmes Stage 3: Lorena Wiebes Best in Reduced Sprint, Vollering Crashes
Wiebes beats Marianne Vos, who retakes yellow jersey; Demi Vollering involved in big crash but limps in.
Tour de France Femmes Stage 3 Preview: Sprinters Eye the Prize on Flat, Fast Stage
The fastest riders in the peloton should get their chance finally on day three.
‘Still in Shock’: Kim Le Court Achieves Major Career Goal with Yellow at Tour de France Femmes
Vos, Ferrand-Prévôt, Niewiadoma lurking close to maillot jaune and ready to strike in days to come.
Tour de France Femmes Stage 2: 41-Year-Old García Denies the GC Bigs with Late Raid
Le Court takes yellow jersey from Vos, Spanish veteran García fends off the charging pack on Quimper hilltop after solo attack.
Tour de France Femmes Stage 2 Preview: Another Escape-Friendly Stage With an Uphill Finish
Stage 2 has another interesting parcours on offer.
Chaotic Opener to Tour de France Femmes: Reusser Out, Longo Borghini and Kopecky Shed Time
Ferand-Prévôt and Niewiadoma shine on uphill finish to stage 1 of women's Tour.
The Ultimate “Shoddy” Guide to the Tour de France Femmes
What you need to know for the biggest race of the year.
Tour de France Femmes Stage 1: Marianne Vos Thunders Home to First Yellow Jersey
Pauline Ferrand-Prévôt goes close to stage win in first-ever Tour de France stage, Vos swoops.
Niewadoma, Vollering, Reusser Brace for Yellow Jersey Battles at Tour de France Femmes
Big favorites talk tactics, ambitions, and the toughest route yet for the blockbuster French Tour.
Every American and Canadian Rider in the Tour de France Femmes
Faulkner and Dygert among the 10-strong North American contingent in the Tour de France Femmes.
Tour de France Femmes Stage 1 Preview: Punchy Finale to Determine First Yellow Jersey
The first stage will favor explosive riders rather than pure sprinters.
Tour de France Femmes Mega-Preview: Favorites, Narratives, Route, and More
Vollering vs. the world? The toughest route yet and a deep GC field promise fireworks for the Tour de France Femmes.
Kopecky Abandons GC Ambition at Tour de France Femmes, Ferrand-Prévot ‘Completely Ready’
Kopecky pivots to stage hunting with teammates Wiebes, Van der Breggen after injury setback, Ferrand-Prévot all-in on yellow for Tour debut.
‘Like a Slap in the Face’: Demi Vollering Opens up about Team Tensions, Tailbone Fracture
Dutch star gives most open interview yet about Tour de France crash plus friction with teammate Kopecky.
‘She Can Do Something Very Big’: But Can Lotte Kopecky Win the Tour de France Femmes?
Race director Marion Rousse believes Belgian world champion is capable of great things.
Kasia Niewiadoma Chasing a Historical First at the 2025 Tour de France Femmes
Defending champion names a big ambition as she assesses the newly unveiled Tour race route.
‘The Critics Motivated Her’: Tour de France Femmes Finisher Kuskova Can Go WorldTour, Says Tashkent DS
Starchyk believes controversial UCI points rule which got Tashkent City into race should remain as team’s lone finisher Kuskova reflects on 'painful' criticisms.
Opinion: Tour de France Femmes Delivers Drama, but Big Questions Remain
After Alpe d'Huez cliff-hanger, Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift faces challenges to build on the success of the past three editions, writes Jeremy Whittle.
‘The Stupid Crash … I Lost It There’: Demi Vollering Heartbroken after Tour de France Femmes Near-Miss
Defending champion puts in formidable comeback effort but comes up four seconds short.
Power Analysis: How Niewiadoma Survived Vollering’s Alpine Onslaught to Win the Tour de France Femmes
We dig through the data to reveal how Vollering was possibly just a few watts short of successfully defending her title Sunday in the Alps.
Is Puck Pieterse the Most Exciting Rider in Pro Cycling? Obviously, Yes.
Dutch phenom rebounds out of Olympic MTB devastation with Tour de France Femmes white jersey and the promise of a lot more to come – across all three disciplines.
‘Heart and Character Made The Difference’: Kasia Niewiadoma Wins Closest Tour De France Ever
'Four seconds seems magical': Polish Tour de France Femmes winner talks Alpe d'Huez emotional rollercoaster, making history and how gravel worlds transformed her confidence.
Alpe d’Huez Showdown: Vollering Wins the Battle, but Niewiadoma Claims Tour de France Femmes Victory by 4 Seconds
Stunning Tour de France Femmes finale: Race leader Niewiadoma hangs on by 4 seconds as Vollering dominates Alpe d’Huez but cannot close the gap.
Alpe D’Huez Ending at Tour de France Femmes ‘Gives Opportunities Women Haven’t Had’
'It's something I dreamed of for a long time': peloton looks ahead to finish on legendary climb; having stage winner’s name on hairpin bend is ‘hyper-important’ says race director Rousse.
Kasia Niewiadoma Psyched and Poised for GC Win at Tour de France Femmes
Legendary climbs of Col du Glandon and Alpe d’Huez will determine if Niewiadoma can keep yellow jersey.
Demi Vollering Lays Down Warning Shot Ahead of Alpe d’Huez Decider: ‘I Wanted to Make Kasia Nervous’
SD Worx-Protime star happy about small gap at stage 7 finish and packs 'good feeling' about winning race on final-stage showdown as Tour de France Femmes goes down to the wire.
Tour de France Femmes Stage 7: Justine Ghekiere a Superb Solo Winner on Le Grand-Bornand
Kasia Niewiadoma and Demi Vollering trade GC punches but Dutchwoman unable to snap elastic on first summit finish of race.
Gaia Realini Poised to ‘Play Her Cards’ In Tour de France Femmes Mountains
Mountain hotshot reflects on her Tour debut after getting through 'dangerous' Dutch stages, thanks to Deignan and team-mates.
British Champion Pfeiffer Georgi Suffers Fractured Neck in Tour de France Femmes Crash
Injury update from stage 5 crash: British champion off bike for next four weeks as battered and cut Pieterse also suffers consequences from pile-up.
Down, Delayed, Almost Alone: Analyzing Demi Vollering’s Tour de France Femmes Crash
Lacking support in chaotic finale, 2023 race winner Vollering defends teammate Wiebes from criticism.
Demi Vollering: ‘I’m Angry about What Happened’ in Tour de France Femmes Crash
Vollering describes 'emotional rollercoaster' since race-changing crash and looks ahead to decisive Alpine stages as her legs respond well to stage 6 attacks.
Power Analysis: 1,000w Sprints and 7w/kg Climbs Crown Champions at the Tour de France Femmes
Diving into the big watts of Demi Vollering, Chloe Dygert, Puck Pieterse, and more to see what it takes to win on the biggest stage.
Tour de France Femmes Stage 6: Cédrine Kerbaol Makes History with Superb Solo Victory
Last year’s best young rider is first French stage winner in race history, Niewiadoma holds lead.
The Strange Saga of the Uzbek Tour de France Femmes Team With One Rider Left
‘Change the rules and we won’t come here’: Tashkent City team manager on bunch bullying, riders leaving in shame, and ‘couch critics with beer and chips.’
‘1:19 Is Nothing in the Mountains’: Tour de France Femmes Leader Kasia Niewiadoma Looks Ahead
‘I didn’t hear a crash happening,’ says Polish rider after yellow jersey Demi Vollering hits the deck and loses time.
Crash Chaos Shakes Up Tour de France Femmes
Labous, Vas, Niewiadoma and more protagonists react to carnage that transforms GC; Faulkner moves into second but prioritizes stage wins.
Tour de France Femmes Stage 5: Vollering Crashes Out of Yellow Jersey in Chaotic Finale
Vas fastest as GC chaos sees Vollering lose 1:47, Niewiadoma now leads, with Faulkner up to second overall.
Tour de France Femmes Writers
Jim Cotton
Jim is a UK-based editor and reporter focusing on road racing, training, and nutrition. He’s developed a bank of experience working on the ground at all three grand tours, Paris-Roubaix, Tour of Flanders, Strade Bianche, road worlds, and many more prestigious races. Additionally, Jim writes the ‘Behind the Ride’ series of features that digs into how riders in the pro peloton have become the best in the world. It’s a wide-ranging column that’s covered diet, training, recovery, altitude camps, and a lot more. And when he’s not working? After a few decades of mostly dismal results, he’s hung up the wheels on his bike racing career. Instead, now, he’s a trail / ultra racer… but don’t hold that against him.
Andrew Hood
Andrew Hood, aka “EuroHoody,” is European editor for Velo. Since joining the title in 2002, he’s been chasing bike races all over the world. He’s covered dozens of editions of the spring classics and the Tour de France, Giro d’Italia, and Vuelta a España, as well as numerous world championships in road, track, and mountain biking. He’s also covered six Olympic Games and reported on bike races across six continents. Beyond the Outside cycling network, his work has appeared in The New York Times, Sports Illustrated, ESPN, Outside, SKI, Traveler Magazine, Washington Post, Dallas Morning News, and Denver Post. He’s a voting member of the Velo d’Or prize committee, and he’s appeared on CNN, NBC, NPR, and BBC. Chances are, if there’s a bike race, EuroHoody’s been to it, or will be going soon.
Will Tracy
Will Tracy is a San Francisco based editor interested in all things cycling. Since getting his start in cycling journalism with Peloton Magazine, he has reported from the Tour de France; the Taipei Cycle, Eurobike, and Sea Otter trade shows; and covered the biggest events in gravel racing including Unbound and SBT GRVL. When not biking, he stays active with climbing and running and likes to take photos, cook, and serially dabble in new hobbies.
Alvin Holbrook
Alvin is a tech editor for Velo, where he covers road, gravel, and e-bikes after nearly a decade in the bike industry. In addition, he uses his background in urban planning to cover stories around active transportation, policy, tech, and infrastructure through the Urbanist Update series. He currently lives in the Bay Area with his wife and an ever-growing stable of bikes and kitchen utensils. Meet Alvin
Shane Stokes
Shane Stokes has written about pro cycling for over 25 years, covering grand tours, world championships, Classics and other major events during that time. He’s been the Irish Times cycling correspondent for over two decades, appeared regularly on that country’s national broadcaster RTE in analyzing the sport, and contributed to Velo and many of the sport’s international outlets. When not writing about cycling he’s happiest in nature on a sunny day, particularly with a dog or two in tow.
Josh Ross
Josh hails from the Pacific Northwest but when it’s time to ride, hot and dry is better than cold and wet. He will happily talk for hours about the minutiae of cycling tech but understands most people just want things to work. He is a road cyclist at heart and doesn’t care much if those roads are paved, dirt, or digital. Although he rarely races, if you ask him to ride from sunrise to sunset, and beyond, the answer is always yes.