Watch: The Run Up — writing a new chapter in history with the Tour de France Femmes
The third and final episode of the documentary series goes behind the scenes with several contenders for the yellow and white jerseys
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The Run Up, an online documentary series aimed at growing awareness and interest in women’s pro cycling, returns with the third and final episode of its second season, highlighting the preparation of riders and staff from Trek-Segafredo and Liv Racing Xstra ahead of the inaugural Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift.
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The inaugural edition of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift begins in Paris on July 24. The eight-day stage race will begin with a circuit on the Champs-Elysees, and ends with a summit finish on La Super Planche des Belles Filles.
“It’s always been a dream of mine to have our own Tour de France and I’m really looking forward to racing it,” said Thalita De Jong, Liv Racing Xstra rider. “The Tour de France Femmes presents a tremendous opportunity to grow our sport and to elevate women in cycling. Fans of cycling won’t want to miss The Run Up as this next episode will focus on how we are getting ready for one of the pinnacle events in our careers.”