‘I just couldn’t stop smiling:’ When riders needed a lift, Femmes fans were there
Many doubted whether the women's peloton would be greeted with the same enthusiasm — they had nothing to worry about.
Many doubted whether the women's peloton would be greeted with the same enthusiasm — they had nothing to worry about.
There were a lot of storylines that came out of this historic race. Here are the ones we found most significant.
85% of proceeds to go to Tadej Pogačar Cancer Foundation.
The former Dimension Data general manager is looking to put together a second-tier team for 2023.
The announcement is the first major move for the Belgian team, which sees a dozen riders off contract this season.
Swiss rider had drawn major interest from several rival WorldTour teams.
Polka dot swag, rider fan clubs, rosé all day, and a love of bikes
The Colombian attacked on the steepest part of the final wall to win the stage.
The Colombian was suspended by Astana Qazaqstan after being linked to drug trafficking allegations.
Ukranian racer Padun praises Tour de Pologne organizers as race makes several gestures to call for peace.
Jumbo-Visma head of performance braces back after Jonas Vingegard, Wout van Aert hit with doping questions at Tour de France.
Mayor Marcel Bauer of Sélestat was '100 percent sure' of the success of the Tour de France Femmes.
Annemiek van Vleuten, Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig, Kristen Faulkner, Grace Brown, and more give their thoughts on the Tour de France Femmes and its future.
Irish climber signs a three-year deal and will link up with Simon Yates.
The 19-year-old outkicks breakaway group to win the Circuito de Getxo in northern Spain.
Vollering was the only rider to come close to Annemiek van Vleuten in the tough mountain stages at the race.
Norwegian rider signs with 'home' team in what's longest contract in his career.
Baby Giro winner moves from Hagens Berman Axeon to join brother Ethan at Ineos Grenadiers.
Speculation about Bernal's comeback has been building since Bernal returned to Europe last month and joined his teammates on a high-altitude training camp in Andorra.
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Astana Qazaqstan ends suspension after authorities fail to make findings, Colombian cleared for Vuelta a España start.
Straight to your ears from the finish lines, press rooms, and restaurants of the Tour de France.
Observations from the final finish line of the Tour de France Femmes.
She came to the Tour targeting stage wins, and leaves having been the most versatile rider in the race.
Van Vleuten drops rivals on Super Planche des Belles Filles to crush final stage and seal inaugural Tour de France Femmes.
Olympic Bronze medalist takes first-ever World Cup win. American Christopher Blevins rides to fourth place finish after a flat tire and aggressive attacks.
It's hard to describe what it means to be watching the women race the Tour de France...
For helping make the Tour de France Femmes a reality.
The final day of racing saw more superb climbing action.
Keller takes a career-best win and Anne Terpstra rides onto the top of the overall standings.
Polish rider names ‘heartbreaking’ moment in race, believes road to future success is clear.
The Dane leaves the race with a stage win and dreams for the next edition
The 27-year-old American climbed two places on the final stage with performance on Planche des Belles Filles.
Here's a wrap of the races for yellow, green, white, polka dot and team classifications for the inaugural Tour de France Femmes.
Soigneurs, the unsung heroes.
Van Vleuten drops rivals on Super Planche des Belles Filles to crush final stage and seal inaugural Tour de France Femmes.
The Dutchwoman was so sick she was unable to pack her suitcase herself.
L39ION of Los Angeles pair wins seventh stop of America Classic Cup.
Olympic champion Matt Walls at center of horror incident at men's scratch qualifiers Sunday.
Here's a look at Van Vleuten's yellow Canyon Aeroad and all her yellow extras.
A snapshot of the cuddly toys, quinoa bowls and messages for good vibes on the team busses.
The Italian loses almost seven minutes to Annemiek van Vleuten after spending most of stage 7 chasing alone.
Van Vleuten uncorked a ride for the record books in a display of utter dominance Saturday. What can route planners and the peloton do to foil her in the future?
One stage remains. Can anyone unseat Van Vleuten and take yellow?
The Danish rider is closing in on a podium place, but has some time to make up on the final stage.
During the Tour de France Femmes, the champion turned-DS has one responsibility: motivation.
Straight to your ears from the finish lines, press rooms, and restaurants of the Tour de France.
With one stage to go, the GC at the Tour de France Femmes is all but wrapped up.
While Van Vleuten made it look easy, the rest of the bunch suffered.
Dutchwoman finishes over three minutes clear of nearest rival Demi Vollering on race's Queen stage.
Suffering of all kinds was a theme during stage 7 of the Tour de France Femmes
Slappendel is seeing the Tour de France Femmes from the back of a motorbike, and is filled with optimism for the future of women’s cycling.
The first of two days in the high mountains upended the general classification.
The Slovenian rider had a breakout day in the mountains during stage 7
The Movistar rider destroyed her rivals on the first mountain stage of the Tour de France Femmes.
After crashing hard on stage 6, team medical staff gave Wiebes the all-clear to start today, but she climbed off in the first hour of stage 7.
The Canyon-SRAM rider maintains her third place position after a big day in the mountains.
Dutch Jumbo-Visma rider will wear green jersey on final stage, set for victory in that competition.
Evenepoel sets tone for Vuelta a España with 45km solo at Clásica San Sebastián: 'I can go to the Vuelta with a really good feeling.'
The SD Worx rider was the only one to follow Annemiek van Vleuten's attack but paid the price later on.
Who does Iris think will win the Tour de France Femmes? The answer might surprise you.
Dutchwoman finishes over three minutes clear of nearest rival Demi Vollering, siezes control ahead of race ahead of final stage summit finish.
Tadej Pogačar popped off the back at around 62km to go as Evenepoel roars to second victory in tough Basque race.
The incident comes at a bad time for the US rider, who was slated to race the Vuelta a España next month.
Sprint sensation cleared to start mountainous stage 7 after receiving stitches following heavy crash Friday.
Slovak star to engage motor at e-worlds after being usurped by new generation at Tour de France.
ASO has been using the Tour de France Femmes as a testing ground for broadcasting teams' radio chatter.
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What started as something that was pretty straightforward branched out, thanks to the absurdity proffered by the Internet, into a sprawling online conflict whose roots date all the way back to the mid-2010s.
It will be a big day for the GC hopefuls.
Gwendalyn Gibson and Christopher Blevins top the podium, marking the first time Americans have won both women's and men's races.
The Swiss rider finished the stage but will now leave the race.
Eusebio Unzué tells 'El País' that the 27-year-old needs more time to mature to handle the stress and responsibilities that come with being Spain's top GC hope.
Straight to your ears from the finish lines, press rooms, and restaurants of the Tour de France.
How very Vos-like: winning green at the Tour without really trying.
The hilly stage presented sprinters their final opportunity of the race.
The head injury was revealed through a hospital examination following stage 6.
Vos extends GC lead ahead of two huge days in the mountains with dominant sprint victory.
Event organizer Justin Williams says he is prioritizing his and his L39ION team's resources and energy on community building events.
US rider was feeling a bit worn down and ill after the hard-fought Tour de France, and made the hard decision not to race.