Tour de France Femmes

Exploring the famous Lascaux caves and the challenges of preserving their 17,000-year-old paintings.

Since signing her first 'pro' contract in 2013 for no salary, Allen has become one of the most reliable domestiques in the bunch.

Stage 2 of the Tour de France Femmes saw Movistar square off against SD Worx.

Thrilling racing and crash redemptions on the second day of the Tour.

German champion says she's still fully focused on supporting Annemiek van Vleuten's GC bid.

Lotte Kopecky cannot fend off the German star, but she retained her yellow jersey in a hectic, crash-marred stage.

The American is looking to return to the top 10 after a strong debut showing in 2022.

Though several teams had multiple riders in the group behind the Belgian, a fractured chase only helped to cement Kopecky's advantage.

Belgian describes the 2022 race as her 'worst week on the bike.'

SD Worx-Protime kick-starts its Tour campaign in style as Lorena Wiebes finishes second from the chase group.

Start in Clermont-Ferrand is a chance for the women's peloton to 'create our own story' says Ashleigh Moolman-Pasio.

All eyes are on the TdFF, but this sport requires sustenance. What better dish than aligot, a speciality of the Auvergne.

A day suited to breakaway riders or puncheurs.

The Italian says she has 'nothing to lose' as she goes into this year's race with few expectations.

The start list is packed with big names and even bigger ambitions. Who will claim this year's opening yellow jersey?

Velo caught up with some of the main contenders ahead of the second edition of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift.

The race for the podium is going to be more competitive than ever. From Demi Vollering to Juliette Labous, here are the leading candidates for the top spots in cycling's biggest prize.

Starting flat and then getting hillier.

The SD Worx rider says she can make better tactical decisions now that she's not at the limit physically.

French squad is looking to build on stage win at last year's race with aggressive approach from the outset.

The 27-year-old missed out on Tour selection last year but is set to help teammate Ashleigh Moolman-Pasio’s GC ambitions this year.

Zwift's women's strategy lead Kate Veronneau thinks the Tour Femmes should avoid becoming three weeks long.

Annemiek van Vleuten and Demi Vollering are the big favorites for yellow but there are plenty of teams looking to upset the form book.

Celebrating seven of the most prolific female cycling photographers for the Tour de France Femmes.

The 2024 edition will be seven days in August as the race is slotted into the gap between the Olympics and Paralympics, but features a split stage on day two.

Following a slow start to this season, Van Vleuten is back to dictating the pace of a race.

An incident during the recent La Vuelta Femenina puts cycling's unwritten rules governing bathroom breaks back into the spotlight.

The South African veteran came close to retirement last year, but she doesn't think she's reached her peak as a rider.

The Tour of Flanders, Paris-Roubaix, and Liège-Bastogne-Liège take different approaches to their men's and women's races. What works and what doesn't?

Zaaf overlooked as Coop-Hitec, AG Insurance and three French squads see wildcards: 'We couldn't condone having a team that didn't pay'

Coffee stops, a new ‘teleport’ function, and a number of new climbs are coming to Zwift now and into the summer.

A lot goes into making sure the riders get through Paris-Roubaix, even more so now with two races this weekend.

Midweek rain expected to clear through weekend as peloton braces for mix of mud, puddles and dry patches on the notorious pavé.

'It wasn't about looks ... it was about speed': Uno-X and Sweet Protection team up on social media-stirring Redeemer helmet.

The mystique of the yellow jersey gave the sport the international platform it deserves.

America's first Tour de France winner wasn't Greg LeMond.

The Dutchwoman says that her Tour de France Femmes win has received more attention than any of her other wins.

Cavalli suffered a concussion after she was hit from behind in a crash at the 2022 Tour de France Femmes.

Negotiations began last year and she will remain in a team jersey through 2026.

Grand tours, monuments, and the worlds are targets for reigning world champion in swansong season.

ASO's Christian Prudhomme confirms the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris will impact the women's racing calendar.

'We want to continue and strengthen this long-term project.' Scandi squad appeals for additional three-year backing for men's and women's teams.

VeloNews' editors debate and dissect the biggest stories of 2022 in our own 22-stage grand tour of the cycling year.

From bikepacking trips abroad to the longest single ride of my life, here are five of my favorite bike moments of 2022.

VeloNews' editors debate and dissect the biggest stories of 2022 in our own 22-stage grand tour of the cycling year.

No race left a more immediate mark in 2022 than the Tour de France Femmes.

VeloNews takes a look at some of the best riders and moments in women's cycling in 2022, from the best sprinter, breakthrough rider, and more.

The Dane on her rollercoaster year that started with COVID, but ended with a Tour de France Femmes stage win.

The Dutch rider admits that she was initially 'disappointed' the 2023 Tour de France Femmes route but now she's looking forward to discovering it.

Nobody can truly replace Van Vleuten, but who will emerge as the peloton's top rider when she hangs up her racing wheels?

With Paris hosting the 2024 Olympic Games, it's looking more likely Italy will be the backdrop of the 'grand départ.'

The Italian hadn't raced a grand tour since 2018 but she finished in the top 10 of the Giro d'Italia Donne and Tour de France Femmes this season.

Team manager calls Tour de France Femmes a 'game-changer' for women's road racing.

The French climber says finishing the Tour de France Femmes in front of her family will be a day she remembers 'for all of my life.'

The Canyon-SRAM rider on her how she's training for her twin goals of the spring classics and the Tour de France Femmes.

Trek-Segafredo star rides 100km in her first big outing since health scare in September.

The new world champion plans to go out with a bang as she embarks on the final season of her career.

The jersey for best young rider was won by Shirin van Anrooij this year.

Taking out the gravel gimmick and putting in a race-finishing time trial will change the race dynamic compared to 2022.

Guessing is half the fun.

From the top GC contenders to the domestiques and stage hunters, what do some of the riders think of the 2023 Tour de France Femmes route?

Tour de France jersey supplier Santini launches 'Custom' range that utilizes fit and fabrics featured in iconic yellow jersey.

It's all change for the second edition of the Tour de France Femmes with the race moving away from Paris and heading to the Pyrenees.

Should we just give the 40-year-old Movistar leader the yellow jersey now?

Race director says that organizers listened to riders' input after this year's first edition.

Second edition of the re-vamped women's Tour de France will include a time trial for the first time on a route that spans the central and southern regions.

Dutch rider says that winning the inaugural 2022 edition was the biggest achievement of her career.

Starting in Clermont-Ferrand and ending with a Tourmalet summit finish and a time trial, the TDF Femmes has taken another step up.

The route will officially be announced Thursday, October 27, but there is plenty of speculation about it, including a summit finish on the Tourmalet.

The annual rite of autumn is one of cycling's biggest shows: What's known so far for 2023, and what are the rumors?

The UCI has ushered in a raft of changes that will come into effect on November 1. Meanwhile, a new U23 category is reserved for 2025.

Puy de Dôme could return for the 2023 men's Tour de France.

Words: John Wilcockson; Images: Jordan Clark Haggard  

American rider on the comeback trail after a major operation this season.

Latest survey reveals growing breach between the Women's WorldTour and lower-tier teams in terms of salary and professionalism.

The Idaho rider on turning her life upside down to go pro, reflecting on the Tour de France Femmes, and quieting her inner negative voice.

Words: John Wilcockson; Images: Jordan Clark Haggard

Annemiek van Vleuten is truly the best stage racer of this age.

The race is growing but improvements still need to be made so that the Ceratizit Challenge’s ambitions can be turned into reality.