Tour de France Femmes

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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.

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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.

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Women's cycling has been on a rapid path of development recently, but Natascha Knaven-den Ouden believes that more needs to be done for younger riders.

The Italian sustained a concussion after a high-speed crash during the second stage of the race.

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British EF Education-TIBCO-SVB rider celebrates ‘resounding success’ of Tour de France Femmes.

The Alaskan struggled after catching COVID before the race but still found the experience 'inspiring' and feels like the race was a 'tipping point' for women's cycling.

Worrying she wouldn't be recovered from the Tour de France in time, Krista Doebel-Hickok arrived at the Tour des Pyrenées and dominated.

CEO Eric Min seeking a ‘more integrated experience’ between online platform and Tour de France Femmes.

The Tour de France Femmes got off to a great start but its success should be measured in the impact it has on the wider women's sport, and not just its own event.

For Human Powered Health mechanic Raf Wittenberg, the Tour de France is like any other race.

Eric Min talks origins, equality, prize money and the future of the women’s Tour.

Our favorite moments from the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift.

Year one of women’s race generally deemed a success based on TV ratings.

The payout is dramatically less than the men's Tour de France, but equals the biggest payout on the women's calendar.

Millions of viewers tuned in to watch the eight-day stage race.

If Annemiek van Vleuten wants to race up Alpe d'Huez she should be given the chance to.

From same-day events to races scheduled over many weeks, here are some insider tips on how to manage efforts and recovery across a crowded race calendar.

Men's peloton look to address one-sided field and continued instances of crashing.

Olympic champion says the deal with Soltec Team Costa Cálida is only for one race.

'We'll take stock in a few days, but the base is very solid,' says race director Rousse.

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.

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.

Vollering was the only rider to come close to Annemiek van Vleuten in the tough mountain stages at the race.

Straight to your ears from the finish lines, press rooms, and restaurants of the Tour de France.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Sprint sensation cleared to start mountainous stage 7 after receiving stitches following heavy crash Friday.

ASO has been using the Tour de France Femmes as a testing ground for broadcasting teams' radio chatter.

Check out José Been's author page.

The Swiss rider finished the stage but will now leave the race.

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.

Going into the mountains Vos' hold on yellow isn't certain, but the likelihood of her going green is sound.

The Belgian crashed with just over 22km to go but caught the peloton and contested the sprint.

Some say that Saturday's stage 7 might be the most important day of the race.

Vos extends GC lead ahead of two decisive days in the mountains with dominant sprint victory.

Chantal van den Broek-Blaak riding with stitches in her arm following mass crash on stage 5.