Tour de France Femmes

'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.

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.

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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.

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.

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

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.

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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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Van Vleuten drops rivals on Super Planche des Belles Filles to crush final stage and seal inaugural Tour de France Femmes.

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?

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.

Suffering of all kinds was a theme during stage 7 of the Tour de France Femmes

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.

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.

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.

The hilly stage presented sprinters their final opportunity of the race.

The head injury was revealed through a hospital examination following stage 6.

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.