Pauline Ferrand-Prévot made history by becoming the first French woman to win the Tour de France Femmes, a prestigious women’s road-racing event. The 33-year-old rider from Team Visma Lease-A-Bike dominated the nine-stage race, which covered over 1,165 kilometers.
Ferrand-Prévot’s victory was made possible by her impressive physical and mental strength on the toughest ascent of the race, the Col de la Madeleine. She pulled away from the pack with just under 8km to go, leaving her competitors in her wake. The French rider’s legs were unmatched, allowing her to secure a dominant win.
Ferrand-Prévot also showed impressive composure throughout the race, waiting until the final stage to make her move and ultimately securing her first Tour de France Femmes title. Her victory marked a significant moment for women’s cycling, as she became the first woman to win both the Tour de France Femmes and Paris-Roubaix in the same year.
The 2025 edition of the Tour de France Femmes was its longest and toughest route yet, with 30 withdrawals across the event. Ferrand-Prévot’s gamble to wait until the final stage worked, as she led the general classification by over two-and-a-half minutes heading into the final stage.
With her victory, Ferrand-Prévot cemented her place in cycling history and inspired a new generation of female riders. The Tour de France Femmes has solidified its position as one of the most prestigious events on the women’s road-racing calendar.
Source: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6533527/2025/08/03/tour-de-france-femmes-ferrand-prevot