Tour de France Femmes Archives

Tour de France Femmes

This derailleur cage has almost zero friction (but will cost you at least £630) – plus, SpongeBob goes aero, new shoes from Sidi and Giant, and loads more from Bianchi, 3T, Silca…

Kogel claims its latest oversized pulley system is its fastest ever, while elsewhere there’s a new way to battle your mates for cycling territory, Silca upgrades its lube game, Bianchi gets colourful and SpongeBob lands in the pro peloton

Sat, Aug 08, 2026 12:00

“You’re the strongest. I believe in you, you’re the queen”: How Kasia Niewiadoma pulled off the greatest ride in Tour de France Femmes history on Mont Ventoux

“Always keep pushing and believing, because anything is possible. This win is like I’ve paid back all of the second and third places I got in my life”

Sat, Aug 08, 2026 10:49

The chance to create new myths: Why the Tour de France Femmes’ visit to Mont Ventoux is so important

20 years on from Nicole Cooke’s spectacular solo ride on the Giant of Provence, the modern peloton is ready to write its own chapter on one of cycling’s most legendary climbs

Fri, Aug 07, 2026 11:37

Kasia Niewiadoma, Demi Vollering, and Marlen Reusser, stage five, 2026 Tour de France Femmes

“Everything can still happen”: Tour de France Femmes poised for epic finale after big GC three emerge in thriller

“Bike racing, right?” Kasia Niewiadoma laughed after being pipped by Demi Vollering at the end of a chaotic, race-defining stage

Thu, Aug 06, 2026 09:11

“The women deserve it”: Tour de France Femmes race director says full TV coverage being given “serious consideration” – but warns about “rushing things”

“We’re currently giving it real consideration, which is a step forward. Things are moving in the right direction,” Marion Rousse said

Wed, Aug 05, 2026 16:20

“ASO, what are you doing?” TNT Sports host Orla Chennaoui “pissed off” at Tour de France Femmes organisers over TV coverage branded a “disservice to women’s racing”

“There is a huge will to broadcast this race from start to finish, we need ASO to put it on,” Chennaoui said, after Sigrid Haugset’s stage-winning move took place before the TV cameras started rolling

Tue, Aug 04, 2026 15:00

“Corporate litter strikes again”: Cyclists frustrated by e-hire bikes blocking pavement; Bus driver criticised for impatiently tailgating cyclist before bus stop; Men’s Tour of Britain teams announced; TT at the TdF Femmes + more on the live blog

With Ryan filing dispatches from a Dijon-bound TGV, Callum's here to keep the live blog ticking over. Fingers crossed his ramblings cut the mustard...

Tue, Aug 04, 2026 09:55

Driving instructor’s 20mph zone video with cyclist in front

“Don’t upset the cycling community!” Driving instructor insists he was teaching pupil to give cyclists space after “painfully slow” 15mph advice backlash; Pogačar beaten by an amateur (again); Tour de France Femmes: UAE Blasi drama + more on the live blog

After a weekend spent relaxing, watching bike races, Ryan Mallon’s refreshed and ready… for another week of watching bike races. And doing some live blogging from time to time, too

Mon, Aug 03, 2026 09:27

2026 Tour de France Femmes preview: Will cycling’s most unpredictable race finally give us a repeat winner?

Unlike its male equivalent, the women's race begins tomorrow with no clear favourite and jeopardy over the form of several riders...

Fri, Jul 31, 2026 13:41

Dealclincher x Zwift: Save over £200 on the Zwift Ride smart bike in Zwift’s Tour Fever Sale, now down to just £899! Sponsored

The Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift is hotting up! To celebrate, kick-start your indoor training with £200 off Zwift’s complete smart bike package, or get yourself a Kickr Core 2 for under £400

Mon, Jul 27, 2026 11:00