"A standout performance for Brodie Chapman - Despite Brodie Chapman's teammate being apprehended, she still manages to shine during the Tour de France Femmes' inaugural run"
UAE Team ADQ Shines at Tour de France Femmes 2025
The UAE Team ADQ has shown remarkable resilience and tactical strength during the 2025 Tour de France Femmes, despite facing setbacks with the absence of Elisa Longo Borghini, Eleonora Gasparrini, and Karlijn Swinkels.
In a standout performance, Maëva Squiban clinched back-to-back solo stage wins on stages 6 and 7, marking her first WorldTour victory and greatly contributing to the team's success.
On stage 5, Brodie Chapman, another member of UAE Team ADQ, was awarded the most combative rider award. She bridged to the breakaway group and attacked from the front group on the penultimate climb, animating the race and showcasing her aggressive riding style.
Chapman's teammate, Maeve Squiban, also made an attempt to get away at the same point. Francesca Barale initiated the day's breakaway, and was joined by Alison Jackson, Catalina Soto Campos, and Anneke Dijkstra.
Despite being caught in her attack, Chapman fought on valiantly and continued to animate the race. She expressed optimism that she can pull off an attack in the future, stating that she needs to check in with her legs and the race situation before deciding on future attacks.
Chapman's European career began at FDJ Nouvelle Aquitaine Futuroscope. She joked that Elisa Longo Borghini's setbacks helped the team to be in the break on stage 5, suggesting that future attempts may be made by her and her teammates.
With four stages still left in the Tour de France Femmes, Chapman expressed her motivation to keep trying and her determination to contribute to the team's success. She thought Francesca Barale deserved the most combative award for starting the day's breakaway.
In conclusion, UAE Team ADQ has demonstrated a strong performance in the 2025 Tour de France Femmes, anchored by Squiban’s remarkable stage victories and Chapman's combative efforts. The team's resilience and tactical strength are sure to continue to be on display as the race progresses.
Sports have been the evident focus for UAE Team ADQ during the 2025 Tour de France Femmes, with Maëva Squiban and Brodie Chapman's exceptional performances standing out. Squiban clinched back-to-back solo stage wins on stages 6 and 7, marking her first WorldTour victory, while Chapman was awarded the most combative rider award on stage 5, showcasing her aggressive riding style.
