Cycling Event: Tour de France - Eighth Stage: "Currently in fifth place, I'm elated but aiming for more victory"
Cédrine Kerbaol Battles for Podium Finish in Tour de France
Cédrine Kerbaol, a French cyclist participating in her third Tour de France, is aiming for a spot on the general classification podium in the current edition of the race. Kerbaol, who is currently in fifth place, has been receiving support from her teammates, including Magdeleine Vallieres, during the grueling stages.
The 8th stage of the Tour de France took place at the challenging Col de la Madeleine, a climb that tested the mettle of even the most seasoned cyclists. Despite the tough terrain, Kerbaol finished the stage in a respectable 6th place.
Kerbaol enjoyed racing as a team during the Tour de France, with Vallieres being sent to the front during the stage with the intention of helping her in the final stages. Kerbaol felt good during the climb and was able to maintain her pace.
Meanwhile, another notable competitor, Katarzyna Niewiadoma, was also making her mark on the race. The Polish cyclist, born on September 29, 1994, in Limanowa, Poland, and riding for the Canyon//SRAM team, has established herself as one of the best stage racers in women's cycling during the 2020s. Niewiadoma has won prestigious races such as the Women's Tour, Trofeo Alfredo Binda, Amstel Gold Race, Flèche Wallonne Féminine, and notably the 2024 Tour de France Femmes.
Niewiadoma's performance in the 2024 Tour de France Femmes was remarkable. She claimed the overall victory in a dramatic final stage that ended on Alpe d’Huez. Despite a strong challenge from favorite Demi Vollering, Niewiadoma managed to finish the stage exhausted, crossing the line just ahead enough to win the race by only four seconds—the smallest margin of victory in the history of both the women's and men's Tour de France.
While Kerbaol is aiming for the general classification podium in the current Tour de France, she has already achieved significant success in her career. She won the best young rider's jersey in 2023 and even scored a stage victory in a previous Tour de France. Kerbaol also recaps the day's stage for Libération each evening during the Tour de France.
As the race enters its final stages, Kerbaol and her teammates will continue to push for a top finish. With the support of her team and her own determination, Kerbaol is well-positioned to make a strong challenge for a spot on the general classification podium.
[1] Tour de France Femmes Official Website
[2] Cyclingnews
[3] Cycling Weekly
- Cédrine Kerbaol continues to excel in sports, hoping to secure a spot on the general classification podium in the current Tour de France.
- Despite her success, Kerbaol looks up to athletes like Katarzyna Niewiadoma, who has dominated women's cycling sports in recent years, winning prestigious races and the 2024 Tour de France Femmes.
