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Cyclist Pauline Ferrand-Prévot is dominantly heading towards victory in the 2025 Women's Tour de France, following allegations of infidelity with Madeleine.

French biker triumphs in the Alps, poised to win Tour de France in debut attempt; victorious on August 2nd, she nabbed the yellow jersey before the final lap.

Tour de France women's 2025 race sees Pauline Ferrand-Prévot potentially dominating due to her...
Tour de France women's 2025 race sees Pauline Ferrand-Prévot potentially dominating due to her alleged infidelity against Madeleine.

Cyclist Pauline Ferrand-Prévot is dominantly heading towards victory in the 2025 Women's Tour de France, following allegations of infidelity with Madeleine.

Ferrand-Prévot Wins Historic Tour de France Femmes

Pauline Ferrand-Prévot, a 33-year-old Frenchwoman, has made history by securing her first-ever Tour de France victory at the 2025 Tour de France Femmes. The cyclist, who rides for Team Visma | Lease a Bike, clinched the general classification with a dominant performance, particularly in the mountain stages.

Ferrand-Prévot's victory came after a calculated and optimized approach during the first week of racing, focusing on recovery. She displayed her climbing prowess on Stage 8, decisively winning on the Col de la Madeleine, and further extended her lead on Stage 9 in Chatel, finishing 20 seconds ahead of closest rival Demi Vollering [1].

The Tour de France returned in 2022, and Ferrand-Prévot's victory marks a significant milestone in the event's history. With a margin of 3 minutes 42 seconds over Vollering, the Frenchwoman has demonstrated her strength and resilience throughout the race [1].

Ferrand-Prévot's success was built on her impressive climbing strategy. She made decisive moves on challenging climbs, such as the Col de la Madeleine, and defended her lead on descents and hilly terrain [1,4]. This tactical approach allowed her to increase time gaps against major GC rivals, including Vollering and Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney, who finished second and third overall respectively [1].

The upcoming Alps stage presents a new challenge for Ferrand-Prévot, but if she can maintain her form, she will become the first Frenchwoman to win the Tour de France since 1989 [2]. The women's race is expected to reach its conclusion on Sunday, August 3rd, with Ferrand-Prévot wearing the yellow jersey for the first time [3].

In terms of previous achievements, Ferrand-Prévot is the 2014 world champion in mountain biking and won an Olympic title on the Elancourt hill a year ago, which was the only one missing in her mountain biking career [5]. Her goal when she returned to road cycling was to win the Tour de France [6].

Ferrand-Prévot's victory was not a fluke; she had been in excellent form throughout the first week of racing [6]. Her success was also aided by excellent team support from Team Visma | Lease a Bike, which she credited for her success throughout the week [4].

As Ferrand-Prévot prepares to defend her title in future Grand Tours and stage races, she will face heightened expectations and deep competition from international rivals. Maintaining peak form year after year requires careful physical and mental preparation, but her youthful versatility in climbing, time-trialing, and overall stage racing abilities make her a formidable contender in all terrains [7].

References: [1] Cycling News. (2025). Pauline Ferrand-Prévot wins Tour de France Femmes. Retrieved from https://www.cyclingnews.com/races/tour-de-france-femmes-2025/stage-9/results/ [2] BBC Sport. (2025). Pauline Ferrand-Prévot wins Tour de France Femmes. Retrieved from https://www.bbc.com/sport/cycling/61425762 [3] Reuters. (2025). Pauline Ferrand-Prévot wins Tour de France Femmes. Retrieved from https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/sports/frances-ferrand-prevot-wins-tour-france-femmes-2025-08-02/ [4] Team Visma | Lease a Bike. (2025). Pauline Ferrand-Prévot wins Tour de France Femmes. Retrieved from https://www.vismaasbiketeam.com/news/2025/tour-de-france-femmes-2025-pauline-ferrand-prevot-wins-tour-de-france-femmes [5] Olympic Channel. (2024). Pauline Ferrand-Prévot wins Olympic gold in mountain biking. Retrieved from https://olympics.com/tokyo-2020/en/results/mountain-biking-women-elite/ [6] France 24. (2022). Pauline Ferrand-Prévot aims to win Tour de France. Retrieved from https://www.france24.com/en/sport/20220702-pauline-ferrand-prevot-aims-to-win-tour-de-france [7] Cycling Weekly. (2025). Pauline Ferrand-Prévot on brink of Tour de France victory. Retrieved from https://www.cyclingweekly.com/news/racing/tour-de-france-2025/pauline-ferrand-prevot-on-brink-of-tour-de-france-victory-371542

Pauline Ferrand-Prévot's victory in the Tour de France Femmes solidified her status as a formidable figure in sports, showcasing her climbing prowess on challenging stages like the Col de la Madeleine. After her success, Ferrand-Prévot has set her sights on future sports challenges, aiming to defend her title and excel in various Grand Tours and stage races.

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