Demi Vollering, back for the Tour de France Femmes, is motivated to claim victory following a difficult year
In a historic turn of events, the Tour de France Femmes witnessed the closest winning margin in its entire history in the 2024 edition. Polish cyclist Kasia Niewiadoma clinched the victory with a margin of just four seconds, surpassing the 8-second margin set by Greg LeMond in the men's 1989 Tour de France [1][5].
As the 2023 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift approaches, the spotlight is on Niewiadoma, who is defending her title, and Demi Vollering, the second-place finisher in 2022. The race, which will cover a total distance of 1,165km, promises to be challenging due to its demanding course and strong competition [2].
Cédrine Kerbaol, France's new GC hope, is also among the strong competitors in the race. Elisa Longo Borghini, Pauline Ferrand-Prévot, Anna van der Breggen, Pauliena Rooijakkers, Marlen Reusser, and Kerbaol are all set to make their mark in the event [3].
At a press conference on the eve of the 2023 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, Niewiadoma, Vollering, and Kerbaol expressed their expectations for a tough edition of the race. Vollering, who suffered a crash inside the last 7km of the 2022 race, losing almost two minutes to Niewiadoma, is focusing on the 2023 race and living in the present [4][6].
The 2023 race opens with a punchy weekend in Brittany and closes with two dizzying days in the Alps. Vollering believes that the heartbreak from the 2022 race could help her if she faces any difficulties during the 2023 race. She broke her tailbone in the crash during the 2022 race and was left crying on the floor after the race [7].
On the other hand, Niewiadoma is confident about the 2023 race, but acknowledges that it will be the hardest due to the challenging course and strong competition. Both riders are determined to make the 2023 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift a memorable one [8].
[1] Tour de France Femmes: Kasia Niewiadoma Wins Closest Race in History
[2] 2023 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift Route Revealed
[3] Strong Competition Expected for 2023 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift
[4] Niewiadoma, Vollering, and Kerbaol Express Expectations for 2023 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift
[5] Greg LeMond's 8-Second Win in the 1989 Tour de France
[6] Demi Vollering's Crash in the 2022 Tour de France
[7] Demi Vollering's Emotional Response After the 2022 Tour de France
[8] Niewiadoma and Vollering Ready for the 2023 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift
The upcoming 2023 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift is shaping up to be an exciting competition, given the strong roster of athletes like Kasia Niewiadoma, Demi Vollering, and Cédrine Kerbaol [3]. With a challenging course and fierce competition, the sports event promises to be memorable [8].
