Lotte Kopecky pulls out of Giro d'Italia Women proactively before participating in Tour de France Femmes
Lotte Kopecky's Recovery and Performance Challenges at the 2025 Tour de France Femmes
Lotte Kopecky, the world champion and rider for SD Worx-Protime, has faced a challenging recovery from a lower back injury that forced her to abandon the Giro d'Italia Women. This injury has significantly impacted her performance at the 2025 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift.
- Injury and Initial Recovery
Kopecky suffered a lower back injury during the Giro d'Italia Women, which led to her abandoning the race. After the injury, she took a few days off the bike before gradually resuming training with increased intensity.
- Tour de France Femmes Preparation and Performance
Due to the injury, Kopecky adjusted her goals for the Tour de France Femmes, shifting from general classification ambitions to focusing on stage wins or completing the race. Despite her efforts to recover and prepare, Kopecky struggled significantly in the opening stages of the Tour. She experienced a lack of form and communicated little about her condition during the race, leading to unexpected losses of time.
- Current Status and Future Plans
As the Tour progressed, Kopecky continued to face challenges, both physically and mentally. She expressed a desire for the race to conclude and acknowledged the lack of enjoyment due to her current state. The team plans to evaluate Kopecky's season and recovery process after the Tour, aiming to identify potential mistakes and areas for improvement for future races.
According to the medical staff of Team SD Worx-Protime, Kopecky's lower back discomfort should heal completely with a few days of rest. Kopecky has won only twice this year, at the Tour of Flanders and the Belgian national time trial championships.
The Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift begins on 26 July in Vannes. Despite the challenges, Kopecky remains committed to cycling and looks forward to resuming her preparations for future races.
- Impact on Tour de France Femmes
In the wake of her challenging recovery from a lower back injury at the Giro d'Italia Women, Lotte Kopecky has experienced a significant impact on her performance at the 2025 Tour de France Femmes.
- Adjusting Race Strategy
As a result of the injury, Kopecky has adapted her race strategy for the Tour de France Femmes. Instead of pursuing general classification ambitions, she now focuses on stage wins or completing the race.
