"Maeva Squiban, the climbing prodigy, is the sensational contender dominating the Tour de France Femmes."
Maeva Squiban, a 23-year-old cyclist from Brest, Brittany, has made a name for herself as a breakout star at the 2025 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift. In a remarkable display of strength and skill, Squiban secured two consecutive stage victories, winning both Stage 6 in Ambert and Stage 7.
Squiban's Stage 6 victory was a result of a solo attack 32 kilometers from the finish on the Col du Chansert. She crossed the line over a minute ahead of France’s Juliette Labous, marking only the second time a French rider has won a stage at the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift since its inception.
The following day, Squiban once again demonstrated her exceptional racing prowess with another solo stage win on Stage 7. Her performances in these mountain stages have underscored her strength and potential in women's professional cycling, particularly in multi-stage races like the Tour de France Femmes.
UAE Team ADQ, Squiban's current team, has seen significant improvement in their Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift experience thanks to her performances. Despite being seven minutes down in the General Classification, the team remains in contention for a victory, according to team manager Pridham.
Squiban's cycling career began at the age of 13, where she quickly stood out in her local club in Brittany. In 2019, she netted a silver medal at the French junior national time trial championships and a win at the Chrono des Nations juniors. Squiban joined the Stade Rochelais Charente-Maritime continental team in 2020 as a stagiaire and was given a full-time contract in 2021.
However, Squiban's Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift debut in 2022 was cut short due to a crash that resulted in a broken sacrum, forcing her to withdraw. Despite this setback, Squiban's breakout performances this season have not only resulted in stage wins but also improved the team's morale.
Notably, Squiban took the Queen of the Mountains (QOM) points atop the Côte de Saint-Franc and Côte de Berland during the same race, further solidifying her status as a formidable competitor. Squiban's wins in Stages 6 and 7 of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift have brought France its third-ever stage win in the event.
As the race continues, Squiban's performances have also impacted the overall standings. Dominika Włodarczyk of UAE Team ADQ is currently in 11th place overall, less than 2 minutes behind yellow-jersey wearer Kim Le Court-Pienaar. Meanwhile, Maeva Squiban's breakout performances have left her second in the Queen of the Mountains classification, behind Elise Chabbey (FDJ-Suez).
Longo Borghini, who recently won her second Giro d'Italia Women, was also a part of UAE Team ADQ. However, illness took her out of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift after stage 2, leaving only four team members standing by stage 6. Despite this, Squiban's performances have lit a fire within the team, salvaging UAE Team ADQ's Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift and ensuring they remain a formidable force in the race.
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Sports have shown a remarkable resurgence due to Maeva Squiban's impressive performances in the 2025 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift. Her two consecutive stage victories in Stages 6 and 7, respectively, have not only bolstered her reputation but also rejuvenated her team, UAE Team ADQ.
