Reconsider a return tour by Pauline Ferrand-Prévot.
Pauline Ferrand-Prévot Wins 2025 Tour de France Femmes but Hints at Potential Break
Pauline Ferrand-Prévot, the French cyclist, has made history by winning the 2025 Tour de France Femmes in her debut, marking a triumphant return to road cycling after a successful mountain biking career.
Ferrand-Prévot's victory was the culmination of a rigorous preparation, which included altitude training and overcoming injuries earlier in the year. Her dedication and resilience paid off, as she clinched the prestigious title in spectacular fashion.
However, the victory came at a cost. Ferrand-Prévot, in an interview with L'Equipe, expressed her doubts about participating in the Tour de France Femmes again soon. She mentioned that she might take a break, citing the demanding nature of her preparation and the need for some time off. Despite this, she has two years left on her contract and remains passionate about cycling, leaving her future participation in the Tour de France Femmes uncertain but certainly possible.
In the meantime, Ferrand-Prévot has other plans. She will compete in another stage race after the Tour de l'Ardèche, which she will join in early October. Before that, she will participate in the European Championships in Drôme-Ardèche.
Interestingly, Ferrand-Prévot has decided to skip the World Championships on the road in Kigali, Rwanda, scheduled for late September. Her team manager, Rutger Tijssen, considers this decision a "smart decision." Ferrand-Prévot wants to take a break and enjoy her post-Tour success before starting her preparation for future competitions.
Ferrand-Prévot will return to competition at the end of August in Brittany, during the Classic Lorient Agglomération (Morbihan). After the Tour de l'Ardèche, she plans to return to training and altitude preparation at a later date, with the goal of being better in the years to come. She believes it's important to savor her success and start the preparation a little later.
As we wait for Ferrand-Prévot's decision about her participation in future editions of the Tour de France Femmes, one thing is certain: her passion for cycling and her competitive spirit remain undiminished.
Ferrand-Prévot, despite her victory in the Tour de France Femmes, hints at potentially taking a break from the sport due to its demanding nature and the need for recovery.
In her upcoming schedule, Ferrand-Prévot plans to compete in other stage races, such as the Tour de l'Ardèche and the Classic Lorient Agglomération (Morbihan), showcasing her continued love for cycling sports.
