Rider Maeva Squiban achieves consecutive stage victories at the Tour de France Femmes, while the title contenders conclude the race in unison on the second stage.
Maeva Squiban Wins Second Consecutive Stage at Tour de France Femmes
Maeva Squiban of UAE Team ADQ claimed a solo victory in stage 7 of the 2025 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, marking her second consecutive stage win. The 159.7 km race from Gap to Chambéry saw Squiban demonstrate her impressive climbing and descending skills, pulling ahead of the competition on the final climb and maintaining her lead through a long descent into the finish line.
The top finishers in stage 7 were: 1. Maeva Squiban (FRA) – UAE Team ADQ – 3:58’26” 2. Cedrine Kerbaol (FRA) – EF Education-Oatly – +51” 3. Ruth Edwards (USA) – Human Powered Health – same time as 3rd 4. Shirin van Anrooij (NED) – Lidl-Trek 5. Dominika Włodarczyk (POL) – UAE Team ADQ
The stage was the first true mountain test, and Squiban's dominant performance was particularly noteworthy. Kim Le Court Pienaar, who currently holds the overall yellow jersey, bravely descended after losing time on the final climb, managing to keep the jersey.
A 17-rider group formed during the stage, including Lotte Kopecky, Chloé Dygert, Marie Le Net, Squiban, Eline Jansen, Justine Ghekiere, Shirin van Anrooij, Megan Jastrab, Ruth Edwards, Célia Le Mouel, Mareille Meijering, Maud Rijnbeek, Alice Maria Arzuffi, Lucinda Brand, Alicia González, Fiona Mangan, and Susanne Andersen. However, González, Andersen, Brand, and Mangan dropped back before the first classified climb of the day.
Squiban took the points at the first classified climb (Côte de Saint-Franc) and again on the Côte de Berland. Cedrine Kerbaol made an effort to gain bonus seconds and finished second behind Squiban on both climbs. A crash during the stage caused Soraya Paladin to abandon the race.
Kasia Niewiadoma, Demi Vollering, and Pauline Ferrand-Prévot were among the group of favorites, but Vollering attempted to take control of the descent but was caught by Le Court before the finish in Chambéry. Ruth Edwards finished third in stage 7, while Shirin van Anrooij and Dominika Włodarczyk completed the top five.
With her second consecutive stage win, Maeva Squiban reinforces her strong form during this edition of the race. The Tour de France Femmes continues to showcase the impressive talent and competitiveness of the riders, with Squiban emerging as a clear contender for the overall win.
Maeva Squiban's victory in stage 7 of the Tour de France Femmes reinforces her dominance in sports, as she claims a second consecutive stage win. The impressive talent and competitiveness of the riders in this edition of the race is evident, with Squiban emerging as a clear contender for the overall win.
