Riders Persevering: Uno-X Mobility Overcome Illness, Accidents, and Time Deadlines to Reach the Final Stages of the Women's Tour de France
The 2025 Tour de France Femmes has proven to be a challenging event for the Uno-X Mobility Cycling team. After a crash during Stage 6, the team has been left with just three riders: Linda Zanetti, Teuntje Beekhuis, and Susanne Andersen.
The team's initial lineup for the race included experienced riders and debutants, such as Katrine Aalerud, Mie Bjørndal Ottestad, Linda Zanetti, Maria Giulia Confalonieri, Rebecca Koerner, Susanne Andersen, and Teuntje Beekhuis. However, Aalerud and Confalonieri were listed as Did Not Finish (DNF) in Stage 5 results, indicating they abandoned partway through the race.
Despite these setbacks, the team has remained resilient. Zanetti, a debutant at the Tour de France Femmes, grabbed a top-10 in Poitiers earlier in the race. Beekhuis, another newcomer, has also shown tenacity, finishing nine minutes inside the time cut on the Col de la Madeleine.
The climbs in the final stages of the race are not ideally suited to the strengths of the remaining Uno-X Mobility riders. However, their focus has shifted from general classification placements to simply finishing the race. Zanetti's focus has shifted to making breaks and getting to the finish of the race.
Uno-X Mobility's Sports Directors, Anna Badegruber and Martin Vestby, are responsible for adjusting tactics in response to rider losses. They will likely focus on adapting to the team's remaining strengths and modifying race tactics dynamically to maximise the riders' chances of success.
Uno-X Mobility's broader mission emphasizes developing Norwegian and Danish talent and promoting future mobility solutions. As such, the team will continue to use this and other races as development platforms for emerging talent, maintaining their vision of promoting young athletes.
The team's goal is simply to finish the race. They will be happy to make it to Châtel on Sunday evening. Subscription to Cyclingnews provides unlimited access to Tour de France Femmes coverage.
The Tour de France Femmes is experiencing adversity similar to the Tour de France, with teams facing injuries, crashes, and other setbacks. However, the spirit of competition and camaraderie remains strong, as shown by the large fan club cheering on Uno-X Mobility during the penultimate stage.
Alison Avoine, a rider from another team, burst into tears after making it to the line on day two, having crashed earlier in the race. Chloé Dygert was emotional after reaching the top of the Col de la Madeleine with 11 seconds to spare. These moments highlight the emotional toll that the race takes on the riders, but also their determination to keep going.
In conclusion, Uno-X Mobility Cycling has faced challenges at the 2025 Tour de France Femmes, but they remain focused on adapting and maximizing their strengths. The team's long-term mission of developing talent and promoting sustainable growth will continue to guide their strategy, even in the face of adversity.
The Uno-X Mobility Cycling team, despite facing setbacks such as crashes and abandonments, continues to participate in road cycling, a challenging sports event like the 2025 Tour de France Femmes. In this particular race, they've shifted their focus from general classification placements to simply finishing, showcasing a resilient attitude and determination.
