Tomorrow's race is in question as Pauline Ferrand-Prévot potentially threatens to disrupt the Tour de France Femmes.
Pauline Ferrand-Prevot Takes Charge in Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift
Pauline Ferrand-Prevot, the Olympic mountain bike champion, is on the brink of making history in the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift. After a strategic and powerful performance on the summit finish of Col de la Madeleine, Ferrand-Prevot clinched the queen stage and took a significant step towards overall victory.
Ferrand-Prevot's preparations for this year's event centered around the Col de la Madeleine, and her training paid off on the 18.9 km ascent at an 8% gradient. She rode intelligently and powerfully, staying with the key contenders in a reduced lead group before launching a decisive attack on the steep climb. Her superior power and speed allowed her to win the stage decisively, effectively securing her overall victory.
The French public has shown strong support for Ferrand-Prevot throughout the race, and the day of her potential victory may be imminent. If everything goes to plan, Ferrand-Prevot may become the first French woman to win the Tour de France in 40 years, since Bernard Hinault's victory in 1985.
Ferrand-Prevot currently sits second overall, 26 seconds behind Kim Le Court-Pienaar. However, she feels good and fresh for the race's finale, having benefited from her teammates' crucial support throughout the week. Ferrand-Prevot's team helped her conserve energy for the critical moments, such as the Col de la Madeleine ascent.
While Ferrand-Prevot did not take the yellow jersey on stage seven, she led the virtual classification for a moment during the race. The leaders crossed the line together at the end of the stage, with Maeva Squiban claiming victory in Chambéry.
Ferrand-Prevot's focus for this year's Tour de France Femmes was not on taking the yellow jersey on stage seven. Instead, she is hoping to win the yellow jersey on Saturday. After her impressive performance on the Col de la Madeleine, it seems that her dream of winning the Tour de France Femmes within three years may become a reality.
Following her victory, Ferrand-Prevot handed her race numbers to a fan, demonstrating her gratitude for the support she has received during the race. The French public may chant her name at the podium as she stands on the top step of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift.
Ferrand-Prevot took a six-year hiatus from road racing before returning for this year's event. She visited the Col de la Madeleine twice before the race to familiarize herself with the ascent, and her strategic and well-timed effort on the summit finish was key to her securing the yellow jersey and ultimately winning the event.
As the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift enters its final stages, all eyes will be on Pauline Ferrand-Prevot as she aims to make history and bring the Tour de France back to France for the first time in 40 years.
Sports enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating Pauline Ferrand-Prevot's possible win in the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, as she dominates the road racing event. With her strategic and impressive performance in road racing, such as the summit finish on Col de la Madeleine, Ferrand-Prevot is poised to secure her overall victory in the Tour de France, making a significant mark in the sports world.
