Pauline Ferrand-Prevot starts Tour de France Femmes aiming to defend title
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 4:06 AM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Pauline Ferrand-Prevot begins her title defense at the Tour de France Femmes this weekend in Lausanne. The French cyclist, who won the race last year, faces strong competition from Dutch rival Demi Vollering, considered the pre-race favorite. Ferrand-Prevot's preparation focused on this event, having tailored her race schedule to peak for the Tour. The nine-stage race includes a demanding route with nearly 19,000 meters of climbing and highlights such as an individual time trial and a finish on Mont Ventoux, which is part of the women's race for the first time. The event runs from August 1 to August 9, concluding in Nice.
- •Ferrand-Prevot won the 2025 Tour de France Femmes.
- •The race starts on Saturday and runs through August 9.
- •The route includes a climactic finish on Mont Ventoux.
- •Vollering is seen as a major contender for the title.
- •The event marks significant recognition for women's cycling.
- 4:06 AMYahoo Sports — Ferrand-Prevot bids to defend Tour de France Femmes title
"Pauline Ferrand-Prevot begins the Tour de France Femmes this weekend determined to repeat last year's triumph, but the Frenchwoman faces a tough challenge in a field headed by in-form Dutch rival Demi Vollering."My goal, since the beginning, is to be able to be 100% for the Tour de France, so I never really had in mind to win other races," Ferrand-Prevot told reporters in an online media conference this week.
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