Zoe Backstedt selected for first Tour de France Femmes
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 5:00 AM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Zoe Backstedt has been selected to ride in the Tour de France Femmes for the first time, set to begin in Lausanne this weekend. The 21-year-old Welsh rider is coming off a successful season, including multiple wins and a fifth-place finish at the Tour of Flanders. Backstedt aims to make an impact, particularly in the individual time trial stage. Her Canyon-SRAM team features strong competitors, including champion Kasia Niewiadoma. Backstedt expresses confidence amid the pressure, focusing on enjoying the race while aiming for personal bests.
- •Backstedt has achieved significant victories this season, including national titles.
- •The Tour de France Femmes begins this weekend in Lausanne.
- •Backstedt is expected to compete strongly in the time trial stage.
- •Canyon-SRAM has a solid lineup including 2024 champion Niewiadoma.
- •Backstedt emphasizes her goal of enjoying the experience while racing competitively.
- 5:00 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Scream when you put the phone down’: GB’s Zoe Backstedt on making Tour de France squad for the first time
"EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: 21-year-old Welshwoman Zoe Backstedt is set to ride the Tour de France Femmes for the first time after an astonishing season including fifth place at the Tour of Flanders. She tells Flo Clifford what it was like getting that long-awaited call
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