Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift 2025

[Cathryn]

Article about Cedrine Kerboal and women's health/racing.

Maybe a bit OT
https://www.cyclingnews.com/news/br...-rider-weight-and-disrupted-menstrual-cycles/

I think it’s a big issue for pro women. Not having periods for a long time is linked to brittle bones and long term health issues.

 

[Dogtrousers]

I think it’s a big issue for pro women. Not having periods for a long time is linked to brittle bones and long term health issues.

Indeed, I just wasn't sure whether this was the right thread for it.

CK seems to be an intelligent level headed woman ... for someone so prone to hair raising crazy attacks

 

[orraloon]

I enjoyed watching (on catchup when can avoid those bleepin' annoying TNT insert ads) most stages of TdFF.

Have this mental image of PFP doing the Pogi, looking relaxed, similar facial profile, staying seated, in all yellow of course latterly, then just accelerating away. Is she the female Pogi?

Oh hang on, she is older. So is Pogi the male PFP?

 

[phreak]

She is a really bad loser. I get the disappointment but come on Demi!

Seems pretty unfair and an example of editing to suit a narrative

 

[mickle]

Look what i got today!

 

[ddraver]

Have just realised that I am very close to the route they took through the Auvergne. Have to say that they lay the roads with an iron for them it's very pleasant on any type of two wheeled transport...

 

[M.R.M]

Was a fun race. Would love to see it grow to 2 full weeks or even 3. Needs a TT as well.

 

[Cathryn]

Seems pretty unfair and an example of editing to suit a narrative

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You think so? I’m not sure. I really like Demi and I understand that losing is really hard for her (and there is a lot of pressure on her to win ) but when she loses, she doesn’t seem to handle it well at first and often looks quite upset on the podium. Both TdFF podiums are good examples. I’m not trying to create a narrative. Just saying what I’ve observed.

 

[phreak]

You think so? I’m not sure. I really like Demi and I understand that losing is really hard for her (and there is a lot of pressure on her to win ) but when she loses, she doesn’t seem to handle it well at first and often looks quite upset on the podium. Both TdFF podiums are good examples. I’m not trying to create a narrative. Just saying what I’ve observed.

I shared a photo of her looking quite happy on the podium. I suppose that doesn't fit the narrative that she's a "sore loser" or has an attitude.

 

[No Ta Doctor]

Look what i got today!

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The world's biggest pack of Wrigleys Spearmint Chewing Gum?

 

[Cathryn]

I shared a photo of her looking quite happy on the podium. I suppose that doesn't fit the narrative that she's a "sore loser" or has an attitude.

She clearly smiled!

 

[TomDW]

2. What was the point of the leaders letting PFP sit on for basically the entire stage only to be mugged for the win at the very end? Even in amateur racing the leaders would individually attack the person unwilling to work to force him/her to do their share of work.
There was no teammate up the road. She could have told them she isn't interested in the stage and only wants the GC, so she will sit on to wrap that up, but won't get involved for the stage. Then riders will accept the passenger. No issue. However, she seemingly even mentioned in pre-race interviews that she wanted to win the stage in yellow. How can the directeur sportifs not know this then and inform the riders during the stage?
The group needed to ride to keep Gigante away, but you could still very much attack PFP and have her close the gap. If she doesn't the next rider attacks and so on until only PFP remains. If PFP closes, everyone recovers for 1-2 min and the attacks start anew.
If you have ever raced in Belgium or the Netherlands you know this all to well, as even riders in different teams will gang up on you to ensure a Belgian or Dutch rider wins.

You have to remember that the women's peloton is much smaller than the mens and there'd been ~30 withdrawls by the last stage. Vollering had Labous but really the race was about a small selection of elite riders so any team tactics faded as this group led. I honestly think everyone was pretty cooked by the end.

 

[TomDW]

I enjoyed the race overall and a truly worthy winner.

Vollering isn't very likeable is she - I don't recall her once congratulating PFP in her post final stage interview, she just gives the impression she is the only one who should ever win.

Was I the only one who was shocked when Vollering slapped Pauliena Rooijakkers in the last stage of the '24 tour? This was as they were making their way to Alpe d'Huez. It's all very well shouting at your fellow racers but hitting them seems a bit un-sportswoman-like.

 

[Cathryn]

Was I the only one who was shocked when Vollering slapped Pauliena Rooijakkers in the last stage of the '24 tour? This was as they were making their way to Alpe d'Huez. It's all very well shouting at your fellow racers but hitting them seems a bit un-sportswoman-like.

I was thinking of this moment too! I’m surprised there was no action taken!