{"id":2073146,"date":"2026-08-01T11:33:23","date_gmt":"2026-08-01T08:33:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2073146"},"modified":"2026-08-01T11:33:23","modified_gmt":"2026-08-01T08:33:23","slug":"as-it-happened-the-gc-riders-fight-for-the-stage-win-in-lausanne-but-nobody-can-stop-the-fastest-sprinter-in-the-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2073146","title":{"rendered":"As it happened: The GC riders fight for the stage win in Lausanne but nobody can stop the fastest sprinter in the world"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NZrX8ZygXnCG4mMGCij7cP-1024-80.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article class=\"m-0 box-border flex flex-row items-center pr-2.5 gap-[15px] w-[278px] h-20 flex-none upnext-article-divider\" role=\"listitem\" aria-label=\"Recommended article 1 of 3\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-none w-20 h-20\">\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qocAmsgccJyuTn9aBziFfV.jpg\" alt=\"EF Education - EasyPost team&amp;#039;s Ecuadorian rider Richard Carapaz wearing the climber&amp;#039;s dotted &amp;quot;King of the Mountains&amp;quot; jersey cycles to the finish line to win the 20th stage of the 113th edition of the Tour de France cycling race, 170,9 km between Le Bourg-d&amp;#039;Oisans and Alpe d&amp;#039;Huez in the French Alps, on July 25, 2026. (Photo by Anne-Christine POUJOULAT \/ AFP)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] w-20 h-20 object-cover flex-none rounded-lg\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex items-center justify-center absolute w-4 h-6 left-0 top-0 bg-white\/90 flex-none z-[1]\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                                    <span class=\"font-normal text-base leading-[17px] tracking-[1.3px] uppercase text-black flex-none\">1<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-center justify-center gap-1.5 w-[173px] h-20 flex-none\">\n<p class=\"font-article-heading font-medium text-base leading-[21px] text-gray-800 w-[173px] line-clamp-3 group-hover:underline\">\n                                    As it happened: Late crash drama and GC podium remains unchanged on stage 20 of the Tour de France\n                                <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"m-0 box-border flex flex-row items-center pr-2.5 gap-[15px] w-[278px] h-20 flex-none upnext-article-divider\" role=\"listitem\" aria-label=\"Recommended article 2 of 3\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-none w-20 h-20\">\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9GoXV4aeJGgiS4TgiFCUaN.jpg\" alt=\"Lorena Wiebes of Netherlands and Team SD Worx - Protime celebrates at finish line as stage winner during the 5th Tour de France Femmes 2026, Stage 1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] w-20 h-20 object-cover flex-none rounded-lg\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex items-center justify-center absolute w-[18px] h-6 left-0 top-0 bg-white\/90 flex-none z-[1]\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                                    <span class=\"font-normal text-base leading-[17px] tracking-[1.3px] uppercase text-black flex-none\">2<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-center justify-center gap-1.5 w-[173px] h-20 flex-none\">\n<p class=\"font-article-heading font-medium text-base leading-[21px] text-gray-800 w-[173px] line-clamp-3 group-hover:underline\">\n                                    Tour de France Femmes: Lorena Wiebes claims stage 1 victory and first yellow jersey with commanding uphill sprint\n                                <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"m-0 box-border flex flex-row items-center pr-2.5 gap-[15px] w-[278px] h-20 flex-none\" role=\"listitem\" aria-label=\"Recommended article 3 of 3\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-none w-20 h-20\">\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LfV4WUgxGESDsKraRmufcL.jpg\" alt=\"Yellow jersey of overall leader Team SD Worx-Protime&amp;#039;s Dutch rider Lorena Wiebes poses on the podium after she won the first (out of 9) stage of the fifth edition of the Women&amp;#039;s Tour de France cycling race, 138 km from Lausanne to Lausanne on August 1, 2026.  (Photo by NICOLAS TUCAT \/ AFP)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] w-20 h-20 object-cover flex-none rounded-lg\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex items-center justify-center absolute w-[18px] h-6 left-0 top-0 bg-white\/90 flex-none z-[1]\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                                    <span class=\"font-normal text-base leading-[17px] tracking-[1.3px] uppercase text-black flex-none\">3<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-center justify-center gap-1.5 w-[173px] h-20 flex-none\">\n<p class=\"font-article-heading font-medium text-base leading-[21px] text-gray-800 w-[173px] line-clamp-3 group-hover:underline\">\n                                    The GC standings at the Tour de France Femmes 2026 &#8211; The first yellow jersey goes to the fastest sprinter\n                                <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"page-content-onecol flex-1\nlive-article\n\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"widget-area-group widget-area-group-2col flex flex-wrap box-border\">\n<div id=\"widgetArea16\" class=\"widget-area basis-full md:basis-2\/3 widget-area-g-md-vp-2-3 widget-area-g-lg-vp-2-3 widget-area-g-xl-vp-2-3 page-widget-area-16\">\n<div data-widget-type=\"hero\" id=\"hero\" class=\"clear-both widget widget-hero widget-hero widget-hero-hero hero-live news-article widget-hero widget-hero-fter-review\">\n<div class=\"clear-both widget-header\">\n<\/div>\n<div data-component-name=\"Article:Hero\" class=\"news-article\">\n<div class=\"header-container\">\n<nav class=\"breadcrumb\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumbs\">\n<ol>\n<li>\nPro Cycling\n<\/li>\n<li>\nRacing\n<\/li>\n<li>\nWomen&#8217;s Cycling\n<\/li>\n<li>\nRoad\n<\/li>\n<li>\nTour de France Femmes\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/nav>\n<header>\n<div class=\"header-sub-container\">\n<h1 class=\"review-title-long \">As it happened: The GC riders fight for the stage win in Lausanne but nobody can stop the fastest sprinter in the world<\/h1>\n<h2>August 1, 2026; Lausanne &#8211; Lausanne, 138km<br \/>\n<\/h2>\n<div class=\"vds-byline-block flex flex-row flex-nowrap my-1.5 gap-2 text-left items-start justify-start\" data-component-name=\"Article:BylineBlock\">\n<p>Live-reports<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-auto vds-simple-byline\">\n<span class=\"inline-block vds-author\"><br \/>\nBy<br \/>\nStephen Farrand <\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"inline-block h-3 my-auto border-l border-solid vds-simple-byline__divider max-sm:hidden\"><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex gap-1 vds-byline-with-avatar__meta\">\n<span class=\"vds-date block font-normal tracking-normal normal-case text-xs\"><br \/>\nLast updated<br \/>\n<time data-component-name=\"UI:DateTime\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T17:08:44Z\" class=\"relative-date\"><br \/>\n1 August 2026<br \/>\n<\/time><br \/>\n<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<nav class=\"socialite-widget box less-space \" data-contexturl=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/live\/tour-de-france-femmes-stage-1-live-all-the-action-from-the-opening-stage-in-switzerland\/\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"socialite\">\n<ul class=\"socialite-widget-ul\">\n<li class=\"socialite-widget-item social-facebook\">\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"socialite-widget-item social-twitter\">\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"socialite-widget-item social-pinterest\">\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"socialite-widget-item social-email\">\n<p><i class=\"icon icon-envelope-solid\"><\/i><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>    <span class=\"text-[color:var(--comment-count-text-color,inherit)]\"><span>3<\/span> <span class=\"visible hidden sm:inline-block\">Comments<\/span><\/span><br \/>\n    <span class=\"text-[color:var(--comment-count-text-color,inherit)] hidden visible sm:inline-block\">Join the conversation<\/span><\/p>\n<\/nav>\n<aside class=\"text-gray-700 flex items-center mx-0 my-5 p-0 justify-start text-left\" id=\"affiliate-disclaimer\" data-component-name=\"AffiliateDisclaimer\" data-hawk-message=\"Affiliate disclaimer removed because hawk deemed there are no affiliate links on this page\">\n<p class=\"text-[color:var(--affiliate-disclaimer--text-color,inherit)] mb-2 text-[length:var(--affiliate-disclaimer--font-size,0.75rem)] leading-[18px] md:text-[13px] [&amp;&gt;a]:text-inherit [&amp;&gt;a]:underline\">\nWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. 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class=\"inline-flex after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>130km to go<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>125km to go<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>120km to go<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>110km to go<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>100km to go<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>95km to go<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>90km to go<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>80km to go<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>75km to go<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>INTERMEDIATE SPRINT<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>60km to go<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>55km to go<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>50km to go<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>35km to go<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>30km to go<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>20km to go<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>15km to go<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>10km to go<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>5km to go<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>LAST KILOMETRE<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-widget-type=\"contentparsed\" id=\"pinned-content\" class=\"clear-both widget widget-contentparsed widget-pinned-content widget-contentparsed-pinned-content widget-pinned news-article widget-content-parsed widget-content-parsed-default widget-content-parsed-live-feed \">\n<div class=\" article-body \">\n<div class>\n<a id=\"elk-80a5ccb0-7fc1-11f1-9a02-99767fb3f7e5\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-80a5cd50-7fc1-11f1-9df5-b5a35fe7c60f\"><strong>Tour de France Femmes 2026: Everything you need to know<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Tour de France Femmes 2026 &#8211; Route<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-80a5cd50-7fc1-11f1-9df5-b5a35fe7c60f-2\"><strong>Tour de France Femmes 2026 &#8211; Stage 1 preview<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>How to watch the 2026 Tour de France Femmes<\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b34b2b1e-7fc2-11f1-8334-897fd5146157\"><strong>Support our unrivalled coverage of the Tour de France Femmes and women&#8217;s cycling by subscribing to Cyclingnews. In return, you get unlimited access to high-quality journalism, with breaking news, race analysis, and expert insight from inside the women&#8217;s peloton. Plus, the Cyclingnews app lets you follow the action wherever you go!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"kiosq-main-layer kiosq-button-layer\"><strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"kiosq-main-layer-container\">\n<div class=\"kiosq-login-button rowCenter\">\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/strong><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-results\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-results\"><span>Results<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a id=\"elk-80a5ce22-7fc1-11f1-bbff-15deae33bdf8\"><\/a><\/p>\n<hr id=\"elk-6e3936dc-8dc9-11f1-a664-977ca8e012a8\">\n<p id=\"elk-a08b20e2-8dc8-11f1-b25b-e11d510905c3\"><strong>STAGE REPORT:<\/strong> <strong>Tour de France Femmes: Lorena Wiebes claims stage 1 victory and first yellow jersey with commanding uphill sprint<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr id=\"elk-6e3937d6-8dc9-11f1-bd0a-afcf4cb2cc9c\">\n<a id=\"elk-40c618dc-8dc9-11f1-bbee-b36fa39e51ad\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-widget-type=\"contentparsed\" id=\"live-feed-multipage\" class=\"clear-both widget widget-contentparsed widget-live-feed-multipage widget-contentparsed-live-feed-multipage news-article widget-content-parsed widget-content-parsed-default multipage widget-content-parsed-live-feed \">\n<div id=\"article-body\" class=\" article-body \">\n<div id=\"ad-unit-1\" class=\"ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div data-component-name=\"Article:LiveReportUpdater\">\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T11:41:20+00:00\">2026-08-01T11:41:20.398Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-80ae0cf4-7fc1-11f1-be1f-ab792d5c6f84\">Hello and welcome to stage 1 of the Tour de France Femmes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T11:41:41+00:00\">2026-08-01T11:41:41.407Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f6e1fcca-8d9d-11f1-be51-9148e4b8dbbb\">We will have updates on all the action of today&#8217;s first stage and every stage of the Tour de France Femmes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T11:42:12+00:00\">2026-08-01T11:42:12.332Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0955567c-8d9e-11f1-a351-1fda27c11986\">We&#8217;re counting down to the start of the opening stage, with the riders signing on at the start in Lausanne, Switzerland.<\/p>\n<p>The sun is out and with the yellow jersey up for grabs at the fdinish, it should be a intense, highly-fought stage.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-0955567c-8d9e-11f1-a351-1fda27c11986-2\">Cyclingnews in on the ground in Lausanne, with Matilda Price and Dani Ostanek speaking to riders and teams for all the latests news.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T11:42:29+00:00\">2026-08-01T11:42:29.825Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-141dafaa-8d9e-11f1-85d7-7bdf0db69397\">SD Worx are on stage at the sign-on and it will be interesting to see how they race the Tour and stage 1. It could be a great chance for Lorena Wiebes but if the racing explodes then Lotte Kopecky could have a chance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T11:46:07+00:00\">2026-08-01T11:46:07.559Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-959c72fa-8d9e-11f1-82bd-c9ffc2c123e5\">There&#8217;s a real party atmosphere at the start in Lausanne. Today is Swiss National Day, the national holiday of Switzerland. A bike race is as great way to celebrate.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-959c7368-8d9e-11f1-acfb-8f672bd24090\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kFdbbJxkZuiGG6NKXmFztN.jpg\" alt=\"LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND - AUGUST 01: Nina Berton of Luxembourg and Team EF Education - Oatly prior to the 5th Tour de France Femmes 2026, Stage 1 a 138km stage from Lausanne to Lausanne \/ #UCIWWT \/ on August 01, 2026 in Lausanne, Switzerland. (Photo by Alex Broadway\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T11:48:22+00:00\">2026-08-01T11:48:22.326Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e5f8b1f0-8d9e-11f1-95cc-6f363606396d\">This is our stage 2 preview.<\/p>\n<p>The stage has been classified as a flat stage by ASO, but a true mass sprint is unlikely as many riders will not be able to follow the strongest on that final ramp.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-e5f8b1f0-8d9e-11f1-95cc-6f363606396d-2\"><strong>Tour de France Femmes 2026: Lorena Wiebes to launch green jersey title defence in tricky uphill opener &#8211; Preview<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T11:54:07+00:00\">2026-08-01T11:54:07.347Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b3959ac4-8d9f-11f1-866f-f7051fafa452\">Demi Vollering and her FDJ United-Suez are on stage.<\/p>\n<p>Vollering admits she is emotional to be back at the Tour, indeed, she isa almost in tears due to the emotions.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-b3959ac4-8d9f-11f1-866f-f7051fafa452-2\">Interestingly, Vollering and the FDJ riders are wearing Red Bull sponsored helmets. Is this the start of something new for the French team?<\/p>\n<p>We are about to find out.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T11:57:58+00:00\">2026-08-01T11:57:58.763Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3d7d83dc-8da0-11f1-b933-c5dfa510aec9\">Vollering spoke on Friday afternoon and Cyclingnews was there.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I think now what has changed mostly is that I come quite calm into this Tour de France,&#8221; she said.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-3d7d83dc-8da0-11f1-b933-c5dfa510aec9-2\">&#8220;I don&#8217;t have the feeling that I need to save my season, for example, on this Tour because I&#8217;ve won already so many beautiful races, and I&#8217;ve really enjoyed this whole season with the whole team. We did such a great beginning of the season already.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>This is our full story on Vollering&#8217;s hopes and ambitions for the Tour.<\/p>\n<p><strong>&#8216;Pressure is a privilege&#8217; \u2013 Calm, mature Demi Vollering taking Tour de France Femmes favourite status in her stride as search to reclaim yellow continues<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-3d7d8454-8da0-11f1-8a63-0b9fc0d01a08\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TfRMKptCBkwHsH4UxRwvdB.jpg\" alt=\"LAUSANNE - JULY 31: Demi Vollering of Netherlands and Team FDJ United - SUEZ meets the media press during the 5th Tour de France Femmes 2026, Press conference \/ #UCIWWT \/ on July 31, 2026 in Lausanne, France. (Photo by Alex Broadway\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T12:03:46+00:00\">2026-08-01T12:03:46.102Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0c9804ee-8da1-11f1-af9d-174db0ca98c1\">It&#8217;s hot in Lausanne today, 25C and will be 27C during the stage, so riders are wearing ice vests to stay cool. They are also warming up for a fast, aggressive start to the stage.<\/p>\n<div class=\"see-more see-more--clipped\" id=\"elk-2083521531531887057\">\n<figure>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet hawk-ignore\" data-lang=\"en\" cite=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2083521531531887057\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\u2600\ufe0f Hot conditions await the peloton today.Des conditions tr\u00e8s chaudes attendent le peloton aujourd&#8217;hui. \ud83e\udd75#TDFF2026 #WatchTheFemmes pic.twitter.com\/LlAho9mq3dAugust 1, 2026<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"see-more__filter\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T12:06:20+00:00\">2026-08-01T12:06:20.535Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-689805f0-8da1-11f1-92fb-b320125b66b9\">This is the map of stage 1. The 138km loop heads north and then south back to Lausanne<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-68980686-8da1-11f1-9cae-ab3bdd08283a\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tN2xxGPsAou3i3xFDrnwT5.jpg\" alt=\"Map of stage 1 of the 2026 Tour de France Femmes\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: \u00a0\u00a9GEOATLAS)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T12:08:33+00:00\">2026-08-01T12:08:33.535Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b7d67c28-8da1-11f1-9ee8-39e4ddf6eb04\">The riders are lining up for the start as the minutes count down.<\/p>\n<p>There are just five minutes to the start of the 2026 Tour de France Femmes.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T12:15:13+00:00\">2026-08-01T12:15:13.522Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a65350ec-8da2-11f1-a25c-f124c661d3a2\">The testing race route means this year&#8217;s race is widen open. For example it will be fascinating to see what happens at UAE Team L&#8217;IMAD.<\/p>\n<p>Who is the protected team leader and what will role will La Vuelta Feminina winner Paula Blasi have?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Is there Tour de France Femmes tension brewing at UAE Team L&#8217;IMAD?<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-a6535164-8da2-11f1-82e8-4fcf607c0ea6\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iTyt3CgqBfMGbv9sBoLeCW.jpg\" alt=\"LA MOLINA, SPAIN - JUNE 20: Paula Blasi of Spain and UAE Team ADQ celebrates at finish line as stage winner during the 5th Volta Ciclista a Catalunya Femenina 2026, Stage 2 a 130km stage from LA MOLINA to La Molina 1691m on June 20, 2026 in La Molina, Spain. (Photo by Szymon Gruchalski\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T12:15:52+00:00\">2026-08-01T12:15:52.855Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-bda999f4-8da2-11f1-bbf9-5912df40423d\">We&#8217;re close to the stage start. The Swiss and French national anthems have been played.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s time to race!<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T12:17:03+00:00\">2026-08-01T12:17:03.175Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e7ab5b5c-8da2-11f1-b179-a75205c02931\">C&#8217;est Parti! The race announcer shouts out across Lausanne and the riders roll out. The 2026 Tour de France Femmes is underway.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T12:19:31+00:00\">2026-08-01T12:19:31.000Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3fcee7cc-8da3-11f1-b80e-6102e9d12a1f\">The riders face a 9.2km neutralised sector through the streets of Lausanne before the 138km stage officially begins.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-3fcee830-8da3-11f1-99ea-d364c40e1eae\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QTwtxQ5WdC5RAnw4PS6AJH.png\" alt=\"Profiles for the 2026 Tour de France Femmes\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: ASO)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T12:23:11+00:00\">2026-08-01T12:23:11.120Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-c2ee5f34-8da3-11f1-ae58-7bc320c6bb28\">This is the full race route map and stages of the 2026 Tour de France Femmes.<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ll have live coverage and the best updates, news, interviews and analysis every day.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-c2ee5fde-8da3-11f1-ad81-cf8d063ab98b\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WvaM3oXSM6t4EcPf3LdRTM.jpg\" alt=\"Tour de France Femmes 2026 map\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: ASO)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T12:28:05+00:00\">2026-08-01T12:28:05.599Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-728f0e52-8da4-11f1-8153-35fbfc284296\">The TDFF continues to grow and this year has a stacked GC battle on the tough course could take it to even higher heights.<\/p>\n<p>Matilda Price wrote this personal prediction piece as she travelled to Lausanne. It provides perfect context on what we can expect from what is the fifth edition of the modern Tour de France Femmes.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-728f0e52-8da4-11f1-8153-35fbfc284296-2\"><strong>Five years in, this Tour de France Femmes looks like it will be the best edition yet<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T12:29:18+00:00\">2026-08-01T12:29:18.019Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-9da40f16-8da4-11f1-990d-ab892fd72755\">This was the moment of the roll out. due ot the slow pace through Lausanne, the official stage start is still 5km away.<\/p>\n<div class=\"see-more see-more--clipped\" id=\"elk-2083528983002386515\">\n<figure>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet hawk-ignore\" data-lang=\"en\" cite=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2083528983002386515\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83d\udea9 Le peloton s&#8217;\u00e9lance de Lausanne ! Le #TDFF2026 est lanc\u00e9 !The peloton rolls out from Lausanne ! #TDFF2026 is underway! \ud83e\udd29 pic.twitter.com\/ZAeZvK9A4aAugust 1, 2026<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"see-more__filter\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T12:32:43+00:00\">2026-08-01T12:32:43.053Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-17dee94a-8da5-11f1-9ab4-57467641cd62\"><strong>Cyclingnews can reveal some big breaking news about the involvement of Red Bull in women&#8217;s cycling. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Demi Vollering and her FDJ United-Suez teammates are wearing new Red Bull helmets for the stage, marking the start of a new sponsorship.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Red Bull set to partner with FDJ United-SUEZ as riders wear branded helmets at Tour de France Femmes Grand D\u00e9part<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17dee9cc-8da5-11f1-a508-018c37920b01\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vNe9TWFRjoJqov8ymVGFCA.jpg\" alt=\"FDJ United-Suez with Red Bull helmets\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Red Bull)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T12:37:11+00:00\">2026-08-01T12:37:11.171Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b7c0dfae-8da5-11f1-99c6-e12672f25b44\">It&#8217;s always interesting to hear what Lidl-Trek sports director Ina-Yoko Teutenberg has to say about the stage.<\/p>\n<div class=\"see-more see-more--clipped\" id=\"elk-2083529770038399415\">\n<figure>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet hawk-ignore\" data-lang=\"en\" cite=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2083529770038399415\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Breakaway or sprint for stage one?DS Ina gives her take \u2b07\ufe0f#TDFF2026 pic.twitter.com\/Q3bcILLRtdAugust 1, 2026<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"see-more__filter\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T12:39:36+00:00\">2026-08-01T12:39:36.762Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-official-start\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-official-start\"><span>OFFICIAL START<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-0e732a5a-8da6-11f1-8397-03fcaa592390\">Here we go! It&#8217;s time to race.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T12:40:02+00:00\">2026-08-01T12:40:02.599Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-1dd7b236-8da6-11f1-b741-93e3b452d794\"><strong>Enjoying our live race coverage? Subscribe to Cyclingnews for an all-access pass to our unrivalled reporting of WorldTour racing, bike tech and exclusive in-depth features. Plus, access to the Cyclingnews app to follow the action on-the-go!<\/strong><br \/><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"kiosq-main-layer kiosq-button-layer\"><strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"kiosq-main-layer-container\">\n<div class=\"kiosq-login-button rowCenter\">\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/strong><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T12:42:17+00:00\">2026-08-01T12:42:17.550Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-6e558cb0-8da6-11f1-94a8-931eada9cf00\">The attacks begin, with a number of the smaller teams trying to place riders in the break of the day.<\/p>\n<p>We expect the early moves to be chased down before the peloton eventually lets a small group go before SDWorx and other sprint teams control the gap.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T12:51:08+00:00\">2026-08-01T12:51:08.979Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-130km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-130km-to-go\"><span>130km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-ab8dc5ba-8da7-11f1-b5df-3700be2a35ff\">The early roads roll through the Swiss countryside, offering perfect terrain for early attacks.<\/p>\n<p>Th Mayenne Monbana My Pie, Cofidis and VolkerWessels teams have all sent riders on the attakc but the peloton keeps pullnig them back.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-ab8dc5ba-8da7-11f1-b5df-3700be2a35ff-2\">We expect these attacks to continue until the big-name riders and team decide to let a move go clear.<\/p>\n<p>Interestingly, the intermediate sprint comes after 73km of the stage and so the sprinter teams may try to go for the points if a break is not established and given a big gap.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T12:58:34+00:00\">2026-08-01T12:58:34.565Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-125km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-125km-to-go\"><span>125km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-b49ba996-8da8-11f1-b118-3789c4099c49\">A group of four riders have a gap of 40 seconds but we can see Lidl-Trek and FDJ United leading the peloton at pace. The elastic hasn&#8217;t snapped yet but the four could have a chance to get away.<\/p>\n<p>The four attackers are: Maud Rijnbeek (Volkerwessels), Idoia Eraso (Laboral Kutxa-Fundaci\u00f3n Euskadi), Nikola Noskov\u00e1 (Cofidis) and Oc\u00e9ane Mahe (Ma Petite Entreprise).<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-b49baa40-8da8-11f1-a490-05cecd743958\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Q8jD2kPugEd9s3Y8arSziY.jpg\" alt=\"LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND - AUGUST 01: A general view of the peloton competing prior to the 5th Tour de France Femmes 2026, Stage 1 a 138km stage from Lausanne to Lausanne \/ #UCIWWT \/ on August 01, 2026 in Lausanne, Switzerland. (Photo by Tim de Waele\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T13:02:12+00:00\">2026-08-01T13:02:12.091Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3668c648-8da9-11f1-b85b-f7af14a3dcf6\">Alison Jackson (St Michel-Preference Home-Auber93) is trying to go across to the quartet.<\/p>\n<p>That&#8217;s a clever move by the Canadian. She faces a big effort to join them but the peloton seems to have eased and so the break is formed.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T13:04:50+00:00\">2026-08-01T13:04:50.421Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-120km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-120km-to-go\"><span>120km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-94ba62c4-8da9-11f1-98b1-6df55554418d\">Kiara Lylyk (Mayenne-Mombana-MyPie) has also tried to go across to the break.<\/p>\n<p>Behind her we can see EF, Lidl, Movistar and SD Worx riders across the front of the peloton in an apparent sense of control to let the break og away.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-94ba62c4-8da9-11f1-98b1-6df55554418d-2\">The interesting thing now is to see how much of s gap they let the attackers open and then who will do the work to chase the attack.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T13:13:19+00:00\">2026-08-01T13:13:19.588Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-c4298c32-8daa-11f1-911a-8708d43fa6c3\">Red Bull have made a splash with their sponsorship of the FDJ United team. They quickly edited and published this video of <u>Kate Courtney<\/u> delivering the Red Bull helmets to Demi Vollering ands her teammates before the sign-on.<\/p>\n<div class=\"see-more see-more--clipped\" id=\"elk-2083539121872531892\">\n<figure>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet hawk-ignore\" data-lang=\"en\" cite=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2083539121872531892\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The family just got bigger.Welcome Red Bull ! \ud83e\udebd pic.twitter.com\/XgN5ksVeFTAugust 1, 2026<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"see-more__filter\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T13:15:05+00:00\">2026-08-01T13:15:05.731Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-036e8cb2-8dab-11f1-98b3-1f7c8cfc4f1d\">Maud Rijnbeek (Volkerwessels), Idoia Eraso (Laboral Kutxa-Fundaci\u00f3n Euskadi), Nikola Noskov\u00e1 (Cofidis) and Oc\u00e9ane Mahe (Ma Petite Entreprise) are not waiting for anyone, even former Paris-Roubaix winner Alison Jackson.<\/p>\n<p>The Canadian and Kiara Lylyk (Mayenne-Mombana-MyPie) are 1:20 behind the four.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T13:19:51+00:00\">2026-08-01T13:19:51.649Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-110km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-110km-to-go\"><span>110km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-add8b88a-8dab-11f1-913f-9349be3cb6e1\">For now, the peloton is letting the attackers go away. Their gap is up to 4:00.<\/p>\n<p>We can see all the big teams up front but nobody has placed a rider up front to lead the chase.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-add8b88a-8dab-11f1-913f-9349be3cb6e1-2\">There seems to be a game of bluff. No team seems ready to commit a rider to the hard, early work. That is logical with seven-rider teams but allowing the break to go away, including a strong rider like Alison Jackson, could be a mistake.<\/p>\n<p>The stage could be a fascinating tactical stand-off that is indicative of the whole race. If teams refuse to chase, there wil lbe more and more attacks.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T13:22:49+00:00\">2026-08-01T13:22:49.928Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-1836ac82-8dac-11f1-9bf0-39abb0901e4e\">The riders are close to Lake Neuch\u00e2tel.<\/p>\n<p>The gap is growing second by second as the peloton stand-off continues. Surely soneone will blink and start to chase soon, right?<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T13:31:42+00:00\">2026-08-01T13:31:42.976Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-100km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-100km-to-go\"><span>100km to go <\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-55de14ca-8dad-11f1-9bc5-bf54bf265287\">The gap is up to 4:20 and still rising&#8230;.<\/p>\n<p>We need a stand-off meme to explain what is happening in the peloton.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-55de14ca-8dad-11f1-9bc5-bf54bf265287-2\">We can imagine that team leaders and road captains are talking but there is no agreement on working togther to chase the attackers. Meanwhile, the kilometres tick down.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, C\u00e9drine Kerbaol of EF is at her team car, trying to resolve a radio problem. The French rider seems ideal for this year&#8217;s tough Femmes route.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T13:36:15+00:00\">2026-08-01T13:36:15.554Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f84c8250-8dad-11f1-a30e-1118bbd85be4\">Alison Jackson (St Michel-Preference Home-Auber93) and Kiara Lylyk (Mayenne-Mombana-MyPie) are still chasing the attackers but are getting closer and are only 50 seconds behind. That is still a hard gap to close, especially as the roads begins to climb, with three categorised climbs in the next 50km.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-f84c82aa-8dad-11f1-b8b2-1de1ed71bbc6\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mG82Kk95AhG7rZ5rZBJu7m.jpg\" alt=\"LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND - AUGUST 01: A general view of the peloton competing during the 5th Tour de France Femmes 2026, Stage 1 a 138km stage from Lausanne to Lausanne \/ #UCIWWT \/ on August 01, 2026 in Lausanne, Switzerland. (Photo by Alex Broadway\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T13:38:09+00:00\">2026-08-01T13:38:09.690Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3c552ea2-8dae-11f1-88a9-d9c652401bf6\">Alison Jackson (St Michel-Preference Home-Auber93) has dropped Kiara Lylyk (Mayenne-Mombana-MyPie) as she surges to try join the quartet of attackers.<\/p>\n<p>She knows it is probably now and never. It&#8217;ll be important to get into the team cars of the four, so she can close the gap.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T13:40:07+00:00\">2026-08-01T13:40:07.955Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-82e7e63e-8dae-11f1-8556-bb3728549692\">This photo captures the sense of a stand-off in the peloton.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-82e7e6ac-8dae-11f1-aca5-c15358160b1c\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VK2qtqHfX8aZi6PP5kShxP.jpg\" alt=\"LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND - AUGUST 01: A general view of the peloton competing during the 5th Tour de France Femmes 2026, Stage 1 a 138km stage from Lausanne to Lausanne \/ #UCIWWT \/ on August 01, 2026 in Lausanne, Switzerland. (Photo by Alex Broadway\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T13:43:48+00:00\">2026-08-01T13:43:48.809Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-95km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-95km-to-go\"><span>95km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-0677eb5c-8daf-11f1-b790-e3787496a90f\">The 1.6km long C\u00f4te de Ch\u00e2bles is about to start and so the peloton is moving faster.<\/p>\n<p>The presence of the climbs highlights one of the reasons why the sprinter teams do not want to chase. They fear they will hurt their sprinters on the climbs. Indeed, they will have to ride at the pace of the sprinters on the clmibs and that can only help the attackers, if they have the legs to stay away.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-0677eb5c-8daf-11f1-b790-e3787496a90f-2\">The attacks will also have their own battle as the fight for the QOM points.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T13:45:35+00:00\">2026-08-01T13:45:35.208Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-45e2a5ca-8daf-11f1-af25-6da3d9434331\">It&#8217;s been a fast first hour of racing.<\/p>\n<div class=\"see-more see-more--clipped\" id=\"elk-2083549268871192810\">\n<figure>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet hawk-ignore\" data-lang=\"en\" cite=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2083549268871192810\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83d\udeb4\u200d\u2640\ufe0f The leading riders covered 42.3km during the first hour.Le quatuor de t\u00eate a parcouru 42,3 km durant la premi\u00e8re heure de course. \u231a\ufe0f#TDFF2026 #WatchTheFemmes pic.twitter.com\/bGdc9YEQLzAugust 1, 2026<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"see-more__filter\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T13:48:46+00:00\">2026-08-01T13:48:46.161Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b7ec266e-8daf-11f1-87c9-ed87062aa94f\">Allez Alison!<\/p>\n<p>The gap to break is just 20 seconds, as the peloton eases to 4:30 down.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T13:51:04+00:00\">2026-08-01T13:51:04.712Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0a527426-8db0-11f1-b088-5361620293d2\">Crash!<\/p>\n<p>Several went down together in the peloton.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T13:51:59+00:00\">2026-08-01T13:51:59.744Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-2b1868be-8db0-11f1-a46a-93f9ad7e6ef6\">Fortunately the touch of wheels happened near the back of the pack.<\/p>\n<p>Two or three riders went down and others were forced to hit the brakes.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T13:56:31+00:00\">2026-08-01T13:56:31.094Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-90km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-90km-to-go\"><span>90km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-ce125a66-8db0-11f1-8f43-433d129cf5ea\">The four attackers sprint for the QOM points at the top of the C\u00f4te de Ch\u00e2bles.<\/p>\n<p>Oc\u00e9ane Mahe (Ma Petite Entreprise) goes clear with Idoia Eraso (Laboral Kutxa-Fundaci\u00f3n Euskadi) and then wins the surge to the summit. She scores 3 points, with more up fro grabs later in the stage.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-ce125a66-8db0-11f1-8f43-433d129cf5ea-2\">Meanwhile, the peloton is spread across the road and is losing time to attack. They are 4:45 now.<\/p>\n<p>It would be incredible if the attackers stay away and fight for victory and the first yellow jersey.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-ce125ade-8db0-11f1-9646-17dc44effcb1\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eTRZPYYt2j6q8DUqihXFUd.jpg\" alt=\"LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND - AUGUST 01: The fans cheer the peloton during the 5th Tour de France Femmes 2026, Stage 1 a 138km stage from Lausanne to Lausanne \/ #UCIWWT \/ on August 01, 2026 in Lausanne, Switzerland. (Photo by Alex Broadway\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T14:00:20+00:00\">2026-08-01T14:00:20.311Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-557c0c54-8db1-11f1-9c20-dddd89a998c0\">It looks like Alison Jackson will not get across to the quartet. She has slipped back to 1:20.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T14:03:06+00:00\">2026-08-01T14:03:06.912Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-80km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-80km-to-go\"><span>80km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-bb2efa5c-8db1-11f1-8ddf-17a624598dd5\">Wow!<\/p>\n<p>The gap is close to 5:00 now.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T14:03:46+00:00\">2026-08-01T14:03:46.904Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d0ae8e10-8db1-11f1-a04c-3bff57b61b88\"><strong>Enjoying our live race coverage? <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Subscribe to Cyclingnews for an all-access pass to our unrivalled reporting of WorldTour racing, bike tech and exclusive in-depth features. Plus, access to the Cyclingnews app to follow the action on-the-go!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-d0ae8e10-8db1-11f1-a04c-3bff57b61b88-2\"><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"kiosq-main-layer kiosq-button-layer\"><strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"kiosq-main-layer-container\">\n<div class=\"kiosq-login-button rowCenter\">\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/strong><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T14:11:47+00:00\">2026-08-01T14:11:47.960Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ef76cf46-8db2-11f1-9cf1-81313d0e9f2a\">Another crash in the peloton!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T14:12:16+00:00\">2026-08-01T14:12:16.772Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-007cb99a-8db3-11f1-84ae-cb4b58cf333d\">Again it was at the back of the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T14:13:50+00:00\">2026-08-01T14:13:50.102Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-75km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-75km-to-go\"><span>75km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-382d84b4-8db3-11f1-ba1b-dbeb9d1f39c8\">This the feeling in the peloton at the moment.<\/p>\n<p>You chase! No, you chase! No, you chase!<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile the time gap is up to 6:00.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-382d8518-8db3-11f1-89e4-99de39f23b91\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/A8YBRya2Cnd96T2uEn4YgA.jpg\" alt=\"Who will chase in the peloton?\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Twitter)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T14:22:40+00:00\">2026-08-01T14:22:40.325Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-746227c2-8db4-11f1-bba9-21e78efa33e1\">It&#8217;s almost time for the intermediate sprint.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T14:25:37+00:00\">2026-08-01T14:25:37.107Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-dd90960c-8db4-11f1-913f-8f3f3a4de4a8\">Alison Jackson has eased-up and accepted she will not make it across to that attack.<\/p>\n<p>She had crossed her fingers on television but failed to close the gap before the climb.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-dd90960c-8db4-11f1-913f-8f3f3a4de4a8-2\">She has wisely eased-up to safe her legs for other stages and other attacks.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T14:26:48+00:00\">2026-08-01T14:26:48.876Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-087112c0-8db5-11f1-8b8f-511a184dd620\">This is the moment that Alison Jackson was caught by the peloton.<\/p>\n<div class=\"see-more see-more--clipped\" id=\"elk-2083559776600948971\">\n<figure>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet hawk-ignore\" data-lang=\"en\" cite=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2083559776600948971\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83c\udfc1 73 km &#8211; \u23f1\ufe0f5&#8217;56&#8221;4\ufe0f\u20e3\ud83d\udeb4\u200d\u2640\ufe0f&lt;\ud83d\udeb4\u200d\u2640\ufe0f\ud83d\udeb4\u200d\u2640\ufe0f\ud83d\udeb4\u200d\u2640\ufe0f\ud83d\udeb4\u200d\u2640\ufe0f\ud83d\udeb4\u200d\u2640\ufe0f\ud83d\udeb4\u200d\u2640\ufe0f\ud83d\udeb4\u200d\u2640\ufe0f\ud83d\ude97\ud83c\udde8\ud83c\udde6 Alison Jackson&#8217;s bid to bridge across comes to an end as she&#8217;s caught by the peloton. The bunch now sits 6 minutes behind the leading quartet.La tentative d&#8217;Alison Jackson pour rejoindre l&#8217;\u00e9chapp\u00e9e prend fin. elle est rattrapp\u00e9e par\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/0TZ86YMT7vAugust 1, 2026<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"see-more__filter\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T14:29:03+00:00\">2026-08-01T14:29:03.955Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-intermediate-sprint\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-intermediate-sprint\"><span>INTERMEDIATE SPRINT<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-58f1ff02-8db5-11f1-b659-d7b33ff7466b\">Maud Rijnbeek (Volkerwessels), Idoia Eraso (Laboral Kutxa-Fundaci\u00f3n Euskadi), Nikola Noskov\u00e1 (Cofidis) and Oc\u00e9ane Mahe (Ma Petite Entreprise) ride through together without a sprint but we&#8217;re expecting a battle for the lesser points.<\/p>\n<p>That is why SDWorx are on the front for Wiebes.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T14:32:29+00:00\">2026-08-01T14:32:29.614Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d36d8c92-8db5-11f1-9e64-1bde318068c8\">The peloton is moving at speed as they near the intermediate sprint.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T14:34:15+00:00\">2026-08-01T14:34:15.533Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-129ff026-8db6-11f1-8a36-b5cea2617092\">Charlotte Kool (Fenix-Premier Tech) kicked clear to take the 13 points and indicate she is riding for the green jersey.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T14:35:46+00:00\">2026-08-01T14:35:46.660Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-60km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-60km-to-go\"><span>60km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-492f7b48-8db6-11f1-8c2f-dba89a82984c\">The surge by the peloton has reduced to gap to 5:10 but it will be interesting to see if some teams drive the change on the climbs before the drop down to Lausanne and the climb to the line.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T14:44:20+00:00\">2026-08-01T14:44:20.010Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-55km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-55km-to-go\"><span>55km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-7ae5125a-8db7-11f1-a3db-ef73b6c9c089\">We&#8217;re back into the hills and this will be a vital moment for the breakaway.<\/p>\n<p>It will show if they have the strength and unity to stay away.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-7ae5125a-8db7-11f1-a3db-ef73b6c9c089-2\">It will also show the intentions of the GC teams and sprint teams. Indeed FDJ are friding hard and so the gap is falling fast. It is now 3:20 with more climbing to come.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T14:46:20+00:00\">2026-08-01T14:46:20.449Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-c2a6fae0-8db7-11f1-9261-1bf19fe0bd9a\">The C\u00f4te de Villars-le-Comte is 4km long and hurting a lot of riders as FDJ up the tempo.<\/p>\n<p>Several riders are dropped.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T14:50:43+00:00\">2026-08-01T14:50:43.825Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-5fc359e0-8db8-11f1-9f19-93c29fad69a1\">There&#8217;s another fight for the QOM points. Everyone in the break would like to pull on the polka-dot jersey at the finish.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T14:52:36+00:00\">2026-08-01T14:52:36.225Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a2a3d21c-8db8-11f1-85af-c593b612114f\">Oc\u00e9ane Mahe (Ma Petite Entreprise) was again the first to the top and so leads the virtual QOM classification with 6 points.<\/p>\n<p>There is still the Cat 3 C\u00f4te de Vulliens soon and then the Cat 4 climb to the finish.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T14:54:17+00:00\">2026-08-01T14:54:17.967Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-df6219c0-8db8-11f1-bdc0-1ba92247a4d6\">The C\u00f4te de Villars-le-Comte climb is 4km long and has changed the race. Lots of riders have been distanced and are fighting to get back.<\/p>\n<p>Other riders have attacked over the top and so the gap to the break has fallen to 1:40.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-df6219c0-8db8-11f1-bdc0-1ba92247a4d6-2\">It&#8217;s race on.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T14:56:41+00:00\">2026-08-01T14:56:41.415Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-50km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-50km-to-go\"><span>50km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-34de6d36-8db9-11f1-b56f-e7ac1edecd71\">Attacks are coming on the descent and there has been a crash near the summit.<\/p>\n<p>Isabella Holmgren (Lidl-Trek) seemed to go off the road and so is chasing. Meanwhile Amanda Spratt is on the attack.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T15:00:02+00:00\">2026-08-01T15:00:02.174Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ac8f4a4e-8db9-11f1-beda-bf15cc79aaf6\">This 40km section of the stage is in the hills as the race heads south back to Lausanne.<\/p>\n<p>The chase is on now as the peloton chases Spratt and other lone attackers.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-ac8f4a4e-8db9-11f1-beda-bf15cc79aaf6-2\">We will know more about how the stage will end &#8211; sprint, small group, attack and breakaway &#8211; after this 40km of rolling roads, with just 20km to go.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T15:05:30+00:00\">2026-08-01T15:05:30.396Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-7027ef6a-8dba-11f1-a9e0-050ad258b329\">This is a clever move by Amanda Spratt (Lidl). She used the descent to attack and is now only 50 seconds down on the breakaway and 35 seconds ahead of the select peloton.<\/p>\n<p>Her attack means that Lidl-Trek does not have to work in any chase, so they can save their strength to help Elisa Balsamo in the finish.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T15:07:11+00:00\">2026-08-01T15:07:11.627Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ac797bf0-8dba-11f1-8414-658e431a517f\">Next up is the C\u00f4te de Vulliens, a 3km climb.<\/p>\n<p>It will be interesting to see who does the pace here.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T15:11:18+00:00\">2026-08-01T15:11:18.764Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3fcb9640-8dbb-11f1-b487-756db4313de7\">Our journalists on the ground at the Tour de France Femmes were busy speaking to riders on Friday and today at the start.<\/p>\n<p>There has been a lot of reporting and even speculation about who is the leader at UAE Team L&#8217;IMAD and what is the role of Paula Blasi, who is expected to leave the team.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-3fcb9640-8dbb-11f1-b487-756db4313de7-2\">Dani Ostanek spoke to <em>Cyclingnews<\/em> columnist, Brodie Chapman.<\/p>\n<p><strong>&#8216;We&#8217;re all really united&#8217; \u2013 After much speculation, UAE Team L&#8217;IMAD confirm dual leadership strategy at Tour de France Femmes<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-3fcb96a4-8dbb-11f1-9767-77a4ea1395e7\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QXGA3WyDebfiqp4Yu9ihfd.jpg\" alt=\"The riders of UAE Team L&amp;#039;IMAD pose together ahead of the 2026 Tour de France Femmes\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: @facepeeters \/ UAE Team L&#8217;IMAD)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T15:13:57+00:00\">2026-08-01T15:13:57.578Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-9e6f0e8e-8dbb-11f1-8cc4-2bfbe3258128\">Nikola Noskov\u00e1 (Cofidis) won the QOM sprint and Oc\u00e9ane Mahe (Ma Petite Entreprise) was second, so is mathematically assured to pull on the first polka.dot jersey of the TDFF 2026.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T15:19:19+00:00\">2026-08-01T15:19:19.794Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-5e9a188e-8dbc-11f1-bf37-853c200a69af\">Sadly Laura Tomasi (Uno-X Mobility) is the first rider to abandon the 2026 Tour de France Femmes. She crashed earlier on and so was unable to continue in the race.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T15:23:16+00:00\">2026-08-01T15:23:16.392Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-35km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-35km-to-go\"><span>35km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-eb7f6362-8dbc-11f1-a7f0-2b5d156c3f78\">As expected, the climb and the rolling roads has split the attack, with Nikola Noskov\u00e1 (Cofidis) up front alone and the other three spread across the road.<\/p>\n<p>Amanda Spratt is still chasing the select peloton is riding as a unit and so carefully pulling back the attacks.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-eb7f6362-8dbc-11f1-a7f0-2b5d156c3f78-2\">It is now more and more likely we&#8217;ll see the peloton and some sprinters fight for the stage victory.<\/p>\n<p>There are 96 riders in the peloton at 1:00, with a chasing group of 45 riders at 3:30. Only the first group will fight for the win.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T15:29:04+00:00\">2026-08-01T15:29:04.942Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-bb42f26c-8dbd-11f1-8c3e-87d548015cd2\">Matlida Price spoke to Ur\u0161ka Zigart.<\/p>\n<p>She crashed and fracturing her jaw six weeks ago at the Tour de Suisse but fought back to recovery quickly and so make the start of the TDFF.<\/p>\n<p><strong>&#8216;The body is an amazing thing&#8217; \u2013 Ur\u0161ka Zigart back in action at the Tour de France Femmes, six weeks on from Tour de Suisse horror crash<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-bb42f2d0-8dbd-11f1-9e78-e903843b3c07\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fCCgFBmCQ8nAPqi58oPXyZ.jpg\" alt=\"AG Insurance-Soudal&amp;#039;s Slovenian cyclist Urska Zigart looks on during the pre-stage presentation ahead of the 9th stage of the Giro d&amp;#039;Italia Women 2026 between Saluzzo and Saluzzo in Saluzzo on June 7, 2026. (Photo by MARCO BERTORELLO \/ AFP)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T15:30:25+00:00\">2026-08-01T15:30:25.581Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-30km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-30km-to-go\"><span>30km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-eb6c5cd0-8dbd-11f1-8531-95a06d779daa\">The peloton is at 2:00 from Nikola Noskov\u00e1 (Cofidis).<\/p>\n<p>We can see the Movistar riders lined out on the left, with SDWorx on the other side of the road.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T15:35:07+00:00\">2026-08-01T15:35:07.133Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-9341b798-8dbe-11f1-8fad-83e5f3d7de55\"><strong>Enjoying our live race coverage? <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Subscribe to Cyclingnews for an all-access pass to our unrivalled reporting of WorldTour racing, bike tech and exclusive in-depth features. Plus, access to the Cyclingnews app to follow the action on-the-go!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-9341b798-8dbe-11f1-8fad-83e5f3d7de55-2\"><strong><\/strong><br \/><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"kiosq-main-layer kiosq-button-layer\"><strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"kiosq-main-layer-container\">\n<div class=\"kiosq-login-button rowCenter\">\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/strong><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T15:42:07+00:00\">2026-08-01T15:42:07.500Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-20km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-20km-to-go\"><span>20km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-8debb0b8-8dbf-11f1-8b0c-93445e84bae6\">Crash for Marlen Reusser. Her Movistar teammate slid out at speed and the Swiss rider flipped over her but at a slow pace. She got up and started to chase.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T15:44:57+00:00\">2026-08-01T15:44:57.374Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f2f9e718-8dbf-11f1-abf9-87aa56183550\">The race returns to the shores of Lake Geneva and Nikola Noskov\u00e1 (Cofidis) remains out front.<\/p>\n<p>She was in the early attack and still leads the reduced peloton by 50 seconds.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-f2f9e718-8dbf-11f1-abf9-87aa56183550-2\">She may be caught but this a huge ride for Noskov\u00e1. She will surely be awarded the most combatif prize of the day. She deserves it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T15:47:24+00:00\">2026-08-01T15:47:24.747Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-4b50954c-8dc0-11f1-9e14-9bddf4cbd9ba\">We can Visma-Lease a Bike on the front of the peloton.<\/p>\n<p>They are riding to protect Pauline Ferrand-Pr\u00e9vot but perhaps also for Marianne Vos.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T15:49:51+00:00\">2026-08-01T15:49:51.796Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-15km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-15km-to-go\"><span>15km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-a29fe8d4-8dc0-11f1-9140-338552407398\">The riders are speeding along the lakeside road, between the water, the vines and the train line.<\/p>\n<p>The climb to the finish begins 2.8km from the finish and winds up via the city centre streets.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-a29fe8d4-8dc0-11f1-9140-338552407398-2\">If Lorena Wiebes (SD Worx) manages to win, it will arguably be one of the best victories of her career.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T15:51:30+00:00\">2026-08-01T15:51:30.323Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-dd262004-8dc0-11f1-bb26-2b3e87029cab\">Marlen Reusser has chased back to the peloton with several teammates but the crash was a real scare for the Swiss rider and a real threat to her GC ambitions.<\/p>\n<p>Cyclingnews will try to find out more from Marlen Reusser on her crash and any injuries at the finish.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T15:55:48+00:00\">2026-08-01T15:55:48.011Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-10km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-10km-to-go\"><span>10km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-76c74b2a-8dc1-11f1-8875-bffffbbe20cb\">EF have three riders leading the peloton, as the gap to the attackers falls to 40 seconds.<\/p>\n<p>Ahead of them Maud Rijnbeek (Volkerwessels), Idoia Eraso (Laboral Kutxa-Fundaci\u00f3n Euskadi), Nikola Noskov\u00e1 (Cofidis) and Amanda Spratt (Lidl-Trek) have come together but can they hold off the peloton?<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-76c74b2a-8dc1-11f1-8875-bffffbbe20cb-2\">It will be difficult, even if they reach the foot of the climb with a few seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T15:58:55+00:00\">2026-08-01T15:58:55.746Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e69d6916-8dc1-11f1-98ef-2b671694d51e\">Movistar, Liv-AlUla-Jayco, Canyon-SRAM and EF Education-Oatly are fighting for position at the front of the peloton.<\/p>\n<p>With such a twisting climb to the finish, positioning going into the climb, the right turn away from the lake, will be vital.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-e69d6916-8dc1-11f1-98ef-2b671694d51e-2\">There could be splits on the climb and there arecalso time bonuses of 10-6-4 seconds up for grabs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T16:01:37+00:00\">2026-08-01T16:01:37.165Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-5km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-5km-to-go\"><span>5km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-46e036dc-8dc2-11f1-841b-515ceed0363c\">Here we go!<\/p>\n<p>The attack has been swept up. Gruppo compatto.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-46e036dc-8dc2-11f1-841b-515ceed0363c-2\">It&#8217;s time to climb-sprint to the finish!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T16:02:22+00:00\">2026-08-01T16:02:22.396Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-61ee4568-8dc2-11f1-9dd4-a7725603978d\">There&#8217;s a fight for position, with lead out trains to the foot of the climb, all while dodging road furniture.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T16:04:28+00:00\">2026-08-01T16:04:28.949Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ad499148-8dc2-11f1-97bf-5bfada60ad97\">The climb starts now!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T16:05:07+00:00\">2026-08-01T16:05:07.357Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-c4238b62-8dc2-11f1-9417-07930960b8d9\">The climb is 2.6km 4.6% but includes two steeper sectors.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T16:06:03+00:00\">2026-08-01T16:06:03.643Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e5f989b2-8dc2-11f1-ab22-93ba62450f90\">The GC contenders are well placed, staying safe.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T16:06:45+00:00\">2026-08-01T16:06:45.788Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-fed7f004-8dc2-11f1-9316-37b99cf30012\">The speed is high as the gradient eases. Only 30 or so riders are still on contention.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T16:07:31+00:00\">2026-08-01T16:07:31.753Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-1a3fae5e-8dc3-11f1-b1ae-b7a2b6e34bfb\">Crash due to a touch of wheel.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T16:08:07+00:00\">2026-08-01T16:08:07.475Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-last-kilometre\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-last-kilometre\"><span>LAST KILOMETRE<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-2f8681a2-8dc3-11f1-9f60-77b4f3a6af23\">The GC riders will fight for the stage win.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T16:08:49+00:00\">2026-08-01T16:08:49.931Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-48cb84aa-8dc3-11f1-a23b-6f513bb2555c\">Demi Vollering kicks it off with 700m to go!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T16:09:54+00:00\">2026-08-01T16:09:54.174Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-6f22f354-8dc3-11f1-b0eb-f5a718b13b44\"><strong>LORENA WIEBES WINS STAGE 1 OF THE 2026 TOUR DE FRANCE FEMMES<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T16:11:31+00:00\">2026-08-01T16:11:31.508Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a91a811c-8dc3-11f1-980f-77e03ff2b269\">Wiebes slumps to the ground after making a huge effort to win the sprint.<\/p>\n<p>She wisely followed the wheels on the climb, going deep but staying in contention.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-a91a811c-8dc3-11f1-980f-77e03ff2b269-2\">When the road straightened, she accelerated using her power and then hit the front to celebrate with her arms open.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T16:12:45+00:00\">2026-08-01T16:12:45.676Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d5624b1a-8dc3-11f1-b090-fd3adc6480b6\">This is the top for for the stage:<\/p>\n<p>1. Lorena Wiebes (SD Worx-Protime)<br \/>2. Kim Le Court (AG Insurance-Soudal)<br \/>3. Demi Vollering (FDJ United-Suez)<br \/>4. Puck Pieterse (Fenix-Premier Tech)<br \/>5. Noemi R\u00fcegg (EF Education-Oatly)<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T16:15:41+00:00\">2026-08-01T16:15:41.019Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3dddecf8-8dc4-11f1-8166-8fe0263f6eae\">SD Worx had played down their hopes and ambitions for stage 1 but Wiebes was superb after great work all day by her teammates.<\/p>\n<p>It is Wiebes&#8217; 131 career victory. She has now won six Tour stages.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T16:17:30+00:00\">2026-08-01T16:17:30.543Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-7f2a89e6-8dc4-11f1-8fd1-9de7100095e3\">This is the first shot of Wiebes victory.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-7f2a8a4a-8dc4-11f1-abf0-57e9903a0d58\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NZrX8ZygXnCG4mMGCij7cP.jpg\" alt=\"LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND - AUGUST 01: Lorena Wiebes of Netherlands and Team SD Worx - Protime celebrates at finish line as stage winner during the 5th Tour de France Femmes 2026, Stage 1 a 138km stage from Lausanne to Lausanne \/ #UCIWWT \/ on August 01, 2026 in Lausanne, Switzerland. (Photo by Tim de Waele\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T16:24:02+00:00\">2026-08-01T16:24:02.385Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-68b1c962-8dc5-11f1-b4fd-8fae089eb0c0\">Demi Vollering was third on the stage and so took four bonus seconds. That will help in the GC battle.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T16:31:33+00:00\">2026-08-01T16:31:33.128Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-7567a4a0-8dc6-11f1-bc7c-57a91d8e33cf\">We have more photos of the sprint.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-7567a4fa-8dc6-11f1-af01-690b2242dbc9\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2MDkyinkjTktXmArBk6TeM.jpg\" alt=\"LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND - AUGUST 01: Lorena Wiebes of Netherlands and Team SD Worx - Protime celebrates at finish line as stage winner during the 5th Tour de France Femmes 2026, Stage 1 a 138km stage from Lausanne to Lausanne \/ #UCIWWT \/ on August 01, 2026 in Lausanne, Switzerland. (Photo by Tim de Waele\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T16:34:02+00:00\">2026-08-01T16:34:02.270Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ce5a60b6-8dc6-11f1-92c7-593585ab57c3\">Lorena Wiebes is on the podium celebrating her stage win.<\/p>\n<p>She and SD Worx are the big winners today.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T16:35:56+00:00\">2026-08-01T16:35:56.566Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-12685790-8dc7-11f1-9b0d-15f95eaa6dd0\">Lorena spoke briefly.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I cannot believe it,&#8221; she said, generously praising her teammates.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-12685790-8dc7-11f1-9b0d-15f95eaa6dd0-2\">&#8220;The team worked super hard today and then Anna (van der Breggen) came also still to the front with one kilometre to go. Then Demi attacked and I realised I needed to follow. It was a long sprint but I&#8217;m super happy with this.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T16:36:44+00:00\">2026-08-01T16:36:44.750Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-2f1704f4-8dc7-11f1-9b5e-0b00daa525c0\">Wiebes judsged her sprint perfectly, using her experience.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I expected some attacks and after the first attack I still felt good. Then there was one kilometre to go, I needed to hold on. I told myself &#8216;I cannot drop.'&#8221; she said.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-2f1704f4-8dc7-11f1-9b5e-0b00daa525c0-2\">&#8220;Then I was a bit blocked, because EF started on the right side. Then I found my way and I started a bit early but I said: &#8216;I need to go now.&#8217;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T16:37:48+00:00\">2026-08-01T16:37:48.565Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-5535a88e-8dc7-11f1-8fdd-15a23495200e\">Wiebes was SD Worx protected rider but deflected any pressure due to help and support from the team.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I&#8217;m really happy with the support from our team, and that gives me extra energy, also the support from the staff,&#8221; she said.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-5535a88e-8dc7-11f1-8fdd-15a23495200e-2\">&#8220;They fully believe in me, even when I had some doubts, I&#8217;m super grateful for this.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T16:49:14+00:00\">2026-08-01T16:49:14.938Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ee391c0e-8dc8-11f1-8ed7-81d9169512f9\">Thanks for joining us for live coverage of stage 1 of the Tour de France Femmes.<\/p>\n<p>It was a fascinating first day of racing and indicated what we should see for the next eight days: high-speed, quality racing, sprinting for stages, a tense GC battle and for now, Lorena Wiebes in the yellow jersey.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T16:50:45+00:00\">2026-08-01T16:50:45.084Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-23fe733e-8dc9-11f1-991d-0136519bb522\">Stage 2 is another rolling ride from Aigle, the home of the UCI, to Geneva. The stage is 147.9km long.<\/p>\n<p>Our tip? Lorena wibes to win in the yellow jersey.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T16:57:44+00:00\">2026-08-01T16:57:44.468Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-1dfb4d44-8dca-11f1-ad80-ad0c8db9b86f\">This is our stage 2 preview.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tour de France Femmes 2026 stage 2 preview<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T17:00:16+00:00\">2026-08-01T17:00:16.185Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-78640c30-8dca-11f1-afd5-d9ffd6e826c3\">This is our initial report on Marlen Reusser&#8217;s crash. Fortunately she chased back and finished 10th, in the same time as the big GC contnders.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Scare for favourite Marlen Reusser after a crash during the opening stage of the Tour de France Femmes<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T17:03:01+00:00\">2026-08-01T17:03:01.398Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-db03cdbc-8dca-11f1-91c2-091ee39b060d\">This is our full stage 1 report, including photographs from the stage, results and reaction.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tour de France Femmes: Lorena Wiebes claims stage 1 victory and first yellow jersey with commanding uphill sprint<\/strong> <\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-db03ce3e-8dca-11f1-96b6-d37f9dd41e83\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QiU6ovDZM2bMnX2gGZKSqf.jpg\" alt=\"LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND - AUGUST 01: (L-R) Amber Kraak of Netherlands and Team FDJ United - SUEZ and Lorena Wiebes of Netherlands and Team SD Worx - Protime compete during the 5th Tour de France Femmes 2026, Stage 1 a 138km stage from Lausanne to Lausanne \/ #UCIWWT \/ on August 01, 2026 in Lausanne, Switzerland. (Photo by Alex Broadway\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T17:06:10+00:00\">2026-08-01T17:06:10.736Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-4be29af4-8dcb-11f1-85c7-1ba8b6c59b07\">Our journalists on the race Matilda Price and Dani Ostanek will soon have the best reaction, news and analysis.<\/p>\n<p>Join us on Sunday for full live coverage of stage 2.<\/p>\n<p>This is the photograph that Lorena Weibes and the SD Worx team will surely hang on the wall.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-4be29b58-8dcb-11f1-88e1-e923a11e743b\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/f3H2TpyWCNKFs6zNmrefPD.jpg\" alt=\"Lorena Wiebes of Netherlands and Team SD Worx - Protime celebrates at podium as Yellow Leader Jersey winner during the 5th Tour de France Femmes 2026\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T17:08:44+00:00\">2026-08-01T17:08:44.149Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a72ea966-8dcb-11f1-be2e-1d0a7c28870a\">This is how Lorena Wiebes won in Lausanne.<\/p>\n<div class=\"see-more see-more--clipped\" id=\"elk-2083588196932223084\">\n<figure>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet hawk-ignore\" data-lang=\"en\" cite=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2083588196932223084\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83c\udfc1 Stage win + yellow jersey for Lorena Wiebes ! 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Plus, the Cyclingnews app lets you follow the action wherever you go!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"kiosq-main-layer kiosq-button-layer\"><strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"kiosq-main-layer-container\">\n<div class=\"kiosq-login-button rowCenter\">\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/strong><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-results\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-results\"><span>Results<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a id=\"elk-80a5ce22-7fc1-11f1-bbff-15deae33bdf8\"><\/a><\/p>\n<hr id=\"elk-6e3936dc-8dc9-11f1-a664-977ca8e012a8\">\n<p id=\"elk-a08b20e2-8dc8-11f1-b25b-e11d510905c3\"><strong>STAGE REPORT:<\/strong> <strong>Tour de France Femmes: Lorena Wiebes claims stage 1 victory and first yellow jersey with commanding uphill sprint<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr id=\"elk-6e3937d6-8dc9-11f1-bd0a-afcf4cb2cc9c\">\n<a id=\"elk-40c618dc-8dc9-11f1-bbee-b36fa39e51ad\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-widget-type=\"contentparsed\" id=\"live-feed-multipage\" class=\"clear-both widget widget-contentparsed widget-live-feed-multipage widget-contentparsed-live-feed-multipage news-article widget-content-parsed widget-content-parsed-default multipage widget-content-parsed-live-feed \">\n<div id=\"article-body\" class=\" article-body \">\n<div id=\"ad-unit-1\" class=\"ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div data-component-name=\"Article:LiveReportUpdater\">\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T11:41:20+00:00\">2026-08-01T11:41:20.398Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-80ae0cf4-7fc1-11f1-be1f-ab792d5c6f84\">Hello and welcome to stage 1 of the Tour de France Femmes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T11:41:41+00:00\">2026-08-01T11:41:41.407Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f6e1fcca-8d9d-11f1-be51-9148e4b8dbbb\">We will have updates on all the action of today&#8217;s first stage and every stage of the Tour de France Femmes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T11:42:12+00:00\">2026-08-01T11:42:12.332Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0955567c-8d9e-11f1-a351-1fda27c11986\">We&#8217;re counting down to the start of the opening stage, with the riders signing on at the start in Lausanne, Switzerland.<\/p>\n<p>The sun is out and with the yellow jersey up for grabs at the fdinish, it should be a intense, highly-fought stage.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-0955567c-8d9e-11f1-a351-1fda27c11986-2\">Cyclingnews in on the ground in Lausanne, with Matilda Price and Dani Ostanek speaking to riders and teams for all the latests news.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T11:42:29+00:00\">2026-08-01T11:42:29.825Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-141dafaa-8d9e-11f1-85d7-7bdf0db69397\">SD Worx are on stage at the sign-on and it will be interesting to see how they race the Tour and stage 1. It could be a great chance for Lorena Wiebes but if the racing explodes then Lotte Kopecky could have a chance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T11:46:07+00:00\">2026-08-01T11:46:07.559Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-959c72fa-8d9e-11f1-82bd-c9ffc2c123e5\">There&#8217;s a real party atmosphere at the start in Lausanne. Today is Swiss National Day, the national holiday of Switzerland. A bike race is as great way to celebrate.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-959c7368-8d9e-11f1-acfb-8f672bd24090\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kFdbbJxkZuiGG6NKXmFztN.jpg\" alt=\"LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND - AUGUST 01: Nina Berton of Luxembourg and Team EF Education - Oatly prior to the 5th Tour de France Femmes 2026, Stage 1 a 138km stage from Lausanne to Lausanne \/ #UCIWWT \/ on August 01, 2026 in Lausanne, Switzerland. (Photo by Alex Broadway\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T11:48:22+00:00\">2026-08-01T11:48:22.326Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e5f8b1f0-8d9e-11f1-95cc-6f363606396d\">This is our stage 2 preview.<\/p>\n<p>The stage has been classified as a flat stage by ASO, but a true mass sprint is unlikely as many riders will not be able to follow the strongest on that final ramp.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-e5f8b1f0-8d9e-11f1-95cc-6f363606396d-2\"><strong>Tour de France Femmes 2026: Lorena Wiebes to launch green jersey title defence in tricky uphill opener &#8211; Preview<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T11:54:07+00:00\">2026-08-01T11:54:07.347Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b3959ac4-8d9f-11f1-866f-f7051fafa452\">Demi Vollering and her FDJ United-Suez are on stage.<\/p>\n<p>Vollering admits she is emotional to be back at the Tour, indeed, she isa almost in tears due to the emotions.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-b3959ac4-8d9f-11f1-866f-f7051fafa452-2\">Interestingly, Vollering and the FDJ riders are wearing Red Bull sponsored helmets. Is this the start of something new for the French team?<\/p>\n<p>We are about to find out.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T11:57:58+00:00\">2026-08-01T11:57:58.763Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3d7d83dc-8da0-11f1-b933-c5dfa510aec9\">Vollering spoke on Friday afternoon and Cyclingnews was there.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I think now what has changed mostly is that I come quite calm into this Tour de France,&#8221; she said.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-3d7d83dc-8da0-11f1-b933-c5dfa510aec9-2\">&#8220;I don&#8217;t have the feeling that I need to save my season, for example, on this Tour because I&#8217;ve won already so many beautiful races, and I&#8217;ve really enjoyed this whole season with the whole team. We did such a great beginning of the season already.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>This is our full story on Vollering&#8217;s hopes and ambitions for the Tour.<\/p>\n<p><strong>&#8216;Pressure is a privilege&#8217; \u2013 Calm, mature Demi Vollering taking Tour de France Femmes favourite status in her stride as search to reclaim yellow continues<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-3d7d8454-8da0-11f1-8a63-0b9fc0d01a08\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TfRMKptCBkwHsH4UxRwvdB.jpg\" alt=\"LAUSANNE - JULY 31: Demi Vollering of Netherlands and Team FDJ United - SUEZ meets the media press during the 5th Tour de France Femmes 2026, Press conference \/ #UCIWWT \/ on July 31, 2026 in Lausanne, France. (Photo by Alex Broadway\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T12:03:46+00:00\">2026-08-01T12:03:46.102Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0c9804ee-8da1-11f1-af9d-174db0ca98c1\">It&#8217;s hot in Lausanne today, 25C and will be 27C during the stage, so riders are wearing ice vests to stay cool. They are also warming up for a fast, aggressive start to the stage.<\/p>\n<div class=\"see-more see-more--clipped\" id=\"elk-2083521531531887057\">\n<figure>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet hawk-ignore\" data-lang=\"en\" cite=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2083521531531887057\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\u2600\ufe0f Hot conditions await the peloton today.Des conditions tr\u00e8s chaudes attendent le peloton aujourd&#8217;hui. \ud83e\udd75#TDFF2026 #WatchTheFemmes pic.twitter.com\/LlAho9mq3dAugust 1, 2026<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"see-more__filter\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T12:06:20+00:00\">2026-08-01T12:06:20.535Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-689805f0-8da1-11f1-92fb-b320125b66b9\">This is the map of stage 1. The 138km loop heads north and then south back to Lausanne<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-68980686-8da1-11f1-9cae-ab3bdd08283a\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tN2xxGPsAou3i3xFDrnwT5.jpg\" alt=\"Map of stage 1 of the 2026 Tour de France Femmes\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: \u00a0\u00a9GEOATLAS)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T12:08:33+00:00\">2026-08-01T12:08:33.535Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b7d67c28-8da1-11f1-9ee8-39e4ddf6eb04\">The riders are lining up for the start as the minutes count down.<\/p>\n<p>There are just five minutes to the start of the 2026 Tour de France Femmes.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T12:15:13+00:00\">2026-08-01T12:15:13.522Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a65350ec-8da2-11f1-a25c-f124c661d3a2\">The testing race route means this year&#8217;s race is widen open. For example it will be fascinating to see what happens at UAE Team L&#8217;IMAD.<\/p>\n<p>Who is the protected team leader and what will role will La Vuelta Feminina winner Paula Blasi have?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Is there Tour de France Femmes tension brewing at UAE Team L&#8217;IMAD?<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-a6535164-8da2-11f1-82e8-4fcf607c0ea6\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iTyt3CgqBfMGbv9sBoLeCW.jpg\" alt=\"LA MOLINA, SPAIN - JUNE 20: Paula Blasi of Spain and UAE Team ADQ celebrates at finish line as stage winner during the 5th Volta Ciclista a Catalunya Femenina 2026, Stage 2 a 130km stage from LA MOLINA to La Molina 1691m on June 20, 2026 in La Molina, Spain. (Photo by Szymon Gruchalski\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T12:15:52+00:00\">2026-08-01T12:15:52.855Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-bda999f4-8da2-11f1-bbf9-5912df40423d\">We&#8217;re close to the stage start. The Swiss and French national anthems have been played.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s time to race!<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T12:17:03+00:00\">2026-08-01T12:17:03.175Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e7ab5b5c-8da2-11f1-b179-a75205c02931\">C&#8217;est Parti! The race announcer shouts out across Lausanne and the riders roll out. The 2026 Tour de France Femmes is underway.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T12:19:31+00:00\">2026-08-01T12:19:31.000Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3fcee7cc-8da3-11f1-b80e-6102e9d12a1f\">The riders face a 9.2km neutralised sector through the streets of Lausanne before the 138km stage officially begins.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-3fcee830-8da3-11f1-99ea-d364c40e1eae\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QTwtxQ5WdC5RAnw4PS6AJH.png\" alt=\"Profiles for the 2026 Tour de France Femmes\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: ASO)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T12:23:11+00:00\">2026-08-01T12:23:11.120Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-c2ee5f34-8da3-11f1-ae58-7bc320c6bb28\">This is the full race route map and stages of the 2026 Tour de France Femmes.<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ll have live coverage and the best updates, news, interviews and analysis every day.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-c2ee5fde-8da3-11f1-ad81-cf8d063ab98b\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WvaM3oXSM6t4EcPf3LdRTM.jpg\" alt=\"Tour de France Femmes 2026 map\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: ASO)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T12:28:05+00:00\">2026-08-01T12:28:05.599Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-728f0e52-8da4-11f1-8153-35fbfc284296\">The TDFF continues to grow and this year has a stacked GC battle on the tough course could take it to even higher heights.<\/p>\n<p>Matilda Price wrote this personal prediction piece as she travelled to Lausanne. It provides perfect context on what we can expect from what is the fifth edition of the modern Tour de France Femmes.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-728f0e52-8da4-11f1-8153-35fbfc284296-2\"><strong>Five years in, this Tour de France Femmes looks like it will be the best edition yet<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T12:29:18+00:00\">2026-08-01T12:29:18.019Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-9da40f16-8da4-11f1-990d-ab892fd72755\">This was the moment of the roll out. due ot the slow pace through Lausanne, the official stage start is still 5km away.<\/p>\n<div class=\"see-more see-more--clipped\" id=\"elk-2083528983002386515\">\n<figure>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet hawk-ignore\" data-lang=\"en\" cite=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2083528983002386515\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83d\udea9 Le peloton s&#8217;\u00e9lance de Lausanne ! Le #TDFF2026 est lanc\u00e9 !The peloton rolls out from Lausanne ! #TDFF2026 is underway! \ud83e\udd29 pic.twitter.com\/ZAeZvK9A4aAugust 1, 2026<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"see-more__filter\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T12:32:43+00:00\">2026-08-01T12:32:43.053Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-17dee94a-8da5-11f1-9ab4-57467641cd62\"><strong>Cyclingnews can reveal some big breaking news about the involvement of Red Bull in women&#8217;s cycling. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Demi Vollering and her FDJ United-Suez teammates are wearing new Red Bull helmets for the stage, marking the start of a new sponsorship.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Red Bull set to partner with FDJ United-SUEZ as riders wear branded helmets at Tour de France Femmes Grand D\u00e9part<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17dee9cc-8da5-11f1-a508-018c37920b01\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vNe9TWFRjoJqov8ymVGFCA.jpg\" alt=\"FDJ United-Suez with Red Bull helmets\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Red Bull)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T12:37:11+00:00\">2026-08-01T12:37:11.171Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b7c0dfae-8da5-11f1-99c6-e12672f25b44\">It&#8217;s always interesting to hear what Lidl-Trek sports director Ina-Yoko Teutenberg has to say about the stage.<\/p>\n<div class=\"see-more see-more--clipped\" id=\"elk-2083529770038399415\">\n<figure>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet hawk-ignore\" data-lang=\"en\" cite=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2083529770038399415\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Breakaway or sprint for stage one?DS Ina gives her take \u2b07\ufe0f#TDFF2026 pic.twitter.com\/Q3bcILLRtdAugust 1, 2026<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"see-more__filter\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T12:39:36+00:00\">2026-08-01T12:39:36.762Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-official-start\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-official-start\"><span>OFFICIAL START<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-0e732a5a-8da6-11f1-8397-03fcaa592390\">Here we go! It&#8217;s time to race.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T12:40:02+00:00\">2026-08-01T12:40:02.599Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-1dd7b236-8da6-11f1-b741-93e3b452d794\"><strong>Enjoying our live race coverage? Subscribe to Cyclingnews for an all-access pass to our unrivalled reporting of WorldTour racing, bike tech and exclusive in-depth features. Plus, access to the Cyclingnews app to follow the action on-the-go!<\/strong><br \/><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"kiosq-main-layer kiosq-button-layer\"><strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"kiosq-main-layer-container\">\n<div class=\"kiosq-login-button rowCenter\">\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/strong><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T12:42:17+00:00\">2026-08-01T12:42:17.550Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-6e558cb0-8da6-11f1-94a8-931eada9cf00\">The attacks begin, with a number of the smaller teams trying to place riders in the break of the day.<\/p>\n<p>We expect the early moves to be chased down before the peloton eventually lets a small group go before SDWorx and other sprint teams control the gap.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T12:51:08+00:00\">2026-08-01T12:51:08.979Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-130km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-130km-to-go\"><span>130km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-ab8dc5ba-8da7-11f1-b5df-3700be2a35ff\">The early roads roll through the Swiss countryside, offering perfect terrain for early attacks.<\/p>\n<p>Th Mayenne Monbana My Pie, Cofidis and VolkerWessels teams have all sent riders on the attakc but the peloton keeps pullnig them back.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-ab8dc5ba-8da7-11f1-b5df-3700be2a35ff-2\">We expect these attacks to continue until the big-name riders and team decide to let a move go clear.<\/p>\n<p>Interestingly, the intermediate sprint comes after 73km of the stage and so the sprinter teams may try to go for the points if a break is not established and given a big gap.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T12:58:34+00:00\">2026-08-01T12:58:34.565Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-125km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-125km-to-go\"><span>125km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-b49ba996-8da8-11f1-b118-3789c4099c49\">A group of four riders have a gap of 40 seconds but we can see Lidl-Trek and FDJ United leading the peloton at pace. The elastic hasn&#8217;t snapped yet but the four could have a chance to get away.<\/p>\n<p>The four attackers are: Maud Rijnbeek (Volkerwessels), Idoia Eraso (Laboral Kutxa-Fundaci\u00f3n Euskadi), Nikola Noskov\u00e1 (Cofidis) and Oc\u00e9ane Mahe (Ma Petite Entreprise).<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-b49baa40-8da8-11f1-a490-05cecd743958\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Q8jD2kPugEd9s3Y8arSziY.jpg\" alt=\"LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND - AUGUST 01: A general view of the peloton competing prior to the 5th Tour de France Femmes 2026, Stage 1 a 138km stage from Lausanne to Lausanne \/ #UCIWWT \/ on August 01, 2026 in Lausanne, Switzerland. (Photo by Tim de Waele\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T13:02:12+00:00\">2026-08-01T13:02:12.091Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3668c648-8da9-11f1-b85b-f7af14a3dcf6\">Alison Jackson (St Michel-Preference Home-Auber93) is trying to go across to the quartet.<\/p>\n<p>That&#8217;s a clever move by the Canadian. She faces a big effort to join them but the peloton seems to have eased and so the break is formed.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T13:04:50+00:00\">2026-08-01T13:04:50.421Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-120km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-120km-to-go\"><span>120km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-94ba62c4-8da9-11f1-98b1-6df55554418d\">Kiara Lylyk (Mayenne-Mombana-MyPie) has also tried to go across to the break.<\/p>\n<p>Behind her we can see EF, Lidl, Movistar and SD Worx riders across the front of the peloton in an apparent sense of control to let the break og away.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-94ba62c4-8da9-11f1-98b1-6df55554418d-2\">The interesting thing now is to see how much of s gap they let the attackers open and then who will do the work to chase the attack.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T13:13:19+00:00\">2026-08-01T13:13:19.588Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-c4298c32-8daa-11f1-911a-8708d43fa6c3\">Red Bull have made a splash with their sponsorship of the FDJ United team. They quickly edited and published this video of <u>Kate Courtney<\/u> delivering the Red Bull helmets to Demi Vollering ands her teammates before the sign-on.<\/p>\n<div class=\"see-more see-more--clipped\" id=\"elk-2083539121872531892\">\n<figure>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet hawk-ignore\" data-lang=\"en\" cite=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2083539121872531892\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The family just got bigger.Welcome Red Bull ! \ud83e\udebd pic.twitter.com\/XgN5ksVeFTAugust 1, 2026<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"see-more__filter\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T13:15:05+00:00\">2026-08-01T13:15:05.731Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-036e8cb2-8dab-11f1-98b3-1f7c8cfc4f1d\">Maud Rijnbeek (Volkerwessels), Idoia Eraso (Laboral Kutxa-Fundaci\u00f3n Euskadi), Nikola Noskov\u00e1 (Cofidis) and Oc\u00e9ane Mahe (Ma Petite Entreprise) are not waiting for anyone, even former Paris-Roubaix winner Alison Jackson.<\/p>\n<p>The Canadian and Kiara Lylyk (Mayenne-Mombana-MyPie) are 1:20 behind the four.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T13:19:51+00:00\">2026-08-01T13:19:51.649Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-110km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-110km-to-go\"><span>110km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-add8b88a-8dab-11f1-913f-9349be3cb6e1\">For now, the peloton is letting the attackers go away. Their gap is up to 4:00.<\/p>\n<p>We can see all the big teams up front but nobody has placed a rider up front to lead the chase.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-add8b88a-8dab-11f1-913f-9349be3cb6e1-2\">There seems to be a game of bluff. No team seems ready to commit a rider to the hard, early work. That is logical with seven-rider teams but allowing the break to go away, including a strong rider like Alison Jackson, could be a mistake.<\/p>\n<p>The stage could be a fascinating tactical stand-off that is indicative of the whole race. If teams refuse to chase, there wil lbe more and more attacks.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T13:22:49+00:00\">2026-08-01T13:22:49.928Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-1836ac82-8dac-11f1-9bf0-39abb0901e4e\">The riders are close to Lake Neuch\u00e2tel.<\/p>\n<p>The gap is growing second by second as the peloton stand-off continues. Surely soneone will blink and start to chase soon, right?<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T13:31:42+00:00\">2026-08-01T13:31:42.976Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-100km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-100km-to-go\"><span>100km to go <\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-55de14ca-8dad-11f1-9bc5-bf54bf265287\">The gap is up to 4:20 and still rising&#8230;.<\/p>\n<p>We need a stand-off meme to explain what is happening in the peloton.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-55de14ca-8dad-11f1-9bc5-bf54bf265287-2\">We can imagine that team leaders and road captains are talking but there is no agreement on working togther to chase the attackers. Meanwhile, the kilometres tick down.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, C\u00e9drine Kerbaol of EF is at her team car, trying to resolve a radio problem. The French rider seems ideal for this year&#8217;s tough Femmes route.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T13:36:15+00:00\">2026-08-01T13:36:15.554Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f84c8250-8dad-11f1-a30e-1118bbd85be4\">Alison Jackson (St Michel-Preference Home-Auber93) and Kiara Lylyk (Mayenne-Mombana-MyPie) are still chasing the attackers but are getting closer and are only 50 seconds behind. That is still a hard gap to close, especially as the roads begins to climb, with three categorised climbs in the next 50km.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-f84c82aa-8dad-11f1-b8b2-1de1ed71bbc6\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mG82Kk95AhG7rZ5rZBJu7m.jpg\" alt=\"LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND - AUGUST 01: A general view of the peloton competing during the 5th Tour de France Femmes 2026, Stage 1 a 138km stage from Lausanne to Lausanne \/ #UCIWWT \/ on August 01, 2026 in Lausanne, Switzerland. (Photo by Alex Broadway\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T13:38:09+00:00\">2026-08-01T13:38:09.690Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3c552ea2-8dae-11f1-88a9-d9c652401bf6\">Alison Jackson (St Michel-Preference Home-Auber93) has dropped Kiara Lylyk (Mayenne-Mombana-MyPie) as she surges to try join the quartet of attackers.<\/p>\n<p>She knows it is probably now and never. It&#8217;ll be important to get into the team cars of the four, so she can close the gap.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T13:40:07+00:00\">2026-08-01T13:40:07.955Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-82e7e63e-8dae-11f1-8556-bb3728549692\">This photo captures the sense of a stand-off in the peloton.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-82e7e6ac-8dae-11f1-aca5-c15358160b1c\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VK2qtqHfX8aZi6PP5kShxP.jpg\" alt=\"LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND - AUGUST 01: A general view of the peloton competing during the 5th Tour de France Femmes 2026, Stage 1 a 138km stage from Lausanne to Lausanne \/ #UCIWWT \/ on August 01, 2026 in Lausanne, Switzerland. (Photo by Alex Broadway\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T13:43:48+00:00\">2026-08-01T13:43:48.809Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-95km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-95km-to-go\"><span>95km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-0677eb5c-8daf-11f1-b790-e3787496a90f\">The 1.6km long C\u00f4te de Ch\u00e2bles is about to start and so the peloton is moving faster.<\/p>\n<p>The presence of the climbs highlights one of the reasons why the sprinter teams do not want to chase. They fear they will hurt their sprinters on the climbs. Indeed, they will have to ride at the pace of the sprinters on the clmibs and that can only help the attackers, if they have the legs to stay away.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-0677eb5c-8daf-11f1-b790-e3787496a90f-2\">The attacks will also have their own battle as the fight for the QOM points.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T13:45:35+00:00\">2026-08-01T13:45:35.208Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-45e2a5ca-8daf-11f1-af25-6da3d9434331\">It&#8217;s been a fast first hour of racing.<\/p>\n<div class=\"see-more see-more--clipped\" id=\"elk-2083549268871192810\">\n<figure>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet hawk-ignore\" data-lang=\"en\" cite=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2083549268871192810\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83d\udeb4\u200d\u2640\ufe0f The leading riders covered 42.3km during the first hour.Le quatuor de t\u00eate a parcouru 42,3 km durant la premi\u00e8re heure de course. \u231a\ufe0f#TDFF2026 #WatchTheFemmes pic.twitter.com\/bGdc9YEQLzAugust 1, 2026<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"see-more__filter\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T13:48:46+00:00\">2026-08-01T13:48:46.161Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b7ec266e-8daf-11f1-87c9-ed87062aa94f\">Allez Alison!<\/p>\n<p>The gap to break is just 20 seconds, as the peloton eases to 4:30 down.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T13:51:04+00:00\">2026-08-01T13:51:04.712Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0a527426-8db0-11f1-b088-5361620293d2\">Crash!<\/p>\n<p>Several went down together in the peloton.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T13:51:59+00:00\">2026-08-01T13:51:59.744Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-2b1868be-8db0-11f1-a46a-93f9ad7e6ef6\">Fortunately the touch of wheels happened near the back of the pack.<\/p>\n<p>Two or three riders went down and others were forced to hit the brakes.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T13:56:31+00:00\">2026-08-01T13:56:31.094Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-90km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-90km-to-go\"><span>90km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-ce125a66-8db0-11f1-8f43-433d129cf5ea\">The four attackers sprint for the QOM points at the top of the C\u00f4te de Ch\u00e2bles.<\/p>\n<p>Oc\u00e9ane Mahe (Ma Petite Entreprise) goes clear with Idoia Eraso (Laboral Kutxa-Fundaci\u00f3n Euskadi) and then wins the surge to the summit. She scores 3 points, with more up fro grabs later in the stage.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-ce125a66-8db0-11f1-8f43-433d129cf5ea-2\">Meanwhile, the peloton is spread across the road and is losing time to attack. They are 4:45 now.<\/p>\n<p>It would be incredible if the attackers stay away and fight for victory and the first yellow jersey.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-ce125ade-8db0-11f1-9646-17dc44effcb1\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eTRZPYYt2j6q8DUqihXFUd.jpg\" alt=\"LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND - AUGUST 01: The fans cheer the peloton during the 5th Tour de France Femmes 2026, Stage 1 a 138km stage from Lausanne to Lausanne \/ #UCIWWT \/ on August 01, 2026 in Lausanne, Switzerland. (Photo by Alex Broadway\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T14:00:20+00:00\">2026-08-01T14:00:20.311Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-557c0c54-8db1-11f1-9c20-dddd89a998c0\">It looks like Alison Jackson will not get across to the quartet. She has slipped back to 1:20.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T14:03:06+00:00\">2026-08-01T14:03:06.912Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-80km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-80km-to-go\"><span>80km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-bb2efa5c-8db1-11f1-8ddf-17a624598dd5\">Wow!<\/p>\n<p>The gap is close to 5:00 now.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T14:03:46+00:00\">2026-08-01T14:03:46.904Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d0ae8e10-8db1-11f1-a04c-3bff57b61b88\"><strong>Enjoying our live race coverage? <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Subscribe to Cyclingnews for an all-access pass to our unrivalled reporting of WorldTour racing, bike tech and exclusive in-depth features. Plus, access to the Cyclingnews app to follow the action on-the-go!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-d0ae8e10-8db1-11f1-a04c-3bff57b61b88-2\"><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"kiosq-main-layer kiosq-button-layer\"><strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"kiosq-main-layer-container\">\n<div class=\"kiosq-login-button rowCenter\">\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/strong><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T14:11:47+00:00\">2026-08-01T14:11:47.960Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ef76cf46-8db2-11f1-9cf1-81313d0e9f2a\">Another crash in the peloton!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T14:12:16+00:00\">2026-08-01T14:12:16.772Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-007cb99a-8db3-11f1-84ae-cb4b58cf333d\">Again it was at the back of the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T14:13:50+00:00\">2026-08-01T14:13:50.102Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-75km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-75km-to-go\"><span>75km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-382d84b4-8db3-11f1-ba1b-dbeb9d1f39c8\">This the feeling in the peloton at the moment.<\/p>\n<p>You chase! No, you chase! No, you chase!<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile the time gap is up to 6:00.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-382d8518-8db3-11f1-89e4-99de39f23b91\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/A8YBRya2Cnd96T2uEn4YgA.jpg\" alt=\"Who will chase in the peloton?\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Twitter)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T14:22:40+00:00\">2026-08-01T14:22:40.325Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-746227c2-8db4-11f1-bba9-21e78efa33e1\">It&#8217;s almost time for the intermediate sprint.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T14:25:37+00:00\">2026-08-01T14:25:37.107Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-dd90960c-8db4-11f1-913f-8f3f3a4de4a8\">Alison Jackson has eased-up and accepted she will not make it across to that attack.<\/p>\n<p>She had crossed her fingers on television but failed to close the gap before the climb.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-dd90960c-8db4-11f1-913f-8f3f3a4de4a8-2\">She has wisely eased-up to safe her legs for other stages and other attacks.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T14:26:48+00:00\">2026-08-01T14:26:48.876Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-087112c0-8db5-11f1-8b8f-511a184dd620\">This is the moment that Alison Jackson was caught by the peloton.<\/p>\n<div class=\"see-more see-more--clipped\" id=\"elk-2083559776600948971\">\n<figure>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet hawk-ignore\" data-lang=\"en\" cite=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2083559776600948971\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83c\udfc1 73 km &#8211; \u23f1\ufe0f5&#8217;56&#8221;4\ufe0f\u20e3\ud83d\udeb4\u200d\u2640\ufe0f&lt;\ud83d\udeb4\u200d\u2640\ufe0f\ud83d\udeb4\u200d\u2640\ufe0f\ud83d\udeb4\u200d\u2640\ufe0f\ud83d\udeb4\u200d\u2640\ufe0f\ud83d\udeb4\u200d\u2640\ufe0f\ud83d\udeb4\u200d\u2640\ufe0f\ud83d\udeb4\u200d\u2640\ufe0f\ud83d\ude97\ud83c\udde8\ud83c\udde6 Alison Jackson&#8217;s bid to bridge across comes to an end as she&#8217;s caught by the peloton. The bunch now sits 6 minutes behind the leading quartet.La tentative d&#8217;Alison Jackson pour rejoindre l&#8217;\u00e9chapp\u00e9e prend fin. elle est rattrapp\u00e9e par\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/0TZ86YMT7vAugust 1, 2026<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"see-more__filter\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T14:29:03+00:00\">2026-08-01T14:29:03.955Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-intermediate-sprint\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-intermediate-sprint\"><span>INTERMEDIATE SPRINT<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-58f1ff02-8db5-11f1-b659-d7b33ff7466b\">Maud Rijnbeek (Volkerwessels), Idoia Eraso (Laboral Kutxa-Fundaci\u00f3n Euskadi), Nikola Noskov\u00e1 (Cofidis) and Oc\u00e9ane Mahe (Ma Petite Entreprise) ride through together without a sprint but we&#8217;re expecting a battle for the lesser points.<\/p>\n<p>That is why SDWorx are on the front for Wiebes.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T14:32:29+00:00\">2026-08-01T14:32:29.614Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d36d8c92-8db5-11f1-9e64-1bde318068c8\">The peloton is moving at speed as they near the intermediate sprint.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T14:34:15+00:00\">2026-08-01T14:34:15.533Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-129ff026-8db6-11f1-8a36-b5cea2617092\">Charlotte Kool (Fenix-Premier Tech) kicked clear to take the 13 points and indicate she is riding for the green jersey.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T14:35:46+00:00\">2026-08-01T14:35:46.660Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-60km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-60km-to-go\"><span>60km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-492f7b48-8db6-11f1-8c2f-dba89a82984c\">The surge by the peloton has reduced to gap to 5:10 but it will be interesting to see if some teams drive the change on the climbs before the drop down to Lausanne and the climb to the line.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T14:44:20+00:00\">2026-08-01T14:44:20.010Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-55km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-55km-to-go\"><span>55km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-7ae5125a-8db7-11f1-a3db-ef73b6c9c089\">We&#8217;re back into the hills and this will be a vital moment for the breakaway.<\/p>\n<p>It will show if they have the strength and unity to stay away.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-7ae5125a-8db7-11f1-a3db-ef73b6c9c089-2\">It will also show the intentions of the GC teams and sprint teams. Indeed FDJ are friding hard and so the gap is falling fast. It is now 3:20 with more climbing to come.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T14:46:20+00:00\">2026-08-01T14:46:20.449Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-c2a6fae0-8db7-11f1-9261-1bf19fe0bd9a\">The C\u00f4te de Villars-le-Comte is 4km long and hurting a lot of riders as FDJ up the tempo.<\/p>\n<p>Several riders are dropped.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T14:50:43+00:00\">2026-08-01T14:50:43.825Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-5fc359e0-8db8-11f1-9f19-93c29fad69a1\">There&#8217;s another fight for the QOM points. Everyone in the break would like to pull on the polka-dot jersey at the finish.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T14:52:36+00:00\">2026-08-01T14:52:36.225Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a2a3d21c-8db8-11f1-85af-c593b612114f\">Oc\u00e9ane Mahe (Ma Petite Entreprise) was again the first to the top and so leads the virtual QOM classification with 6 points.<\/p>\n<p>There is still the Cat 3 C\u00f4te de Vulliens soon and then the Cat 4 climb to the finish.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T14:54:17+00:00\">2026-08-01T14:54:17.967Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-df6219c0-8db8-11f1-bdc0-1ba92247a4d6\">The C\u00f4te de Villars-le-Comte climb is 4km long and has changed the race. Lots of riders have been distanced and are fighting to get back.<\/p>\n<p>Other riders have attacked over the top and so the gap to the break has fallen to 1:40.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-df6219c0-8db8-11f1-bdc0-1ba92247a4d6-2\">It&#8217;s race on.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T14:56:41+00:00\">2026-08-01T14:56:41.415Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-50km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-50km-to-go\"><span>50km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-34de6d36-8db9-11f1-b56f-e7ac1edecd71\">Attacks are coming on the descent and there has been a crash near the summit.<\/p>\n<p>Isabella Holmgren (Lidl-Trek) seemed to go off the road and so is chasing. Meanwhile Amanda Spratt is on the attack.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T15:00:02+00:00\">2026-08-01T15:00:02.174Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ac8f4a4e-8db9-11f1-beda-bf15cc79aaf6\">This 40km section of the stage is in the hills as the race heads south back to Lausanne.<\/p>\n<p>The chase is on now as the peloton chases Spratt and other lone attackers.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-ac8f4a4e-8db9-11f1-beda-bf15cc79aaf6-2\">We will know more about how the stage will end &#8211; sprint, small group, attack and breakaway &#8211; after this 40km of rolling roads, with just 20km to go.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T15:05:30+00:00\">2026-08-01T15:05:30.396Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-7027ef6a-8dba-11f1-a9e0-050ad258b329\">This is a clever move by Amanda Spratt (Lidl). She used the descent to attack and is now only 50 seconds down on the breakaway and 35 seconds ahead of the select peloton.<\/p>\n<p>Her attack means that Lidl-Trek does not have to work in any chase, so they can save their strength to help Elisa Balsamo in the finish.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T15:07:11+00:00\">2026-08-01T15:07:11.627Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ac797bf0-8dba-11f1-8414-658e431a517f\">Next up is the C\u00f4te de Vulliens, a 3km climb.<\/p>\n<p>It will be interesting to see who does the pace here.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T15:11:18+00:00\">2026-08-01T15:11:18.764Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3fcb9640-8dbb-11f1-b487-756db4313de7\">Our journalists on the ground at the Tour de France Femmes were busy speaking to riders on Friday and today at the start.<\/p>\n<p>There has been a lot of reporting and even speculation about who is the leader at UAE Team L&#8217;IMAD and what is the role of Paula Blasi, who is expected to leave the team.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-3fcb9640-8dbb-11f1-b487-756db4313de7-2\">Dani Ostanek spoke to <em>Cyclingnews<\/em> columnist, Brodie Chapman.<\/p>\n<p><strong>&#8216;We&#8217;re all really united&#8217; \u2013 After much speculation, UAE Team L&#8217;IMAD confirm dual leadership strategy at Tour de France Femmes<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-3fcb96a4-8dbb-11f1-9767-77a4ea1395e7\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QXGA3WyDebfiqp4Yu9ihfd.jpg\" alt=\"The riders of UAE Team L&amp;#039;IMAD pose together ahead of the 2026 Tour de France Femmes\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: @facepeeters \/ UAE Team L&#8217;IMAD)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T15:13:57+00:00\">2026-08-01T15:13:57.578Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-9e6f0e8e-8dbb-11f1-8cc4-2bfbe3258128\">Nikola Noskov\u00e1 (Cofidis) won the QOM sprint and Oc\u00e9ane Mahe (Ma Petite Entreprise) was second, so is mathematically assured to pull on the first polka.dot jersey of the TDFF 2026.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T15:19:19+00:00\">2026-08-01T15:19:19.794Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-5e9a188e-8dbc-11f1-bf37-853c200a69af\">Sadly Laura Tomasi (Uno-X Mobility) is the first rider to abandon the 2026 Tour de France Femmes. She crashed earlier on and so was unable to continue in the race.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T15:23:16+00:00\">2026-08-01T15:23:16.392Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-35km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-35km-to-go\"><span>35km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-eb7f6362-8dbc-11f1-a7f0-2b5d156c3f78\">As expected, the climb and the rolling roads has split the attack, with Nikola Noskov\u00e1 (Cofidis) up front alone and the other three spread across the road.<\/p>\n<p>Amanda Spratt is still chasing the select peloton is riding as a unit and so carefully pulling back the attacks.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-eb7f6362-8dbc-11f1-a7f0-2b5d156c3f78-2\">It is now more and more likely we&#8217;ll see the peloton and some sprinters fight for the stage victory.<\/p>\n<p>There are 96 riders in the peloton at 1:00, with a chasing group of 45 riders at 3:30. Only the first group will fight for the win.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T15:29:04+00:00\">2026-08-01T15:29:04.942Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-bb42f26c-8dbd-11f1-8c3e-87d548015cd2\">Matlida Price spoke to Ur\u0161ka Zigart.<\/p>\n<p>She crashed and fracturing her jaw six weeks ago at the Tour de Suisse but fought back to recovery quickly and so make the start of the TDFF.<\/p>\n<p><strong>&#8216;The body is an amazing thing&#8217; \u2013 Ur\u0161ka Zigart back in action at the Tour de France Femmes, six weeks on from Tour de Suisse horror crash<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-bb42f2d0-8dbd-11f1-9e78-e903843b3c07\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fCCgFBmCQ8nAPqi58oPXyZ.jpg\" alt=\"AG Insurance-Soudal&amp;#039;s Slovenian cyclist Urska Zigart looks on during the pre-stage presentation ahead of the 9th stage of the Giro d&amp;#039;Italia Women 2026 between Saluzzo and Saluzzo in Saluzzo on June 7, 2026. (Photo by MARCO BERTORELLO \/ AFP)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T15:30:25+00:00\">2026-08-01T15:30:25.581Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-30km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-30km-to-go\"><span>30km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-eb6c5cd0-8dbd-11f1-8531-95a06d779daa\">The peloton is at 2:00 from Nikola Noskov\u00e1 (Cofidis).<\/p>\n<p>We can see the Movistar riders lined out on the left, with SDWorx on the other side of the road.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T15:35:07+00:00\">2026-08-01T15:35:07.133Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-9341b798-8dbe-11f1-8fad-83e5f3d7de55\"><strong>Enjoying our live race coverage? <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Subscribe to Cyclingnews for an all-access pass to our unrivalled reporting of WorldTour racing, bike tech and exclusive in-depth features. Plus, access to the Cyclingnews app to follow the action on-the-go!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-9341b798-8dbe-11f1-8fad-83e5f3d7de55-2\"><strong><\/strong><br \/><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"kiosq-main-layer kiosq-button-layer\"><strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"kiosq-main-layer-container\">\n<div class=\"kiosq-login-button rowCenter\">\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/strong><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T15:42:07+00:00\">2026-08-01T15:42:07.500Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-20km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-20km-to-go\"><span>20km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-8debb0b8-8dbf-11f1-8b0c-93445e84bae6\">Crash for Marlen Reusser. Her Movistar teammate slid out at speed and the Swiss rider flipped over her but at a slow pace. She got up and started to chase.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T15:44:57+00:00\">2026-08-01T15:44:57.374Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f2f9e718-8dbf-11f1-abf9-87aa56183550\">The race returns to the shores of Lake Geneva and Nikola Noskov\u00e1 (Cofidis) remains out front.<\/p>\n<p>She was in the early attack and still leads the reduced peloton by 50 seconds.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-f2f9e718-8dbf-11f1-abf9-87aa56183550-2\">She may be caught but this a huge ride for Noskov\u00e1. She will surely be awarded the most combatif prize of the day. She deserves it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T15:47:24+00:00\">2026-08-01T15:47:24.747Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-4b50954c-8dc0-11f1-9e14-9bddf4cbd9ba\">We can Visma-Lease a Bike on the front of the peloton.<\/p>\n<p>They are riding to protect Pauline Ferrand-Pr\u00e9vot but perhaps also for Marianne Vos.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T15:49:51+00:00\">2026-08-01T15:49:51.796Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-15km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-15km-to-go\"><span>15km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-a29fe8d4-8dc0-11f1-9140-338552407398\">The riders are speeding along the lakeside road, between the water, the vines and the train line.<\/p>\n<p>The climb to the finish begins 2.8km from the finish and winds up via the city centre streets.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-a29fe8d4-8dc0-11f1-9140-338552407398-2\">If Lorena Wiebes (SD Worx) manages to win, it will arguably be one of the best victories of her career.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T15:51:30+00:00\">2026-08-01T15:51:30.323Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-dd262004-8dc0-11f1-bb26-2b3e87029cab\">Marlen Reusser has chased back to the peloton with several teammates but the crash was a real scare for the Swiss rider and a real threat to her GC ambitions.<\/p>\n<p>Cyclingnews will try to find out more from Marlen Reusser on her crash and any injuries at the finish.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T15:55:48+00:00\">2026-08-01T15:55:48.011Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-10km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-10km-to-go\"><span>10km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-76c74b2a-8dc1-11f1-8875-bffffbbe20cb\">EF have three riders leading the peloton, as the gap to the attackers falls to 40 seconds.<\/p>\n<p>Ahead of them Maud Rijnbeek (Volkerwessels), Idoia Eraso (Laboral Kutxa-Fundaci\u00f3n Euskadi), Nikola Noskov\u00e1 (Cofidis) and Amanda Spratt (Lidl-Trek) have come together but can they hold off the peloton?<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-76c74b2a-8dc1-11f1-8875-bffffbbe20cb-2\">It will be difficult, even if they reach the foot of the climb with a few seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T15:58:55+00:00\">2026-08-01T15:58:55.746Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e69d6916-8dc1-11f1-98ef-2b671694d51e\">Movistar, Liv-AlUla-Jayco, Canyon-SRAM and EF Education-Oatly are fighting for position at the front of the peloton.<\/p>\n<p>With such a twisting climb to the finish, positioning going into the climb, the right turn away from the lake, will be vital.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-e69d6916-8dc1-11f1-98ef-2b671694d51e-2\">There could be splits on the climb and there arecalso time bonuses of 10-6-4 seconds up for grabs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T16:01:37+00:00\">2026-08-01T16:01:37.165Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-5km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-5km-to-go\"><span>5km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-46e036dc-8dc2-11f1-841b-515ceed0363c\">Here we go!<\/p>\n<p>The attack has been swept up. Gruppo compatto.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-46e036dc-8dc2-11f1-841b-515ceed0363c-2\">It&#8217;s time to climb-sprint to the finish!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T16:02:22+00:00\">2026-08-01T16:02:22.396Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-61ee4568-8dc2-11f1-9dd4-a7725603978d\">There&#8217;s a fight for position, with lead out trains to the foot of the climb, all while dodging road furniture.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T16:04:28+00:00\">2026-08-01T16:04:28.949Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ad499148-8dc2-11f1-97bf-5bfada60ad97\">The climb starts now!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T16:05:07+00:00\">2026-08-01T16:05:07.357Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-c4238b62-8dc2-11f1-9417-07930960b8d9\">The climb is 2.6km 4.6% but includes two steeper sectors.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T16:06:03+00:00\">2026-08-01T16:06:03.643Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e5f989b2-8dc2-11f1-ab22-93ba62450f90\">The GC contenders are well placed, staying safe.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T16:06:45+00:00\">2026-08-01T16:06:45.788Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-fed7f004-8dc2-11f1-9316-37b99cf30012\">The speed is high as the gradient eases. Only 30 or so riders are still on contention.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T16:07:31+00:00\">2026-08-01T16:07:31.753Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-1a3fae5e-8dc3-11f1-b1ae-b7a2b6e34bfb\">Crash due to a touch of wheel.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T16:08:07+00:00\">2026-08-01T16:08:07.475Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-last-kilometre\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-last-kilometre\"><span>LAST KILOMETRE<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-2f8681a2-8dc3-11f1-9f60-77b4f3a6af23\">The GC riders will fight for the stage win.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T16:08:49+00:00\">2026-08-01T16:08:49.931Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-48cb84aa-8dc3-11f1-a23b-6f513bb2555c\">Demi Vollering kicks it off with 700m to go!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T16:09:54+00:00\">2026-08-01T16:09:54.174Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-6f22f354-8dc3-11f1-b0eb-f5a718b13b44\"><strong>LORENA WIEBES WINS STAGE 1 OF THE 2026 TOUR DE FRANCE FEMMES<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T16:11:31+00:00\">2026-08-01T16:11:31.508Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a91a811c-8dc3-11f1-980f-77e03ff2b269\">Wiebes slumps to the ground after making a huge effort to win the sprint.<\/p>\n<p>She wisely followed the wheels on the climb, going deep but staying in contention.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-a91a811c-8dc3-11f1-980f-77e03ff2b269-2\">When the road straightened, she accelerated using her power and then hit the front to celebrate with her arms open.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T16:12:45+00:00\">2026-08-01T16:12:45.676Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d5624b1a-8dc3-11f1-b090-fd3adc6480b6\">This is the top for for the stage:<\/p>\n<p>1. Lorena Wiebes (SD Worx-Protime)<br \/>2. Kim Le Court (AG Insurance-Soudal)<br \/>3. Demi Vollering (FDJ United-Suez)<br \/>4. Puck Pieterse (Fenix-Premier Tech)<br \/>5. Noemi R\u00fcegg (EF Education-Oatly)<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T16:15:41+00:00\">2026-08-01T16:15:41.019Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3dddecf8-8dc4-11f1-8166-8fe0263f6eae\">SD Worx had played down their hopes and ambitions for stage 1 but Wiebes was superb after great work all day by her teammates.<\/p>\n<p>It is Wiebes&#8217; 131 career victory. She has now won six Tour stages.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T16:17:30+00:00\">2026-08-01T16:17:30.543Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-7f2a89e6-8dc4-11f1-8fd1-9de7100095e3\">This is the first shot of Wiebes victory.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-7f2a8a4a-8dc4-11f1-abf0-57e9903a0d58\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NZrX8ZygXnCG4mMGCij7cP.jpg\" alt=\"LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND - AUGUST 01: Lorena Wiebes of Netherlands and Team SD Worx - Protime celebrates at finish line as stage winner during the 5th Tour de France Femmes 2026, Stage 1 a 138km stage from Lausanne to Lausanne \/ #UCIWWT \/ on August 01, 2026 in Lausanne, Switzerland. (Photo by Tim de Waele\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T16:24:02+00:00\">2026-08-01T16:24:02.385Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-68b1c962-8dc5-11f1-b4fd-8fae089eb0c0\">Demi Vollering was third on the stage and so took four bonus seconds. That will help in the GC battle.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T16:31:33+00:00\">2026-08-01T16:31:33.128Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-7567a4a0-8dc6-11f1-bc7c-57a91d8e33cf\">We have more photos of the sprint.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-7567a4fa-8dc6-11f1-af01-690b2242dbc9\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2MDkyinkjTktXmArBk6TeM.jpg\" alt=\"LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND - AUGUST 01: Lorena Wiebes of Netherlands and Team SD Worx - Protime celebrates at finish line as stage winner during the 5th Tour de France Femmes 2026, Stage 1 a 138km stage from Lausanne to Lausanne \/ #UCIWWT \/ on August 01, 2026 in Lausanne, Switzerland. (Photo by Tim de Waele\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T16:34:02+00:00\">2026-08-01T16:34:02.270Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ce5a60b6-8dc6-11f1-92c7-593585ab57c3\">Lorena Wiebes is on the podium celebrating her stage win.<\/p>\n<p>She and SD Worx are the big winners today.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T16:35:56+00:00\">2026-08-01T16:35:56.566Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-12685790-8dc7-11f1-9b0d-15f95eaa6dd0\">Lorena spoke briefly.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I cannot believe it,&#8221; she said, generously praising her teammates.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-12685790-8dc7-11f1-9b0d-15f95eaa6dd0-2\">&#8220;The team worked super hard today and then Anna (van der Breggen) came also still to the front with one kilometre to go. Then Demi attacked and I realised I needed to follow. It was a long sprint but I&#8217;m super happy with this.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T16:36:44+00:00\">2026-08-01T16:36:44.750Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-2f1704f4-8dc7-11f1-9b5e-0b00daa525c0\">Wiebes judsged her sprint perfectly, using her experience.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I expected some attacks and after the first attack I still felt good. Then there was one kilometre to go, I needed to hold on. I told myself &#8216;I cannot drop.'&#8221; she said.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-2f1704f4-8dc7-11f1-9b5e-0b00daa525c0-2\">&#8220;Then I was a bit blocked, because EF started on the right side. Then I found my way and I started a bit early but I said: &#8216;I need to go now.&#8217;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T16:37:48+00:00\">2026-08-01T16:37:48.565Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-5535a88e-8dc7-11f1-8fdd-15a23495200e\">Wiebes was SD Worx protected rider but deflected any pressure due to help and support from the team.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I&#8217;m really happy with the support from our team, and that gives me extra energy, also the support from the staff,&#8221; she said.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-5535a88e-8dc7-11f1-8fdd-15a23495200e-2\">&#8220;They fully believe in me, even when I had some doubts, I&#8217;m super grateful for this.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T16:49:14+00:00\">2026-08-01T16:49:14.938Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ee391c0e-8dc8-11f1-8ed7-81d9169512f9\">Thanks for joining us for live coverage of stage 1 of the Tour de France Femmes.<\/p>\n<p>It was a fascinating first day of racing and indicated what we should see for the next eight days: high-speed, quality racing, sprinting for stages, a tense GC battle and for now, Lorena Wiebes in the yellow jersey.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T16:50:45+00:00\">2026-08-01T16:50:45.084Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-23fe733e-8dc9-11f1-991d-0136519bb522\">Stage 2 is another rolling ride from Aigle, the home of the UCI, to Geneva. The stage is 147.9km long.<\/p>\n<p>Our tip? Lorena wibes to win in the yellow jersey.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T16:57:44+00:00\">2026-08-01T16:57:44.468Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-1dfb4d44-8dca-11f1-ad80-ad0c8db9b86f\">This is our stage 2 preview.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tour de France Femmes 2026 stage 2 preview<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T17:00:16+00:00\">2026-08-01T17:00:16.185Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-78640c30-8dca-11f1-afd5-d9ffd6e826c3\">This is our initial report on Marlen Reusser&#8217;s crash. Fortunately she chased back and finished 10th, in the same time as the big GC contnders.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Scare for favourite Marlen Reusser after a crash during the opening stage of the Tour de France Femmes<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T17:03:01+00:00\">2026-08-01T17:03:01.398Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-db03cdbc-8dca-11f1-91c2-091ee39b060d\">This is our full stage 1 report, including photographs from the stage, results and reaction.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tour de France Femmes: Lorena Wiebes claims stage 1 victory and first yellow jersey with commanding uphill sprint<\/strong> <\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-db03ce3e-8dca-11f1-96b6-d37f9dd41e83\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QiU6ovDZM2bMnX2gGZKSqf.jpg\" alt=\"LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND - AUGUST 01: (L-R) Amber Kraak of Netherlands and Team FDJ United - SUEZ and Lorena Wiebes of Netherlands and Team SD Worx - Protime compete during the 5th Tour de France Femmes 2026, Stage 1 a 138km stage from Lausanne to Lausanne \/ #UCIWWT \/ on August 01, 2026 in Lausanne, Switzerland. (Photo by Alex Broadway\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T17:06:10+00:00\">2026-08-01T17:06:10.736Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-4be29af4-8dcb-11f1-85c7-1ba8b6c59b07\">Our journalists on the race Matilda Price and Dani Ostanek will soon have the best reaction, news and analysis.<\/p>\n<p>Join us on Sunday for full live coverage of stage 2.<\/p>\n<p>This is the photograph that Lorena Weibes and the SD Worx team will surely hang on the wall.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-4be29b58-8dcb-11f1-88e1-e923a11e743b\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/f3H2TpyWCNKFs6zNmrefPD.jpg\" alt=\"Lorena Wiebes of Netherlands and Team SD Worx - Protime celebrates at podium as Yellow Leader Jersey winner during the 5th Tour de France Femmes 2026\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T17:08:44+00:00\">2026-08-01T17:08:44.149Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a72ea966-8dcb-11f1-be2e-1d0a7c28870a\">This is how Lorena Wiebes won in Lausanne.<\/p>\n<div class=\"see-more see-more--clipped\" id=\"elk-2083588196932223084\">\n<figure>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet hawk-ignore\" data-lang=\"en\" cite=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2083588196932223084\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83c\udfc1 Stage win + yellow jersey for Lorena Wiebes ! \ud83d\udc9b\ud83c\udfc1 Coup double pour Lorena Wiebes qui s&#8217;impose \u00e0 Lausanne et prend le @MaillotJauneLCL ! \ud83d\udc9b#TDFF2026 #WatchTheFemmes pic.twitter.com\/UrQE3zkil2August 1, 2026<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"see-more__filter\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"viafoura-comments\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative max-w-[1070px] viafoura-twig-component mt-6\" data-component-name=\"Viafoura:Comments\" data-nosnippet data-community-guidelines-text=\"&lt;p class=&apos;vfcustom-community-guidelines&apos;&gt;Please follow our &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/about\/#section-community-guidelines&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;community guidelines&lt;\/a&gt;.&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-join-the-conversation-text=\"Join the Conversation\">\n<div class=\"relative h-(--truncate-height) sm:h-(--truncate-desktop-height) overflow-hidden transition-[height] duration-150\" data-test-id=\"container\" data-component-name=\"Util:Truncate\" id=\"viafoura-comments-container\">\n<div class=\"relative z-10 viafoura rounded-[var(--comment-widget-border-radius,0)]\" id=\"viafoura-comment-wrapper\" data-test-id=\"content\">\n<div class=\"viafoura\">\n<div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"absolute bg-gradient-to-t from-[var(--truncate-gradient-color,white)] from-50% h-28 z-20 w-full bottom-0 flex items-end justify-center px-0 rounded-none\">\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"absolute top-0 left-0 w-full h-full flex items-center justify-center z-50 bg-white\/90 border-1 rounded-b-[var(--comment-widget-border-radius,0)]\">\n<div class=\"p-2 text-center\">\n<p class=\"mb-3 text-lg!\">You must confirm your public display name before commenting<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-3 text-sm!\">Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"related-articles-block\">\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"article-body\" class=\" article-body \">\n<div id=\"ad-unit-1\" class=\"ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div data-component-name=\"Article:LiveReportUpdater\">\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T11:41:20+00:00\">2026-08-01T11:41:20.398Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-80ae0cf4-7fc1-11f1-be1f-ab792d5c6f84\">Hello and welcome to stage 1 of the Tour de France Femmes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T11:41:41+00:00\">2026-08-01T11:41:41.407Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f6e1fcca-8d9d-11f1-be51-9148e4b8dbbb\">We will have updates on all the action of today&#8217;s first stage and every stage of the Tour de France Femmes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T11:42:12+00:00\">2026-08-01T11:42:12.332Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0955567c-8d9e-11f1-a351-1fda27c11986\">We&#8217;re counting down to the start of the opening stage, with the riders signing on at the start in Lausanne, Switzerland.<\/p>\n<p>The sun is out and with the yellow jersey up for grabs at the fdinish, it should be a intense, highly-fought stage.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-0955567c-8d9e-11f1-a351-1fda27c11986-2\">Cyclingnews in on the ground in Lausanne, with Matilda Price and Dani Ostanek speaking to riders and teams for all the latests news.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T11:42:29+00:00\">2026-08-01T11:42:29.825Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-141dafaa-8d9e-11f1-85d7-7bdf0db69397\">SD Worx are on stage at the sign-on and it will be interesting to see how they race the Tour and stage 1. It could be a great chance for Lorena Wiebes but if the racing explodes then Lotte Kopecky could have a chance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T11:46:07+00:00\">2026-08-01T11:46:07.559Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-959c72fa-8d9e-11f1-82bd-c9ffc2c123e5\">There&#8217;s a real party atmosphere at the start in Lausanne. Today is Swiss National Day, the national holiday of Switzerland. A bike race is as great way to celebrate.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-959c7368-8d9e-11f1-acfb-8f672bd24090\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kFdbbJxkZuiGG6NKXmFztN.jpg\" alt=\"LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND - AUGUST 01: Nina Berton of Luxembourg and Team EF Education - Oatly prior to the 5th Tour de France Femmes 2026, Stage 1 a 138km stage from Lausanne to Lausanne \/ #UCIWWT \/ on August 01, 2026 in Lausanne, Switzerland. (Photo by Alex Broadway\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T11:48:22+00:00\">2026-08-01T11:48:22.326Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e5f8b1f0-8d9e-11f1-95cc-6f363606396d\">This is our stage 2 preview.<\/p>\n<p>The stage has been classified as a flat stage by ASO, but a true mass sprint is unlikely as many riders will not be able to follow the strongest on that final ramp.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-e5f8b1f0-8d9e-11f1-95cc-6f363606396d-2\"><strong>Tour de France Femmes 2026: Lorena Wiebes to launch green jersey title defence in tricky uphill opener &#8211; Preview<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T11:54:07+00:00\">2026-08-01T11:54:07.347Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b3959ac4-8d9f-11f1-866f-f7051fafa452\">Demi Vollering and her FDJ United-Suez are on stage.<\/p>\n<p>Vollering admits she is emotional to be back at the Tour, indeed, she isa almost in tears due to the emotions.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-b3959ac4-8d9f-11f1-866f-f7051fafa452-2\">Interestingly, Vollering and the FDJ riders are wearing Red Bull sponsored helmets. Is this the start of something new for the French team?<\/p>\n<p>We are about to find out.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T11:57:58+00:00\">2026-08-01T11:57:58.763Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3d7d83dc-8da0-11f1-b933-c5dfa510aec9\">Vollering spoke on Friday afternoon and Cyclingnews was there.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I think now what has changed mostly is that I come quite calm into this Tour de France,&#8221; she said.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-3d7d83dc-8da0-11f1-b933-c5dfa510aec9-2\">&#8220;I don&#8217;t have the feeling that I need to save my season, for example, on this Tour because I&#8217;ve won already so many beautiful races, and I&#8217;ve really enjoyed this whole season with the whole team. We did such a great beginning of the season already.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>This is our full story on Vollering&#8217;s hopes and ambitions for the Tour.<\/p>\n<p><strong>&#8216;Pressure is a privilege&#8217; \u2013 Calm, mature Demi Vollering taking Tour de France Femmes favourite status in her stride as search to reclaim yellow continues<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-3d7d8454-8da0-11f1-8a63-0b9fc0d01a08\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TfRMKptCBkwHsH4UxRwvdB.jpg\" alt=\"LAUSANNE - JULY 31: Demi Vollering of Netherlands and Team FDJ United - SUEZ meets the media press during the 5th Tour de France Femmes 2026, Press conference \/ #UCIWWT \/ on July 31, 2026 in Lausanne, France. (Photo by Alex Broadway\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T12:03:46+00:00\">2026-08-01T12:03:46.102Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0c9804ee-8da1-11f1-af9d-174db0ca98c1\">It&#8217;s hot in Lausanne today, 25C and will be 27C during the stage, so riders are wearing ice vests to stay cool. They are also warming up for a fast, aggressive start to the stage.<\/p>\n<div class=\"see-more see-more--clipped\" id=\"elk-2083521531531887057\">\n<figure>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet hawk-ignore\" data-lang=\"en\" cite=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2083521531531887057\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\u2600\ufe0f Hot conditions await the peloton today.Des conditions tr\u00e8s chaudes attendent le peloton aujourd&#8217;hui. \ud83e\udd75#TDFF2026 #WatchTheFemmes pic.twitter.com\/LlAho9mq3dAugust 1, 2026<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"see-more__filter\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T12:06:20+00:00\">2026-08-01T12:06:20.535Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-689805f0-8da1-11f1-92fb-b320125b66b9\">This is the map of stage 1. The 138km loop heads north and then south back to Lausanne<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-68980686-8da1-11f1-9cae-ab3bdd08283a\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tN2xxGPsAou3i3xFDrnwT5.jpg\" alt=\"Map of stage 1 of the 2026 Tour de France Femmes\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: \u00a0\u00a9GEOATLAS)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T12:08:33+00:00\">2026-08-01T12:08:33.535Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b7d67c28-8da1-11f1-9ee8-39e4ddf6eb04\">The riders are lining up for the start as the minutes count down.<\/p>\n<p>There are just five minutes to the start of the 2026 Tour de France Femmes.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T12:15:13+00:00\">2026-08-01T12:15:13.522Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a65350ec-8da2-11f1-a25c-f124c661d3a2\">The testing race route means this year&#8217;s race is widen open. For example it will be fascinating to see what happens at UAE Team L&#8217;IMAD.<\/p>\n<p>Who is the protected team leader and what will role will La Vuelta Feminina winner Paula Blasi have?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Is there Tour de France Femmes tension brewing at UAE Team L&#8217;IMAD?<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-a6535164-8da2-11f1-82e8-4fcf607c0ea6\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iTyt3CgqBfMGbv9sBoLeCW.jpg\" alt=\"LA MOLINA, SPAIN - JUNE 20: Paula Blasi of Spain and UAE Team ADQ celebrates at finish line as stage winner during the 5th Volta Ciclista a Catalunya Femenina 2026, Stage 2 a 130km stage from LA MOLINA to La Molina 1691m on June 20, 2026 in La Molina, Spain. (Photo by Szymon Gruchalski\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T12:15:52+00:00\">2026-08-01T12:15:52.855Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-bda999f4-8da2-11f1-bbf9-5912df40423d\">We&#8217;re close to the stage start. The Swiss and French national anthems have been played.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s time to race!<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T12:17:03+00:00\">2026-08-01T12:17:03.175Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e7ab5b5c-8da2-11f1-b179-a75205c02931\">C&#8217;est Parti! The race announcer shouts out across Lausanne and the riders roll out. The 2026 Tour de France Femmes is underway.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T12:19:31+00:00\">2026-08-01T12:19:31.000Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3fcee7cc-8da3-11f1-b80e-6102e9d12a1f\">The riders face a 9.2km neutralised sector through the streets of Lausanne before the 138km stage officially begins.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-3fcee830-8da3-11f1-99ea-d364c40e1eae\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QTwtxQ5WdC5RAnw4PS6AJH.png\" alt=\"Profiles for the 2026 Tour de France Femmes\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: ASO)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T12:23:11+00:00\">2026-08-01T12:23:11.120Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-c2ee5f34-8da3-11f1-ae58-7bc320c6bb28\">This is the full race route map and stages of the 2026 Tour de France Femmes.<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ll have live coverage and the best updates, news, interviews and analysis every day.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-c2ee5fde-8da3-11f1-ad81-cf8d063ab98b\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WvaM3oXSM6t4EcPf3LdRTM.jpg\" alt=\"Tour de France Femmes 2026 map\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: ASO)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T12:28:05+00:00\">2026-08-01T12:28:05.599Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-728f0e52-8da4-11f1-8153-35fbfc284296\">The TDFF continues to grow and this year has a stacked GC battle on the tough course could take it to even higher heights.<\/p>\n<p>Matilda Price wrote this personal prediction piece as she travelled to Lausanne. It provides perfect context on what we can expect from what is the fifth edition of the modern Tour de France Femmes.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-728f0e52-8da4-11f1-8153-35fbfc284296-2\"><strong>Five years in, this Tour de France Femmes looks like it will be the best edition yet<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T12:29:18+00:00\">2026-08-01T12:29:18.019Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-9da40f16-8da4-11f1-990d-ab892fd72755\">This was the moment of the roll out. due ot the slow pace through Lausanne, the official stage start is still 5km away.<\/p>\n<div class=\"see-more see-more--clipped\" id=\"elk-2083528983002386515\">\n<figure>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet hawk-ignore\" data-lang=\"en\" cite=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2083528983002386515\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83d\udea9 Le peloton s&#8217;\u00e9lance de Lausanne ! Le #TDFF2026 est lanc\u00e9 !The peloton rolls out from Lausanne ! #TDFF2026 is underway! \ud83e\udd29 pic.twitter.com\/ZAeZvK9A4aAugust 1, 2026<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"see-more__filter\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T12:32:43+00:00\">2026-08-01T12:32:43.053Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-17dee94a-8da5-11f1-9ab4-57467641cd62\"><strong>Cyclingnews can reveal some big breaking news about the involvement of Red Bull in women&#8217;s cycling. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Demi Vollering and her FDJ United-Suez teammates are wearing new Red Bull helmets for the stage, marking the start of a new sponsorship.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Red Bull set to partner with FDJ United-SUEZ as riders wear branded helmets at Tour de France Femmes Grand D\u00e9part<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17dee9cc-8da5-11f1-a508-018c37920b01\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vNe9TWFRjoJqov8ymVGFCA.jpg\" alt=\"FDJ United-Suez with Red Bull helmets\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Red Bull)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T12:37:11+00:00\">2026-08-01T12:37:11.171Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b7c0dfae-8da5-11f1-99c6-e12672f25b44\">It&#8217;s always interesting to hear what Lidl-Trek sports director Ina-Yoko Teutenberg has to say about the stage.<\/p>\n<div class=\"see-more see-more--clipped\" id=\"elk-2083529770038399415\">\n<figure>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet hawk-ignore\" data-lang=\"en\" cite=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2083529770038399415\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Breakaway or sprint for stage one?DS Ina gives her take \u2b07\ufe0f#TDFF2026 pic.twitter.com\/Q3bcILLRtdAugust 1, 2026<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"see-more__filter\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T12:39:36+00:00\">2026-08-01T12:39:36.762Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-official-start\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-official-start\"><span>OFFICIAL START<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-0e732a5a-8da6-11f1-8397-03fcaa592390\">Here we go! It&#8217;s time to race.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T12:40:02+00:00\">2026-08-01T12:40:02.599Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-1dd7b236-8da6-11f1-b741-93e3b452d794\"><strong>Enjoying our live race coverage? Subscribe to Cyclingnews for an all-access pass to our unrivalled reporting of WorldTour racing, bike tech and exclusive in-depth features. Plus, access to the Cyclingnews app to follow the action on-the-go!<\/strong><br \/><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"kiosq-main-layer kiosq-button-layer\"><strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"kiosq-main-layer-container\">\n<div class=\"kiosq-login-button rowCenter\">\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/strong><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T12:42:17+00:00\">2026-08-01T12:42:17.550Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-6e558cb0-8da6-11f1-94a8-931eada9cf00\">The attacks begin, with a number of the smaller teams trying to place riders in the break of the day.<\/p>\n<p>We expect the early moves to be chased down before the peloton eventually lets a small group go before SDWorx and other sprint teams control the gap.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T12:51:08+00:00\">2026-08-01T12:51:08.979Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-130km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-130km-to-go\"><span>130km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-ab8dc5ba-8da7-11f1-b5df-3700be2a35ff\">The early roads roll through the Swiss countryside, offering perfect terrain for early attacks.<\/p>\n<p>Th Mayenne Monbana My Pie, Cofidis and VolkerWessels teams have all sent riders on the attakc but the peloton keeps pullnig them back.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-ab8dc5ba-8da7-11f1-b5df-3700be2a35ff-2\">We expect these attacks to continue until the big-name riders and team decide to let a move go clear.<\/p>\n<p>Interestingly, the intermediate sprint comes after 73km of the stage and so the sprinter teams may try to go for the points if a break is not established and given a big gap.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T12:58:34+00:00\">2026-08-01T12:58:34.565Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-125km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-125km-to-go\"><span>125km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-b49ba996-8da8-11f1-b118-3789c4099c49\">A group of four riders have a gap of 40 seconds but we can see Lidl-Trek and FDJ United leading the peloton at pace. The elastic hasn&#8217;t snapped yet but the four could have a chance to get away.<\/p>\n<p>The four attackers are: Maud Rijnbeek (Volkerwessels), Idoia Eraso (Laboral Kutxa-Fundaci\u00f3n Euskadi), Nikola Noskov\u00e1 (Cofidis) and Oc\u00e9ane Mahe (Ma Petite Entreprise).<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-b49baa40-8da8-11f1-a490-05cecd743958\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Q8jD2kPugEd9s3Y8arSziY.jpg\" alt=\"LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND - AUGUST 01: A general view of the peloton competing prior to the 5th Tour de France Femmes 2026, Stage 1 a 138km stage from Lausanne to Lausanne \/ #UCIWWT \/ on August 01, 2026 in Lausanne, Switzerland. (Photo by Tim de Waele\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T13:02:12+00:00\">2026-08-01T13:02:12.091Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3668c648-8da9-11f1-b85b-f7af14a3dcf6\">Alison Jackson (St Michel-Preference Home-Auber93) is trying to go across to the quartet.<\/p>\n<p>That&#8217;s a clever move by the Canadian. She faces a big effort to join them but the peloton seems to have eased and so the break is formed.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T13:04:50+00:00\">2026-08-01T13:04:50.421Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-120km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-120km-to-go\"><span>120km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-94ba62c4-8da9-11f1-98b1-6df55554418d\">Kiara Lylyk (Mayenne-Mombana-MyPie) has also tried to go across to the break.<\/p>\n<p>Behind her we can see EF, Lidl, Movistar and SD Worx riders across the front of the peloton in an apparent sense of control to let the break og away.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-94ba62c4-8da9-11f1-98b1-6df55554418d-2\">The interesting thing now is to see how much of s gap they let the attackers open and then who will do the work to chase the attack.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T13:13:19+00:00\">2026-08-01T13:13:19.588Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-c4298c32-8daa-11f1-911a-8708d43fa6c3\">Red Bull have made a splash with their sponsorship of the FDJ United team. They quickly edited and published this video of <u>Kate Courtney<\/u> delivering the Red Bull helmets to Demi Vollering ands her teammates before the sign-on.<\/p>\n<div class=\"see-more see-more--clipped\" id=\"elk-2083539121872531892\">\n<figure>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet hawk-ignore\" data-lang=\"en\" cite=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2083539121872531892\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The family just got bigger.Welcome Red Bull ! \ud83e\udebd pic.twitter.com\/XgN5ksVeFTAugust 1, 2026<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"see-more__filter\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T13:15:05+00:00\">2026-08-01T13:15:05.731Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-036e8cb2-8dab-11f1-98b3-1f7c8cfc4f1d\">Maud Rijnbeek (Volkerwessels), Idoia Eraso (Laboral Kutxa-Fundaci\u00f3n Euskadi), Nikola Noskov\u00e1 (Cofidis) and Oc\u00e9ane Mahe (Ma Petite Entreprise) are not waiting for anyone, even former Paris-Roubaix winner Alison Jackson.<\/p>\n<p>The Canadian and Kiara Lylyk (Mayenne-Mombana-MyPie) are 1:20 behind the four.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T13:19:51+00:00\">2026-08-01T13:19:51.649Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-110km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-110km-to-go\"><span>110km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-add8b88a-8dab-11f1-913f-9349be3cb6e1\">For now, the peloton is letting the attackers go away. Their gap is up to 4:00.<\/p>\n<p>We can see all the big teams up front but nobody has placed a rider up front to lead the chase.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-add8b88a-8dab-11f1-913f-9349be3cb6e1-2\">There seems to be a game of bluff. No team seems ready to commit a rider to the hard, early work. That is logical with seven-rider teams but allowing the break to go away, including a strong rider like Alison Jackson, could be a mistake.<\/p>\n<p>The stage could be a fascinating tactical stand-off that is indicative of the whole race. If teams refuse to chase, there wil lbe more and more attacks.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T13:22:49+00:00\">2026-08-01T13:22:49.928Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-1836ac82-8dac-11f1-9bf0-39abb0901e4e\">The riders are close to Lake Neuch\u00e2tel.<\/p>\n<p>The gap is growing second by second as the peloton stand-off continues. Surely soneone will blink and start to chase soon, right?<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T13:31:42+00:00\">2026-08-01T13:31:42.976Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-100km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-100km-to-go\"><span>100km to go <\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-55de14ca-8dad-11f1-9bc5-bf54bf265287\">The gap is up to 4:20 and still rising&#8230;.<\/p>\n<p>We need a stand-off meme to explain what is happening in the peloton.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-55de14ca-8dad-11f1-9bc5-bf54bf265287-2\">We can imagine that team leaders and road captains are talking but there is no agreement on working togther to chase the attackers. Meanwhile, the kilometres tick down.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, C\u00e9drine Kerbaol of EF is at her team car, trying to resolve a radio problem. The French rider seems ideal for this year&#8217;s tough Femmes route.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T13:36:15+00:00\">2026-08-01T13:36:15.554Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f84c8250-8dad-11f1-a30e-1118bbd85be4\">Alison Jackson (St Michel-Preference Home-Auber93) and Kiara Lylyk (Mayenne-Mombana-MyPie) are still chasing the attackers but are getting closer and are only 50 seconds behind. That is still a hard gap to close, especially as the roads begins to climb, with three categorised climbs in the next 50km.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-f84c82aa-8dad-11f1-b8b2-1de1ed71bbc6\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mG82Kk95AhG7rZ5rZBJu7m.jpg\" alt=\"LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND - AUGUST 01: A general view of the peloton competing during the 5th Tour de France Femmes 2026, Stage 1 a 138km stage from Lausanne to Lausanne \/ #UCIWWT \/ on August 01, 2026 in Lausanne, Switzerland. (Photo by Alex Broadway\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T13:38:09+00:00\">2026-08-01T13:38:09.690Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3c552ea2-8dae-11f1-88a9-d9c652401bf6\">Alison Jackson (St Michel-Preference Home-Auber93) has dropped Kiara Lylyk (Mayenne-Mombana-MyPie) as she surges to try join the quartet of attackers.<\/p>\n<p>She knows it is probably now and never. It&#8217;ll be important to get into the team cars of the four, so she can close the gap.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T13:40:07+00:00\">2026-08-01T13:40:07.955Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-82e7e63e-8dae-11f1-8556-bb3728549692\">This photo captures the sense of a stand-off in the peloton.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-82e7e6ac-8dae-11f1-aca5-c15358160b1c\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VK2qtqHfX8aZi6PP5kShxP.jpg\" alt=\"LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND - AUGUST 01: A general view of the peloton competing during the 5th Tour de France Femmes 2026, Stage 1 a 138km stage from Lausanne to Lausanne \/ #UCIWWT \/ on August 01, 2026 in Lausanne, Switzerland. (Photo by Alex Broadway\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T13:43:48+00:00\">2026-08-01T13:43:48.809Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-95km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-95km-to-go\"><span>95km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-0677eb5c-8daf-11f1-b790-e3787496a90f\">The 1.6km long C\u00f4te de Ch\u00e2bles is about to start and so the peloton is moving faster.<\/p>\n<p>The presence of the climbs highlights one of the reasons why the sprinter teams do not want to chase. They fear they will hurt their sprinters on the climbs. Indeed, they will have to ride at the pace of the sprinters on the clmibs and that can only help the attackers, if they have the legs to stay away.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-0677eb5c-8daf-11f1-b790-e3787496a90f-2\">The attacks will also have their own battle as the fight for the QOM points.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T13:45:35+00:00\">2026-08-01T13:45:35.208Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-45e2a5ca-8daf-11f1-af25-6da3d9434331\">It&#8217;s been a fast first hour of racing.<\/p>\n<div class=\"see-more see-more--clipped\" id=\"elk-2083549268871192810\">\n<figure>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet hawk-ignore\" data-lang=\"en\" cite=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2083549268871192810\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83d\udeb4\u200d\u2640\ufe0f The leading riders covered 42.3km during the first hour.Le quatuor de t\u00eate a parcouru 42,3 km durant la premi\u00e8re heure de course. \u231a\ufe0f#TDFF2026 #WatchTheFemmes pic.twitter.com\/bGdc9YEQLzAugust 1, 2026<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"see-more__filter\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T13:48:46+00:00\">2026-08-01T13:48:46.161Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b7ec266e-8daf-11f1-87c9-ed87062aa94f\">Allez Alison!<\/p>\n<p>The gap to break is just 20 seconds, as the peloton eases to 4:30 down.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T13:51:04+00:00\">2026-08-01T13:51:04.712Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0a527426-8db0-11f1-b088-5361620293d2\">Crash!<\/p>\n<p>Several went down together in the peloton.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T13:51:59+00:00\">2026-08-01T13:51:59.744Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-2b1868be-8db0-11f1-a46a-93f9ad7e6ef6\">Fortunately the touch of wheels happened near the back of the pack.<\/p>\n<p>Two or three riders went down and others were forced to hit the brakes.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T13:56:31+00:00\">2026-08-01T13:56:31.094Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-90km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-90km-to-go\"><span>90km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-ce125a66-8db0-11f1-8f43-433d129cf5ea\">The four attackers sprint for the QOM points at the top of the C\u00f4te de Ch\u00e2bles.<\/p>\n<p>Oc\u00e9ane Mahe (Ma Petite Entreprise) goes clear with Idoia Eraso (Laboral Kutxa-Fundaci\u00f3n Euskadi) and then wins the surge to the summit. She scores 3 points, with more up fro grabs later in the stage.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-ce125a66-8db0-11f1-8f43-433d129cf5ea-2\">Meanwhile, the peloton is spread across the road and is losing time to attack. They are 4:45 now.<\/p>\n<p>It would be incredible if the attackers stay away and fight for victory and the first yellow jersey.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-ce125ade-8db0-11f1-9646-17dc44effcb1\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eTRZPYYt2j6q8DUqihXFUd.jpg\" alt=\"LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND - AUGUST 01: The fans cheer the peloton during the 5th Tour de France Femmes 2026, Stage 1 a 138km stage from Lausanne to Lausanne \/ #UCIWWT \/ on August 01, 2026 in Lausanne, Switzerland. (Photo by Alex Broadway\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T14:00:20+00:00\">2026-08-01T14:00:20.311Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-557c0c54-8db1-11f1-9c20-dddd89a998c0\">It looks like Alison Jackson will not get across to the quartet. She has slipped back to 1:20.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T14:03:06+00:00\">2026-08-01T14:03:06.912Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-80km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-80km-to-go\"><span>80km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-bb2efa5c-8db1-11f1-8ddf-17a624598dd5\">Wow!<\/p>\n<p>The gap is close to 5:00 now.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T14:03:46+00:00\">2026-08-01T14:03:46.904Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d0ae8e10-8db1-11f1-a04c-3bff57b61b88\"><strong>Enjoying our live race coverage? <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Subscribe to Cyclingnews for an all-access pass to our unrivalled reporting of WorldTour racing, bike tech and exclusive in-depth features. Plus, access to the Cyclingnews app to follow the action on-the-go!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-d0ae8e10-8db1-11f1-a04c-3bff57b61b88-2\"><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"kiosq-main-layer kiosq-button-layer\"><strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"kiosq-main-layer-container\">\n<div class=\"kiosq-login-button rowCenter\">\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/strong><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T14:11:47+00:00\">2026-08-01T14:11:47.960Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ef76cf46-8db2-11f1-9cf1-81313d0e9f2a\">Another crash in the peloton!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T14:12:16+00:00\">2026-08-01T14:12:16.772Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-007cb99a-8db3-11f1-84ae-cb4b58cf333d\">Again it was at the back of the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T14:13:50+00:00\">2026-08-01T14:13:50.102Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-75km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-75km-to-go\"><span>75km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-382d84b4-8db3-11f1-ba1b-dbeb9d1f39c8\">This the feeling in the peloton at the moment.<\/p>\n<p>You chase! No, you chase! No, you chase!<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile the time gap is up to 6:00.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-382d8518-8db3-11f1-89e4-99de39f23b91\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/A8YBRya2Cnd96T2uEn4YgA.jpg\" alt=\"Who will chase in the peloton?\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Twitter)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T14:22:40+00:00\">2026-08-01T14:22:40.325Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-746227c2-8db4-11f1-bba9-21e78efa33e1\">It&#8217;s almost time for the intermediate sprint.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T14:25:37+00:00\">2026-08-01T14:25:37.107Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-dd90960c-8db4-11f1-913f-8f3f3a4de4a8\">Alison Jackson has eased-up and accepted she will not make it across to that attack.<\/p>\n<p>She had crossed her fingers on television but failed to close the gap before the climb.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-dd90960c-8db4-11f1-913f-8f3f3a4de4a8-2\">She has wisely eased-up to safe her legs for other stages and other attacks.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T14:26:48+00:00\">2026-08-01T14:26:48.876Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-087112c0-8db5-11f1-8b8f-511a184dd620\">This is the moment that Alison Jackson was caught by the peloton.<\/p>\n<div class=\"see-more see-more--clipped\" id=\"elk-2083559776600948971\">\n<figure>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet hawk-ignore\" data-lang=\"en\" cite=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2083559776600948971\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83c\udfc1 73 km &#8211; \u23f1\ufe0f5&#8217;56&#8221;4\ufe0f\u20e3\ud83d\udeb4\u200d\u2640\ufe0f&lt;\ud83d\udeb4\u200d\u2640\ufe0f\ud83d\udeb4\u200d\u2640\ufe0f\ud83d\udeb4\u200d\u2640\ufe0f\ud83d\udeb4\u200d\u2640\ufe0f\ud83d\udeb4\u200d\u2640\ufe0f\ud83d\udeb4\u200d\u2640\ufe0f\ud83d\udeb4\u200d\u2640\ufe0f\ud83d\ude97\ud83c\udde8\ud83c\udde6 Alison Jackson&#8217;s bid to bridge across comes to an end as she&#8217;s caught by the peloton. The bunch now sits 6 minutes behind the leading quartet.La tentative d&#8217;Alison Jackson pour rejoindre l&#8217;\u00e9chapp\u00e9e prend fin. elle est rattrapp\u00e9e par\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/0TZ86YMT7vAugust 1, 2026<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"see-more__filter\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T14:29:03+00:00\">2026-08-01T14:29:03.955Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-intermediate-sprint\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-intermediate-sprint\"><span>INTERMEDIATE SPRINT<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-58f1ff02-8db5-11f1-b659-d7b33ff7466b\">Maud Rijnbeek (Volkerwessels), Idoia Eraso (Laboral Kutxa-Fundaci\u00f3n Euskadi), Nikola Noskov\u00e1 (Cofidis) and Oc\u00e9ane Mahe (Ma Petite Entreprise) ride through together without a sprint but we&#8217;re expecting a battle for the lesser points.<\/p>\n<p>That is why SDWorx are on the front for Wiebes.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T14:32:29+00:00\">2026-08-01T14:32:29.614Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d36d8c92-8db5-11f1-9e64-1bde318068c8\">The peloton is moving at speed as they near the intermediate sprint.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T14:34:15+00:00\">2026-08-01T14:34:15.533Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-129ff026-8db6-11f1-8a36-b5cea2617092\">Charlotte Kool (Fenix-Premier Tech) kicked clear to take the 13 points and indicate she is riding for the green jersey.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T14:35:46+00:00\">2026-08-01T14:35:46.660Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-60km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-60km-to-go\"><span>60km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-492f7b48-8db6-11f1-8c2f-dba89a82984c\">The surge by the peloton has reduced to gap to 5:10 but it will be interesting to see if some teams drive the change on the climbs before the drop down to Lausanne and the climb to the line.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T14:44:20+00:00\">2026-08-01T14:44:20.010Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-55km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-55km-to-go\"><span>55km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-7ae5125a-8db7-11f1-a3db-ef73b6c9c089\">We&#8217;re back into the hills and this will be a vital moment for the breakaway.<\/p>\n<p>It will show if they have the strength and unity to stay away.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-7ae5125a-8db7-11f1-a3db-ef73b6c9c089-2\">It will also show the intentions of the GC teams and sprint teams. Indeed FDJ are friding hard and so the gap is falling fast. It is now 3:20 with more climbing to come.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T14:46:20+00:00\">2026-08-01T14:46:20.449Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-c2a6fae0-8db7-11f1-9261-1bf19fe0bd9a\">The C\u00f4te de Villars-le-Comte is 4km long and hurting a lot of riders as FDJ up the tempo.<\/p>\n<p>Several riders are dropped.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T14:50:43+00:00\">2026-08-01T14:50:43.825Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-5fc359e0-8db8-11f1-9f19-93c29fad69a1\">There&#8217;s another fight for the QOM points. Everyone in the break would like to pull on the polka-dot jersey at the finish.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T14:52:36+00:00\">2026-08-01T14:52:36.225Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a2a3d21c-8db8-11f1-85af-c593b612114f\">Oc\u00e9ane Mahe (Ma Petite Entreprise) was again the first to the top and so leads the virtual QOM classification with 6 points.<\/p>\n<p>There is still the Cat 3 C\u00f4te de Vulliens soon and then the Cat 4 climb to the finish.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T14:54:17+00:00\">2026-08-01T14:54:17.967Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-df6219c0-8db8-11f1-bdc0-1ba92247a4d6\">The C\u00f4te de Villars-le-Comte climb is 4km long and has changed the race. Lots of riders have been distanced and are fighting to get back.<\/p>\n<p>Other riders have attacked over the top and so the gap to the break has fallen to 1:40.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-df6219c0-8db8-11f1-bdc0-1ba92247a4d6-2\">It&#8217;s race on.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T14:56:41+00:00\">2026-08-01T14:56:41.415Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-50km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-50km-to-go\"><span>50km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-34de6d36-8db9-11f1-b56f-e7ac1edecd71\">Attacks are coming on the descent and there has been a crash near the summit.<\/p>\n<p>Isabella Holmgren (Lidl-Trek) seemed to go off the road and so is chasing. Meanwhile Amanda Spratt is on the attack.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T15:00:02+00:00\">2026-08-01T15:00:02.174Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ac8f4a4e-8db9-11f1-beda-bf15cc79aaf6\">This 40km section of the stage is in the hills as the race heads south back to Lausanne.<\/p>\n<p>The chase is on now as the peloton chases Spratt and other lone attackers.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-ac8f4a4e-8db9-11f1-beda-bf15cc79aaf6-2\">We will know more about how the stage will end &#8211; sprint, small group, attack and breakaway &#8211; after this 40km of rolling roads, with just 20km to go.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T15:05:30+00:00\">2026-08-01T15:05:30.396Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-7027ef6a-8dba-11f1-a9e0-050ad258b329\">This is a clever move by Amanda Spratt (Lidl). She used the descent to attack and is now only 50 seconds down on the breakaway and 35 seconds ahead of the select peloton.<\/p>\n<p>Her attack means that Lidl-Trek does not have to work in any chase, so they can save their strength to help Elisa Balsamo in the finish.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T15:07:11+00:00\">2026-08-01T15:07:11.627Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ac797bf0-8dba-11f1-8414-658e431a517f\">Next up is the C\u00f4te de Vulliens, a 3km climb.<\/p>\n<p>It will be interesting to see who does the pace here.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T15:11:18+00:00\">2026-08-01T15:11:18.764Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3fcb9640-8dbb-11f1-b487-756db4313de7\">Our journalists on the ground at the Tour de France Femmes were busy speaking to riders on Friday and today at the start.<\/p>\n<p>There has been a lot of reporting and even speculation about who is the leader at UAE Team L&#8217;IMAD and what is the role of Paula Blasi, who is expected to leave the team.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-3fcb9640-8dbb-11f1-b487-756db4313de7-2\">Dani Ostanek spoke to <em>Cyclingnews<\/em> columnist, Brodie Chapman.<\/p>\n<p><strong>&#8216;We&#8217;re all really united&#8217; \u2013 After much speculation, UAE Team L&#8217;IMAD confirm dual leadership strategy at Tour de France Femmes<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-3fcb96a4-8dbb-11f1-9767-77a4ea1395e7\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QXGA3WyDebfiqp4Yu9ihfd.jpg\" alt=\"The riders of UAE Team L&amp;#039;IMAD pose together ahead of the 2026 Tour de France Femmes\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: @facepeeters \/ UAE Team L&#8217;IMAD)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T15:13:57+00:00\">2026-08-01T15:13:57.578Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-9e6f0e8e-8dbb-11f1-8cc4-2bfbe3258128\">Nikola Noskov\u00e1 (Cofidis) won the QOM sprint and Oc\u00e9ane Mahe (Ma Petite Entreprise) was second, so is mathematically assured to pull on the first polka.dot jersey of the TDFF 2026.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T15:19:19+00:00\">2026-08-01T15:19:19.794Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-5e9a188e-8dbc-11f1-bf37-853c200a69af\">Sadly Laura Tomasi (Uno-X Mobility) is the first rider to abandon the 2026 Tour de France Femmes. She crashed earlier on and so was unable to continue in the race.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T15:23:16+00:00\">2026-08-01T15:23:16.392Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-35km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-35km-to-go\"><span>35km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-eb7f6362-8dbc-11f1-a7f0-2b5d156c3f78\">As expected, the climb and the rolling roads has split the attack, with Nikola Noskov\u00e1 (Cofidis) up front alone and the other three spread across the road.<\/p>\n<p>Amanda Spratt is still chasing the select peloton is riding as a unit and so carefully pulling back the attacks.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-eb7f6362-8dbc-11f1-a7f0-2b5d156c3f78-2\">It is now more and more likely we&#8217;ll see the peloton and some sprinters fight for the stage victory.<\/p>\n<p>There are 96 riders in the peloton at 1:00, with a chasing group of 45 riders at 3:30. Only the first group will fight for the win.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T15:29:04+00:00\">2026-08-01T15:29:04.942Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-bb42f26c-8dbd-11f1-8c3e-87d548015cd2\">Matlida Price spoke to Ur\u0161ka Zigart.<\/p>\n<p>She crashed and fracturing her jaw six weeks ago at the Tour de Suisse but fought back to recovery quickly and so make the start of the TDFF.<\/p>\n<p><strong>&#8216;The body is an amazing thing&#8217; \u2013 Ur\u0161ka Zigart back in action at the Tour de France Femmes, six weeks on from Tour de Suisse horror crash<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-bb42f2d0-8dbd-11f1-9e78-e903843b3c07\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fCCgFBmCQ8nAPqi58oPXyZ.jpg\" alt=\"AG Insurance-Soudal&amp;#039;s Slovenian cyclist Urska Zigart looks on during the pre-stage presentation ahead of the 9th stage of the Giro d&amp;#039;Italia Women 2026 between Saluzzo and Saluzzo in Saluzzo on June 7, 2026. (Photo by MARCO BERTORELLO \/ AFP)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T15:30:25+00:00\">2026-08-01T15:30:25.581Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-30km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-30km-to-go\"><span>30km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-eb6c5cd0-8dbd-11f1-8531-95a06d779daa\">The peloton is at 2:00 from Nikola Noskov\u00e1 (Cofidis).<\/p>\n<p>We can see the Movistar riders lined out on the left, with SDWorx on the other side of the road.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T15:35:07+00:00\">2026-08-01T15:35:07.133Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-9341b798-8dbe-11f1-8fad-83e5f3d7de55\"><strong>Enjoying our live race coverage? <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Subscribe to Cyclingnews for an all-access pass to our unrivalled reporting of WorldTour racing, bike tech and exclusive in-depth features. Plus, access to the Cyclingnews app to follow the action on-the-go!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-9341b798-8dbe-11f1-8fad-83e5f3d7de55-2\"><strong><\/strong><br \/><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"kiosq-main-layer kiosq-button-layer\"><strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"kiosq-main-layer-container\">\n<div class=\"kiosq-login-button rowCenter\">\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/strong><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T15:42:07+00:00\">2026-08-01T15:42:07.500Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-20km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-20km-to-go\"><span>20km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-8debb0b8-8dbf-11f1-8b0c-93445e84bae6\">Crash for Marlen Reusser. Her Movistar teammate slid out at speed and the Swiss rider flipped over her but at a slow pace. She got up and started to chase.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T15:44:57+00:00\">2026-08-01T15:44:57.374Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f2f9e718-8dbf-11f1-abf9-87aa56183550\">The race returns to the shores of Lake Geneva and Nikola Noskov\u00e1 (Cofidis) remains out front.<\/p>\n<p>She was in the early attack and still leads the reduced peloton by 50 seconds.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-f2f9e718-8dbf-11f1-abf9-87aa56183550-2\">She may be caught but this a huge ride for Noskov\u00e1. She will surely be awarded the most combatif prize of the day. She deserves it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T15:47:24+00:00\">2026-08-01T15:47:24.747Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-4b50954c-8dc0-11f1-9e14-9bddf4cbd9ba\">We can Visma-Lease a Bike on the front of the peloton.<\/p>\n<p>They are riding to protect Pauline Ferrand-Pr\u00e9vot but perhaps also for Marianne Vos.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T15:49:51+00:00\">2026-08-01T15:49:51.796Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-15km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-15km-to-go\"><span>15km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-a29fe8d4-8dc0-11f1-9140-338552407398\">The riders are speeding along the lakeside road, between the water, the vines and the train line.<\/p>\n<p>The climb to the finish begins 2.8km from the finish and winds up via the city centre streets.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-a29fe8d4-8dc0-11f1-9140-338552407398-2\">If Lorena Wiebes (SD Worx) manages to win, it will arguably be one of the best victories of her career.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T15:51:30+00:00\">2026-08-01T15:51:30.323Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-dd262004-8dc0-11f1-bb26-2b3e87029cab\">Marlen Reusser has chased back to the peloton with several teammates but the crash was a real scare for the Swiss rider and a real threat to her GC ambitions.<\/p>\n<p>Cyclingnews will try to find out more from Marlen Reusser on her crash and any injuries at the finish.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T15:55:48+00:00\">2026-08-01T15:55:48.011Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-10km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-10km-to-go\"><span>10km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-76c74b2a-8dc1-11f1-8875-bffffbbe20cb\">EF have three riders leading the peloton, as the gap to the attackers falls to 40 seconds.<\/p>\n<p>Ahead of them Maud Rijnbeek (Volkerwessels), Idoia Eraso (Laboral Kutxa-Fundaci\u00f3n Euskadi), Nikola Noskov\u00e1 (Cofidis) and Amanda Spratt (Lidl-Trek) have come together but can they hold off the peloton?<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-76c74b2a-8dc1-11f1-8875-bffffbbe20cb-2\">It will be difficult, even if they reach the foot of the climb with a few seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T15:58:55+00:00\">2026-08-01T15:58:55.746Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e69d6916-8dc1-11f1-98ef-2b671694d51e\">Movistar, Liv-AlUla-Jayco, Canyon-SRAM and EF Education-Oatly are fighting for position at the front of the peloton.<\/p>\n<p>With such a twisting climb to the finish, positioning going into the climb, the right turn away from the lake, will be vital.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-e69d6916-8dc1-11f1-98ef-2b671694d51e-2\">There could be splits on the climb and there arecalso time bonuses of 10-6-4 seconds up for grabs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T16:01:37+00:00\">2026-08-01T16:01:37.165Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-5km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-5km-to-go\"><span>5km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-46e036dc-8dc2-11f1-841b-515ceed0363c\">Here we go!<\/p>\n<p>The attack has been swept up. Gruppo compatto.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-46e036dc-8dc2-11f1-841b-515ceed0363c-2\">It&#8217;s time to climb-sprint to the finish!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T16:02:22+00:00\">2026-08-01T16:02:22.396Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-61ee4568-8dc2-11f1-9dd4-a7725603978d\">There&#8217;s a fight for position, with lead out trains to the foot of the climb, all while dodging road furniture.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T16:04:28+00:00\">2026-08-01T16:04:28.949Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ad499148-8dc2-11f1-97bf-5bfada60ad97\">The climb starts now!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T16:05:07+00:00\">2026-08-01T16:05:07.357Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-c4238b62-8dc2-11f1-9417-07930960b8d9\">The climb is 2.6km 4.6% but includes two steeper sectors.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T16:06:03+00:00\">2026-08-01T16:06:03.643Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e5f989b2-8dc2-11f1-ab22-93ba62450f90\">The GC contenders are well placed, staying safe.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T16:06:45+00:00\">2026-08-01T16:06:45.788Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-fed7f004-8dc2-11f1-9316-37b99cf30012\">The speed is high as the gradient eases. Only 30 or so riders are still on contention.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T16:07:31+00:00\">2026-08-01T16:07:31.753Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-1a3fae5e-8dc3-11f1-b1ae-b7a2b6e34bfb\">Crash due to a touch of wheel.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T16:08:07+00:00\">2026-08-01T16:08:07.475Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-last-kilometre\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-last-kilometre\"><span>LAST KILOMETRE<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-2f8681a2-8dc3-11f1-9f60-77b4f3a6af23\">The GC riders will fight for the stage win.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T16:08:49+00:00\">2026-08-01T16:08:49.931Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-48cb84aa-8dc3-11f1-a23b-6f513bb2555c\">Demi Vollering kicks it off with 700m to go!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T16:09:54+00:00\">2026-08-01T16:09:54.174Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-6f22f354-8dc3-11f1-b0eb-f5a718b13b44\"><strong>LORENA WIEBES WINS STAGE 1 OF THE 2026 TOUR DE FRANCE FEMMES<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T16:11:31+00:00\">2026-08-01T16:11:31.508Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a91a811c-8dc3-11f1-980f-77e03ff2b269\">Wiebes slumps to the ground after making a huge effort to win the sprint.<\/p>\n<p>She wisely followed the wheels on the climb, going deep but staying in contention.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-a91a811c-8dc3-11f1-980f-77e03ff2b269-2\">When the road straightened, she accelerated using her power and then hit the front to celebrate with her arms open.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T16:12:45+00:00\">2026-08-01T16:12:45.676Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d5624b1a-8dc3-11f1-b090-fd3adc6480b6\">This is the top for for the stage:<\/p>\n<p>1. Lorena Wiebes (SD Worx-Protime)<br \/>2. Kim Le Court (AG Insurance-Soudal)<br \/>3. Demi Vollering (FDJ United-Suez)<br \/>4. Puck Pieterse (Fenix-Premier Tech)<br \/>5. Noemi R\u00fcegg (EF Education-Oatly)<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T16:15:41+00:00\">2026-08-01T16:15:41.019Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3dddecf8-8dc4-11f1-8166-8fe0263f6eae\">SD Worx had played down their hopes and ambitions for stage 1 but Wiebes was superb after great work all day by her teammates.<\/p>\n<p>It is Wiebes&#8217; 131 career victory. She has now won six Tour stages.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T16:17:30+00:00\">2026-08-01T16:17:30.543Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-7f2a89e6-8dc4-11f1-8fd1-9de7100095e3\">This is the first shot of Wiebes victory.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-7f2a8a4a-8dc4-11f1-abf0-57e9903a0d58\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NZrX8ZygXnCG4mMGCij7cP.jpg\" alt=\"LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND - AUGUST 01: Lorena Wiebes of Netherlands and Team SD Worx - Protime celebrates at finish line as stage winner during the 5th Tour de France Femmes 2026, Stage 1 a 138km stage from Lausanne to Lausanne \/ #UCIWWT \/ on August 01, 2026 in Lausanne, Switzerland. (Photo by Tim de Waele\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T16:24:02+00:00\">2026-08-01T16:24:02.385Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-68b1c962-8dc5-11f1-b4fd-8fae089eb0c0\">Demi Vollering was third on the stage and so took four bonus seconds. That will help in the GC battle.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T16:31:33+00:00\">2026-08-01T16:31:33.128Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-7567a4a0-8dc6-11f1-bc7c-57a91d8e33cf\">We have more photos of the sprint.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-7567a4fa-8dc6-11f1-af01-690b2242dbc9\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2MDkyinkjTktXmArBk6TeM.jpg\" alt=\"LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND - AUGUST 01: Lorena Wiebes of Netherlands and Team SD Worx - Protime celebrates at finish line as stage winner during the 5th Tour de France Femmes 2026, Stage 1 a 138km stage from Lausanne to Lausanne \/ #UCIWWT \/ on August 01, 2026 in Lausanne, Switzerland. (Photo by Tim de Waele\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T16:34:02+00:00\">2026-08-01T16:34:02.270Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ce5a60b6-8dc6-11f1-92c7-593585ab57c3\">Lorena Wiebes is on the podium celebrating her stage win.<\/p>\n<p>She and SD Worx are the big winners today.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T16:35:56+00:00\">2026-08-01T16:35:56.566Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-12685790-8dc7-11f1-9b0d-15f95eaa6dd0\">Lorena spoke briefly.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I cannot believe it,&#8221; she said, generously praising her teammates.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-12685790-8dc7-11f1-9b0d-15f95eaa6dd0-2\">&#8220;The team worked super hard today and then Anna (van der Breggen) came also still to the front with one kilometre to go. Then Demi attacked and I realised I needed to follow. It was a long sprint but I&#8217;m super happy with this.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T16:36:44+00:00\">2026-08-01T16:36:44.750Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-2f1704f4-8dc7-11f1-9b5e-0b00daa525c0\">Wiebes judsged her sprint perfectly, using her experience.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I expected some attacks and after the first attack I still felt good. Then there was one kilometre to go, I needed to hold on. I told myself &#8216;I cannot drop.'&#8221; she said.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-2f1704f4-8dc7-11f1-9b5e-0b00daa525c0-2\">&#8220;Then I was a bit blocked, because EF started on the right side. Then I found my way and I started a bit early but I said: &#8216;I need to go now.&#8217;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T16:37:48+00:00\">2026-08-01T16:37:48.565Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-5535a88e-8dc7-11f1-8fdd-15a23495200e\">Wiebes was SD Worx protected rider but deflected any pressure due to help and support from the team.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I&#8217;m really happy with the support from our team, and that gives me extra energy, also the support from the staff,&#8221; she said.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-5535a88e-8dc7-11f1-8fdd-15a23495200e-2\">&#8220;They fully believe in me, even when I had some doubts, I&#8217;m super grateful for this.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T16:49:14+00:00\">2026-08-01T16:49:14.938Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ee391c0e-8dc8-11f1-8ed7-81d9169512f9\">Thanks for joining us for live coverage of stage 1 of the Tour de France Femmes.<\/p>\n<p>It was a fascinating first day of racing and indicated what we should see for the next eight days: high-speed, quality racing, sprinting for stages, a tense GC battle and for now, Lorena Wiebes in the yellow jersey.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T16:50:45+00:00\">2026-08-01T16:50:45.084Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-23fe733e-8dc9-11f1-991d-0136519bb522\">Stage 2 is another rolling ride from Aigle, the home of the UCI, to Geneva. The stage is 147.9km long.<\/p>\n<p>Our tip? Lorena wibes to win in the yellow jersey.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T16:57:44+00:00\">2026-08-01T16:57:44.468Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-1dfb4d44-8dca-11f1-ad80-ad0c8db9b86f\">This is our stage 2 preview.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tour de France Femmes 2026 stage 2 preview<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T17:00:16+00:00\">2026-08-01T17:00:16.185Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-78640c30-8dca-11f1-afd5-d9ffd6e826c3\">This is our initial report on Marlen Reusser&#8217;s crash. Fortunately she chased back and finished 10th, in the same time as the big GC contnders.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Scare for favourite Marlen Reusser after a crash during the opening stage of the Tour de France Femmes<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T17:03:01+00:00\">2026-08-01T17:03:01.398Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-db03cdbc-8dca-11f1-91c2-091ee39b060d\">This is our full stage 1 report, including photographs from the stage, results and reaction.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tour de France Femmes: Lorena Wiebes claims stage 1 victory and first yellow jersey with commanding uphill sprint<\/strong> <\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-db03ce3e-8dca-11f1-96b6-d37f9dd41e83\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QiU6ovDZM2bMnX2gGZKSqf.jpg\" alt=\"LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND - AUGUST 01: (L-R) Amber Kraak of Netherlands and Team FDJ United - SUEZ and Lorena Wiebes of Netherlands and Team SD Worx - Protime compete during the 5th Tour de France Femmes 2026, Stage 1 a 138km stage from Lausanne to Lausanne \/ #UCIWWT \/ on August 01, 2026 in Lausanne, Switzerland. (Photo by Alex Broadway\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T17:06:10+00:00\">2026-08-01T17:06:10.736Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-4be29af4-8dcb-11f1-85c7-1ba8b6c59b07\">Our journalists on the race Matilda Price and Dani Ostanek will soon have the best reaction, news and analysis.<\/p>\n<p>Join us on Sunday for full live coverage of stage 2.<\/p>\n<p>This is the photograph that Lorena Weibes and the SD Worx team will surely hang on the wall.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-4be29b58-8dcb-11f1-88e1-e923a11e743b\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/f3H2TpyWCNKFs6zNmrefPD.jpg\" alt=\"Lorena Wiebes of Netherlands and Team SD Worx - Protime celebrates at podium as Yellow Leader Jersey winner during the 5th Tour de France Femmes 2026\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T17:08:44+00:00\">2026-08-01T17:08:44.149Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a72ea966-8dcb-11f1-be2e-1d0a7c28870a\">This is how Lorena Wiebes won in Lausanne.<\/p>\n<div class=\"see-more see-more--clipped\" id=\"elk-2083588196932223084\">\n<figure>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet hawk-ignore\" data-lang=\"en\" cite=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2083588196932223084\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83c\udfc1 Stage win + yellow jersey for Lorena Wiebes ! 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