{"id":255684,"date":"2026-08-01T14:35:46","date_gmt":"2026-08-01T14:35:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/08\/01\/tour-de-france-femmes-stage-1-live-alison-jackson-fails-to-catch-the-breakaway-as-the-sprinter-teams-refuse-to-chase\/"},"modified":"2026-08-01T14:35:46","modified_gmt":"2026-08-01T14:35:46","slug":"tour-de-france-femmes-stage-1-live-alison-jackson-fails-to-catch-the-breakaway-as-the-sprinter-teams-refuse-to-chase","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/08\/01\/tour-de-france-femmes-stage-1-live-alison-jackson-fails-to-catch-the-breakaway-as-the-sprinter-teams-refuse-to-chase\/","title":{"rendered":"Tour de France Femmes stage 1 LIVE: Alison Jackson fails to catch the breakaway as the sprinter teams refuse to chase"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\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\"\/><\/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=\"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=\"2026-08-01T14:32:29+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=\"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\"\/><\/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\"\/><\/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\"\/>\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\/0TZ86YMT7v<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2083559776600948971\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2083559776600948971\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" rel=\"noopener\">August 1, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/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\"\/><\/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\"\/>\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=\"2026-08-01T14:22:40+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=\"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\"\/><\/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\" style=\"max-width:496px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:124.60%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/A8YBRya2Cnd96T2uEn4YgA-496-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/A8YBRya2Cnd96T2uEn4YgA-496-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/A8YBRya2Cnd96T2uEn4YgA-496-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/A8YBRya2Cnd96T2uEn4YgA-496-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/A8YBRya2Cnd96T2uEn4YgA-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/A8YBRya2Cnd96T2uEn4YgA-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Twitter)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/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\"\/>\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=\"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=\"2026-08-01T14:03:46+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\"\/><\/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\"\/>\n<\/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\"\/><\/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\"\/><\/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\"\/>\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=\"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\"\/><\/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\"\/><\/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\"\/>\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\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.70%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eTRZPYYt2j6q8DUqihXFUd-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eTRZPYYt2j6q8DUqihXFUd-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eTRZPYYt2j6q8DUqihXFUd-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eTRZPYYt2j6q8DUqihXFUd-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eTRZPYYt2j6q8DUqihXFUd-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eTRZPYYt2j6q8DUqihXFUd-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><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)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eTRZPYYt2j6q8DUqihXFUd-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eTRZPYYt2j6q8DUqihXFUd-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eTRZPYYt2j6q8DUqihXFUd-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eTRZPYYt2j6q8DUqihXFUd-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eTRZPYYt2j6q8DUqihXFUd-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eTRZPYYt2j6q8DUqihXFUd-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eTRZPYYt2j6q8DUqihXFUd.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eTRZPYYt2j6q8DUqihXFUd.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T13:51:59+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\"\/><\/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\"\/>\n<\/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\"\/><\/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\"\/>\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\"\/><\/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\"\/>\n<\/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\/bGdc9YEQLz<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2083549268871192810\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2083549268871192810\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" rel=\"noopener\">August 1, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\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\"\/><\/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\"\/><\/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\"\/>\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=\"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\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.70%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VK2qtqHfX8aZi6PP5kShxP-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VK2qtqHfX8aZi6PP5kShxP-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VK2qtqHfX8aZi6PP5kShxP-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VK2qtqHfX8aZi6PP5kShxP-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VK2qtqHfX8aZi6PP5kShxP-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VK2qtqHfX8aZi6PP5kShxP-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><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)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VK2qtqHfX8aZi6PP5kShxP-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VK2qtqHfX8aZi6PP5kShxP-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VK2qtqHfX8aZi6PP5kShxP-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VK2qtqHfX8aZi6PP5kShxP-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VK2qtqHfX8aZi6PP5kShxP-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VK2qtqHfX8aZi6PP5kShxP-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VK2qtqHfX8aZi6PP5kShxP.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VK2qtqHfX8aZi6PP5kShxP.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(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\"\/><\/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\"\/>\n<\/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\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:65.53%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mG82Kk95AhG7rZ5rZBJu7m-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mG82Kk95AhG7rZ5rZBJu7m-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mG82Kk95AhG7rZ5rZBJu7m-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mG82Kk95AhG7rZ5rZBJu7m-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mG82Kk95AhG7rZ5rZBJu7m-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mG82Kk95AhG7rZ5rZBJu7m-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><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)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mG82Kk95AhG7rZ5rZBJu7m-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mG82Kk95AhG7rZ5rZBJu7m-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mG82Kk95AhG7rZ5rZBJu7m-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mG82Kk95AhG7rZ5rZBJu7m-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mG82Kk95AhG7rZ5rZBJu7m-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mG82Kk95AhG7rZ5rZBJu7m-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mG82Kk95AhG7rZ5rZBJu7m.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mG82Kk95AhG7rZ5rZBJu7m.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T13:31:42+00:00\">2026-08-01T13:31:42.976Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-100km-to-go\"\/><\/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\"\/><\/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\"\/>\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=\"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\"\/><\/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\"\/>\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\"\/><\/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\"\/><\/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\"\/>\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=\"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\"\/><\/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\"\/>\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 <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/riders\/kate-courtney\/\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/riders\/kate-courtney\/\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/riders\/kate-courtney\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>Kate Courtney<\/u><\/a> 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\/XgN5ksVeFT<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2083539121872531892\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2083539121872531892\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" rel=\"noopener\">August 1, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/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\"\/><\/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\"\/><\/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\"\/>\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=\"2026-08-01T13:02:12+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\"\/><\/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\"\/>\n<\/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\"\/><\/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\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.60%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Q8jD2kPugEd9s3Y8arSziY-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Q8jD2kPugEd9s3Y8arSziY-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Q8jD2kPugEd9s3Y8arSziY-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Q8jD2kPugEd9s3Y8arSziY-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Q8jD2kPugEd9s3Y8arSziY-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Q8jD2kPugEd9s3Y8arSziY-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><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)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Q8jD2kPugEd9s3Y8arSziY-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Q8jD2kPugEd9s3Y8arSziY-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Q8jD2kPugEd9s3Y8arSziY-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Q8jD2kPugEd9s3Y8arSziY-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Q8jD2kPugEd9s3Y8arSziY-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Q8jD2kPugEd9s3Y8arSziY-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Q8jD2kPugEd9s3Y8arSziY.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Q8jD2kPugEd9s3Y8arSziY.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/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\"\/>\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\"\/><\/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\"\/><\/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\"\/>\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=\"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\"\/><\/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\"\/>\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\/><\/p>\n<\/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\"\/><\/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=\"2026-08-01T12:37:11+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\/Q3bcILLRtd<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2083529770038399415\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2083529770038399415\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" rel=\"noopener\">August 1, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/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><a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/teams-riders\/red-bull-set-to-partner-with-fdj-united-suez-as-riders-wear-branded-helmets-at-tour-de-france-femmes-grand-depart\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/teams-riders\/red-bull-set-to-partner-with-fdj-united-suez-as-riders-wear-branded-helmets-at-tour-de-france-femmes-grand-depart\/\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/teams-riders\/red-bull-set-to-partner-with-fdj-united-suez-as-riders-wear-branded-helmets-at-tour-de-france-femmes-grand-depart\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Red Bull set to partner with FDJ United-SUEZ as riders wear branded helmets at Tour de France Femmes Grand D\u00e9part<\/strong><\/a><\/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\" style=\"max-width:2200px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.23%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vNe9TWFRjoJqov8ymVGFCA-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vNe9TWFRjoJqov8ymVGFCA-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vNe9TWFRjoJqov8ymVGFCA-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vNe9TWFRjoJqov8ymVGFCA-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vNe9TWFRjoJqov8ymVGFCA-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vNe9TWFRjoJqov8ymVGFCA-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vNe9TWFRjoJqov8ymVGFCA.jpg\" alt=\"FDJ United-Suez with Red Bull helmets\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vNe9TWFRjoJqov8ymVGFCA-1200-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vNe9TWFRjoJqov8ymVGFCA-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vNe9TWFRjoJqov8ymVGFCA-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vNe9TWFRjoJqov8ymVGFCA-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vNe9TWFRjoJqov8ymVGFCA-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vNe9TWFRjoJqov8ymVGFCA-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vNe9TWFRjoJqov8ymVGFCA.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vNe9TWFRjoJqov8ymVGFCA.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Red Bull)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/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\"\/>\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\/ZAeZvK9A4a<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2083528983002386515\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2083528983002386515\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" rel=\"noopener\">August 1, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/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\"\/><\/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\"\/>\n<p id=\"elk-728f0e52-8da4-11f1-8153-35fbfc284296-2\"><a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/womens-cycling\/five-years-in-this-tour-de-france-femmes-looks-like-it-will-be-the-best-edition-yet\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/womens-cycling\/five-years-in-this-tour-de-france-femmes-looks-like-it-will-be-the-best-edition-yet\/\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/womens-cycling\/five-years-in-this-tour-de-france-femmes-looks-like-it-will-be-the-best-edition-yet\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Five years in, this Tour de France Femmes looks like it will be the best edition yet<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\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\" style=\"max-width:2500px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.68%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WvaM3oXSM6t4EcPf3LdRTM-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WvaM3oXSM6t4EcPf3LdRTM-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WvaM3oXSM6t4EcPf3LdRTM-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WvaM3oXSM6t4EcPf3LdRTM-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WvaM3oXSM6t4EcPf3LdRTM-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WvaM3oXSM6t4EcPf3LdRTM-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WvaM3oXSM6t4EcPf3LdRTM.jpg\" alt=\"Tour de France Femmes 2026 map\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WvaM3oXSM6t4EcPf3LdRTM-1200-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WvaM3oXSM6t4EcPf3LdRTM-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WvaM3oXSM6t4EcPf3LdRTM-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WvaM3oXSM6t4EcPf3LdRTM-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WvaM3oXSM6t4EcPf3LdRTM-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WvaM3oXSM6t4EcPf3LdRTM-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WvaM3oXSM6t4EcPf3LdRTM.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WvaM3oXSM6t4EcPf3LdRTM.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: ASO)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/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\"\/>\n<\/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\" style=\"max-width:1654px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:70.74%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QTwtxQ5WdC5RAnw4PS6AJH-1200-80.png.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QTwtxQ5WdC5RAnw4PS6AJH-1024-80.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QTwtxQ5WdC5RAnw4PS6AJH-970-80.png.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QTwtxQ5WdC5RAnw4PS6AJH-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QTwtxQ5WdC5RAnw4PS6AJH-480-80.png.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QTwtxQ5WdC5RAnw4PS6AJH-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QTwtxQ5WdC5RAnw4PS6AJH.png\" alt=\"Profiles for the 2026 Tour de France Femmes\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QTwtxQ5WdC5RAnw4PS6AJH-1200-80.png 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QTwtxQ5WdC5RAnw4PS6AJH-1024-80.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QTwtxQ5WdC5RAnw4PS6AJH-970-80.png 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QTwtxQ5WdC5RAnw4PS6AJH-650-80.png 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QTwtxQ5WdC5RAnw4PS6AJH-480-80.png 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QTwtxQ5WdC5RAnw4PS6AJH-320-80.png 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QTwtxQ5WdC5RAnw4PS6AJH.png\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QTwtxQ5WdC5RAnw4PS6AJH.png\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: ASO)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T12:17:03+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=\"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\"\/><\/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\"\/>\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><a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/womens-cycling\/is-there-tour-de-france-femmes-tension-brewing-at-uae-team-limad\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/womens-cycling\/is-there-tour-de-france-femmes-tension-brewing-at-uae-team-limad\/\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/womens-cycling\/is-there-tour-de-france-femmes-tension-brewing-at-uae-team-limad\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Is there Tour de France Femmes tension brewing at UAE Team L&#8217;IMAD?<\/strong><\/a><\/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\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.70%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iTyt3CgqBfMGbv9sBoLeCW-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iTyt3CgqBfMGbv9sBoLeCW-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iTyt3CgqBfMGbv9sBoLeCW-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iTyt3CgqBfMGbv9sBoLeCW-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iTyt3CgqBfMGbv9sBoLeCW-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iTyt3CgqBfMGbv9sBoLeCW-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><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)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iTyt3CgqBfMGbv9sBoLeCW-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iTyt3CgqBfMGbv9sBoLeCW-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iTyt3CgqBfMGbv9sBoLeCW-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iTyt3CgqBfMGbv9sBoLeCW-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iTyt3CgqBfMGbv9sBoLeCW-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iTyt3CgqBfMGbv9sBoLeCW-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iTyt3CgqBfMGbv9sBoLeCW.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iTyt3CgqBfMGbv9sBoLeCW.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/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\"\/>\n<\/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\"\/><\/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\"\/>\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\" style=\"max-width:1438px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:139.08%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tN2xxGPsAou3i3xFDrnwT5-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tN2xxGPsAou3i3xFDrnwT5-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tN2xxGPsAou3i3xFDrnwT5-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tN2xxGPsAou3i3xFDrnwT5-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tN2xxGPsAou3i3xFDrnwT5-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tN2xxGPsAou3i3xFDrnwT5-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tN2xxGPsAou3i3xFDrnwT5.jpg\" alt=\"Map of stage 1 of the 2026 Tour de France Femmes\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tN2xxGPsAou3i3xFDrnwT5-1200-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tN2xxGPsAou3i3xFDrnwT5-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tN2xxGPsAou3i3xFDrnwT5-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tN2xxGPsAou3i3xFDrnwT5-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tN2xxGPsAou3i3xFDrnwT5-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tN2xxGPsAou3i3xFDrnwT5-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tN2xxGPsAou3i3xFDrnwT5.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tN2xxGPsAou3i3xFDrnwT5.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: \u00a0\u00a9GEOATLAS)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/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\/LlAho9mq3d<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2083521531531887057\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2083521531531887057\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" rel=\"noopener\">August 1, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\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\"\/><\/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\"\/>\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><a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/womens-cycling\/pressure-is-a-privilege-calm-mature-demi-vollering-taking-tour-de-france-femmes-favourite-status-in-her-stride-as-search-to-reclaim-yellow-continues\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/womens-cycling\/pressure-is-a-privilege-calm-mature-demi-vollering-taking-tour-de-france-femmes-favourite-status-in-her-stride-as-search-to-reclaim-yellow-continues\/\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/womens-cycling\/pressure-is-a-privilege-calm-mature-demi-vollering-taking-tour-de-france-femmes-favourite-status-in-her-stride-as-search-to-reclaim-yellow-continues\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><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><\/a><\/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\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.70%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TfRMKptCBkwHsH4UxRwvdB-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TfRMKptCBkwHsH4UxRwvdB-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TfRMKptCBkwHsH4UxRwvdB-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TfRMKptCBkwHsH4UxRwvdB-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TfRMKptCBkwHsH4UxRwvdB-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TfRMKptCBkwHsH4UxRwvdB-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><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)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TfRMKptCBkwHsH4UxRwvdB-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TfRMKptCBkwHsH4UxRwvdB-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TfRMKptCBkwHsH4UxRwvdB-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TfRMKptCBkwHsH4UxRwvdB-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TfRMKptCBkwHsH4UxRwvdB-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TfRMKptCBkwHsH4UxRwvdB-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TfRMKptCBkwHsH4UxRwvdB.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TfRMKptCBkwHsH4UxRwvdB.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T11:54:07+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\"\/><\/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\"\/>\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=\"2026-08-01T11:48:22+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\"\/><\/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\"\/>\n<p id=\"elk-e5f8b1f0-8d9e-11f1-95cc-6f363606396d-2\"><a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/womens-cycling\/tour-de-france-femmes-2026-stage-1-preview\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/womens-cycling\/tour-de-france-femmes-2026-stage-1-preview\/\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/womens-cycling\/tour-de-france-femmes-2026-stage-1-preview\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Tour de France Femmes 2026: Lorena Wiebes to launch green jersey title defence in tricky uphill opener &#8211; Preview<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/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\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.70%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kFdbbJxkZuiGG6NKXmFztN-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kFdbbJxkZuiGG6NKXmFztN-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kFdbbJxkZuiGG6NKXmFztN-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kFdbbJxkZuiGG6NKXmFztN-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kFdbbJxkZuiGG6NKXmFztN-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kFdbbJxkZuiGG6NKXmFztN-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><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)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kFdbbJxkZuiGG6NKXmFztN-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kFdbbJxkZuiGG6NKXmFztN-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kFdbbJxkZuiGG6NKXmFztN-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kFdbbJxkZuiGG6NKXmFztN-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kFdbbJxkZuiGG6NKXmFztN-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kFdbbJxkZuiGG6NKXmFztN-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kFdbbJxkZuiGG6NKXmFztN.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kFdbbJxkZuiGG6NKXmFztN.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-01T11:42:29+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=\"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\"\/><\/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\"\/>\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=\"2026-08-01T11:41:41+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=\"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>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/live\/tour-de-france-femmes-stage-1-live-all-the-action-from-the-opening-stage-in-switzerland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>2026-08-01T14:35:46.660Z 60km to go 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. 2026-08-01T14:34:15.533Z Charlotte Kool (Fenix-Premier Tech) kicked clear to take the 13 points [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":255685,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"tdm_status":"","tdm_grid_status":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[6804],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-255684","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-cycling"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/255684","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=255684"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/255684\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/255685"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=255684"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=255684"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=255684"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}