{"id":255958,"date":"2026-08-03T12:39:48","date_gmt":"2026-08-03T12:39:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/08\/03\/tour-de-france-femmes-stage-3-live-vollering-involved-in-early-crash-on-hilly-roads-into-france\/"},"modified":"2026-08-03T12:39:48","modified_gmt":"2026-08-03T12:39:48","slug":"tour-de-france-femmes-stage-3-live-vollering-involved-in-early-crash-on-hilly-roads-into-france","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/08\/03\/tour-de-france-femmes-stage-3-live-vollering-involved-in-early-crash-on-hilly-roads-into-france\/","title":{"rendered":"Tour de France Femmes stage 3 LIVE: Vollering involved in early crash on hilly roads into France"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-03T12:36:10+00:00\">2026-08-03T12:36:10.511Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e897a07a-8f37-11f1-aa6f-6b3d36f9b4e6\">The final part of the climb is hurting many on the peloton.<\/p>\n<p>A number of sprinters are being dropped, including Lorena Wiebes and green jersey Elisa Balsamo (Lidl).<\/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-e897a07a-8f37-11f1-aa6f-6b3d36f9b4e6-2\">Urska Zigart (AG Insurance-Soudal) is also suffering.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-03T12:34:30+00:00\">2026-08-03T12:34:30.126Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ac7f3d32-8f37-11f1-88db-fb245e7f7db5\">Sadly Dina Boels of the Lotto Intermarch\u00e9 Ladies team has abandoned the Tour.<\/p>\n<p>The Belgian rider crossed the finish line just inside the time limit yesterday. She was dropped from the peloton quite early on stage 3.<\/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-ac7f3d32-8f37-11f1-88db-fb245e7f7db5-2\">Her abandon means the Lotto Intermarch\u00e9 Ladies is down to three riders for the reamaining six stages.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-03T12:26:47+00:00\">2026-08-03T12:26:47.972Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-990b8fe0-8f36-11f1-85ae-9f66c92d2453\">Some footage of the early crash has emerged, showing how Vollering went down and had to chase back to the peloton.<\/p>\n<div class=\"see-more see-more--clipped\" id=\"elk-2084254027982807050\">\n<figure>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet hawk-ignore\" data-lang=\"en\" cite=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2084254027982807050\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\u26a0\ufe0f Crash in the peloton involving Demi Vollering. The 2023 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift winner is back on her bike and riding again.\u2070Chute dans le peloton impliquant notamment Demi Vollering. La laur\u00e9ate de l&#8217;\u00e9dition 2023 peut repartir. \ud83d\udeb4\u200d\u2640\ufe0f#TDFF2026 #WatchTheFemmes pic.twitter.com\/9hndJscmBB<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2084254027982807050\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2084254027982807050\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" rel=\"noopener\">August 3, 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=\"2026-08-03T12:25:09+00:00\">2026-08-03T12:25:09.990Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-5eca05be-8f36-11f1-a4ef-ad82874efc3f\">5km to the summit.<\/p>\n<p>There are no attacks yet. That&#8217;s a surprise but the real moves may come later in this early section of climbs.<\/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=\"2026-08-03T12:23:16+00:00\">2026-08-03T12:23:16.814Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-1b3aaf10-8f36-11f1-8365-87ea14d704a9\">The crowds were out on the climb as the peloton rode at speed.<\/p>\n<div class=\"see-more see-more--clipped\" id=\"elk-2084251552710103127\">\n<figure>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet hawk-ignore\" data-lang=\"en\" cite=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2084251552710103127\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83c\udfc1142 km\u26f0\ufe0f Col de la Faucille (cat. 1) : 11,4km \u00e0 6,3%\u26aa\ufe0f\ud83d\udd34#TDFF2026 pic.twitter.com\/K1Jf7g6Vib<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2084251552710103127\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2084251552710103127\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" rel=\"noopener\">August 3, 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=\"2026-08-03T12:18:48+00:00\">2026-08-03T12:18:48.313Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-7b20465c-8f35-11f1-b1ef-8f816de76608\">A group of riders have already been dropped, including Alison Jackson.<\/p>\n<p>Fortunately the stage profile does include lots of descents to close the gap but it will be a hard day in the saddle.<\/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=\"2026-08-03T12:13:34+00:00\">2026-08-03T12:13:34.112Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-bff30d7e-8f34-11f1-94b0-6b451a6fd2fe\">World champion Magdeleine Vallieres was also involved in the crash with Demi Vollering. Both got up and chased back to the peloton but the crash only raised the tension in the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-03T12:10:44+00:00\">2026-08-03T12:10:44.289Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-5b3dcd56-8f34-11f1-a327-97fb884f9a91\">Crash!<\/p>\n<p>EF involved and Demi Vollering too.<\/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=\"2026-08-03T12:09:21+00:00\">2026-08-03T12:09:21.160Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-2922e45a-8f34-11f1-af76-3f12409e242c\">The Col de la Faucille will start after the village of Gex and climb over the Jura mountains that naturally divide France and Switzerland.<\/p>\n<p>The climb includes several switchbacks as it climbs to 1323m.<\/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-2922e45a-8f34-11f1-af76-3f12409e242c-2\">The pace is steady on the lower slopes but some riders are already suffering at the back and are being dropped.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-03T12:03:37+00:00\">2026-08-03T12:03:37.847Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-5c64954e-8f33-11f1-8def-e9ec3cb7c887\">The Col de la Faucille climb is 11.4km long at an average gradient of 6.3%.<\/p>\n<p>It will surely make for a huge selection when the attacks begin.<\/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-5c64954e-8f33-11f1-8def-e9ec3cb7c887-2\">The question is what happens afterwards. If Wiebes feels good and is not too far behind at the summit, then perhaps SD Worx will ride for her and a sprint finish.<\/p>\n<p>If we see Lotte Kopecky in the attacks and if the GC riders also race hard on the climb, then all of the sprinters may never see the front of the race again.<\/p>\n<p>That is why today&#8217;s stage is another fascinating day of racing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-03T11:58:44+00:00\">2026-08-03T11:58:44.985Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-adf34a82-8f32-11f1-887f-2b7c39c83abf\">The peloton is all together on the easier roads to the foot of the climb. We expect things to explode when the gradient kicks-in.<\/p>\n<p>Victorie Guilman crashed but the Cofidis rider quickly gets back on her bike.<\/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=\"2026-08-03T11:52:02+00:00\">2026-08-03T11:52:02.225Z<\/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-bdcc3622-8f31-11f1-af15-5121962ab674\">They&#8217;re off!<\/p>\n<p>The race director has waved the flag and so the stage is officially underway.<\/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-bdcc3622-8f31-11f1-af15-5121962ab674-2\">There are 139 riders in the race and they face 156.5km of racing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-03T11:50:10+00:00\">2026-08-03T11:50:10.666Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-7b6baf4c-8f31-11f1-bb86-b906cadb69f8\">Lukas Kn\u00f6fler and Matilda Price worked on this explainer why Paula Blasi is leading the best young rider competition despite being over 23.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s all down to ASO&#8217;s decision to widen the competition to older riders this year.<\/p>\n<p><a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/rules\/why-is-paula-blasi-in-white-tour-de-france-femmes-quietly-changes-under-23-jersey-to-under-24\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/rules\/why-is-paula-blasi-in-white-tour-de-france-femmes-quietly-changes-under-23-jersey-to-under-24\/\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/rules\/why-is-paula-blasi-in-white-tour-de-france-femmes-quietly-changes-under-23-jersey-to-under-24\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Why is Paula Blasi in white? &#8211; Tour de France Femmes quietly changes under-23 jersey to under-24<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-7b6bafba-8f31-11f1-9472-b376e7c8ef1f\">\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:69.14%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YWujK327rDor5rP9Ff4EJL-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YWujK327rDor5rP9Ff4EJL-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YWujK327rDor5rP9Ff4EJL-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YWujK327rDor5rP9Ff4EJL-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YWujK327rDor5rP9Ff4EJL-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YWujK327rDor5rP9Ff4EJL-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: 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=\"2026-08-03T11:45:40+00:00\">2026-08-03T11:45:40.347Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-da31f938-8f30-11f1-8953-b17b34c35634\">Dani Ostanek and Matilda Price are on the ground at the Tour for Cyclingnews, producing news, interviews and analysis.<\/p>\n<p>Dani spoke to Lorena Wiebes team to write this revealing profile.<\/p>\n<p><a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/womens-cycling\/quite-shy-and-an-absolute-killer-the-two-sides-of-tour-de-france-femmes-sprint-dominator-lorena-wiebes\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/womens-cycling\/quite-shy-and-an-absolute-killer-the-two-sides-of-tour-de-france-femmes-sprint-dominator-lorena-wiebes\/\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/womens-cycling\/quite-shy-and-an-absolute-killer-the-two-sides-of-tour-de-france-femmes-sprint-dominator-lorena-wiebes\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>&#8216;Quite shy&#8217; and &#8216;an absolute killer&#8217; \u2013 The two sides of Tour de France Femmes sprint dominator Lorena Wiebes<\/strong> <\/a><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-da31f9b0-8f30-11f1-963c-cbf30fc8d059\">\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\/Wv4UeM3UbarLJr6ZaPGYkf-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Wv4UeM3UbarLJr6ZaPGYkf-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Wv4UeM3UbarLJr6ZaPGYkf-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Wv4UeM3UbarLJr6ZaPGYkf-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Wv4UeM3UbarLJr6ZaPGYkf-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Wv4UeM3UbarLJr6ZaPGYkf-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Wv4UeM3UbarLJr6ZaPGYkf.jpg\" alt=\"GENEVA, SWITZERLAND - AUGUST 02: Lorena Wiebes of Netherlands and Team SD Worx - Protime - Yellow leader jersey celebrates at finish line as stage winner during the 5th Tour de France Femmes 2026, Stage 2 a 147.9km stage from Aigle to Geneva \/ #UCIWWT \/ on August 02, 2026 in Geneva, Switzerland. (Photo by Alex Broadway\/Getty Images)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Wv4UeM3UbarLJr6ZaPGYkf-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Wv4UeM3UbarLJr6ZaPGYkf-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Wv4UeM3UbarLJr6ZaPGYkf-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Wv4UeM3UbarLJr6ZaPGYkf-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Wv4UeM3UbarLJr6ZaPGYkf-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Wv4UeM3UbarLJr6ZaPGYkf-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\/Wv4UeM3UbarLJr6ZaPGYkf.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Wv4UeM3UbarLJr6ZaPGYkf.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=\"2026-08-03T11:41:51+00:00\">2026-08-03T11:41:51.343Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-51abd3ea-8f30-11f1-a848-d7ae4aabf563\">This is the view from the race director&#8217;s car.<\/p>\n<div class=\"see-more see-more--clipped\" id=\"elk-2084243115179692344\">\n<figure>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet hawk-ignore\" data-lang=\"en\" cite=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2084243115179692344\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83d\udd1b\ud83c\udde8\ud83c\udded \u27a1\ufe0f \ud83c\uddeb\ud83c\uddf7\ud83d\udd1c#TDFF2026 #WatchTheFemmes pic.twitter.com\/dipdcjRuun<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2084243115179692344\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2084243115179692344\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" rel=\"noopener\">August 3, 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=\"2026-08-03T11:38:44+00:00\">2026-08-03T11:38:44.301Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e2361408-8f2f-11f1-8b42-334828324574\">After 5km the stage leaves Switzerland and crosses into France.<\/p>\n<p>The Tour has enjoyed a great Grand Depart in the last few years and it should be a similar success in 2027, when the Femmes starts in Britain.<\/p>\n<div class=\"see-more see-more--clipped\" id=\"elk-2084242083754213482\">\n<figure>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet hawk-ignore\" data-lang=\"en\" cite=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2084242083754213482\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83c\udde8\ud83c\udded Thank you Switzerland, for an unforgettable Grand D\u00e9part. Two unforgettable days, and now it&#8217;s time for France !Merci \u00e0 nos amis suisses pour ce magnifique Grand D\u00e9part. La France attend d\u00e9sormais le peloton ! \ud83c\uddeb\ud83c\uddf7#TDFF2026 #WatchTheFemmes pic.twitter.com\/ncaqtiPETV<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2084242083754213482\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2084242083754213482\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" rel=\"noopener\">August 3, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\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=\"2026-08-03T11:29:19+00:00\">2026-08-03T11:29:19.745Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-91e1a8a6-8f2e-11f1-bffb-e3dba92e42c3\">This was the selfie vibe at the start.<\/p>\n<div class=\"see-more see-more--clipped\" id=\"elk-2084239530870124984\">\n<figure>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet hawk-ignore\" data-lang=\"en\" cite=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2084239530870124984\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83e\udd33 A quick selfie&#8230; and off we go!\u2070Un petit selfie et on est parties ! \ud83d\udeb4\u200d\u2640\ufe0f#TDFF2026 #WatchTheFemmes pic.twitter.com\/o9740T8wgW<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2084239530870124984\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2084239530870124984\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" rel=\"noopener\">August 3, 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=\"2026-08-03T11:27:57+00:00\">2026-08-03T11:27:57.515Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-stage-start\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-stage-start\"><span>STAGE START<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-60ab3d2e-8f2e-11f1-9a86-51485093d388\">The riders rolled out from the Plaine de Plainpalais in central Geneva and are now have a 10.2-kilometre neutralized sector before the official start of the race.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-03T11:25:14+00:00\">2026-08-03T11:25:14.617Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ffba8be6-8f2d-11f1-9d76-695081f651b6\">3-2-1 C&#8217;est Parti!<\/p>\n<p>The speaker shouts our his usual phrase and the riders roll out of Geneva.<\/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=\"2026-08-03T11:23:25+00:00\">2026-08-03T11:23:25.417Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-be843622-8f2d-11f1-b38c-4bca67020aba\">We can see the riders line-up at the start for the roll out, with the jersey leaders on the front of the grid.<\/p>\n<p>The tension is rising as the minutes countdown. Some teams warmed-up on the rollers before the start and so we&#8217;re expecting an explosive start to the racing when the flag drops.<\/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-be843622-8f2d-11f1-b38c-4bca67020aba-2\">With the climb coming soon, even positoning behind the race directors car for the long neutralised sector will be important.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-03T11:17:14+00:00\">2026-08-03T11:17:14.213Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e1574816-8f2c-11f1-a1e4-015e2d4de181\">La star du jour!<\/p>\n<div class=\"see-more see-more--clipped\" id=\"elk-2084235794139533475\">\n<figure>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet hawk-ignore\" data-lang=\"en\" cite=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2084235794139533475\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83e\udd70 Everyone wants a moment with Lorena Wiebes.La star du jour, c&#8217;est Lorena ! \ud83d\udc9b#TDFF2026 #WatchTheFemmes pic.twitter.com\/Dr9CXSujnd<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2084235794139533475\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2084235794139533475\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" rel=\"noopener\">August 3, 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=\"2026-08-03T11:15:42+00:00\">2026-08-03T11:15:42.799Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-aac3b2bc-8f2c-11f1-a27a-f92ffed81dde\">Lorena Wiebes spoke briefly at the sign-on.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"elk-aac3b32a-8f2c-11f1-a80b-ab4f807a7f6c\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>&#8220;I enjoyed yesterday. The team did a really strong effort so I could sprint. Hopefully I can enjoy today.&#8221;<br \/>\n&#8220;There will be a long climb in the begining, so we will suffer a lot today.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-03T11:13:54+00:00\">2026-08-03T11:13:54.820Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-6a6cc672-8f2c-11f1-8311-5f66c1e4a1e5\">We&#8217;re 15 minutes from the roll out in Geneva and so it is time for race leader Lorena Wiebes to sign-on with her SD Worx teammates.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-6a6cc6d6-8f2c-11f1-b36b-c192afc277ce\">\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\/WqcToQurDBKxzugVC25GcK-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WqcToQurDBKxzugVC25GcK-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WqcToQurDBKxzugVC25GcK-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WqcToQurDBKxzugVC25GcK-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WqcToQurDBKxzugVC25GcK-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WqcToQurDBKxzugVC25GcK-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WqcToQurDBKxzugVC25GcK.jpg\" alt=\"GENEVA, SWITZERLAND - AUGUST 02: Lorena Wiebes of Netherlands and Team SD Worx - Protime - Yellow leader jersey celebrates at finish line as stage winner during the 5th Tour de France Femmes 2026, Stage 2 a 147.9km stage from Aigle to Geneva \/ #UCIWWT \/ on August 02, 2026 in Geneva, Switzerland. (Photo by Alex Broadway\/Getty Images)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WqcToQurDBKxzugVC25GcK-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WqcToQurDBKxzugVC25GcK-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WqcToQurDBKxzugVC25GcK-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WqcToQurDBKxzugVC25GcK-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WqcToQurDBKxzugVC25GcK-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WqcToQurDBKxzugVC25GcK-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\/WqcToQurDBKxzugVC25GcK.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WqcToQurDBKxzugVC25GcK.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=\"2026-08-03T11:08:58+00:00\">2026-08-03T11:08:58.150Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b991255a-8f2b-11f1-a7ea-1df795cbf6be\">Listen to the cheers for Pauline Ferrand-Pr\u00e9vot.<\/p>\n<div class=\"see-more see-more--clipped\" id=\"elk-2084234572229755118\">\n<figure>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet hawk-ignore\" data-lang=\"en\" cite=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2084234572229755118\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83d\udc9b Pauline Ferrand-Pr\u00e9vot received a fantastic welcome in Geneva!Super accueil du public de Gen\u00e8ve pour Pauline Ferrand-Pr\u00e9vot ! \ud83d\ude4c#TDFF2026 #WatchTheFemmes pic.twitter.com\/xBXFlNrocc<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2084234572229755118\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2084234572229755118\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" rel=\"noopener\">August 3, 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=\"2026-08-03T11:08:05+00:00\">2026-08-03T11:08:05.930Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-9a769254-8f2b-11f1-8440-e752c14815dd\">The French Ma Petite Entreprise team is next on stage, with Oc\u00e9ane Mah\u00e9 wearing the polka-dot jersey.<\/p>\n<p>The small team have enjoyed a superb start to the Tour but Oc\u00e9ane Mah\u00e9 faces a battle to join the break today if she is to defend her jersey. Yesterday she struggled after her stage 1 attack but seems happy to be riding into France today.<\/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-9a769254-8f2b-11f1-8440-e752c14815dd-2\">The stage includes 4 categorised climbs, with the first one, the Col de la Faucille, a category 1 and so awarding a lot of points.<\/p>\n<p>That is just one reason why we expect many attacks on the Col de la Faucille.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-03T11:03:06+00:00\">2026-08-03T11:03:06.075Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e7b0220c-8f2a-11f1-bb8c-c1f309eb3d2f\">To look back on stage 2, check out our full stage report and see our photographs and full reports.<\/p>\n<p><a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/womens-cycling\/tour-de-france-femmes-lorena-wiebes-powers-to-stage-2-sprint-victory-as-late-race-soloist-riejanne-markus-is-caught-close-to-the-line\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/womens-cycling\/tour-de-france-femmes-lorena-wiebes-powers-to-stage-2-sprint-victory-as-late-race-soloist-riejanne-markus-is-caught-close-to-the-line\/\" 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-lorena-wiebes-powers-to-stage-2-sprint-victory-as-late-race-soloist-riejanne-markus-is-caught-close-to-the-line\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Tour de France Femmes: Lorena Wiebes powers to stage 2 sprint victory as late-race soloist Riejanne Markus is caught close to the line<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-e7b02266-8f2a-11f1-b749-89713313af9d\">\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\/nXZy6N4ASztNtYfTDEDGkh-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nXZy6N4ASztNtYfTDEDGkh-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nXZy6N4ASztNtYfTDEDGkh-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nXZy6N4ASztNtYfTDEDGkh-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nXZy6N4ASztNtYfTDEDGkh-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nXZy6N4ASztNtYfTDEDGkh-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nXZy6N4ASztNtYfTDEDGkh.jpg\" alt=\"GENEVA, SWITZERLAND - AUGUST 02: Lorena Wiebes of Netherlands and Team SD Worx - Protime - Yellow leader jersey celebrates at finish line as stage winner during the 5th Tour de France Femmes 2026, Stage 2 a 147.9km stage from Aigle to Geneva \/ #UCIWWT \/ on August 02, 2026 in Geneva, Switzerland. (Photo by Alex Broadway\/Getty Images)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nXZy6N4ASztNtYfTDEDGkh-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nXZy6N4ASztNtYfTDEDGkh-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nXZy6N4ASztNtYfTDEDGkh-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nXZy6N4ASztNtYfTDEDGkh-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nXZy6N4ASztNtYfTDEDGkh-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nXZy6N4ASztNtYfTDEDGkh-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\/nXZy6N4ASztNtYfTDEDGkh.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nXZy6N4ASztNtYfTDEDGkh.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=\"2026-08-03T11:00:51+00:00\">2026-08-03T11:00:51.059Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-9741742e-8f2a-11f1-830a-a361ddc498a7\">UAE Team L&#8217;IMAD sign-on with Paula Blasi in the best young rider&#8217;s white jersey.<\/p>\n<p>On stage 2 Blasi was asked to work on the flat, sparking more questions about her role and future in the team.<\/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=\"2026-08-03T10:58:51+00:00\">2026-08-03T10:58:51.988Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-504735cc-8f2a-11f1-8d1d-8729fcf2023f\">The riders will leave Geneva in 30 minutes, with the official stage start given after 10.2km, outside the city centre.<\/p>\n<p>The peloton will heading north from Geneva and cross into France after 5km, the road rising from the start even before the Col de la Faucille (11.4km at 6.3%) officially starts.<\/p>\n<p>The first cat. 1 climb of the <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/tour-de-france-femmes\/\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/tour-de-france-femmes\/\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/tour-de-france-femmes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2026 Tour de France Femmes<\/a> should cause splits in the peloton and may see a break of strong climbers get away.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-5047363a-8f2a-11f1-83a6-cd96f06c4b8d\">\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\/g9oGRoy2R2z8R6EJvUHr6S-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/g9oGRoy2R2z8R6EJvUHr6S-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/g9oGRoy2R2z8R6EJvUHr6S-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/g9oGRoy2R2z8R6EJvUHr6S-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/g9oGRoy2R2z8R6EJvUHr6S-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/g9oGRoy2R2z8R6EJvUHr6S-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/g9oGRoy2R2z8R6EJvUHr6S.jpg\" alt=\"Stage 3 map, Tour de France Femmes 2026\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/g9oGRoy2R2z8R6EJvUHr6S-1200-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/g9oGRoy2R2z8R6EJvUHr6S-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/g9oGRoy2R2z8R6EJvUHr6S-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/g9oGRoy2R2z8R6EJvUHr6S-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/g9oGRoy2R2z8R6EJvUHr6S-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/g9oGRoy2R2z8R6EJvUHr6S-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\/g9oGRoy2R2z8R6EJvUHr6S.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/g9oGRoy2R2z8R6EJvUHr6S.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: \u00a9GEOATLAS)<\/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=\"2026-08-03T10:53:15+00:00\">2026-08-03T10:53:15.695Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-87e966ae-8f29-11f1-a162-cbcf2e3f5034\">Visma-Lease a Bike were given a huge cheer on the podium at the start. Today we could see Marianne Vos go on the attack, while GC leader Pauline Ferrand-Pr\u00e9vot stays in the peloton before Tuesday&#8217;s 21km key time trial.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-03T10:50:13+00:00\">2026-08-03T10:50:13.195Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-1b1c80c4-8f29-11f1-97a0-8d2b9c94a3fa\">At the start in Geneva, it&#8217;s time to pin-on the numbers, sign-on and prepare for another day in the saddle.<\/p>\n<div class=\"see-more see-more--clipped\" id=\"elk-2084225647904207094\">\n<figure>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet hawk-ignore\" data-lang=\"en\" cite=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2084225647904207094\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83c\udfbd Time to put on the race numbers.\u2070C&#8217;est l&#8217;heure de mettre les dossards. Avec application. \ud83d\ude09#TDFF2026 #WatchTheFemmes pic.twitter.com\/hZR29hjMYw<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2084225647904207094\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2084225647904207094\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" rel=\"noopener\">August 3, 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=\"2026-08-03T10:45:21+00:00\">2026-08-03T10:45:21.709Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-6d3ed16e-8f28-11f1-9e4b-37e206a14124\">Get up to speed on what to expect today, via our detailed stage preview. Lorena Wiebes starts the stage in the leader&#8217;s yellow jersey but can she keep it?<\/p>\n<p><a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/womens-cycling\/tour-de-france-femmes-2026-stage-3-preview\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/womens-cycling\/tour-de-france-femmes-2026-stage-3-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-3-preview\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Tour de France Femmes 2026 stage 3 preview \u2013 The race heads into the hills of France and could see a breakaway succeed<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-6d3ed1d2-8f28-11f1-9652-b95576ecd665\">\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\/7Fx8NWXtChnSHHUNxbk2pL-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7Fx8NWXtChnSHHUNxbk2pL-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7Fx8NWXtChnSHHUNxbk2pL-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7Fx8NWXtChnSHHUNxbk2pL-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7Fx8NWXtChnSHHUNxbk2pL-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7Fx8NWXtChnSHHUNxbk2pL-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7Fx8NWXtChnSHHUNxbk2pL.jpg\" alt=\"LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND - AUGUST 01: 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, 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\/7Fx8NWXtChnSHHUNxbk2pL-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7Fx8NWXtChnSHHUNxbk2pL-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7Fx8NWXtChnSHHUNxbk2pL-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7Fx8NWXtChnSHHUNxbk2pL-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7Fx8NWXtChnSHHUNxbk2pL-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7Fx8NWXtChnSHHUNxbk2pL-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\/7Fx8NWXtChnSHHUNxbk2pL.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7Fx8NWXtChnSHHUNxbk2pL.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=\"2026-08-03T10:42:21+00:00\">2026-08-03T10:42:21.837Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-020b7154-8f28-11f1-bee3-3319e6313931\">Today&#8217;s stage sees the Tour leave Switzerland and enter into France, via a hilly 156.5km stage from Geneva to Pologny.<\/p>\n<p>It should be another great day of racing. and we will again have all the coverage with detailed updates.<\/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=\"2026-08-03T10:40:34+00:00\">2026-08-03T10:40:34.493Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-61413114-7fc3-11f1-a9f9-2dc49616502b\">Hello and welcome to the Cyclingnews live coverage of stage 3 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-3-live-attacks-expected-on-the-hilly-roads-into-france\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>2026-08-03T12:36:10.511Z The final part of the climb is hurting many on the peloton. A number of sprinters are being dropped, including Lorena Wiebes and green jersey Elisa Balsamo (Lidl). Urska Zigart (AG Insurance-Soudal) is also suffering. 2026-08-03T12:34:30.126Z Sadly Dina Boels of the Lotto Intermarch\u00e9 Ladies team has abandoned the Tour. The Belgian rider crossed the [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":255959,"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-255958","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\/255958","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=255958"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/255958\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/255959"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=255958"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=255958"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=255958"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}