{"id":256124,"date":"2026-08-04T14:08:44","date_gmt":"2026-08-04T14:08:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/08\/04\/tour-de-france-femmes-stage-4-live-21km-dijon-tt-decisive-for-gc-battle\/"},"modified":"2026-08-04T14:08:44","modified_gmt":"2026-08-04T14:08:44","slug":"tour-de-france-femmes-stage-4-live-21km-dijon-tt-decisive-for-gc-battle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/08\/04\/tour-de-france-femmes-stage-4-live-21km-dijon-tt-decisive-for-gc-battle\/","title":{"rendered":"Tour de France Femmes stage 4 LIVE: 21km Dijon TT decisive for GC battle"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-04T14:08:44+00:00\">2026-08-04T14:08:44.070Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-lotte-claes-28-25\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-lotte-claes-28-25\"><span>Lotte Claes 28:25<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-011af6fc-900e-11f1-ac34-3d8b3841735e\">Lotte Claes (Fenix-Premier Tech) sets the new fastest time of 28:25.<\/p>\n<p>She was 24 seconds faster than Sandrine Tas.<\/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=\"2026-08-04T14:04:33+00:00\">2026-08-04T14:04:33.654Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-6bad6aaa-900d-11f1-9f4d-cf5b314fb611\">Next off is Lorena Wiebes (SD Worx) she is racing in the green points jersey.<\/p>\n<p>We know she is fast and has speed and power but we are not expecting her to go full gas in the TT.<\/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-6bad6aaa-900d-11f1-9f4d-cf5b314fb611-2\">Wiebes is likely to try to safe energy for a shot at another stage or in the intermediate sprints.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-04T14:02:02+00:00\">2026-08-04T14:02:02.677Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-11c4e450-900d-11f1-832f-071fd090fff8\">Ur\u0161ka \u017digart (AG Insurance &#8211; Soudal Team) is underway.<\/p>\n<div class=\"see-more see-more--clipped\" id=\"elk-2084638258244301289\">\n<figure>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet hawk-ignore\" data-lang=\"en\" cite=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2084638258244301289\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83c\uddf8\ud83c\uddee Urska Zigart rolls down the start ramp!La Slov\u00e8ne Urska Zigart s&#8217;\u00e9lance \u00e0 son tour ! \ud83d\udeb4\u200d\u2640\ufe0f#TDFF2026 #WatchTheFemmes pic.twitter.com\/pDIK8fuQrD<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2084638258244301289\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2084638258244301289\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" rel=\"noopener\">August 4, 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=\"2026-08-04T13:56:36+00:00\">2026-08-04T13:56:36.797Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-4f6413cc-900c-11f1-8517-67902b60c1ef\">Lotte Claes (Fenix-Premier Tech) sets a new fastest time of 15:44 at the 11.3km time check.<\/p>\n<p>She is one to watch for the finish.<\/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=\"2026-08-04T13:55:41+00:00\">2026-08-04T13:55:41.615Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-2e8e6d28-900c-11f1-b6d5-2ff13fb6b6f5\">Daniek Hengeveld (Visma) is the Dutch TT champion and she sets the third-fastest time of 28:59. She is only 9 seconds slower than Sandrine Tas (Lotto Intermarch\u00e9 Ladies).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-04T13:54:15+00:00\">2026-08-04T13:54:15.077Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-fbb85418-900b-11f1-bf04-fd934aea311b\">The first kilometre in Gevrey-Chambertin is testing in the town centre streets, with cobbles and road gullies.<\/p>\n<p>It will be important to start fast and perhaps take a few risks.<\/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=\"2026-08-04T13:50:05+00:00\">2026-08-04T13:50:05.269Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-6620d6fa-900b-11f1-ae13-53f802364e9e\">60 riders have started the TT, with around 80 still to start.<\/p>\n<p>Check out our interactive times to see who is closest to Sandrine Tas (Lotto Intermarch\u00e9 Ladies). For now she is in the hot seat.<\/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=\"2026-08-04T13:42:45+00:00\">2026-08-04T13:42:45.467Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-6011ffb0-900a-11f1-8c60-5dbd40678174\">Dutch journalist and former rider Thijs Zonneveld rode the TT earlier and highlights the impact of the tail wind, especially off the mid-stage rise.<\/p>\n<p>The time checks show the difference in speed on the different parts of the course.<\/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-6011ffb0-900a-11f1-8c60-5dbd40678174-2\">Zonneveld wrote: &#8220;Did a lap of the time trial course. What a racetrack. Wind coming diagonally from behind; after the climb, it goes so fast that you need a parachute to brake on the way down.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div class=\"see-more see-more--clipped\" id=\"elk-2084608157528023046\">\n<figure>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet hawk-ignore\" data-lang=\"en\" cite=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2084608157528023046\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Rondje tijdritparcours gedaan. Wat een racebaan. Wind schuin achter, na het klimmetje gaat het zo hard dat je een parachute nodig hebt om beneden af te remmen.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2084608157528023046\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2084608157528023046\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" rel=\"noopener\">August 4, 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=\"2026-08-04T13:39:44+00:00\">2026-08-04T13:39:44.084Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-new-best-time\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-new-best-time\"><span>New best time<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-f3b052ae-9009-11f1-be0e-a971fc8ea92a\">Sandrine Tas (Lotto Intermarch\u00e9 Ladies) has pulled off a surprise.<\/p>\n<p>She was 10 seconds slower than C\u00e9lia Le Mou\u00ebl (Ma Petite Entreprise) at the time check but finished fast and set a new fastest time of 28:49.39, that&#8217;s just 0.96 second faster than Le Mou\u00ebl.<\/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-f3b052ae-9009-11f1-be0e-a971fc8ea92a-2\">Wow!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-04T13:35:56+00:00\">2026-08-04T13:35:56.588Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-6c00ba6a-9009-11f1-a2fc-f962165d7eac\"><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=\"2026-08-04T13:34:57+00:00\">2026-08-04T13:34:57.430Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-48c05f56-9009-11f1-a95e-c93f51a7dace\">This is Charlotte Kool.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-48c0600a-9009-11f1-b50c-ad31f3f2a4ac\">\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\/J9fJPnRreWmWsqsEg6cn2E-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/J9fJPnRreWmWsqsEg6cn2E-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/J9fJPnRreWmWsqsEg6cn2E-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/J9fJPnRreWmWsqsEg6cn2E-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/J9fJPnRreWmWsqsEg6cn2E-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/J9fJPnRreWmWsqsEg6cn2E-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<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-04T13:33:40+00:00\">2026-08-04T13:33:40.589Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-1b2fd404-9009-11f1-8750-9fe6a026f1a1\">Our photographers are out along the course to get the best shots.<\/p>\n<p>We love these early pics from the vines of the C\u00f4te d\u2019Or. This is Elena Cecchini at speed.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-1b2fd468-9009-11f1-9d51-7ba6e26833a0\">\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\/rjuk7u3WBibCEFvjhkKzw4-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rjuk7u3WBibCEFvjhkKzw4-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rjuk7u3WBibCEFvjhkKzw4-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rjuk7u3WBibCEFvjhkKzw4-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rjuk7u3WBibCEFvjhkKzw4-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rjuk7u3WBibCEFvjhkKzw4-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rjuk7u3WBibCEFvjhkKzw4.jpg\" alt=\"DIJON, FRANCE - AUGUST 04: Elena Cecchini of Italy and Team SD Worx - Protime competes close to a vineyards field during the 5th Tour de France Femmes 2026, Stage 4 a 21km individual time trial stage from Gevrey-Chambertin to Dijon \/ #UCIWWT \/ on August 04, 2026 in Dijon, France. (Photo by Tim de Waele\/Getty Images)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rjuk7u3WBibCEFvjhkKzw4-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rjuk7u3WBibCEFvjhkKzw4-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rjuk7u3WBibCEFvjhkKzw4-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rjuk7u3WBibCEFvjhkKzw4-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rjuk7u3WBibCEFvjhkKzw4-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rjuk7u3WBibCEFvjhkKzw4-320-80.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\/rjuk7u3WBibCEFvjhkKzw4.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rjuk7u3WBibCEFvjhkKzw4.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=\"2026-08-04T13:31:23+00:00\">2026-08-04T13:31:23.260Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-c9454732-9008-11f1-8ca2-65907cf80900\">Here is C\u00e9lia Le Mou\u00ebl (Ma Petite Entreprise) in action.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-c94547b4-9008-11f1-967b-f75cafc382f3\">\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\/64r58v5jzx7a9E66t3QZsc-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/64r58v5jzx7a9E66t3QZsc-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/64r58v5jzx7a9E66t3QZsc-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/64r58v5jzx7a9E66t3QZsc-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/64r58v5jzx7a9E66t3QZsc-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/64r58v5jzx7a9E66t3QZsc-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/64r58v5jzx7a9E66t3QZsc.jpg\" alt=\"DIJON, FRANCE - AUGUST 04: Celia Le Mouel of France and Team Ma Petite Entreprise competes during the 5th Tour de France Femmes 2026, Stage 4 a 21km individual time trial stage from Gevrey-Chambertin to Dijon \/ #UCIWWT \/ on August 04, 2026 in Dijon, France. (Photo by Alex Broadway\/Getty Images)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/64r58v5jzx7a9E66t3QZsc-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/64r58v5jzx7a9E66t3QZsc-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/64r58v5jzx7a9E66t3QZsc-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/64r58v5jzx7a9E66t3QZsc-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/64r58v5jzx7a9E66t3QZsc-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/64r58v5jzx7a9E66t3QZsc-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\/64r58v5jzx7a9E66t3QZsc.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/64r58v5jzx7a9E66t3QZsc.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=\"2026-08-04T13:29:50+00:00\">2026-08-04T13:29:50.910Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-early-fast-time\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-early-fast-time\"><span>Early fast time<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-9242ca84-9008-11f1-81b2-2161b8e0d869\">Romina Hinojosa (Lotto Intermarch\u00e9 Ladies) finishes with a time of 31:24. She is soon beaten by No\u00e9mie Abgrall (Ma Petite Entreprise) who sets 30:33.<\/p>\n<p>C\u00e9lia Le Mou\u00ebl (Ma Petite Entreprise) beats that and goes into the hot seat with a hot time of 28:50.<\/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=\"2026-08-04T13:22:12+00:00\">2026-08-04T13:22:12.868Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-814f3038-9007-11f1-a875-296646a4bd84\">C\u00e9lia Le Mou\u00ebl (Ma Petite Entreprise) is the French TT champion, so is racing in the iconic red, white and blue colours.<\/p>\n<div class=\"see-more see-more--clipped\" id=\"elk-2084628857118757261\">\n<figure>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet hawk-ignore\" data-lang=\"en\" cite=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2084628857118757261\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83c\uddeb\ud83c\uddf7 Final adjustments complete&#8230; and off goes French champion C\u00e9lia Le Mouel!Derniers ajustements et la championne de France C\u00e9lia Le Mouel peut s&#8217;\u00e9lancer ! \u26a1\ufe0f#TDFF2026 #WatchTheFemmes pic.twitter.com\/FJhD2dfAsp<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2084628857118757261\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2084628857118757261\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" rel=\"noopener\">August 4, 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=\"2026-08-04T13:20:15+00:00\">2026-08-04T13:20:15.988Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3b907d72-9007-11f1-8eba-f5218792bf15\">Back to the racing and 30 riders have started, with ten passing the time check at Lacets de Marsannay, with 11.3 km race, so near half distance of the 21km TT.<\/p>\n<p>C\u00e9lia Le Mou\u00ebl (Ma Petite Entreprise) is fastest so far, with 15:49.<\/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-3b907d72-9007-11f1-8eba-f5218792bf15-2\">That is the first benchmark.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-04T13:17:26+00:00\">2026-08-04T13:17:26.345Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d63e8eb4-9006-11f1-b5fe-1b57ec2ce311\">We have highlighted how the TT is vital for the TDFF GC battle. Today&#8217;s stage will create the first significant time gaps and so shape how riders will have race in the days to come &#8211; on the attack or defence.<\/p>\n<p>The podium of the most recent World Championships time trial gives us an simple indication. There Marlen Reusser (Movistar), Anna van der Breggen (SD Worx-Protime) and Demi Vollering (FDJ) showed they can gain time on their rivals.<\/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-d63e8eb4-9006-11f1-b5fe-1b57ec2ce311-2\">Pauline Ferrand-Pr\u00e9vot won the 2025 Tour in the mountains. She has worked hard on her time trialing skills and bike position but admits she is riding into the unknown today.<\/p>\n<p>The time trial will be a race of truth for the French rider.<\/p>\n<p>Read Simone Giuliani&#8217;s special story.<\/p>\n<p><a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/womens-cycling\/so-far-everything-is-going-according-to-plan-pauline-ferrand-prevot-on-track-after-first-three-tour-de-france-femmes-stages-but-now-its-time-to-head-into-the-great-unknown\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/womens-cycling\/so-far-everything-is-going-according-to-plan-pauline-ferrand-prevot-on-track-after-first-three-tour-de-france-femmes-stages-but-now-its-time-to-head-into-the-great-unknown\/\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/womens-cycling\/so-far-everything-is-going-according-to-plan-pauline-ferrand-prevot-on-track-after-first-three-tour-de-france-femmes-stages-but-now-its-time-to-head-into-the-great-unknown\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>&#8216;So far, everything is going according to plan&#8217; \u2013 Pauline Ferrand-Pr\u00e9vot on track after first three Tour de France Femmes stages but now it&#8217;s time to head into the great unknown<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-d63e8f22-9006-11f1-a99b-59d9e7c965c1\">\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\/itkacpSiHZ3zaZpoyWawLZ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/itkacpSiHZ3zaZpoyWawLZ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/itkacpSiHZ3zaZpoyWawLZ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/itkacpSiHZ3zaZpoyWawLZ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/itkacpSiHZ3zaZpoyWawLZ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/itkacpSiHZ3zaZpoyWawLZ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/itkacpSiHZ3zaZpoyWawLZ.jpg\" alt=\"Team Visma | Lease a Bike&amp;#039;s French rider Pauline Ferrand-Prevot looks on as she warms up ahead of the 3rd (out of 9) stage of the fifth edition of the Women&amp;#039;s Tour de France cycling race, 156.5 km from Geneva to Poligny, in Poligny, central-eastern France on August 3, 2026. (Photo by NICOLAS TUCAT \/ AFP)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/itkacpSiHZ3zaZpoyWawLZ-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/itkacpSiHZ3zaZpoyWawLZ-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/itkacpSiHZ3zaZpoyWawLZ-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/itkacpSiHZ3zaZpoyWawLZ-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/itkacpSiHZ3zaZpoyWawLZ-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/itkacpSiHZ3zaZpoyWawLZ-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\/itkacpSiHZ3zaZpoyWawLZ.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/itkacpSiHZ3zaZpoyWawLZ.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=\"2026-08-04T13:06:39+00:00\">2026-08-04T13:06:39.952Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-55275ad2-9005-11f1-9c0e-8fad35aa2232\">This is the moment Romina Hinojosa (Lotto Intermarch\u00e9 Ladies) started her ride.<\/p>\n<p>She is the last rider on GC after staying with her teammate Dina Boels finish stage 2.<\/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-55275ad2-9005-11f1-9c0e-8fad35aa2232-2\">The Belgian team experienced one of their hardest days on the Tour de France Femmes, losing 3 riders. Dina and Romina fought together for 60 kilometres to finish within time limit and they made it.<\/p>\n<p>Sadly she abandoned the day after but can be proud of her fight.<\/p>\n<p>Lotto Intermarch\u00e9 Ladies only have 3 riders left in the Tour but they will race on.<\/p>\n<div class=\"see-more see-more--clipped\" id=\"elk-2084625273954193870\">\n<figure>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet hawk-ignore\" data-lang=\"en\" cite=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2084625273954193870\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83c\uddf2\ud83c\uddfd Romina Hinojosa is the first rider down the start ramp. Stage 4 is underway! Romina Hinojosa est la premi\u00e8re \u00e0 prendre le d\u00e9part, l&#8217;\u00e9tape 4 est lanc\u00e9e ! \u23f1\ufe0f#TDFF2026 #WatchTheFemmes pic.twitter.com\/iU51QdUyOK<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2084625273954193870\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2084625273954193870\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" rel=\"noopener\">August 4, 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=\"2026-08-04T13:02:20+00:00\">2026-08-04T13:02:20.636Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ba678850-9004-11f1-ab36-63fa2785da66\"><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=\"2026-08-04T13:01:18+00:00\">2026-08-04T13:01:18.306Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-95410e3e-9004-11f1-a555-9307fd0e79ce\"><strong>Who is your pick for the race against the clock?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Have your say and take part in our poll at the top of our live coverage.<\/p>\n<p>I voted for Zoe B\u00e4ckstedt because I&#8217;m sure she is motivated, strong and ready to a few risks, all while performing at her very best.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-95410ea2-9004-11f1-8221-b5b2ef009ee6\">\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\/KahXYpvesX3YA8inLXvnyT-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KahXYpvesX3YA8inLXvnyT-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KahXYpvesX3YA8inLXvnyT-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KahXYpvesX3YA8inLXvnyT-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KahXYpvesX3YA8inLXvnyT-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KahXYpvesX3YA8inLXvnyT-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KahXYpvesX3YA8inLXvnyT.jpg\" alt=\"MAASEIK, BELGIUM - JULY 18: Zoe Backstedt of Great Britain and Team CANYON\/\/SRAM zondacrypto - White Best Young Rider Jersey competes during the 12th Baloise Ladies Tour 2026 - Stage 3a a 8.4km individual time trial stage from Maaseik to Maaseik on July 18, 2026 in Maaseik, Belgium. (Photo by Luc Claessen\/Getty Images)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KahXYpvesX3YA8inLXvnyT-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KahXYpvesX3YA8inLXvnyT-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KahXYpvesX3YA8inLXvnyT-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KahXYpvesX3YA8inLXvnyT-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KahXYpvesX3YA8inLXvnyT-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KahXYpvesX3YA8inLXvnyT-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\/KahXYpvesX3YA8inLXvnyT.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KahXYpvesX3YA8inLXvnyT.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=\"2026-08-04T12:53:39+00:00\">2026-08-04T12:53:39.496Z<\/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-83f4941c-9003-11f1-a9de-e1d205e1e27e\">Here we go!<\/p>\n<p>Romina Hinojosa (Lotto Intermarch\u00e9 Ladies) starts her ride. She is the first rider off.<\/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=\"2026-08-04T12:52:40+00:00\">2026-08-04T12:52:40.142Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-6082f76c-9003-11f1-91e6-31a0ec3f2395\">These are some key rider start times.<\/p>\n<div class=\"see-more see-more--clipped\" id=\"elk-2084584746533761525\">\n<figure>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet hawk-ignore\" data-lang=\"en\" cite=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2084584746533761525\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83d\udc40 Keep your eyes wide open, it\u2019s going to be fast! \ud83d\udeb4\u200d\u2642\ufe0f\ud83d\udca8\ud83d\ude80 Ouvrez grand les yeux, \u00e7a va aller vite ! #TDFF2026 #WatchTheFemmes pic.twitter.com\/e6PktsVizz<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2084584746533761525\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2084584746533761525\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" rel=\"noopener\">August 4, 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=\"2026-08-04T12:51:30+00:00\">2026-08-04T12:51:30.000Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-36e900d6-9003-11f1-a5db-c5bed4120d3f\">tick, tock, tick, tock. It&#8217;s almost time for the TT to begin.<\/p>\n<p>There are 138 riders left in the race and they will start at 1-minutew intervals, with the last 20 riders starting at 2-minute intervals.<\/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-36e900d6-9003-11f1-a5db-c5bed4120d3f-2\">Allez les Femmes!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-04T12:43:07+00:00\">2026-08-04T12:43:07.841Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0b7ae816-9002-11f1-a6ba-9db10785c320\">It&#8217;s 10 minutes to the start of the time trial and many riders are already warming up near their buses.<\/p>\n<p>The fans and ice vests are out in the shade of the team buses because it is 34C on the ground in central France.<\/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-0b7ae816-9002-11f1-a6ba-9db10785c320-2\">That heat adds an extra difficulty to the stage alongside the need to push at 100%, bike handling and those huge aero helmets.<\/p>\n<p>Time trials are a test of many skills and that&#8217;s why they&#8217;re so fascinating.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-04T12:40:03+00:00\">2026-08-04T12:40:03.118Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-9d8233fa-9001-11f1-a1f9-cb2b7d2592d2\">We&#8217;re loving the bidon hunting vibes at the TDFF.<\/p>\n<div class=\"see-more see-more--clipped\" id=\"elk-2084619735119864030\">\n<figure>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet hawk-ignore\" data-lang=\"en\" cite=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2084619735119864030\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83c\udf7c Bottle hunter: expert level \u2070Chasseur de bidons : niveau expert \ud83d\ude0e#TDFF2026 #WatchTheFemmes pic.twitter.com\/Vp6zso1Vws<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2084619735119864030\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2084619735119864030\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" rel=\"noopener\">August 4, 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=\"2026-08-04T12:34:44+00:00\">2026-08-04T12:34:44.428Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-df884344-9000-11f1-85d7-81a9cd8230a6\">Matilda Price and Dani Ostanek are on the ground in France, gathering all the best TDFF news, reaction and producing some great analysis.<\/p>\n<p>Matilda wrote this special feature on the Tour starting in Switzerland and what that means for the race and for Swiss cycling. It&#8217;s a fascinating read as we wait for the TT to begin.<\/p>\n<p><a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/womens-cycling\/a-very-swiss-start-to-the-tour-de-france-femmes-but-what-next-for-womens-cycling-in-switzerland\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/womens-cycling\/a-very-swiss-start-to-the-tour-de-france-femmes-but-what-next-for-womens-cycling-in-switzerland\/\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/womens-cycling\/a-very-swiss-start-to-the-tour-de-france-femmes-but-what-next-for-womens-cycling-in-switzerland\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>A very Swiss start to the Tour de France Femmes, but what next for women&#8217;s cycling in Switzerland?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-df8843a8-9000-11f1-b6fc-1d2cbe9eb8d4\">\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\/Nsmo3pDB6aKXGTYD3Lkzgg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Nsmo3pDB6aKXGTYD3Lkzgg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Nsmo3pDB6aKXGTYD3Lkzgg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Nsmo3pDB6aKXGTYD3Lkzgg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Nsmo3pDB6aKXGTYD3Lkzgg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Nsmo3pDB6aKXGTYD3Lkzgg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Nsmo3pDB6aKXGTYD3Lkzgg.jpg\" alt=\"GENEVA, SWITZERLAND - AUGUST 02: A general view of the peloton competing while fans cheers 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\/Nsmo3pDB6aKXGTYD3Lkzgg-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Nsmo3pDB6aKXGTYD3Lkzgg-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Nsmo3pDB6aKXGTYD3Lkzgg-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Nsmo3pDB6aKXGTYD3Lkzgg-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Nsmo3pDB6aKXGTYD3Lkzgg-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Nsmo3pDB6aKXGTYD3Lkzgg-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\/Nsmo3pDB6aKXGTYD3Lkzgg.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Nsmo3pDB6aKXGTYD3Lkzgg.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=\"2026-08-04T12:25:55+00:00\">2026-08-04T12:25:55.465Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a3ed231e-8fff-11f1-83a3-e1ad87b091d1\">This is the technical start to the TT. Precious seconds can be lost here.<\/p>\n<div class=\"see-more see-more--clipped\" id=\"elk-2084609494374322589\">\n<figure>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet hawk-ignore\" data-lang=\"en\" cite=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2084609494374322589\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83d\udc40 Twists and turns from the very start in Gevrey-Chambertin.\u2070D\u00e8s les premiers m\u00e8tres, les virages s&#8217;encha\u00eenent dans les rues de Gevrey-Chambertin. \ud83d\udeb4\u200d\u2640\ufe0f#TDFF2026 #WatchTheFemmes pic.twitter.com\/GikttwsVR9<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2084609494374322589\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2084609494374322589\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" rel=\"noopener\">August 4, 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=\"2026-08-04T12:14:06+00:00\">2026-08-04T12:14:06.917Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-fd8f5b5a-8ffd-11f1-be78-bf217da02a24\">Early today, the riders were allowed to train and recon the course for a final time, to have a final look at the key corners and sectors.<\/p>\n<div class=\"see-more see-more--clipped\" id=\"elk-2084605218642100418\">\n<figure>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet hawk-ignore\" data-lang=\"en\" cite=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2084605218642100418\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83d\udeb4\u200d\u2640\ufe0f Recon rides are underway!C\u2019est parti pour les reconnaissances du contre-la-montre ! \u231a\ufe0f#TDFF2026 #WatchTheFemmes pic.twitter.com\/uOQf2uEGph<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2084605218642100418\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2084605218642100418\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" rel=\"noopener\">August 4, 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=\"2026-08-04T12:13:16+00:00\">2026-08-04T12:13:16.652Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-dfe35052-8ffd-11f1-8e6c-7b49f9ff6710\">Romina Hinojosa (Lotto Intermarch\u00e9 Ladies) is the first of the 139 riders to start the TT.<\/p>\n<p>She rolls down the start ramp at 14:51CEST local time.<\/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-dfe35052-8ffd-11f1-8e6c-7b49f9ff6710-2\">The Cyclingnews live coverage includes a Race Situation box with all the start times, the intermediate times and the finish time.<\/p>\n<p>Our live updates will give you all the inside information on the TT, with details and analysis of the performances and what the time gians and time losses mean for the GC battle.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-04T12:07:14+00:00\">2026-08-04T12:07:14.494Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-080531b4-8ffd-11f1-a66b-43541184622f\">This is the map of the 21km time trial from Gevrey-Chambertin to Dijon through the C\u00f4te d\u2019Or vineyards on central France.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-08053254-8ffd-11f1-b48a-43d7a8f9a9b5\">\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\/95oM7En4dCZWpG8qWviqYR-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/95oM7En4dCZWpG8qWviqYR-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/95oM7En4dCZWpG8qWviqYR-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/95oM7En4dCZWpG8qWviqYR-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/95oM7En4dCZWpG8qWviqYR-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/95oM7En4dCZWpG8qWviqYR-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/95oM7En4dCZWpG8qWviqYR.jpg\" alt=\"Stage 4 map, Tour de France Femmes 2026\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/95oM7En4dCZWpG8qWviqYR-1200-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/95oM7En4dCZWpG8qWviqYR-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/95oM7En4dCZWpG8qWviqYR-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/95oM7En4dCZWpG8qWviqYR-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/95oM7En4dCZWpG8qWviqYR-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/95oM7En4dCZWpG8qWviqYR-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\/95oM7En4dCZWpG8qWviqYR.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/95oM7En4dCZWpG8qWviqYR.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<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-04T12:04:23+00:00\">2026-08-04T12:04:23.412Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a1f60aba-8ffc-11f1-af1b-311dea34a707\">Riders face extra pre-race checks by race judges after suspicions that some riders are looking for an extra marginal gains.<\/p>\n<p><a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/womens-cycling\/extra-clothing-checks-at-tour-de-france-femmes-after-reports-riders-may-be-padding-bras-for-aero-gains\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/womens-cycling\/extra-clothing-checks-at-tour-de-france-femmes-after-reports-riders-may-be-padding-bras-for-aero-gains\/\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/womens-cycling\/extra-clothing-checks-at-tour-de-france-femmes-after-reports-riders-may-be-padding-bras-for-aero-gains\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Extra clothing checks at Tour de France Femmes after reports riders may be padding bras for aero gains<\/strong><\/a><\/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=\"2026-08-04T11:59:08+00:00\">2026-08-04T11:59:08.250Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e6e45236-8ffb-11f1-bb62-cdddbd87c13f\">Read our special TT preview for details of the 21km course and the riders in action.<\/p>\n<p><a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/womens-cycling\/tour-de-france-femmes-2026-stage-4-preview\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/womens-cycling\/tour-de-france-femmes-2026-stage-4-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-4-preview\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Tour de France Femmes 2026 stage 4 preview &#8211; 21km individual time trial with one mid-race climb &#8216;super hard to predict&#8217;<\/strong><\/a><\/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=\"2026-08-04T11:56:39+00:00\">2026-08-04T11:56:39.020Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-8cfe01f4-8ffb-11f1-9245-11a6d02c92a4\">As always, we will have full live coverage of all the action from the 21km individual time trial to Dijon.<\/p>\n<p>We are expecting some great individual performances but also a GC battle as every second counts.<\/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=\"2026-08-04T11:54:33+00:00\">2026-08-04T11:54:33.455Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-271ff64a-7fc4-11f1-94f1-25be5bc5a25d\">Hello and welcome to the Cyclingnews live coverage of the Tour de France Femmes time trial.<\/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-4-live-21km-dijon-tt-decisive-for-gc-battle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>2026-08-04T14:08:44.070Z Lotte Claes 28:25 Lotte Claes (Fenix-Premier Tech) sets the new fastest time of 28:25. 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