Ferrand-Prévot Leads Tour de France Femmes After Stage 8 Victory

Pauline Ferrand-Prévot of Team Visma–Lease a Bike secured a commanding victory on the penultimate stage of the 2025 Tour de France Femmes, conquering the challenging Col de la Madeleine climb to seize the yellow jersey. Her solo attack near the finish allowed her to finish significantly ahead of competitors Sarah Gigante and Niamh Fisher-Black, establishing a lead of over two and a half minutes going into the final stage. This victory marks a continuation of France's strong performance in the race and positions Ferrand-Prévot as a potential first Frenchwoman to win the event. The previous race leader, Kimberley Le Court Pienaar, crashed during the stage, losing considerable time and the overall lead. Ferrand-Prévot, an Olympic mountain bike champion who recently returned to road racing, credited her team's efforts and her careful pacing on the mountainous terrain for her success. As the race approaches its finale, Ferrand-Prévot remains the front-runner, poised for a historic triumph.