After previous criticisms of the women’s tour being ‘too soft’ and ‘condescending’, Race Director Marion Rousse had foretold in 2023 that this year’s Tour de France Femme will be the ‘Confirmation Year’ of women’s racing.
Not only will it be the first foreign depart for the Femme’s Tour, this year’s route will include major climbs and race routes frequented by the men’s editions.
The third edition of Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift will hit a milestone of following the modern tradition of the men’s race by having its Grand Depart on foreign soil. On 12 August, Rotterdam in
