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Tour de France Femmes records record TV audience share, 23 million people watch event in host country

The 2026 race was not broadcast in full, but still posted huge numbers in France

Cycling Weekly · Aug 11

The Tour de France Femmes was a triumph – and the next step is obvious

IN FOCUS: Demi Vollering was a fitting winner of a memorable edition – but, Flo Clifford writes, the race could be bigger, better and bolder

The Independent UK · Aug 10

Demi Vollering and FDJ the top earners as one team leaves penniless – Tour de France Femmes prize money wrapped

Breaking down the €260,000 prize pot, and how it compares to the men's Tour

Cycling News · Aug 10

Exclusive: 'There's a real discussion to be had' – full TV coverage being considered for Tour de France Femmes, says race director

Marion Rousse says the peloton "deserves" complete coverage

Cycling Weekly · Aug 5

A very Swiss start to the Tour de France Femmes, but what next for women's cycling in Switzerland?

A lovely few days from Lausanne to Geneva, but only two Swiss riders on the start list and not many pathways to the WorldTour

Cycling News · Aug 4

'We're considering several options' – Mont Ventoux stage faces uncertainty at Tour de France Femmes

Queen stage could be rerouted due to wildfires, with decision to be made on 4 August

Cycling Weekly · Aug 1

'Ventoux will definitely go ahead' – Despite wildfires, Tour de France Femmes director Marion Rousse confident that legendary climb will remain on the route

Local authorities pressuring ASO to reconsider route in the Vaucluse region, which has been impacted by fires

Cycling News · Aug 1

Tour de France Femmes under pressure to reroute Ventoux stage amid wildfire risk

The Tour de France Femmes is facing pressure to re-route part of its key stage to the summit of Mont Ventoux next Friday because of the wildfires threat in Provence

The Guardian - UK · Jul 31

'We won't go from nine days to 21 overnight' – race director Marion Rousse on the rapid rise of the Tour de France Femmes

The former French champion tells us why she quit cycling and what it's like running the biggest women's race on the calendar

Cycling Weekly · Jul 31

'The race has now grown so much' – Tour de France Femmes director explains change of dates for 2026 edition

Marion Rousse adds that women's cycling is currently serving up more suspense than the men's side of the sport

Cycling News · Jun 4