An emotional Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig (FDJ Suez Futuroscope) gave an extraordinary interview after roaring to Stage 3 victory at the Tour de France Femmes.
Uttrup Ludwig’s general classification hopes had unravelled on Monday following a crash, while FDJ co-leader Marta Cavalli had to abandon the race after a horrific collision.
Ad/> But the team’s misery was eased when Uttrup Ludwig proved the strongest on the run into Epernay, with the Dane seeing off legendary Dutchwoman Marianne Vos (Jumbo-Visma) in a thrilling finale.
Tour de France FemmesTDF Femmes is 'going to kick off' when Van Vleuten is back at 100%3 MINUTES AGO And she could not contain her emotion as she slumped across the tarmac in her national colours before delivering an iconic interview. “It feels like such a good comeback after a f****** s*** day yesterday, losing Marta,” she said. “I just love how the team kept the fighting spirit.