‘What a victory, man!’ – Watch Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig’s amazing victory interview at Tour de France Femmes

26.07.2022 - 21:17 eurosport.com

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.

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Annemiek van Vleuten (Movistar) confirmed her status as Tour de France Femmes winner with a stunning Stage 8 win in yellow atop the Super Planche des Belles Filles. The 39-year-old made a decisive general classification move on Stage 7, putting time into all her rivals and led Demi Vollering (SD Worx) by 3’14” ahead of the final stage – a 123.3km ride from Lure to La Super Planche des Belles Filles. Ad/> The Dutchwoman said pre-stage that protecting yellow was her sole aim on Sunday, but with 6km to go she kicked clear and none of her rivals could adequately react, leaving Van Vleuten to seal the overall win with a stunning Stage 8 win.

Tour de France Femmes: How to watch Stage 8 on Sunday, TV and live stream details, timings and route map

Welcome to the mountains mkII! Annemiek van Vleuten (Movistar Team) produced a ride for the ages to ride into yellow on Stage 7 of the Tour de France Femmes. She holds a 3'14" advantage over Demi Vollering (SD Worx) in the general classification ahead of the final stage — another mountainous stunner. Ad/> The eighth stage sees a start from Lure, with a chance for the riders to stretch their legs in the first 45km.

Tour de France Femmes: How to watch Stage 8 on Saturday, TV and live stream details, timings and route map

'So sick' - Annemiek van Vleuten went for broke after 'six days waiting & surviving' at Tour de France Femmes

Annemiek van Vleuten (Movistar Team) said she soared into yellow on Stage 7 of the Tour de France after “six days of waiting and surviving” after being laid low by a sickness bug. Van Vleuten was the red-hot favourite for the inaugural running of the Tour de France Femmes. However, having leaked time over the first two flat stages, Van Vleuten revealed that she had been suffering from a stomach bug as she fought to stay in contention for the yellow jersey.

Tour de France Femmes: How to watch Stage 7 on Saturday, TV and live stream details, timings and route map

Welcome to the mountains! Marianne Vos (Jumbo-Visma) defended the yellow jersey in style by winning Stage 6, but she will need to call on every drop of her legendary powers to hold-off the GC favourites on Saturday as three Cat. 1 climbs await. Ad/> Annemiek van Vleuten (Movistar), Demi Vollering (SD Worx) and Elisa Longo Borghini (Trek-Segafredo) are all expected to chance their arm and put Vos under pressure.

Can Marianne Vos leave Tour de France Femmes draped in yellow or will she crack in mountains?

Marianne Vos (Jumbo-Visma) is in pole position at the Tour de France Femmes with just two stages remaining, but Eurosport expert Dani Rowe believes her challenge will fade in the mountains. The legendary Dutchwoman, widely considered the greatest of all time, made history on Stage 6 by becoming the first rider to win in the yellow jersey at the inaugural eight-stage race in France.