The 2026 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift is set to commence on August 1 in Lausanne, Switzerland, marking the fifth edition of this premier women’s stage race. The event will feature a competitive roster, with 21 teams—14 UCI Women’s WorldTeams and 7 UCI Women’s ProTeams—each fielding seven riders, totaling 147 competitors. (cyclingnews.com)
Defending Champion and Past Winners
Defending champion Pauline Ferrand-Prévot (Visma-Lease a Bike) returns to defend her title. She is joined by previous winners Demi Vollering (FDJ United-SUEZ) and Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney (Canyon-SRAM), all aiming for the coveted yellow jersey. (cyclingnews.com)
Notable Team Line-ups
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FDJ United-SUEZ: Focused on supporting Vollering’s general classification (GC) ambitions, the team includes Juliette Berthet, Célia Gery, Franziska Koch, Amber Kraak, Marie Le Net, and Évita Muzic. (cyclingnews.com)
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Canyon-SRAM: The team has unveiled a vibrant new kit for the 2026 Tour de France Femmes as part of their “We Femmes” campaign, aiming to boost women’s participation in cycling. (cyclingnews.com)
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Lidl-Trek: With a focus on stage wins, the team features sprinter Elisa Balsamo and climber Niamh Fisher-Black, who is also a GC contender. (cyclingnews.com)
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Movistar: Swiss rider Marlen Reusser returns to full health after a period of illness and is expected to lead the team’s GC campaign. (cyclingnews.com)
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UAE Team L’IMAD: The team boasts a strong roster with Mavi García and Elisa Longo Borghini, both strong GC contenders. (cyclingnews.com)
Race Highlights
The nine-stage race will cover 1,175 kilometers, featuring an individual time trial, a summit finish on Mont Ventoux, and a finale in Nice. (cyclingnews.com)
As the race approaches, teams are finalizing their strategies and line-ups, promising an exciting and competitive Tour de France Femmes in 2026.
Highlights:
- Canyon-SRAM reveal colourful kit for Tour de France Femmes backing ambitious new ‘We Femmes’ campaign, Published on Tuesday, July 28
- No riders revealed but Decathlon CMA CGM confirm creation of women’s team for 2027, Published on Wednesday, July 29
- ‘A crucial milestone’ – Decathlon CMA CGM to launch women’s team in 2027, Published on Wednesday, July 29