QueenStage Women's Cycling Podcast

The Queen Stage Women's Cycling Podcast recapped the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, highlighting the excitement and challenges of the nine-day race. We cover everything from the controversy over prize money disparities, and the impact of media scrutiny on riders' weight and body image, and our highlights from the 9 days of racing.

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The Queen Stage Women's Cycling Podcast discusses Stage 9 of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, with Anne-Marije Rook, Rosael Torres-Davis, Molly Hurford and Betsy Welch talking about the one and only Pauline Ferrand-Prevot (PFP) winning her second stage and securing the overall victory in the race. PFP's dominant performance, including a final attack with 6.5 km to go, highlighted her tactical brilliance and ability to handle pressure. The GC standings saw significant changes, with PFP leading by 3 minutes and 42 seconds over Demi Vollering.

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The Queen Stage Women's Cycling Podcast discussed Stage 8 of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, with Anne-Marije Rook, Rosael Torres-Davis, Molly Hurford and Betsy Welch highlighting Pauline Ferrand Prevot’s incredible win on the Col de la Madeleine. With one stage to go and PFP with an almost 3-minute lead in the GC, can anyone stop her?

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The Queen Stage Women's Cycling Podcast discussed Stage 6 of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, with Anne-Marije Rook, Rosael Torres-Davis, Molly Hurford and Betsy Welch. The Queen Stage of the Tour de France Femmes with UAE Team ADQ's Maeva Squiban winning back-to-back stages. Kim Lecourt maintained her yellow jersey after a screaming fast descent—descents were key in today’s stage.The GC standings remain tight, with no significant changes, but tomorrow's stage, a summit finish at Col de la Madeleine, is expected to be change all of that.

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The Queen Stage Women's Cycling Podcast discussed Stage 6 of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, with Anne-Marije Rook, Rosael Torres-Davis, Molly Hurford and special guest Shawn Small. The stage included 124 kilometers and 2,400 meters of climbing, with key moments including a breakaway by Elise Chabbey, Brody Chapman, and Silke Smulders, and a late attack by Maeva Squiban The GC battle intensified, with Kim Lecourt maintaining her GC lead. The conversation also touched on team tactics, the importance of descending skills, and the unique challenges of racing in the mountains—plus plenty of team tech with Ruckus Composites’ Shawn.

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The Queen Stage Women's Cycling Podcast discussed Stage 3 of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, with Anne-Marije Rook, Rosael Torres-Davis, Molly Hurford and Betsy Welch highlighting a hilly course and significant abandonments early on, including Kristen Faulkner and Elisa Balsamo. The stage saw a breakaway with riders like Allison Jackson and Brody Chapman, and a sprint finish with Kim Le Court winning. The GC standings shifted, with Kim Le Court in yellow, Pauline Ferrand-Prevot in second, and Demi Vollering in third. The next stage promises challenging climbs and potential breakaways—get ready for the mountains.

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The Queen Stage Women's Cycling Podcast discussed Stage 3 of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, with Anne-Marije Rook, Rosael Torres-Davis, Molly Hurford and Betsy Welch highlighting the breakaway by Francisca Cox and Ana Victoria Magalis, and the consistent sprint performance of Lorena Wiebes, who won again. The stage covered 131 kilometers with one climb and an intermediate sprint. The peloton was led by SD Works in closing the gap. The GC standings saw Marianne Vos maintain the yellow jersey, with Lorena Wiebes in second. The panel also discussed the impact of crosswinds and the potential for GC action in...

The Queen Stage Women's Cycling Podcast discussed Stage 3 of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, with Anne-Marije Rook, Rosael Torres-Davis, Molly Hurford and Betsy Welch. Today we’re highlighting a significant crash 3.5 km from the finish line that affected top contenders like Demi Vollering and Elisa Longo Borghini. The 100-mile long flat stage saw a breakaway of four leading until 6 km to go. Eventually, Lorena Wiebes won the sprint, with Marianne Vos in second. The 5 km rule ensured no time penalties for crashes. Key rider updates included Elisa Longo Borghini's abandonment and Kim LeCourt's loss of the yellow je...

The Queen Stage Women's Cycling Podcast discussed Stage 2 of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, with Anne-Marije Rook, Rosael Torres-Davis, Molly Hurford and Betsy Welch highlighting 41-year-old Mavi Garcia's historic win as the oldest stage winner in the Tour's history. Garcia's aggressive climbing skills and resilience were praised, with her team celebrating her victory and all of us in tears. The stage featured a hilly 110 km route with notable performances from Elise Chabbey and Kasia Niewiadoma. The GC standings saw Kim LeCourt move in the yellow jersey, with Marianne Vos in second. The conversation also touched on team...

Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift has started and we’re breaking down stage 1, focusing on the tactics and performance of key riders. Molly Hurford, Anne-Marije Rook, Rosael Torres-Davis, and Betsy Welch analyzed the finish line strategy, where teammates Pauline Ferrand-Prevot (PFP) and Marianne Vos dominated, with Vos ultimately winning. They discuss the implications of PFP's strong performance and the impact of crashes involving Marlon Reusser and Leona Lippert on Team Movistar. The conversation also highlights the importance of team dynamics, the role of smaller teams, and a breakdown of the various jerseys and competitions up for grabs within th...

Ep 1: Welcome to The QueenStage Women’s Cycling Podcast

The QueenStage Women’s Cycling Podcast is live! Join Molly Hurford, Anne-Marije Rook, Rosael Torres-Davis, and Betsy Welch as they discuss the upcoming 2025 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift. The race starts July 26 and runs through August 3, with no rest days. The team recaps the 2024 race, highlighting key stages and riders like Demi Vollering and Pauline Ferrand-Prévot. They predict the 2025 race will be competitive, with stages designed to test riders' abilities. The team also discusses the importance of team tactics and the potential for upsets, and share their...