The director of the Tour de France for women, Catherine Marnas, has analyzed the route for the 2025 edition of the race, which was unveiled on Tuesday in Paris. This year’s route will start from Brittany, a decision that has been met with enthusiasm and excitement by both riders and fans.
Marnas, who has been at the helm of the women’s Tour de France since its inception in 2014, is thrilled with the route for 2025. « Starting from Brittany is a fantastic choice, » she says. « Not only does it showcase the beautiful region, but it also adds a new challenge for the riders. »
The race will kick off with a prologue in the stunning city of Rennes, before heading towards the rugged coast of Finistère. From there, the peloton will tackle the challenging hills of Morbihan and Côtes-d’Armor, before heading back towards the finish line in Rennes.
Marnas believes that this route will offer a great mix of terrain and will test the riders’ abilities. « The hilly sections in Brittany will definitely shake things up and create some exciting racing, » she says. « It will be a true test of strength and endurance for the riders. »
But it’s not just the route that has Marnas excited. She also believes that the 2025 edition of the women’s Tour de France will be a stepping stone towards achieving gender equality in the sport. « We have seen a growing interest and support for women’s cycling in recent years, » she says. « And I believe that the 2025 edition will be a major milestone in our journey towards gender equality in the sport. »
Marnas also hopes that the race will inspire more young girls to take up cycling and pursue their dreams. « We want to show them that they too can compete at the highest level and be a part of this amazing sport, » she says. « The women’s Tour de France is a platform for them to showcase their panache and strength. »
The 2025 edition of the race will also include a special séjour dedicated to women’s empowerment, where female leaders and activists will ride alongside the peloton. « We want to use the Tour as a platform to promote gender equality and empower women, » Marnas says. « It’s not just about the race, but also about making a positive impact on society. »
Marnas and her team have been working hard to make the women’s Tour de France a world-class event, and the 2025 edition is set to be the best one yet. With a challenging and exciting route, and a focus on promoting gender equality, it is sure to attract a lot of attention and interest from both riders and fans.
So mark your calendars for 2025, because the women’s Tour de France is going to be an event not to be missed. « Our gardien de but is to make the women’s Tour de France bigger and better each year, » Marnas says. « And with the 2025 edition, we are well on our way to achieving that. »
