Just like that, the battle intensifies

CHAMBERY, FRANCE - AUGUST 01: Maeva Squiban of France and UAE Team ADQ celebrates at finish line as stage winner during the 4th Tour de France Femmes 2025, Stage 7 a 159.7km stage from Bourg-en-Bresse to Chambery / #UCIWWT / on August 01, 2025 in Bourg-en-Bresse, France. (Photo by Szymon Gruchalski/Getty Images)

The Alps have arrived, and already started to deliver surprises on stage 7 of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift


In the latest episode of the SBS Cycling Podcast, Christophe and Macka delve into the drama and emotion of the Tour de France stage in Chambéry. The highlight of the day was a stunning victory by French rider Maeva Squiban, whose performance on the steep climbs and technical descents marked her as a standout talent and a hopeful symbol for French cycling.

The episode also dives into the intensifying general classification battle, with Kim Le Court currently in the yellow jersey but under mounting pressure from her rivals as the race heads into the weekend. The hosts offer sharp insights into team tactics, rider form, and the unpredictable dynamics of the Tour. Special guest Jeremy Ford discusses the growing impact of African cycling and how Le Court’s visibility is inspiring a new generation of athletes.


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