French flair for a solo win, and it comes with Aussie pride

AMBERT, FRANCE - JULY 31: Lara Gillespie of Ireland and UAE Team ADQ reacts after the 4th Tour de France Femmes 2025, Stage 6 /a 123.7km stage from Clermont-Ferrand to Ambert #UCIWWT / on July 31, 2025 in Ambert, France. (Photo by Szymon Gruchalski/Getty Images)

A French sensation claims a historic win on stage 6 as the Tour de France Femmes heats up


In the latest episode of the SBS Cycling Podcast, Christophe, Macka, and Grace Brown recap a dramatic Stage 6 of the Tour de France Femmes, where 21-year-old French rider Maeva Squiban stunned the peloton with a breakthrough solo victory. Her triumph, the second French stage win in the race’s short history, captivated fans and injected fresh excitement into the competition.

The show includes a touching fan interview from Mauritius, reflecting the sport’s global reach. With the general classification heating up, we look ahead to the decisive stages to come.


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