She Rides

Saar reports from 4 km before the final finish, reflecting on stage 8 of the Tour de France Femmes. From Gigante’s bold attack to Ferrand-Prévot’s move into yellow, she shares race insights, personal moments in the mountains, and the atmosphere on tour.

Saar checks in from Col du Plainpalais after a rough morning crash but stays upbeat about the Tour. She talks about Lotte Kopecky making the break, Maeva Squiban winning her second stage in a row, and solid teamwork from AG Insurance. There’s also a breakdown of GC changes, shoutouts to strong rides, and a look ahead to what's next. Honest, personal, and full of behind-the-scenes insight from the ground.

We dig into how Julie van de Velde controlled nearly an entire Category 1 climb, setting the pace like a pro. Margot stunned everyone (maybe even herself) by finishing 6th among the GC riders—yes, a classics rider climbing with the best. And Sarah? Holding steady in the overall, navigating tricky descents and staying right where she needs to be ahead of the big mountain days.

Sigrid joins to unpack the stage dynamics, how the peloton handled the break, and what to expect when the Tour hits the high climbs. Plus, yes—Lotte Kopecky casually handing over a signed bib before the start.

In today’s episode, Saar reflects on an early GC battle, a day full of crashes, and standout performances — including a strong ride from Sarah, our She Rides of the Day. We take a closer look at AG Insurance’s impressive run so far, the atmosphere on the ground, and a few unexpected behind-the-scenes moments.
Plus: a Zwift goody bag surprise, VIP views, and why this stage was a turning point in the Tour.

Stage 4 of the Tour brought sprint chaos, big crowds, and a tough day onthe road. Saar shares what it was like pushing through while feeling under theweather, navigating packed fan zones, and watching the race unfold from theground. Wiebes did what Wiebes does best, another strong break trying to beatSDWorx, and Faulkner’s rough luck continued. There’s a sweet finish-line momentwith Aude Biannic and her kid, a shoutout from across the street, andreflections on what it means when women’s cycling finally gets the crowd itdeserves. Plus, a look ahead at a stage that screams breakaway.

Sprinters, crashes, and a whole lot of She Rides energy. From a chaotic finish in Angers to standout moments on and off the bike — including Margot stealing hearts with a baguette — we break down stage vibes, team tactics, and the emotional rollercoaster that was today’s Tour de France Femmes.

In this episode, Saar shares what it was like on the ground during stage 2 of the Tour de France Femmes—from early wake-ups to the lack of sunshine to big crowds and cheering on the riders near the start and finish line.

She and Tim talk about Mavi Garcia’s amazing solo win—making her the oldest rider ever to win a stage—and how Kim Le Court took the yellow jersey. They also chat about how the She Rides riders are doing!

Saar also speaks about the pressure on Lotte Kopecky, and how media criticism doesn’t help when riders are already going through a tough time.

A mix of fun race moments and real talk about what happens behind the scenes.

-> Tomorrow looks like a sprint—can anyone beat Wiebes?

Live from Monréac, Saar recaps a first stage that had it all — early crowds, tough climbs, crashes, comebacks, and one perfectly timed sprint from Marianne Vos. She saw the moment, went all in… and yes — Vos is boss.

In this episode:
• Reusser’s tough day and why stepping off the bike can be the smartest call
• Big rides from the “comeback crew” — not the youngest, but still thrilling to watch
• Standout underdogs like Eline Jansen making their mark
• A call for more human sports media: not every rough day needs a headline
• Côte de Cadoudal energy, roadside chaos, and freshly painted roads

In this special Tour de France Femmes preview, we dive deep into every stage,every contender, and every chaotic possibility ahead of the most excitingwomen’s race of the year. Originally set to feature last year’s Lantern Rouge, planstook a sudden turn — our planned guest had completely unsolvable internetissues, and Kristof faced a last-minute work crisis. But no stress: hero ConnieHayes, who you might remember from some episodes ago, jumped in and was an incredible interim co-host.

Together, Saar and Connie unpack:

•  All eight stages, from punchy sprints to brutal mountain climbs
• Which sprinters can survive, who’s aiming for yellow, and the dark horses to watch
• Predictions from our She Rides guests — some bold, some biased, all brilliant
• The emotional side of the sport: injuries, media pressure, and resilience
• Why growing women's cycling results in some big names staying home

With behind-the-scenes insights from "Saaron Tour" and the perfect mix of analysis and unfiltered fan excitement,this is your go-to preview for the Tour de France Femmes. Grab your predictions sheet, hit play, and gethyped

Petra Stiasny didn’t grow up dreaming of the peloton — in fact, she didn’t even know competitive women’s cycling existed. Now, she’s a standout climber for Roland Cycling Team and a rising talent in the world tour.

She joins us to share her unique journey into the sport, her first pro win, and what it’s like learning everything from scratch — including how QOM points actually work. We also discuss her love for mountainous races, her studies in nutrition science, and the structural challenges still facing women’s cycling.

Of course, we also cover the latest race news — with more well-deserved Sarah Gigante praise — and wrap things up with a very hot take from Petra on her Tour de France Femmes podium prediction. The countdown to the TDFF is officially on!