Voxwomen Cycling Podcast

The final stage saw the riders in Pau for a 22km individual time trial as they brought the curtain down on an incredible second edition of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift. After her superb performance on Saturday's stage seven Demi Vollering (@demivollering) put in an assured ride in the time trial to take second behind SD Worx team-mate Marlen Reusser (@marlenreusser), confirming the Yellow jersey for the Dutch rider, joining Annemiek van Vleuten on the roll call of winners. With a strong TT ride Lotte Kopeky (@lottekopecky) moved up to second in the GC and Kasia Niewiadoma (@kasianiewiadoma94) completed the podium. Kopeky took the Green points jersey, with Niewiadoma winning the Polka dot Mountains jersey and Cedrine Kerbaol (@cedrine_kerbaol) takes home the Liv sponsored white Youth jersey. Host Rebecca Charlton (@beccacharlton_insta) is joined by esteemed reporter Danni Shrosbree (@danni_shrosbree), as they dissect today's time trial action and look back on an amazing week of episodes of our podcast empowered by Liv, at the world’s most prestigious stage race!

Showing everyone why she is one of the world's finest climbers Demi Vollering (@demivollering) ascended the Col du Tourmalet imperiously on stage 7 of the 2023 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift to not only take the win, but also the yellow jersey. Host Rebecca Charlton (@beccacharlton_insta) is joined by esteemed reporter Danni Shrosbree (@danni_shrosbree), as they dissect today's action on the Queen stage of this year's race and preview stage 8 - on the world’s most prestigious stage race! Join us on the road daily as the fireworks start to fly for a brand new edition of this groundbreaking race in our podcast empowered by Liv.

Stage 6 into Blagnac unveiled an immense show of speed by Denmark's Emma Norsgaard (@emmanorsgaard) in the last 400 metres, as she held-off the charging peloton to take a second stage win for the Movistar team at the 2023 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift. Once again SD Worx rider Lotte Kopecky (@lottekopecky) retained the yellow jersey. Host Rebecca Charlton (@beccacharlton_insta) is joined by ex-pro and SBS commentator Gracie Elvin (@gracieelvin), along with reporter Danni Shrosbree (@danni_shrosbree), as they dissect today's action and preview stage 7 - on the world’s most prestigious stage race! Join us on the road daily as the fireworks start to fly for a brand new edition of this groundbreaking race in our podcast empowered by Liv.

After the solo stage 4 win for Yara Kastelijn there was to be a second breakaway victory in two days at the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, as Germany’s Ricarda Bauernfeind (@ricardabeuernfeind) (Canyon//Sram) delivered a stunning performance to take the solo victory in Albi on stage 5. Once again SD Worx rider Lotte Kopecky (@lottekopecky) retained the yellow jersey. Host Rebecca Charlton (@beccacharlton_insta) is joined by Tour de France Femmes commentator and presenter Hannah Walker (@spannawalker), along with reporter Danni Shrosbree (@danni_shrosbree), as they dissect stage 5 of the world’s most prestigious stage race and previews the next days action to come. Rebecca is also joined by Liv Racing Teqfind's Ayesha McGowen (@ayesuppose) as they discuss racing, diversity in cycling and of course, pastries! Join us on the road daily as the fireworks start to fly for a brand new edition of this groundbreaking race in our podcast empowered by Liv.

Stage 4 of Le Tour de France Femmes Avec Zwift , the longest stage of this year's Tour, saw the riders tackle 177.5km from Cahors to Rodez. It was to be a repeat script of the previous day with a Fenix-Deceuninck rider making a long break for the finish line. But after the heartbreak for Julie Van de Velde on stage 3, team mate Yara Kastelijn (@yarakastelijn) was not to be denied as she took an incredible solo victory in front of the adroring crowds in Rodez - her first ever pro win! Lotte Kopecky (@lottekopecky) once again retained the yellow jersey. Host Rebecca Charlton (@beccacharlton_insta) is joined by former pro-cyclist and broadcaster Bridie O'Donnell (@bridie_od), along with reporter Danni Shrosbree (@danni_shrosbree), as they dissect stage 4 of the world’s most prestigious stage race and previews the next days action to come. Join us on the road daily as the fireworks start to fly for a brand new edition of this groundbreaking race in our podcast empowered by Liv.

Stage 3 of Le Tour de France Femmes Avec Zwift meandered through wonderful French countryside and crested stiff, short climbs on a rolling 147km in warm conditions. After a superb break-away lasting over 50km Julie Van de Velde (Fenix-Deceuninck) (@juliejvdv) was caught with only 200 metres to go as Dutch super-sprinter Lorena Wiebes (SD Worx) (@lorenaweibes) showed her speed to dominate the sprint into Montignac-Lascaux, with team-mate Lotte Kopecky (@lottekopecky) retaining the yellow jersey. Host Rebecca Charlton (@beccacharlton_insta) is joined by Liv Cycling's Cassondra Spring (@cassondra) and reporter Danni Shrosbree (@danni_shrosbree) as they dissect stage 3 of the world’s most prestigious stage race and previews the next days action to come. Join us on the road daily as the fireworks start to fly for a brand new edition of this groundbreaking race in our podcast empowered by Liv.

The riders on stage 2 of Le Tour de France Femmes Avec Zwift had to deal with some very difficult weather conditions as wind and rain battered the peloton on its's journey from Clermont-Ferrand to Meriac. It was Movistar's Liane Lippert (@liane_lippert) who prevailed, outsprinting the yellow jersey of Lotte Kopecky (@lottekopecky), taking a sweet victory at the end of 151 tough kilometres. Host Rebecca Charlton (@beccacharlton_insta) is joined by Matt Stephens (@realstephens) and Danni Shrosbree (@danni_shrosbree) as she dissects stage 2 of the world’s most prestigious stage race and previews the next days action to come. Join us on the road daily as the fireworks start to fly for a brand new edition of this groundbreaking race in our podcast empowered by Liv.

Stage 1 of Le Tour de France Femmes Avec Zwift saw @lottekopecky blow the opening stage apart on the final big climb of the day, securing the stage victory and the first yellow jersey in the second edition of this race. Host Rebecca Charlton (@beccacharlton_insta) is joined by Zwift’s @Kateveronneau, Lidl Trek’s @l_deignan, @danni_shrosbree, AG Insurance’s @ashleighcycling, and many more, as she dissects stage 1 of the world’s most prestigious stage race and previews the next days of action to come. @cedrine_kerbaol secured the first Liv sponsored white jersey, after not quite believing us when we said she was leading the classification and Jayco Alula DS Shawn Clarke talks us through what to expect on Stage 2, plus we press Kate for some predictions for the coming week. Join us on the road daily as the fireworks start to fly for a brand new edition of this groundbreaking race in our podcast empowered by Liv.

We recap the inaugural Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift in the final episode of the Here comes the Future podcast empowered by LIV. Hannah Walker and Lia Hervey talk to Demi Vollering, Annemiek van Vleuten, Kasia Niewiadoma, Shirin van Anrooij and Director of Women's Strategy at Zwift, Kate Veronneau about the 2022 edition. With the 2023 route now released, we also look ahead to the 2023 edition and what the riders have in store across the 8 stages. The 2023 edition of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift begins on the 23rd July 2023 in Clermont-Ferrand with the the final stage, stage 8 on the 30th July 2023 in Pau.

Annemiek Van Vleuten @annemiekvanvleuten becomes the first winner of the Tour de France Femmes Avec Zwift and we look at the final stage of the race and talk to Demi Vollering @demivollering, who took second place, about their the battle to the end. Lia Hervey @liahervey and Hannah Walker @spannawalker review the race and the highlights and examine why Annemiek is so good. Marianne Vos @mariannevosofficial won the green jersey and talks about the impact of the race. We also ask her Sport Director - what’s next? We speak to the Liv @livcycling sponsored white jersey winner Shirin Van Androoij @shirinvananrooij, and we see what is next for womens cycling with Team Directors Ina Yoko Teutenberg of Trek Segafredo and Tim Harris of EDF Education.

Stage 7 of the Le Tour De France Femmes Avec Zwift saw Annemiek van Vleuten blow the race apart with a majestic display from Selestat to Le Markstein, destroying the opposition and taking the yellow jersey into the bargain. Hannah Walker and @liahervey preview Stage 8, the final stage of this year’s Tour which goes between Lure and La Super Planche des Belles Filles. It’s a massive final day and comes down to the final climb as Belles Filles is a monster and comes after seven tough days in the saddle so fatigue will be high. Along with @annemiekvanvleuten we hear from @mavi_garvi_c about her condition, along with her team-mate @ericamagnaldi The Liv sponsored white jersey also changed hands once again as @shirinvananrooij from Trek Segefredo now wears it on the final stage. Only one rider can take the historic title of Tour de France Femmes winner. Will it be Annemiek?

It was an incredible day for Marianne Vos who took her second stage win and took the yellow jersey for the fifth day. But as the mountains loom, this podcast looks at what to expect in the next few days, when the mountain stages are expected to explode. Hannah Walker and @liahervey preview Stage Seven, which goes between Selestat to Le Markstein and it’s not just the Le Grand Ballon - the climb at the finish in Le Markstein - which will be tough but also Le Petit Ballon - the first and the second - Le Col de Platzerwasel, which come in quick succession and are both category one climbs Vos is leading the GC, but all this could change tomorrow when the race could be won or lost. @mavi_garvi_c one of the favourites talks about her condition and we hear tactics from her super domestique @ericamagnaldi @tiffanycromwell tells us she thinks the race could be decided on tomorrow’s stage. We also speak to Marianne’s sports coach Lieselot Decroix about how they tackle it. And don’t forget the white jersey which changed to @juliaborgstrom01 and the emotions of the most combative rider @marie.le.net56 A jam packed podcast from Le Tour De France Femmes Avec Zwift ahead of the final two deciding days.

In episode five of the Voxwomen Cycling Podcast Lorena Wiebes explains how she won her second stage of the Tour, which went from Bar-Sur-Aube to Saint Die Des Vosges. We hear from @mariannevosofficial about how she approaches the rest of the tour now she has the yellow jersey since stage two. @annamiekvanvleuten talks pressure going into a mammoth weekend and we hear from FDJ’s Sports Director Nicholas Maire about what to expect in stage six. With their leader out they need to change tactics. We also hear from the Liv white jersey of Julie De Wilde, the youngest rider in the peloton Follow every stage with Hannah Walker @spannawalker and Lia Hervey @liahervey

In episode four of a jam packed Voxwomen podcast we hear all the news and reaction from the Tour de France Femmes Avec Zwift. We hear from @marlenreusser as she took the stage from Troyes to Bar Sur Aube. We have reaction from @ericamagmaldi to her teammate @mavi_garcia_c terrible day on the gravel. @mariannevosofficial maintains the yellow jersey and talks through the coming stages and we hear from @tiffanycromwell on her partner @valterribottas role at the tour. We also hear from the youngest rider in the peloton @julie.de.wilde on day two of wearing the white jersey Follow every stage with Hannah Walker @spannawalker and Lia Hervey @liahervey

Hannah Walker @spannawalker and Lia Hervey @liahervey follow every stage of the Tour de France Femmes. Listen as they report on this historic race - the first women’s edition in recent times. They will bring all the news of the race, with interviews with the winners of the jerseys from the finish line and insights and interviews from team members and riders. They will preview the following day’s stage. In episode three, we hear from the emotional winner of the stage from Reims to Epernay @cykle_cillie and we hear again from the yellow jersey@mariannevosofficial who kept the jersey for a second day. The podcast previews stage four with Team DSM Director Sportif for @teamdsm_ Albert Timmer, who says they plan to take it head on.

Hannah Walker @spannawalker and Lia Hervey @liahervey follow every stage of the Tour de France Femmes. Listen as they report on this historic race - the first women’s edition in recent times. They will bring all the news of the race, with interviews with the winners of the jerseys from the finish line and insights and interviews from team members and riders. They will preview the following day’s stage. In episode two, we chat to the winner of stage two @mariannevosofficial along with @femkexmarkus, who maintained the polka dot jersey. We also talk to the wearer of the Liv white jersey @mailevdduin - all straight off the finish line. The podcast also previews stage three with Lieselot Decroix, Race Coach and Performance Manager for @jumbovisma, who says the stage between Reims and Epernay is a passionate target for @mariannevosofficial

Hannah Walker speaks to the Barnes sisters, Hannah and Alice on their season, their beginnings of getting into the sport and designing their own kit with Rapha. This episode is partnered with Rapha.

Hannah Walker @spannawalker and Lia Hervey @liahervey follow every stage of the Tour de France Femmes. Listen as they report on this historic race - the first women’s edition in recent times. They will bring all the news of the race, with interviews with the winners of the jerseys from the finish line and insights and interviews from team members and riders. They will preview the following day’s stage. In episode one, the winner of the historic stage @lorenawiebes and the winner of the polka dot jersey @femkexmarkus alongside insights into stage two from DSM Director Sportive Albert Timmer and the women who takes Lorena to the finish line @charlottekool

In the seventh and final episode of our Here Comes the Future empowered by Liv podcast, host, Hannah Walker speaks to rising talent Shari Bossuyt of Canyon // SRAM. Talking about her pathway into the sport, her first UCI Women's World Tour podium and future ambitions for the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift. Giorgia Bronzini, former professional and triple world champion talks us through stage 7 and the finale, stage 8, giving her insights and thoughts on what we can expect on the final two stages and the conclusion of the Tour de France Femmes.

Hannah Walker delves into the history of the Tour de France Feminin with Maria Blower, looking back to the 1985 edition of the race. Iris Slappendaal joins to give her insight as to what to expect from this years Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift. Hannah gets the insights from race sponsors, Kate Veronneau of Zwift and what it means for them to be the title sponsor as well as Liv's Cassondra Spring on sponsoring the young riders jersey classification and much more.