# Women's Tour de France shines with thrilling racing, no longer in Pogacar's shadow

The women's edition of the Tour de France is drawing attention for its own exciting competition, independent of the men's race's dominant star. This marks a growing profile for women's cycling and its ability to captivate audiences.

**Importance:** 3/5

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### Sports
- [The Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/aug/10/cycling-tour-de-france-femmes-demi-vollering-tadej-pogacar) — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 11:01:23 GMT