Tour de France Femmes 2025: Le Court Wins Stage, Reusser Leads 2026

The Tour de France Femmes 2025 continues to deliver thrilling racing, as Marlen Reusser retained the overall lead after a scorching stage through central France, while Kim Le Court claimed a memorable stage victory in Tournon-sur-Rhone.

Stage 5 Recap: Le Court's Gutsy Victory

Kim Le Court of Mauritius recovered from a mechanical issue on the Col de Lalouvesc to join the breakaway and then out-sprinted Cédrine Kerbaol and Puck Pieterse in a dramatic finish. “I was on the limit,” Le Court said. “I can’t believe I still had the legs to sprint. It was really hard, this close, before I could give up. I will never give up after the big effort my team did.”

This win is Le Court’s second career Tour stage victory, a remarkable achievement given her injury-plagued season. She also showcased sportsmanship earlier in the year, stopping to help Kasia Niewiadoma after a crash in Milan-San Remo.

GC Battle: Reusser Holds Yellow

Marlen Reusser, the Swiss time trial specialist, continues to defend her overall lead against rival Demi Vollering. The race remains tight, with the upcoming Mont Ventoux stage set to be a decisive showdown. Reusser’s consistency and climbing ability will be tested as the race enters the high mountains.

Queen of the Mountains: Pieterse Makes History

Puck Pieterse, despite missing the stage win, extended her lead in the mountain classification to 47 points—the highest total ever recorded in the Tour de France Femmes. “I wanted to win the stage of course,” Pieterse said, “but I think I did everything else today. I decided to gamble, but Kim was still the strongest in the sprint.”

Key Data: Stage 5 and GC Standings

What’s Next: Mont Ventoux Showdown

Friday’s stage features the iconic Mont Ventoux climb, which will likely decide the overall winner. The heatwave and six classified climbs on stage 5 have taken a toll, but the peloton is bracing for one of the hardest days in women’s cycling history.

Key Takeaways from Stage 5

• Kim Le Court wins her second Tour de France Femmes stage.
• Marlen Reusser retains yellow jersey ahead of Demi Vollering.
• Puck Pieterse sets a new record in the mountain classification.
• Mont Ventoux stage promises explosive GC action.

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