Episodes
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...
Published 07/30/23
Published 07/30/23
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! ...
Published 07/29/23
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...
Published 07/28/23
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...
Published 07/27/23
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...
Published 07/26/23
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...
Published 07/25/23
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...
Published 07/25/23
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...
Published 07/23/23
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...
Published 11/28/22
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...
Published 07/31/22
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...
Published 07/30/22
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...
Published 07/29/22
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...
Published 07/28/22
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...
Published 07/27/22
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...
Published 07/26/22
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...
Published 07/25/22
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.
Published 07/25/22
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...
Published 07/24/22
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...
Published 07/11/22
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. 
Published 07/07/22
In the sixth episode of Here Comes the Future empowered by Liv, our host Hannah Walker talks to up and coming dutch talent, Silke Smulders of Liv Racing Xstra. Hannah gets to know Silke's journey to the professional ranks, how and why she started on two wheels, dealing with injury and big goals for the future.    Hannah is also joined by 3 x World Champion, Giorgia Bronzini who talks us through the 6th stage of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift on the 29th July 2022. Giorgia's insight...
Published 06/20/22
In the fifth episode of Here Comes the Future empowered by Liv, our host Hannah Walker talks to multi discipline sensation, Shirin van Anrooij of Trek - Segafredo. Hannah delves into Shirin's journey into the sport, managing a multi discipline career, as well as racing for one of the top teams in the world, as well as aims for the future.    Hannah Walker is also joined by 3 x World Champion, Giorgia Bronzini who talks us through the course and her thoughts for stage 5 of the Tour de France...
Published 06/13/22
In the fourth episode of Here Comes the Future empowered by Liv, host Hannah Walker talks to Elynor Backstedt. They talk about Elynor's rise in the sport, how to deal with setbacks and injuries and coming back stronger, being a part of a talented cycling family and meeting her idols on the first Trek-Segafredo camp.    Hannah Walker is also joined by 3 x World Champion, Giorgia Bronzini who talks us through the course and her thoughts for stage 4 of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift on...
Published 05/16/22
In the third episode of Here Comes the Future empowered by Liv, its a chat of two Hannah's. Host, Hannah Walker chats with the young German star, Hannah Ludwig. They delve into how Ludwig got into the sport of cycling, her call up for her first Olympic Games, her bike trip home after the cancellation of a race and her thoughts for the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift in July.    Hannah Walker is also joined by 3 x World Champion, Giorgia Bronzini who talks us through the course and her...
Published 05/09/22