2023 Tour de France Femmes Stage 1 Results & Recap
Stage 1 of the 2023 Tour de France Femmes is in the books. The final results and standings are below, followed by our recap of how the race unfolded.
Race Recap
Kopecky takes stage opener
Lotte Kopecky (SDW) has claimed the first yellow jersey of the Tour de France Femmes after a late attack over the top of the only QOM climb of the stage opener. Lorena Wiebes (SDW) was second and Charlotte Kool (DSM) took third.
"Sport is emotion and this is such a big win, on the first stage of the Tour de France, claiming the yellow jersey… It was on my mind for quite some time already," Kopecky said. "When I first saw the course, I thought it would be for the sprinters. But then my sports directors did a recon, and they immediately texted me saying this is for me. When I saw the climb for myself, I was very happy. We’ve been joking with some friends, texting each other every day saying “10 kilometres to go” with yellow hearts… We had several options with the team, Lorena Wiebes could also have won in a sprint, Demi [Vollering] is very strong… I’m very happy the team gave me my chance and I took it. I just went full gas to the top and I never hesitated. When I heard the gaps, I knew that if I was able to maintain my power no-one could come back.
"I have no idea how long I can keep the jersey. It’s up to the team. It’s clear to me that the biggest goal is the overall victory with Demi. If we need to sacrifice the jersey tomorrow, we won’t hesitate. Whatever needs to be done will be done but it would be nice to wear yellow for a few days, for sure."\n
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