Pauline Ferrand-Prévot Sets Sights on 2026 Tour de France Victory

Published: 2026/01/13 23:58:17

La Nucia, Spain – Pauline Ferrand-Prévot, the 33-year-old French cycling star, has announced her racing schedule for the 2026 season, prioritizing a second victory in the Tour de France. The declaration came during her team, Visma-Lease a bike’s, media day on Tuesday, January 13th.

While Ferrand-Prévot enjoyed success in the 2025 Paris-Roubaix, claiming the top spot, she will not defend her title this year. rather, her focus will be on the Tour de France, along with participation in the Tour des Flandres and liège-Bastogne-Liège. These races represent key objectives in her campaign.

Ferrand-Prévot’s season will begin on March 7th with the Strade Bianche in Italy. This early-season classic will serve as a crucial building block for her preparation for the major stage races later in the year. The team anticipates a strong performance from Ferrand-Prévot, building on her previous successes and aiming for continued growth.

The decision to prioritize the Tour de France underscores Ferrand-Prévot’s ambition and commitment to achieving further milestones in her already distinguished career. Fans can expect a determined effort from the Visma-Lease a Bike rider as she challenges for the yellow jersey.