Women are finally racing in a Tour de France—here’s what took so long

July 29, 2023

The day before the start of the Tour de France Femmes on July 23, professional cyclist Ashleigh Moolman Pasio was lying on a massage table in Clermont-Ferrand, France, marveling at the amenities around her. Thanks to the sponsors of her cycling team, AG Insurance – Soudal Quick-Step, she would be competing in the women’s version of the famous cycling race across France accompanied by media representatives, trainers, buses, trucks, and at least five team cars. FC