The fifth Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift concluded yesterday with the finish of Stage 9 in Nice, France. Dutch cyclist Demi Vollering claimed overall victory, while another Dutch rider Lorena Wiebes won the points classification.
Lorena Wiebes awarded Skoda Design Trophy at Tour de France
She received a green crystal trophy created by Škoda Design and presented by Johannes Neft, Škoda Auto Chief Development Officer. As the Official Main Partner since the inaugural event in 2022, the car manufacturer supplied a fleet of 75 electrified Superb iV and Enyaq vehicles and sponsored the green jersey. While the new all-electric Peaq served as the ‘Red Car’ for Race Director Marion Rousse, Škoda’s second all-new, all-electric model, the Škoda Epiq, featured prominently in the publicity caravan.
Green crystal trophy for the points classification winner and a fleet of 75 support vehicles
This year’s Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift was the most demanding yet: 154 riders from 22 teams covered a record distance of 1,175 km, with 18,795 metres of elevation gain – more than ever before. Škoda Auto continued its long-standing sponsorship of the green jersey, worn by the leader of the points classification. Škoda Design again created the trophy for the winner: a green crystal cup featuring elements of the brand’s Modern Solid design language.
Two new Škoda models – Peaq and Epiq – take to the route
Race Director Marion Rousse oversaw the race as it unfolded from the all-new, fully electric Škoda Peaq. In its role as the Red Car, the brand’s new flagship served as a comprehensively equipped mobile command centre. Meanwhile, the new all-electric Epiq urban SUV crossover stood out in the publicity caravan as part of the accompanying ‘Ooooh, that’s Epiq’ campaign.
WeLoveCycling brings fans first-hand reports
Once again, Škoda Auto brought fans exclusive race coverage, behind-the-scenes stories and competitions via its WeLoveCycling platform. This year’s content was linked to Epiq Moments, the promotional campaign for the new Epiq. Followers were also treated to reports from inside the peloton by one of its leading riders, Katarzyna ‘Kasia’ Niewiadoma-Phinney.
Škoda Auto’s long-term commitment to cycling at every level
Story of Škoda Auto began with bicycle production in 1895, and the company remains closely connected to cycling. The Czech carmaker supports numerous cycling events organised by A.S.O. under an agreement that runs until 2028. Since last year, Škoda Auto has also been an official partner of two leading Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) events: the UCI Mountain Bike World Championships and the UCI Gravel World Championships. Škoda Auto also supports events for amateur riders, including leading L’Étape by Tour de France races held in countries around the world.