Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift Finale

This year’s Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift was the most demanding to date in terms of length and course profile. From 26 July to 3 August, 154 riders from 22 teams tackled nine stages and 1,165 kilometres, travelling from Brittany to the Alps and crossing the whole of France. With numerous mountain sections and a finish in the Savoie Alps, the riders faced a record total ascent of 17,240 metres.

In addition to the year-round vehicle fleet provided to the organiser A.S.O., Škoda Auto supplied a fleet of 32 electrified vehicles, including the new Enyaq and the plug-in hybrid Superb. A new Enyaq or Superb iV, equipped with advanced communications technology, also served as the ‘Red Car‘ for Race Director Marion Rousse. To mark the occasion, Škoda showcased its Elroq Respectline show car, highlighting the brand’s values of respect, diversity, and inclusion.

As in previous years, Škoda Auto supplied the trophy for the winner of the points classification in the largest women’s cycling race. The Škoda Design department took on the task of designing and crafting a new crystal cup in a striking green hue, created using a unique process that incorporates pigment directly into the glass. The emerald colour reflects Škoda’s corporate identity and also references the green jersey awarded to the leader in the points classification, which is also sponsored by the Czech carmaker.

A special feature of the 2025 trophy is a unique logo marking Škoda Auto’s 130th anniversary.

Cycling remains one of the key pillars of Škoda Auto’s sponsorship activities. Last year, the company extended its partnership with the organising agency A.S.O. until 2028 as part of an agreement that includes providing support for a host of men’s and women’s races every year. Among the most prominent events are the legendary stage races Tour de France and Vuelta a España, as well as iconic one-day classics such as Paris–Roubaix and Liège–Bastogne–Liège. In May, Škoda announced that it would become a partner for the next two seasons of additional flagship Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) events: the Mountain Bike World Championships and the Gravel World Championships. In addition, Škoda Auto sponsors several domestic cycling events, including L’Etape Czech Republic by Tour de France and Road Classics.