THEMOVE Maëva Squiban Attacks Solo with 32k to Go | Tour de France 2025 Stage 6 | THEMOVE Femmes
Jul 31, 2025
A young French cyclist achieves a historic solo victory, marking a significant moment in women's cycling. The team breaks down her strategies and racing dynamics, highlighting fierce competition and tactical decisions. The conversation shifts to the innovations of Zwift, enhancing indoor cycling experiences. They also explore the intricacies of electrolyte balance in performance and touch on the evolving landscape of women's racing, including sponsorships and team dynamics, providing a comprehensive look at the sport's future.
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Maëva Squiban's Solo Victory
- Maëva Squiban attacked solo with 32 km to go on a very tough Stage 6 and won impressively.
- She was 23 years old, French, and took the second-ever French stage win since the Tour de France Femmes started.
Freedom to Attack in GC Back
- Maeva Squiban's freedom to attack stemmed from her being nine minutes behind in GC and not a team support rider this race.
- This enabled her to seize the perfect moment and hold off a strong chasing peloton.
Time Bonuses as Tactical Play
- Taking intermediate and finish line time bonuses is a tactical play to prevent the leader from gaining more time.
- This strategy can help teammates protect or extend lead times even without winning sprints themselves.