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Traditions iconiques - The Tour de France

Jul 12, 2022
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ANECDOTE

Inspiration for Change

  • In 2014, Claire Floret, a French sports teacher and cyclist, watched a documentary about the Tour de France.
  • Inspired by amateur cyclists, she questioned the exclusion of women from the race.
INSIGHT

Lack of Support for Women's Cycling

  • Claire noticed the lack of media coverage and support for women's cycling, even in local clubs.
  • This realization fueled her desire to challenge the status quo and advocate for gender equality in cycling.
ANECDOTE

Donnons des Elles à Vélo

  • In July 2015, Claire, her partner, and sister-in-law cycled the Tour de France route one day ahead of the men's race.
  • They started in the Netherlands, biking through various French regions, using social media to document their journey.
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