Maeva Squiban hailed as ‘new superstar of the sport’ after stunning consecutive Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift stage wins - 'An incredible moment'
By James Hilsum
Published 01/08/2025 at 19:50 GMT+1
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Maeva Squiban is the name on everyone's lips at the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, after backing up an incredible performance on Thursday with another stage win on Friday. The Breakaway team reflected on the 23-year-old's performance, which was greeted with delight by the watching French crowd. Kimberley Le Court currently leads the way in the general classification race.
Cycling has ‘a new superstar’ in Squiban – ‘A very special rider’
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The Breakaway team spoke in awe of Maeva Squiban’s achievement after the UAE ADQ rider secured back-to-back Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift stage wins.
Squiban built on arguably the biggest win of her career on Thursday with another incredible performance heading to Chambery.
She launched her decisive attack heading into the final climb at Col du Granier, with 20 kilometres remaining in the stage.
Speaking after her stunning exploits, Dani Christmas said: "It's a massive performance from her, to be able to take two stage victories in a row. I think there's only been a couple of riders in the history of this race that have been able to do it.
"It is incredible. We did think that today was going to be a big day for a breakaway as well, which showed out on the road.
"But to do what she's done two days in a row is incredible, and we really have a new superstar in this sport."
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‘Honestly incredible’ as Squiban claims back-to-back stage wins
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The French crowd was in raptures following the achievements of their home-grown starlet, with Audrey Cordon-Ragot lauding her compatriot.
"There is nothing above that [achievement], maybe the Olympics is at the same level. It's an incredible moment for French cycling, and for her, of course. I have no words, honestly."
Meanwhile, Dani Rowe broke down the amazing tactical nous that the 23-year-old showed to win yet another stage.
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"She was the strongest bike rider out there, you could see that from the breakaway," Rowe explained.
"She played her cards to perfection.
"She was patient and when she attacked, you could see that there was no one who could come close to her.
"We saw the execution of the descent yesterday. We knew that was something that was a strength to her in the way she was descending; she was in control from the top of that climb.
"She opened up the gap actually, to that group behind on the descent itself. This is a rider we'll be talking about for a long, long time. She's a very special rider, to be able to back it up as well.
"I thought, 'She's coming to this stage, she's got five points in the queen of the mountains competition, perfect, there's an opportunity for her to go for that jersey. Not to take another stage, that is just phenomenal.
"A really true classic case of turning that adversity from the team around as well, having that freedom and showing the world what she can do.
"She's going to be the leader in a lot more races."
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