Female cyclists raced at the Tour de France for the first time in 25 years this past Sunday when 120 of the world’s elite women cyclists competed in a one day event called La Course by Le Tour. Although women are still not allowed to compete in the full Tour de France — a state of affairs that women’s cycling activists hope to change — many view this week’s ride as a small but significant step forward in a heavily male-dominated sport.
Female cyclists shine on Tour de France’s inaugural women’s race ‘La Course’
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The inaugural event was a wild success and could spell a better future for women’s road racing.