Tour de France Femmes 2025 - Stage 1 preview
July 26, 2025: Vannes to Plumelec, 79km
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She began her sports journalism career with Cyclingnews as a North American Correspondent in 2006. In 2018, Kirsten became Women's Editor – overseeing the content strategy, race coverage and growth of women's professional cycling – before becoming Deputy Editor in 2023.
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