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The Tour de France Femmes is even more gruelling than the experts predicted
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The Tour de France Femmes is even more gruelling than the experts predicted

Stark findings from a one-rider study point out the massive energy demands of women's 'Grand Tour' racing.

Georgie Howe (right) and Ane Santesteban during the 2023 TDFF.

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