This article is about the 21st century women's road cycling one day race. For the 1946 Monaco-Paris replacement for the Tour de France due to war, see La Course du Tour de France. For the surname, see La Course (surname).
"La Course" redirects here. Not to be confused with Course.
Following substantial media coverage, and a petition signed by over 100,000 people,[4] ASO launched La Course by Tour de France in 2014.[5][6] The race would be held in conjunction with the Tour de France, with the first edition taking place as a one-day race on the Champs-Élysées in advance of the final stage of the men's race.[6] The race was welcomed by the professional peloton and the media,[7] with Vos stating that the race would be a "fantastic showcase after last year's [World Championships] and the 2012 Olympics".[8]
In subsequent years, the race took place in a variety of locations such as Pau, Col de la Colombière and Col d'Izoard in conjunction with the men's race, as the ASO argued that this was the "best way to shine a light on female cycling".[5][9] The race was initially praised for the exposure gained by 'sharing the stage' with the Tour de France, with sponsors welcoming the visibility of the Champs-Élysées, and live TV coverage in conjunction with the Tour de France.[9][10]
Criticismedit
However, the races were criticised by riders, teams and the media. Some felt that the race was an 'after thought' and were overshadowed by the men's race.[9][10] ASO were criticised for not doing enough to promote the race.[11][12] The 2017 edition was specifically criticised for a lack of facilities for riders and teams, no support to get from the Col d'Izoard to Marseille, as well as issues regarding the pursuit time trial format in Marseille.[13] Riders noted that the stages weren't hard enough for the professional peloton, with former cyclist & commentator Joanna Rowsell stating that "We need mountain climbs, flat stages, time trials and a Champs-Elysees finish".[14]
The race was also criticised for not being a "full Tour de France", with campaigner Kathryn Bertine stating her disappointment that the race had not evolved into a multi day stage race.[15][11] Pushing back on criticism, ASO stated that logistical issues mean that a men's and women's Tour de France would not be able to be staged simultaneously,[6] and that any race must be financially sustainable.[11][16]
Replacement by Tour de France Femmesedit
In June 2021, ASO announced that the Tour de France Femmes - a multi day stage race - will take place for the first time in 2022. This new 8 day race took place following the Tour de France, replacing La Course.[2][17]
A total of six of the eight editions were won by cyclists from the Netherlands.[19]
Notesedit
^Although a pursuit race also scheduled according to the organisation as stage 2, the race results in the UCI database were constituted from the result on the Col d'Izoard. Whether using the terminology of the organisation or the UCI, the winner was the same.[18]
Referencesedit
^. letour.com. Archived from the original on 14 July 2014. Retrieved 16 July 2014.
^ ab"THE TOUR DE FRANCE LAUNCHES THE TOUR DE FRANCE FEMMES AVEC ZWIFT - Tour de France 2022". www.letour.fr. 17 June 2021. Retrieved 2022-02-15.
^"Women's Tour manifesto published". BBC Sport. 12 September 2013. Retrieved 2022-02-15. More than 93,000 have signed a petition by the group, led by cyclist and writer Kathryn Bertine, World Ironman champion Chrissie Wellington, and cyclists Marianne Vos and Emma Pooley.
^Macur, Juliet (2014-07-26). "Women as Athletes, Not Accessories, at Least for a Day". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2022-02-15.
^ ab"La Course by Le Tour de France: everything you need to know". BikeRadar. Retrieved 2022-02-15.
^ abc"La Course to showcase women's cycling". BBC Sport. 15 July 2014. Retrieved 2022-02-15.
^Macur, Juliet (26 July 2014). "Women as Athletes, Not Accessories, at Least for a Day". The New York Times. Retrieved 23 October 2023.
^"La Course to showcase women's cycling". BBC Sport. 15 July 2014. Retrieved 2023-10-23. "This is a fantastic showcase after last year's Worlds and the 2012 Olympics," she said.
^ abc"Polarized opinions remain on La Course". VeloNews.com. 2018-07-17. Retrieved 2022-02-15.
^ abRichardson, Hollie (2019-06-24). "The lack of women's Tour de France proves sexism in sports". Stylist. Retrieved 2022-02-15.
^ abc"Why is there no women's Tour de France?". BBC Sport. 16 July 2018. Retrieved 2022-02-15.
^"LET THEM RACE | THE CASE FOR A WOMEN'S TOUR DE FRANCE". Liv Bicycles. Retrieved 15 February 2022. But, if you ask many of the elite racers at La Course, the women's race feels like a parade compared to the grandeur of the Tour de France the men take for granted.
^"Tour De France Rest Day 2 Highlights". Tour de France. Episode 17. 18 July 2022. 29:32 minutes in. ITV4. Retrieved 19 July 2022. In terms of getting off the mountain the day of the race, there was no police escort there was nothing. Every team was left to discover how get to Marseille. It took us 9 hours and we were expected to race the next day. Then at the race, I was looking for a female toilet and there wasn't any, there was no facilities. I was offered a 'she wee' and I almost thought about not starting
^"Annemiek van Vleuten unhappy with 'step back' for women's La Course race". Cyclist. Retrieved 2022-02-15.
^Payne, Marissa (18 October 2017). "Women's cycling advocates 'disappointed' after Tour de France reverts La Course to one day". Washington Post. Retrieved 19 July 2022.
^Ballinger, Alex (2019-02-05). "Women's Tour de France alongside men's race 'impossible', says director Christian Prudhomme". cyclingweekly.com. Retrieved 2022-02-15.
^David, Maria (2021-10-15). "Tour de France Femmes: A jewel that we must cherish, says Marion Rousse". cyclingnews.com. Retrieved 2022-02-15.
^"2017 La Course by Le Tour de France - Individual Road Race - 20 Jul 2017". UCI.ch. Union Cycliste Internationale. 20 July 2017. Retrieved 20 July 2017.
^"History - La Course by Le Tour de France 2021". www.lacoursebyletourdefrance.com. Retrieved 2021-06-26.
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This article is about the 21st century women s road cycling one day race For the 1946 Monaco Paris replacement for the Tour de France due to war see La Course du Tour de France For the surname see La Course surname La Course redirects here Not to be confused with Course La Course by Le Tour de France was an elite women s professional road bicycle race held in France First held in 2014 as a one day race on the Champs Elysees in Paris it has been part of the UCI Women s WorldTour since 2016 as a one or two day race The race was organised by the Amaury Sport Organisation ASO the organisers of the Tour de France 1 It was replaced in 2022 by Tour de France Femmes a multi day stage race organised by ASO 2 La Course by Le Tour de FranceLogo of La Course by Le Tour de FranceRace detailsDateJulyRegionFranceNickname s La CourseDisciplineRoadCompetitionUCI Women s World TourOrganiserAmaury Sport OrganisationRace directorChristian PrudhommeWeb sitewww wbr lacoursebyletourdefrance wbr com wbr en wbr HistoryFirst edition2014 2014 Editions8 as of 2021 Final edition2021First winner Marianne Vos NED Most wins Annemiek van Vleuten NED Marianne Vos NED 2 each Final winner Demi Vollering NED Contents 1 History 1 1 Criticism 1 2 Replacement by Tour de France Femmes 2 Locations 3 Winners 4 Notes 5 References 6 External linksHistory editIn 2013 professional cyclists Kathryn Bertine Marianne Vos and Emma Pooley and professional triathlete Chrissie Wellington formed an activist group called Le Tour Entier the whole tour to petition ASO to launch a women s Tour de France 3 Following substantial media coverage and a petition signed by over 100 000 people 4 ASO launched La Course by Tour de France in 2014 5 6 The race would be held in conjunction with the Tour de France with the first edition taking place as a one day race on the Champs Elysees in advance of the final stage of the men s race 6 The race was welcomed by the professional peloton and the media 7 with Vos stating that the race would be a fantastic showcase after last year s World Championships and the 2012 Olympics 8 In subsequent years the race took place in a variety of locations such as Pau Col de la Colombiere and Col d Izoard in conjunction with the men s race as the ASO argued that this was the best way to shine a light on female cycling 5 9 The race was initially praised for the exposure gained by sharing the stage with the Tour de France with sponsors welcoming the visibility of the Champs Elysees and live TV coverage in conjunction with the Tour de France 9 10 Criticism edit However the races were criticised by riders teams and the media Some felt that the race was an after thought and were overshadowed by the men s race 9 10 ASO were criticised for not doing enough to promote the race 11 12 The 2017 edition was specifically criticised for a lack of facilities for riders and teams no support to get from the Col d Izoard to Marseille as well as issues regarding the pursuit time trial format in Marseille 13 Riders noted that the stages weren t hard enough for the professional peloton with former cyclist amp commentator Joanna Rowsell stating that We need mountain climbs flat stages time trials and a Champs Elysees finish 14 The race was also criticised for not being a full Tour de France with campaigner Kathryn Bertine stating her disappointment that the race had not evolved into a multi day stage race 15 11 Pushing back on criticism ASO stated that logistical issues mean that a men s and women s Tour de France would not be able to be staged simultaneously 6 and that any race must be financially sustainable 11 16 Replacement by Tour de France Femmes edit In June 2021 ASO announced that the Tour de France Femmes a multi day stage race will take place for the first time in 2022 This new 8 day race took place following the Tour de France replacing La Course 2 17 Locations editStart and Finish 2014 2016 Champs Elysees Paris Champs Elysees Paris 2017 Briancon Col d Izoard and Marseille 2018 Lake Annecy Le Grand Bornand 2019 Pau Pau 2020 Nice Nice 2021 Brest LanderneauWinners edit nbsp Riders on the Champs Elysees during the 2015 edition of the race Year Country Rider Team 2014 nbsp Netherlands Marianne Vos Rabo Liv 2015 nbsp Netherlands Anna van der Breggen Rabo Liv 2016 nbsp Australia Chloe Hosking Wiggle High5 2017 a nbsp Netherlands Annemiek van Vleuten Orica Scott 2018 nbsp Netherlands Annemiek van Vleuten Mitchelton Scott 2019 nbsp Netherlands Marianne Vos CCC Liv 2020 nbsp Great Britain Lizzie Deignan Trek Segafredo 2021 nbsp Netherlands Demi Vollering SD Worx A total of six of the eight editions were won by cyclists from the Netherlands 19 Notes edit Although a pursuit race also scheduled according to the organisation as stage 2 the race results in the UCI database were constituted from the result on the Col d Izoard Whether using the terminology of the organisation or the UCI the winner was the same 18 References edit La course by le Tour de France innovating women s cycling letour com Archived from the original on 14 July 2014 Retrieved 16 July 2014 a b THE TOUR DE FRANCE LAUNCHES THE TOUR DE FRANCE FEMMES AVEC ZWIFT Tour de France 2022 www letour fr 17 June 2021 Retrieved 2022 02 15 Women s Tour manifesto published BBC Sport 12 September 2013 Retrieved 2022 02 15 More than 93 000 have signed a petition by the group led by cyclist and writer Kathryn Bertine World Ironman champion Chrissie Wellington and cyclists Marianne Vos and Emma Pooley Macur Juliet 2014 07 26 Women as Athletes Not Accessories at Least for a Day The New York Times ISSN 0362 4331 Retrieved 2022 02 15 a b La Course by Le Tour de France everything you need to know BikeRadar Retrieved 2022 02 15 a b c La Course to showcase women s cycling BBC Sport 15 July 2014 Retrieved 2022 02 15 Macur Juliet 26 July 2014 Women as Athletes Not Accessories at Least for a Day The New York Times Retrieved 23 October 2023 La Course to showcase women s cycling BBC Sport 15 July 2014 Retrieved 2023 10 23 This is a fantastic showcase after last year s Worlds and the 2012 Olympics she said a b c Polarized opinions remain on La Course VeloNews com 2018 07 17 Retrieved 2022 02 15 a b Richardson Hollie 2019 06 24 The lack of women s Tour de France proves sexism in sports Stylist Retrieved 2022 02 15 a b c Why is there no women s Tour de France BBC Sport 16 July 2018 Retrieved 2022 02 15 LET THEM RACE THE CASE FOR A WOMEN S TOUR DE FRANCE Liv Bicycles Retrieved 15 February 2022 But if you ask many of the elite racers at La Course the women s race feels like a parade compared to the grandeur of the Tour de France the men take for granted Tour De France Rest Day 2 Highlights Tour de France Episode 17 18 July 2022 29 32 minutes in ITV4 Retrieved 19 July 2022 In terms of getting off the mountain the day of the race there was no police escort there was nothing Every team was left to discover how get to Marseille It took us 9 hours and we were expected to race the next day Then at the race I was looking for a female toilet and there wasn t any there was no facilities I was offered a she wee and I almost thought about not starting Annemiek van Vleuten unhappy with step back for women s La Course race Cyclist Retrieved 2022 02 15 Payne Marissa 18 October 2017 Women s cycling advocates disappointed after Tour de France reverts La Course to one day Washington Post Retrieved 19 July 2022 Ballinger Alex 2019 02 05 Women s Tour de France alongside men s race impossible says director Christian Prudhomme cyclingweekly com Retrieved 2022 02 15 David Maria 2021 10 15 Tour de France Femmes A jewel that we must cherish says Marion Rousse cyclingnews com Retrieved 2022 02 15 2017 La Course by Le Tour de France Individual Road Race 20 Jul 2017 UCI ch Union Cycliste Internationale 20 July 2017 Retrieved 20 July 2017 History La Course by Le Tour de France 2021 www lacoursebyletourdefrance com Retrieved 2021 06 26 External links edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media 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