EP 34 - Vive le Tour, Vive les Femmes: The Past, Present & Future of Women’s Cycling with Tim de Vries

This week on She Rides, we’re joined by cycling commentator and new author Tim de Vries for a chat full of stories, passion, and the love of racing. Tim talks about how he got hooked on cycling watching Marianne Vos zoom ahead, and what it’s like working behind the scenes at Eurosport, getting ready for every twist, castle, and cobblestone of a big race.He also tells us about his new book, which shines a light on the forgotten history of women’s cycling — especially the Tour de France Femmes — and how he helped bring those old stories back into the spotlight.With nationals week just wrapped up, we dive into some of the big moments from across the races.Then we jump into the Giro Women preview: the stage routes, the top riders, time trial favorites, and why this race might be too tough for the sprinters. Expect thoughts on Reusser, Kopecky, Longo Borghini, and some of the overlooked outsiders.And of course, we talk more about Tim’s journey and his passion for cycling.Want to buy the book? -> https://www.bol.com/be/nl/f/-/9300000206800956/