Tour de Feminin 2025: Race Preview & Stage 1 TTT

Welcome to our preview of the Tour de Feminin 2025, starting on May 15th! This prestigious Women Elite 2.2 (WE 2.2) stage race will challenge teams and riders across 344.8 km through the picturesque, yet demanding, landscapes of Czech Switzerland, the Šluknov Hills, and the Lusatian Mountains.

The race features a diverse parcours, starting with a crucial Team Time Trial that will immediately establish the general classification hierarchy, followed by three challenging road stages that promise plenty of opportunities for aggressive racing, breakaways, and tough finishes.

Essential Race Details

Here's a look at the key information for the entire race:

• Dates: 15.5.2025 - 18.5.2025

• Total Distance: 344.8 km

• Race Level: UCI 2.2

• Pro-cycling stats: Official race statistics

• Official Site: Race website

Here's a look at the race structure and a deep dive into the opening stage:

Race Structure:

• Stage I: Team Time Trial

  • Date: Thursday 15.5.2025

  • Stage Type: Team Time Trial (TTT)

  • First Team Start Time: 16:00

  • Distance: 12.6 km

  • Start & Finish: Krásná Lípa - square

  • GPX Download: Download the course file

• Stage II: Through the Czech Switzerland National Park

  • Date: Friday 16.5.2025

  • Start Time: 15:00

  • Distance: 121.5 km (+1.1km neutral)

  • Start - Finish: Krásná Lípa - Krásná Lípa

  • Explore the detailed Stage 2 preview here

  • GPX Download: Download the course file

• Stage III: Through the Šluknov Hills

  • Date: Saturday 17.5.2025

  • Start Time: 15:00

  • Distance: 110.7 km (+1.5km neutral)

  • Start - Finish: Rumburk - Rumburk

  • Explore the detailed Stage 3 preview here

  • GPX Download: Download the course file

• Stage IV: Through the Lusatian Mountains

  • **Date:**Sunday 18.5.2025

  • Start Time: 13:00

  • Distance: 100 km

  • Start - Finish: Varnsdorf - Krásná Lípa

  • Explore the detailed Stage 4 preview: here

  • GPX Download: Download the course file

Competitors

Previous Editions Insights

The opening Team Time Trial will immediately set the early General Classification (GC) picture. Following the TTT, each road stage offers significant opportunities for breakaways, peloton splits, and changes in the overall standings.

Stage I: Team Time Trial

The Tour de Feminin 2025 begins with the crucial Stage 1 Team Time Trial in Krásná Lípa. This opening test against the clock is 12.6 km long, starting and finishing in the town square. The first team is scheduled to start at 16:00 on May 15th.

Expect a winning time in the range of 18 to 18:30 minutes.

• Date: 15. 5. 2025

• Stage Type: Team Time Trial (TTT)

• First Team Start Time: 16:00

• Distance: 12.6 km

• Start & Finish: Krásná Lípa - square

• GPX Download: Download the course file

Key Notes for Stage 1 TTT

• The team's finishing time is determined by the third rider crossing the finish line. Riders who do not finish together with their team will receive their individual time.

• The starting interval between teams is 2 minutes.

• The start is fixed.

• Only bikes of the classic type designed for mass start stages are allowed to start. Aerodynamic accessories such as TT helmets are permitted.

• Disc wheels and attachments (such as aero extensions not integrated into classic handlebars) are not permitted.

• Riders' attire: Aero clothing and accessories are allowed.

Course Breakdown

The 12.6 km TTT course is a compact loop starting and finishing in the heart of Krásná Lípa.

• Distance: 12.6 km

• Structure: Single loop starting and ending at the town square.

First 4.5km

Terrain: Starts with an uphill "drag" followed by a descent.

• Climb (Start to ~2km):

  • Length: 2 km

  • Gradient: 4.2% average, 8% maximum

  • QOM Time: 4:56

  • Road Conditions: Good

  • Segment

• Descent (~2km to 4.5km):

  • Fast and straight with flowing corners.

4.5km - 6km

Terrain: Technical section through a village leading into a climb on the exit.

• Climb (Exit of Village):

  • Length: 0.7 km

  • Gradient: 5% average, 8% maximum

  • QOM Time: 1:22

  • Segment

6km to Finish

Terrain: Left turn into a short rise, followed by flowing roads back to the finish.

• Short Rise (~7.8km):

  • Length: 300 m

  • Gradient: 5.6% average, 8% maximum

  • QOM Time: 36 seconds

  • Segement

Final Section (~8.1km to Finish):

• Description: Flowing road back to the finish line.

Weather Outlook

Forecast preserved from the original 2025 race preview; not a current forecast.

Tail crosswind out, head crosswind back. Dry conditions

Explore the Other Stages

• Tour de Feminin 2025 Stage 2 Course Analysis
• Tour de Feminin 2025 Stage 3 Course Analysis
• Tour de Feminin 2025 Stage 4 Course Analysis