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Thursday, May 15, 2025
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The Tour de Feminin 2025: Four Days of Racing in the Heart of Europe
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 Trail
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
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
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
Final Section (~8.1km to Finish):
Description: Flowing road back to the finish line.
Weather Outlook
Tail crosswind out, head crosswind back. Dry conditions
