Adversity defines the 2023 Tour de France Femmes, as showcased by riders like Marie-Morgane Le Deunff and Alison Avoine. Le Deunff raced 70km alone in Bretagne before missing the time cut, while Avoine cried after barely finishing due to an earlier crash. The Norwegian team Uno-X Mobility particularly faced struggles, losing three riders from stage 6 due to injuries, including concussions and broken bones. Remaining racers battled fatigue and pressure, exemplified by Susanne Andersen's struggle to meet time cuts in the demanding Alpine stages. The resilience of these athletes underscores the spirit of this event.
"I've been struggling for a few days. Everything was just adding up. I am just not able to push anymore like I really want to. I really tried my best, but this is just the maximum I can do at the moment."
"Already at the bottom, I knew how far behind I was, but due to my own self-respect, but also to the team, I didn't want to give up without giving it my all to the finish line."
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