What's next for the Tour de France Femmes - does it really need three weeks of racing?
Briefly

The Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift has achieved notable success in its fourth year, maintaining excitement over nine days of racing. There remains a disparity between this women's event and the longer men's Grand Tour. The race offers chances for different cycling styles, including sprinting and climbing. Race director Marion Rousse noted the event's popularity, stating it has attracted significant public attention. Despite its success, there is discussion about whether extending the race to three weeks might enhance its impact, while acknowledging the current format's thrilling dynamics.
"It's amazing what we're experiencing with this edition, and have been experiencing since the start, with popular success on the roadsides... all audience records had been broken on the Queen stage..."
"I can only thank the competitors from the first to the last one... we saw so much suffering and pride, we saw all the emotions in fact..."
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