Mauritian rider Le Court sprints to stage 6 Women's Tour de France win
Summary
Mauritian cyclist Kim Le Court won stage six of the Tour de France Femmes after overcoming a fall and bike problems. Swiss rider Marlen Reusser keeps the overall lead before the next race stage up Mont Ventoux.Key Facts
- Kim Le Court, age 30, won the sixth stage of the Tour de France Femmes in Tournon-sur-Rhône.
- She previously won a stage in the race last year.
- During the race, Le Court crashed early and had to change bikes 15 km before the finish.
- She was part of a group of eight riders who broke away from the main pack.
- Le Court won the final sprint ahead of Cedrine Kerbaol (France) and Puck Pieterse (Netherlands).
- Marlen Reusser, age 34, from Switzerland remains the overall race leader wearing the yellow jersey.
- The next stage finishes at the top of Mont Ventoux, a famous mountain climb.
- Le Court praised her team for helping her stay near the front despite challenges.
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