The Latest Breaking News from Juliette Labous

'It's a dream start in the Netherlands, and the first yellow jersey is on the line, so it's a big motivation'

Dutch squad unveil new jersey, goals and teams for upcoming season

New signings and notable riders to watch as 14 teams look to dislodge Team SD Worx from top spot

Analysing the key riders to watch in pursuit of the overall victory

French veteran celebrates emotional mixed relay medal after a year of health troubles and team collapses

'I came here to fight for a podium, so I will not let go of that' says second-placed Canyon-SRAM rider after aggressive queen stage

'It's obvious that Demi Vollering is on another level' says defending champion after the queen stage at Tour de France Femmes

Vollering drops Van Vleuten and race favourites on upper slopes of Tourmalet

Key favourites show strength in opening stage as Kopecky takes yellow but Labous, Persico, Baril among those on back foot

As the Women's Tour de France rolls out of the French city of Clermont-Ferrand on Sunday, the Netherlands' Annemiek van Vleuten, who has already won this year's Giro d’Italia and Vuelta cycling races, is back to defend her title. However, a host of contenders are hoping to unseat her before…

Here's a closer look at some of the riders that could make up the podium