QueenStage Women's Cycling Podcast
The QueenStage Women's Cycling Podcast delivers smart, sharp, personality-driven insights to the sport's biggest races, starting with daily coverage of the 2025 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift. Hosted by longtime cycling journalists and women's cycling advocates, the podcast brings listeners along for the ride.
Episodes
Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift 2026 Recap: Vollering Wins, Reusser's Heartbreak, Kasia's Future
The dust has settled on Col d'Èze, and the full Queen Stage crew, Rosael, Molly, Anne-Marije "Rook," and Betsy, reunites for a complete breakdown of the 2026 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift. From Sigrid Haugset's stunning eighty-five-kilometer solo breakaway on stage three to Demi Vollering's commanding overall victory in Nice, this year's race delivered some of the tightest, most tactical racing
Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift 2026 Stage 9: Nice to Nice
Betsy, Molly, and Rosael break down the final stage of the 2026 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, a thrilling 99-kilometer mountain circuit from Nice to Nice featuring four ascents of the Col d'Eze.Stage 9 RecapThe 99-kilometer stage started explosively with early attacks from Franzi Koch and Maeva Squiban, who attacked despite a heavy crash the day prior.Lorena Wiebes secured the intermediate spr
Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift 2026 Stage 8: Sisteron to Nice
Anne-Marije, Molly, and Rosael break down stage eight of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, the longest stage in the race's history at 171.9 kilometers from Sisteron to Nice.Stage 8 Recap Maeva Squiban and Loes Adegeest formed a two-rider breakaway 140 kilometers out, building a gap of over six minutes. Adegeest took top points at the intermediate sprint before the peloton began reeling them in
Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift 2026 Stage 7: La Voulte-sur-Rhône to Mont Ventoux
Molly Hurford hosts with Rosael Torres-Davis and Anne-Marije Rook (back from parental leave) to break down the tour's most anticipated stage: the 147-kilometer haul from La Voulte-sur-Rhône over 3,500 meters of climbing to the summit of Mont Ventoux. Presenting sponsors: Bike Tires Direct and SRAM.Stage RecapAn aggressive start gave way to an eleven-rider breakaway near 75 kilometers to go, featur
Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift 2026 Stage 6: Montbrison to Tournon-sur-Rhône
Betsy, Molly, and Rosael break down stage six of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, a hilly 153.4 kilometer route from Montbrison to Tournon-sur-Rhône with six categorized climbs, including the category two Col de Lalouvesc at kilometer 105.6.Stage 6 RecapA three-woman breakaway (Loes Adegeest, Nikola Nosková, Katrine Aalerud) built a gap of nearly two and a half minutes before EF Oatley, Movis
Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift 2026 Stage 5: Mâcon to Belleville-en-Beaujolais
Betsy, Rook, and Rosael break down stage five of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, a punchy 140 km classics-style route from Mâcon to Belleville-en-Beaujolais featuring 2,900 meters of elevation gain and eight categorized climbs.Stage 5 RecapDemi Vollering takes a thrilling victory on Stage 5 after launching a decisive attack on the Mont Brouilly climb and out-sprinting Yellow Jersey holder Ma
Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift 2026 Stage 4: Gevrey-Chambertin to Dijon
Betsy, Rook, and Rosael open the 2026 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift with daily coverage from stage four, a 21 km individual time trial from the wine village of Gevrey-Chambertin to the heart of Dijon.Stage 4 Recap Marlen Reusser takes the stage win and the yellow jersey after a blistering individual time trial. Lieke Nooijen (Visma Lease a Bike) and Demi Vollering round out the top three, with
Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift 2026 Stage 3: Genève to Poligny
Rosael, Betsy, and Molly break down stage three of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, a hot and hilly 157-kilometer route taking the peloton out of Geneva, Switzerland, and into Poligny, France.Stage 3 Recap Sigrid Haugset (Uno-X Mobility) pulls off a massive upset, winning the stage and taking the yellow jersey after a historic 88-kilometer solo ride—the longest in the history of the Tour de F
Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift 2026 Stage 2: Aigle to Geneva
Molly Hurford, Anna-Marije Rook, and Rosael Torres-Davis break down stage two, a sprint finish similar to stage one, despite 1,800 meters of climbing. An early breakaway of Eline Jansen (VolkerWessels), Yuliia Biriukova (Laboral Kutxa), Carlotta Cipressi (Human Powered Health), Emma Comte (Cofidis), and Anouska Koster (Uno-X Mobility) built a gap of over two minutes before being caught around 40 k
Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift 2026 Stage 1: Lausanne Delivers a Wild Finish
Anne‑Marije, Rosael, and Betsy open the 2026 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift with daily coverage from stage one, a 138 km circuit starting and ending in Lausanne, Switzerland.Stage 1 RecapLorena Wiebes (SD Worx‑Protime) takes the win and first yellow jersey after a chaotic uphill finish. Kim Le Court Pienaar and Demi Vollering round out the top three, with Puck Pieterse and Noemi Rüegg completing
Bonus Episode: Heidi Franz on Finally Reaching Her Tour Debut
Nine years after entering the pro peloton, Heidi Franz is lining up for her first Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift. Rook sits down with the St Michel–Preference Home–Auber 93 rider ahead of the start in Vannes to talk about the road that got her here, a path that ran through team collapses, missed contracts and one very last minute decision to fly to Girona anyway.Heidi walks through the wreckage
Lizzie Deignan & Ashleigh Moolman-Pasio on the Rivalries Behind the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift
For the grand finale of our Rapha and Zwift series, we're joined by two legends of the peloton: Lizzie Deignan and Ashleigh Moolman-Pasio. As the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift kicks off this Saturday, we look back at the rivalries, both personal and historical, that shaped women's cycling into what it is today.Moolman-Pasio, a chemical engineer turned climber, reflects on more than a decade at
Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift 2026: Full Stage-by-Stage Preview and Predictions
Queen Stage is back with a complete preview of the 2026 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, the biggest race on the women's cycling calendar. Rosael is joined by co-hosts Molly Hurford and Anne-Marije Rook to break down all nine stages, the top GC contenders, and bold predictions ahead of the August 1 to 9 race.This year's edition is the longest in the race's five-year history, with a return of the
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[RE-RELEASE] 2025 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift Recap: Hot Takes & Payout Debates
🚨 SPECIAL VAULT RE-RELEASE 🚨With the 2026 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift right around the corner, we are taking a trip back in time! We are re-releasing our complete post-race recap of the 2025 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift to help you get prepped, hyped, and caught up on all the storylines as we prepare for this year's edition.Episode OverviewTwo days after the champagne sprayed at the 2025
Bonus Episode: Geerike Schreurs Interview
Rosael Torres-Davis and Molly Hurford bring listeners a bonus conversation with Geerike “Gee” Schreurs, the Specialized Off-Road gravel racer who finished second at Unbound Gravel 2026, one second behind teammate Sofia Gomez Villafañe in the closest finish in the race’s twenty-year history.Molly met Schreurs the week after Unbound through a chance disc golf outing near her home outside Toronto, an
UNBOUND Live + The Liv Devote Advanced SL: Extended Edition
This extended edition of our live UNBOUND Gravel recording includes an exclusive first look at the new Liv Devote Advanced SL, straight from Emporia, Kansas. Near the end of the recording, Ludi Scholz, Liv's global gravel category manager, walks us through what went into building a pure race machine from the ground up: new carbon construction, a full aero system, and 297 grams shed from the previo
Sofia Gomez Villafañe: UNBOUND, SBT GRVL, and Everything You Need to Know About Chain Wax
She won UNBOUND Gravel in the mud. Then she went to Steamboat Springs and won SBT GRVL on dry champagne gravel. Sofia Gomez Villafañe is having one of the most dominant seasons in women's gravel racing history, and she sat down with Queen Stage to talk all of it.In 2026 alone, Sofia has won Santa Vall, Castellón Gravel Race, Valley of Tears, Mid South Gravel, Sea Otter Classic, The Traka 200, Unbo
The Toughest Rival: Yourself, with Olympic Champion Grace Brown
What's the toughest opponent a time trialist will ever face? The clock is just a scoreboard. The real rival is the voice in your head. This episode, Queen Stage talks with Grace Brown, the reigning Olympic champion and 2024 world champion in the individual time trial, about the mental architecture of elite cycling, the line between ambition and perfectionism, and what happens to your sense of self
Tour de Suisse Women Recap, Lael Wilcox's Race Against the Heat, and a Surprise at US Road Nationals
Rosael Torres-Davis and Molly Hurford are joined by guest host Shawn Small of Ruckus Composites for a packed recap episode covering one of the busiest weekends on the women's calendar. The trio starts with a rant about FloBikes' patchy coverage of women's racing before diving into the new five-stage Tour de Suisse Women, which ran for the first time alongside the men's race under new organizer Cyc
Live at UNBOUND Gravel: Ludi Scholz, Peta Mullens, Melisa Rollins, and Paige Stuart
For the first time ever, Queen Stage recorded live, and we did it in the only place that made sense: Emporia, Kansas, home of UNBOUND Gravel, presented by Liv Cycling.We brought together four women who represent every corner of the sport: Ludi Scholz, Liv's global gravel category manager, who has spent over a decade making the case that women deserve more than a shrunken, pinked-down version of a
“When you don’t have legs, you race with heart.”: Giro Stages 6-9 Recap
Giro d'Italia Donne Stages 6–9 Recap | Presented by SRAMFour stages. One historic sprint record. A queen stage cut short. And a final day that rewrote the GC.Rosael and Anne-Marije Rook are joined by guest host Aidan Burgess, teacher turned cycling social media favorite and host of the Domestiques Hot Seat podcast, for a full breakdown of the Giro's defining final chapter.Before diving into the ra
Giro d'Italia Women Stages 3-5 Recap: Anna Takes Pink. Demi Takes a Stage. Nothing Is Decided.
Here's the trimmed version — 3,987 characters:Five stages down, four to go — and the Giro d'Italia Women 2026 has already delivered more drama than most race weeks deserve. Anna van der Breggen put on a masterclass in the uphill time trial to claim the maglia rosa, Demi Vollering finally broke through for her first-ever Giro stage win, and 21-year-old Canadian Isabella Holmgren announced herself o
Twenty Grams, a Cuban Comeback, and the Maglia Rosa: Giro d'Italia Women Stages 1 & 2
A shocking bike-weight disqualification strips SD Worx of a victory, Elisa Balsamo claims an emotional hometown win in pink, and we debate whether modern gravel has officially traded its DIY roots for professional PR machines.The Grand Tour season is officially underway! Host Rosael Torres-Davis is joined by Anne-Marije Rook and Molly Hurford to break down the drama-filled opening weekend at the 2
Mud, Custom Scrapers, and a Five-Up Sprint at Life Time's UNBOUND Gravel
The 20th anniversary of Unbound delivered apocalyptic weather, makeshift mud scrapers, and a thrilling finale. Is this the race we should officially crown the first monument of North American gravel?Rosael Torres-Davis, Molly Hurford, and Betsy Welch break down the epic 200-mile Life Time's UNBOUND Gravel presented by Shimano. The team discusses the chaotic course conditions across the Kansas Flin
Fierce Friendships: Sarah Sturm and Maude Farrell on Racing, Rapha, and the Durango Crew
What does it look like to be best friends with your competitor? In this episode of Queen Stage, we sit down with Sarah Sturm and Maude Farrell, two of American gravel racing's most compelling figures, who race hard against each other and show up for one another when it matters most.The conversation starts at cyclocross nationals in Tacoma (2019), where Maude crashed in front of Sarah, and winds th
Liège-Bastogne-Liège 2026 and Canyon//SRAM's Beth Duryea on Rivalry in Women's Cycling
In this episode: Demi Vollering goes solo on La Redoute and never looks back, and we start asking the bigger question: What does rivalry actually do for a sport?This is the first episode in our four-part series with Rapha and Zwift, and the theme couldn't be more fitting for the final spring classic. Rosael Torres-Davis, Betsy Welch, and Anne-Marije Rook break down the 10th edition of the Women's
A Star is born in Spain: La Vuelta Femenina 2026 Recap
The conversation delves into the world of cycling technology, with a focus on wheel manufacturing and the impact of stage racing on women's cycling. Tess Denning, the Science Engineering Manager at ZIPP, provides insights into the science of wheel manufacturing, the role of resin in wheel technology, and the challenges and advancements in wheel design. The discussion also highlights the Vuelta Fem
She’s an Icon, She’s a Legend, She’s the Winner of the Tour de France Femmes
The Queen Stage Women's Cycling Podcast discusses Stage 9 of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, with Anne-Marije Rook, Rosael Torres-Davis, Molly Hurford and Betsy Welch talking about the one and only Pauline Ferrand-Prevot (PFP) winning her second stage and securing the overall victory in the race. PFP's dominant performance, including a final attack with 6.5 km to go, highlighted her tactical
QueenStage Ep. 15 — Worlds Recap: A Brutal Kigali Course, a Surprise Champion, and Africa’s Rising Tide (with Kimberly Coats)
We break down a wild Women’s Elite Road Race at the 2025 UCI Road World Championships in Kigali. On a 15 km circuit climbed 11 times with cobbles and altitude, the race turned into pure attrition—and delivered a podium few predicted: Magdeleine Vallieres (CAN) took the rainbow jersey, with Niamh Fisher-Black (NZL) second and Mavi García (ESP) third. Joining us is Kimberly Coats, CEO of Team Africa
Worlds Recap: A Brutal Kigali Course, a Surprise Champion, and Africa’s Rising Tide (with Kimberly Coats)
We break down a wild Women’s Elite Road Race at the 2025 UCI Road World Championships in Kigali. On a 15 km circuit climbed 11 times with cobbles and altitude, the race turned into pure attrition—and delivered a podium few predicted: Magdeleine Vallieres (CAN) took the rainbow jersey, with Niamh Fisher-Black (NZL) second and Mavi García (ESP) third. Joining us is Kimberly Coats, CEO of Team Africa
Maryland Cycling Classic Recap
Join us as we dive into the thrilling MCC25 Women's Race Recap, where the inaugural women's race at the Maryland Cycling Classic unfolded with breathtaking intensity. From the 28-corner circuit that tested the riders' skills to the picturesque backdrop of Baltimore, this episode captures the essence of a race that was both challenging and exhilarating. Discover how the cobblestones, steep climbs,
Lael Wilcox Is Definitely Here to Make Friends and Set Records
Today’s bonus holiday episode features bike adventure legend Lael Wilcox. Molly Hurford and Betsy Welch interview the Guinness World Record Holder about her first around the world attempt, what she’ll do differently in her second attempt, and how she stays motivated on such long journeys. And of course, make sure you’re following along at queenstage.cc,@queenstage.cc on Instagram, and of course, t
12 Watts and a Somersault: The Milano-Sanremo 2026 Breakdown
In this episode: A coastal battle from Genoa to Sanremo, the chaos of the Cipressa, and why your chain lube might be the difference between a podium and the bus.The 2026 Spring Classics continue with one of the most prestigious—and longest—days on the calendar. Rosael Torres-Davis is joined by Molly Hurford and Anne-Marije Rook to break down a thrilling edition of Milano-Sanremo Donne. The team an
Koch Shocks the Velodrome: Paris-Roubaix Femmes 2026 Recap + Tire Tech with Silca's Josh Poertner
Queen Stage Podcast | Paris-Roubaix Femmes 2026 Race Recap and Tech Deep DiveFranziska Koch wins Paris-Roubaix Femmes 2026 in a photo-finish sprint that nobody saw coming. We watched it live, stress-texted each other through the whole thing, and still weren't ready for that ending. Rosael, Molly, and Rook break down every kilometer of the Hell of the North, then sit down with Silca CEO Josh Poertn
Live at Sea Otter: Life Time Grand Prix with Michelle Duffy + Marley Blonsky's Big Year
Recorded live at Laguna Seca, the Queen Stage Podcast sits down with Michelle Duffy (VP of Marketing for Life Time) and Marley Blonsky (All Bodies on Bikes co-founder) to discuss the evolution of women's gravel and the power of inclusive community.The Sea Otter Women’s Race: GP Year Five The Grand Prix season kicked off with Sofia Gomez Villafañe and Lauren Stephens breaking away on the final clim
Queenstage is coming in hot (from the cold) for 2026!
Welcome to the literal cold open from Rosael Torres-Davis and Molly Hurford, our snowbound reporters. We’re chatting about what’s coming up in 2026: team shifts, predictions and clashes we can’t wait to see, the races this show is covering, and some hints about the sponsors and special episodes that are in store. Make sure you’re subscribed wherever you listen to podcasts so you never miss an epis
Ep 5: Groundhog Day on Stage 4 of the Tour de France Femmes
The Queen Stage Women's Cycling Podcast discussed Stage 3 of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, with Anne-Marije Rook, Rosael Torres-Davis, Molly Hurford and Betsy Welch highlighting the breakaway by Francisca Cox and Ana Victoria Magalis, and the consistent sprint performance of Lorena Wiebes, who won again. The stage covered 131 kilometers with one climb and an intermediate sprint. The peloto
Ep 2: Fireworks from Visma-Lease-a-Bike on Stage 1
Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift has started and we’re breaking down stage 1, focusing on the tactics and performance of key riders. Molly Hurford, Anne-Marije Rook, Rosael Torres-Davis, and Betsy Welch analyzed the finish line strategy, where teammates Pauline Ferrand-Prevot (PFP) and Marianne Vos dominated, with Vos ultimately winning. They discuss the implications of PFP's strong performance an
Breaking New Ground: The Maryland Cycling Classic's Women's Debut
Join us on the Queen Stage Women's Cycling Podcast as we dive into the Maryland Cycling Classic, the biggest one-day race in the United States, now making history with its debut women's edition. Our special guest, Joanne Kiesanowski, a former professional cyclist and three-time Olympian, shares her insights as the Women's Competition Manager. Discover the challenges and excitement of this unique c
The One Where the GC Battle Heats Up in Stage 5 of the Tour de France Femmes
The Queen Stage Women's Cycling Podcast discussed Stage 3 of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, with Anne-Marije Rook, Rosael Torres-Davis, Molly Hurford and Betsy Welch highlighting a hilly course and significant abandonments early on, including Kristen Faulkner and Elisa Balsamo. The stage saw a breakaway with riders like Allison Jackson and Brody Chapman, and a sprint finish with Kim Le Cour
Omloop Het Nieuwsblad & Strade Bianche Donne 2026 Recap
In this episode: Strade Bianche Donne, Omloop Het Nieuwsblad, and why Lael Wilcox might shave her head in the name of aerodynamics.The 2026 women’s road season is officially underway, and Queen Stage is back.In this episode, Rosael Torres-Davis is joined by Molly Hurford and Anne-Marije Rook to break down the opening races of the Spring Classics season. The conversation begins with a deep dive int
The Recap Episode: What This Year’s Tour de France Femmes Taught Us
The Queen Stage Women's Cycling Podcast recapped the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, highlighting the excitement and challenges of the nine-day race. We cover everything from the controversy over prize money disparities, and the impact of media scrutiny on riders' weight and body image, and our highlights from the 9 days of racing. This wraps up Season 1 of the QueenStage and we want to hear fro
Ep 4: Chaos at the Finish on Stage 3: Who’s Left?
The Queen Stage Women's Cycling Podcast discussed Stage 3 of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, with Anne-Marije Rook, Rosael Torres-Davis, Molly Hurford and Betsy Welch. Today we’re highlighting a significant crash 3.5 km from the finish line that affected top contenders like Demi Vollering and Elisa Longo Borghini. The 100-mile long flat stage saw a breakaway of four leading until 6 km to go.
The QueenStage of the QueenStage: PFP for President on Stage 8!
The Queen Stage Women's Cycling Podcast discussed Stage 8 of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, with Anne-Marije Rook, Rosael Torres-Davis, Molly Hurford and Betsy Welch highlighting Pauline Ferrand Prevot’s incredible win on the Col de la Madeleine. With one stage to go and PFP with an almost 3-minute lead in the GC, can anyone stop her?Make sure you’re following along at queenstage.cc,@queens
Into the Mountains on Stage 6 of the Tour de France Femmes
The Queen Stage Women's Cycling Podcast discussed Stage 6 of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, with Anne-Marije Rook, Rosael Torres-Davis, Molly Hurford and special guest Shawn Small. The stage included 124 kilometers and 2,400 meters of climbing, with key moments including a breakaway by Elise Chabbey, Brody Chapman, and Silke Smulders, and a late attack by Maeva Squiban The GC battle intens
Ep 3: Mavi Garcia’s Astounding Solo Performance in Stage 2 of the TDFFaZ
The Queen Stage Women's Cycling Podcast discussed Stage 2 of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, with Anne-Marije Rook, Rosael Torres-Davis, Molly Hurford and Betsy Welch highlighting 41-year-old Mavi Garcia's historic win as the oldest stage winner in the Tour's history. Garcia's aggressive climbing skills and resilience were praised, with her team celebrating her victory and all of us in tears
A Shocking Win for Squiban on Stage 7 and We Love It
The Queen Stage Women's Cycling Podcast discussed Stage 6 of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, with Anne-Marije Rook, Rosael Torres-Davis, Molly Hurford and Betsy Welch. The Queen Stage of the Tour de France Femmes with UAE Team ADQ's Maeva Squiban winning back-to-back stages. Kim Lecourt maintained her yellow jersey after a screaming fast descent—descents were key in today’s stage.The GC stan
Episode 1 of the QueenStageCC podcast
Ep 1: Welcome to The QueenStage Women’s Cycling PodcastThe QueenStage Women’s Cycling Podcast is live! Join Molly Hurford, Anne-Marije Rook, Rosael Torres-Davis, and Betsy Welch as they discuss the upcoming 2025 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift. The race starts July 26 and runs through August 3, with no rest days. The team recaps the 2024 race, highlighting key stages and riders like Demi Vollerin
Demi's Day: The Tour of Flanders 2026 Breakdown
Demi Vollering rode into Oudenaarde alone, and honestly? We kind of called it. Rosael Torres-Davis, Molly Hurford, and Shawn Small break down a thrilling, crash-marred edition of the Ronde van Vlaanderen, covering Vollering's dominant solo attack and the gravel tech taking over the peloton.This episode is brought to you by SRAM.Support the ShowThe best way to support Queen Stage is to subscribe an
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