cycling fans will be lining the streets of paris but this year will be able to see a women s tour to france. some of the greatest ever athlete you have probably never heard of, the female cyclist who for too long have felt unrecognised. alfonsina strada, beryl burton, marianne vos to name some of the world s greatest ever athletes you ve probably never heard of. the female cyclists who for too long have felt unrecognised. but perhaps that s about to change. dramatic music. we shall tackle the most challenging route. - defy the most iconic climbs. we are going to own the roads- and share our passion in a new way. for the first time in more than 30 years, there will be a tour de france for women.