Resolution criteria

This market will resolve to the cyclist who officially wins Stage 8 of the 2025 Tour de France Femmes, scheduled for August 2, 2025. The winner will be determined based on the official results published by the race organizers, Amaury Sport Organisation (ASO), on the official Tour de France Femmes website: (letourfemmes.fr).

Background

Stage 8 is a pivotal mountain stage, covering 111.9 kilometers from Chambéry to a summit finish at the Col de la Madeleine. The route includes significant climbs:

• Col de Plainpalais: 13.2 km at an average gradient of 6.3%

• Côte de Saint-Georges-d'Hurtières: 4.8 km at 5.9%

• Col de la Madeleine: 18.6 km at 8.1%, reaching 2,000 meters above sea level

This stage is expected to be decisive in the general classification due to its challenging profile (letourfemmes.fr).

As of August 1, 2025, the general classification is tightly contested. Kim Le Court leads, with Pauline Ferrand-Prévot 18 seconds behind and Demi Vollering 23 seconds back (cyclingweekly.com). Vollering has shown resilience, finishing second in Stage 5 despite a crash in Stage 3 (cyclingnews.com).

Considerations

The Col de la Madeleine's length and gradient make it a critical point for climbers to gain time. Weather conditions, team strategies, and individual performances will significantly influence the outcome. Given the current standings, expect aggressive racing from top contenders aiming to secure or improve their positions in the general classification.