The 33-year-old’s victory was not just a personal triumph, but the crowning glory for women’s cycling’s biggest race

After returning to road cycling only one year ago, the 33-year-old French rider claimed victory in the final stage on Sunday in Châtel and secured the last major title missing from her all-terrain cycling career.

French rider Pauline Ferrand-Prévôt has won the women’s Tour de France at her first attempt and in fine style.