Tour de femme

The women’s Tour de France is ready for its comeback

Efforts to revive the women's Tour de France, last raced 24 years ago, kicked into high gear in early July when an online petition by Olympic medalist and road racer Marianne Vos garnered more than 65,000 signatures. The parallel event was held from 1984-89, but died due to lack of financial support. This time around, organizers say they'll try to work out an appropriate economic model.

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July 23, 2013 12:48 PM