Škoda Auto Powers Tour de France Femmes with Sustainability: Katarzyna Niewiadoma Takes Victory, Marianne Vos Wins Points Trophy

Škoda Auto Powers Tour de France Femmes with Sustainability: Katarzyna Niewiadoma Takes Victory, Marianne Vos Wins Points Trophy

(IN BRIEF) Katarzyna Niewiadoma won the third edition of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, with Marianne Vos taking the points classification title. Škoda Auto, the main partner of the event, provided 70 electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, including the fully electric Škoda Enyaq as the ‘Red Car’ for the race director. The event marked Škoda’s continued commitment to sustainability and cycling, with the partnership extended until 2028. The race, starting in Rotterdam and ending at Alpe d’Huez, highlighted both the athletes’ endurance and Škoda’s dedication to innovation and sustainable mobility.

(PRESS RELEASE) MLADÁ BOLESLAV, 21-Aug-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — The third edition of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift concluded in a thrilling display of athleticism, with Katarzyna Niewiadoma emerging as the overall champion after a grueling eight-stage race that culminated at the iconic Alpe d’Huez. Marianne Vos captured the points classification title, receiving a specially designed green crystal trophy, a symbol of victory crafted by the Škoda Design team.

ŠKODA AUTO, one of the world’s oldest car makers and Czech Republic largest private company part of Volkswagen Group, continuing its commitment as the main partner for the event, provided crucial support with 70 electrified vehicles, including the fully electric Škoda Enyaq, which served as the ‘Red Car’ for Race Director Marion Rousse. This year marks the third consecutive time Škoda has partnered with the Tour de France Femmes, reinforcing its dedication to sustainability and the sport of cycling. The partnership with A.S.O. has been extended until 2028, ensuring support for 20 major cycling events across the globe.

The race, which started for the first time outside France in Rotterdam, took the 154 competitors through a challenging 950-kilometer course across the Netherlands, Belgium, and France. The event not only showcased the athletes’ endurance but also highlighted Škoda’s commitment to innovation and sustainability in mobility.

Johannes Neft, Škoda Auto Board Member for Technical Development, expressed pride in the company’s ongoing partnership with the Tour de France Femmes, noting the inspiration drawn from the athletes’ performances. The partnership exemplifies how Škoda’s values align with the spirit of pushing boundaries, both in sport and in automotive development.

Fans of the race were treated to exclusive insights through Škoda’s WeLoveCycling.com platform, where they could follow the action and participate in contests, bringing them closer to the heart of the competition.

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SOURCE: Škoda Auto a.s.