Marlen Reusser of the Movistar Team became the first rider to abandon the Tour de France Femmes after experiencing food poisoning. Reusser stopped to assist her teammate Liane Lippert, who had crashed with 30 kilometers remaining. Despite encouraging Lippert to continue, Reusser abandoned the race after 20 kilometers. The Tour, running from July 26 to August 3, features a demanding 1,165km route, significant climbs, and challenges that may lead riders to abandon due to crashes or illness. The race includes classifications for overall, mountains, points, and best young rider.
Marlen Reusser (Movistar Team) became the first rider to abandon the fourth edition of the Tour de France Femmes after suffering from food poisoning and helping a teammate.
The Tour de France Femmes consists of nine days of racing, covering a 1,165km route with major climbs and an overall elevation gain of 17,240 metres.
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