Pauline Ferrand-Prévôt, the winner of the 2025 Women's Tour de France, will not compete in the Road World Championships in Montreal, which are scheduled for September 26. This decision comes one year after her unsuccessful attempt at the World Championships in Kigali, Rwanda, where she did not finish the race. Ferrand-Prévôt, a decorated French cyclist who previously won a world title in 2014, has not raced since her early withdrawal from the Women's Tour de France in August. Franceinfo confirmed the news initially reported by the French sports newspaper L'Equipe on September 9. The French Cycling Federation plans to announce the official reasons for her absence, along with the full list of athletes selected to represent France at the World Championships, on Friday. The 34-year-old cyclist is known for her strong performances in time trials and sprint events but has struggled in mountainous stages in recent competitions. Ferrand-Prévôt's decision to withdraw from the Women's Tour de France came after discussions with her medical team from her team, Visma-Lease a Bike. She described her performance in the mountains as far from her best and noted that she was not in optimal physical condition. This led her to stop two stages before the race's conclusion, a move aimed at prioritizing her health and recovery. The absence of Ferrand-Prévôt from the World Championships marks a significant moment for French cycling. She has been a key figure in the sport for over a decade and her withdrawal raises questions about her future in professional cycling. The French Cycling Federation will provide more details on her situation and the team's strategy for the upcoming event in Montreal.