Pauline Ferrand-Prévot reflects on her career

Pauline Ferrand-Prévot, the 2025 Tour de France winner and cyclist for Visma Lease A Bike, shared on Instagram that she has lost the joy of daily life. She explained that her focus on performance and winning the Grand Tour again had taken away the pleasure of everyday experiences.

Marriage and personal life updates

Ferrand-Prévot shared updates following her marriage to cyclist Dylan van Baarle and after a period of silence. The couple recently got married in the Netherlands, surrounded by their loved ones, and Ferrand-Prévot described the day as one of the most beautiful of her life.

Withdrawal from 2026 Tour de France

Three months after her withdrawal from the 2026 Tour de France, Ferrand-Prévot announced the end of a long period of break. She said she needed this time to rebuild herself after a mentally challenging season and admitted she was "completely out of shape."

Focus on family and recovery

Since the summer, Ferrand-Prévot has enjoyed time with her family and moments away from cycling. She also took a step back from her career, partly due to her partner's accident during training, which helped her put things into perspective.

Future plans and return to cycling

Ferrand-Prévot, now signing her messages as Pauline van Baarle, says she is ready to gradually return to cycling. However, she warns that the path to regain a good level will be long after this break. Her current priority is to rediscover the pleasure of being on the bike.