What time does Tour de France Femmes stage 3 start, and when to tune in?

Stage 3 of the 2025 Tour de France Femmes will begin with the neutralised start at 13:50 (CET) with the flag drop around 13:55 (CET) and the finish is expected around 17:33 (CET). Full live coverage will be avaliable from start to finish.

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Whilst the first two stages favour the puncheurs, this one should be destined for the sprinters as the race leaves Brittany. With only one categorised climb on the menu, which is situated in the first 40 kilometres, the main threat for the sprinters on this stage will be avoiding any incidents or accidents in the chaotic finale.

That climb previously mentioned is the Côte de la Richardière, which is 1.7 kilometres at 4.7%, but due to its position on the stage, it should merely serve as a place for the breakaway to fight for points in the mountains classification.

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When should you tune in? (Based on 45km/h schedule)

• Côte de la Richardière: 129.4km to go - Around 14:40
• Intermediate sprint at Vern-D'Anjou: 39.6km to go - Around 16:40
• Last 20km - Around 17:05

All times CET

The European champion, Lorena Wiebes will be the rider to beat after narrowly missing out on victory on stage 2. With 14 wins in the pocket for 2025 already, and 107 in her career, Wiebes will be looking for her fourth Tour de France Femmes stage win, having missed out in 2024.

Elisa Balsamo and Ally Wollaston are other riders to watch out for if Wiebes has an off-day, but the European champion will be the heavy favourite for victory in Angers.

Kim Le Court (AG Insurance-Soudal) leads the Tour de France Femmes and will wear the yellow jersey for the first time in her career on stage 3. The Mauritius champion leads via countback with Marianne Vos (Visma | Lease a Bike) tied with her on time at the top of the general classification. Vos's teammate Pauline Ferrand-Prévot sits third at 6 seconds.

Vos leads the points classification, Elise Chabbey (FDJ-Suez) is in charge on the mountains classification, and Julie Bego (Cofidis) continues to lead the youth standings.

Everything you need to know from the last 24 hours of the Tour de France Femmes:

• Mavi García claims daring win on Tour de France Femmes stage 2
• 'I was in shock' - Kim Le Court takes unexpected yellow
• 'I was thinking of retirement' - García scores surprise Tour win
• 'I'd like it to be next Sunday already' - Kopecky struggles after tough Tour start

Do you want to know more about the broadcaster for your county? Visit our 'How to watch the 2025 Tour de France Femmes guide.' This guide includes the full TV schedule, live stream options, and a country-by-country broadcaster list.

In the table below, you can find the broadcasters for the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada and Australia.