The Tour de France women 2025 marked history with the brilliant victory ofPauline Ferrand-Prévôt, first Frenchwoman to triumph since Jeannie Longo in 1989. But what upset the 33 -year -old champion was an unexpected message ofBernard Hinault, legend of cycling and last French winner of the male tour in 1985. In a message of 21 words, the five -time tour champion congratulated “pfp” for his feat, rekindling the flame of tricolor cycling.

Ferrand-Prévôt, moved to tears, did not hide his joy: “Receiving the congratulations from my idol is a waking dream! This moment charged with emotion sealed a historic day in Châtel, when she won the last solo step, styling the yellow jersey with panache. Supported by his Visma team | Lease A Bike, she dominated the Alps, especially during the queen stage at the Col de la Madeleine, leaving her rivals, as half a vollering, far behind.

This coronation, 36 years after Longo and 40 years after Hinault, symbolizes a rebirth for French female cycling. With four tricolor stage victories, including two per Ferrand-Prévôt and two by Maëva Squiban, the 2025 edition ignited the crowds. Hinault’s message, transmitted via Bernard Thévenet, also mentioned the legendary bib 51, carried by legends like Eddy Merckx and Hinault himself, adding a touch of magic to this victory.

Pauline, already Olympic mountain bike champion in 2024 and victorious in Paris-Roubaix 2025, entered the legend. His triumph, celebrated by a call from President Emmanuel Macron, inspires a new generation. “This is a lesson in life,” she said, shiny eyes. French cycling has found its queen, and the echo of Hinault’s words resonates as an eternal tribute.