Ottawa, ON (Aug. 23, 2025) – Isabella Holmgren of Orillia, ON, stormed to victory in the Women’s Prologue at the 2025 Tour de l’Avenir Femmes, clocking a time of 8:43.57 on the steep 3 km uphill course in Tignes, France. Her dominant ride earned her a 16.64-second lead over second-place finisher Eleanora Ciabocco (Italy) and marked a commanding start to one of the most prestigious U23 stage races in the world.
Holmgren, racing for Canada, outpaced a field that included many talented U23 riders. The result showed her climbing strength and race-day execution, as she now carries the leader’s jersey into Stage 1. Her win in Tignes positions her as a serious contender for the overall classification in a race that features WorldTour riders, development riders, multiple summit finishes and a final mountain time trial.
Cycling Canada congratulates Isabella on her prologue victory and looks forward to following her progress throughout the week as she represents Canada on the international stage.
For full results and race updates, visit the official Tour de l’Avenir Femmes website.
