Australian riders at the 2025 Tour de France Femmes: mix of veterans and debutants across the peloton

Mathew Mitchell

Published on July 24, 2025
in Women's Cycling

Seven Australian riders will take to the start line at the 2025 Tour de France Femmes, spread across six different teams and representing a mix of established stage racers and first-time Grand Tour riders. From experienced campaigners like Amanda Spratt and Brodie Chapman to emerging names such as Lucie Fityus and Emily Watts, the Australian contingent reflects both depth and versatility.

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The 7 Australian riders in this edition of the Tour de France Femmes is the lowest in the 4 editions of the rebooted race. It’s a reduction on last year’s 9 riders, the high of 12 riders in the 2023 edition and just one fewer than the initial 8 who raced the 2022 edition.

Australia Riders in the 2025 Tour de France Femmes

Sarah Gigante (AG Insurance-Soudal)

Back for her second appearance at the Tour de France Femmes, Sarah Gigante lines up as part of a balanced AG Insurance-Soudal squad that includes Gladys Verhulst and Kim Le Court. Gigante’s 2025 season has been steady rather than spectacular, but her climbing abilities remain her defining strength. She could feature prominently on the hillier days, particularly the stage into the Alps, and may also be a contender for a late break or top-20 GC finish if things align.

Having made her Grand Tour debut at this race in 2023, she returns with more experience and a clear role within a team that looks built around stage hunting and opportunistic racing.

Neve Bradbury (Canyon SRAM zondacrypto)

Neve Bradbury is one of Canyon SRAM zondacrypto’s main GC options alongside Kasia Niewiadoma and Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig. The 22-year-old finished 9th overall last year and has continued her upward trajectory in 2025, with strong showings in both one-day and stage races this spring.

She is expected to play a key role in the mountains, either riding as a protected rider or forming part of a one-two punch with Niewiadoma. Bradbury has already proven she can climb with the best and if the race breaks open on the longer ascents, she’ll be right there.

Amanda Spratt (Lidl-Trek)

This will be Amanda Spratt’s fourth Tour de France Femmes and possibly her final one, having turned 37 earlier this year. A three-time top-10 finisher at the Giro Donne and a stalwart of Australian cycling, she remains a valued road captain for Lidl-Trek.

With the likes of Elisa Balsamo, Riejanne Markus, and Shirin van Anrooij targeting stage wins or GC positions, Spratt is likely to be used as climbing support on the key days. She may not be chasing individual results, but her experience will be crucial, particularly in guiding younger teammates through the race’s toughest moments.
Update: Amanda Spratt had to pull out of the 2025 Tour de France Femmes the day before it started. That left enough time for Lauretta Hanson to be called up for the Lidl-Trek team.

Lauretta Hanson (Lidl-Trek)

An Aussie for an Aussie! Lauretta Hanson is a late call-up after Amanda Spratt had to leave just 24 hours before the start of this year’s edition due to illness. She’ll perform a clearer cut domestique role for the team, particularly on the flatter stages. She can help bring the race back together for her sprinter Elisa Balsamo, or help to put the power down to set up moves for the likes of Niamh Fisher-Black or Shirin van Anrooij. She’s just done the Giro d’Italia Women, so has some race form in the legs already.

Ruby Roseman-Gannon (Liv AlUla Jayco)

Now in her third season at WorldTour level, Ruby Roseman-Gannon brings versatility and consistency to Liv AlUla Jayco’s line-up. She will ride in support of GC hopefuls Mavi García and Ella Wyllie, but is more than capable of fighting for top results herself if given the freedom.

Roseman-Gannon has a strong finishing kick and could target intermediate stages that don’t suit pure climbers or sprinters. She’s a natural fit for small bunch finishes and has shown this year she can deliver when the opportunity arises.

Lucie Fityus 2025 Scheldeprijs — Lucie Fityus

Lucie Fityus & Emily Watts (St Michel-Mavic-Auber93)

Two Australians will line up for French Continental squad St Michel-Auber93, both making their Tour de France Femmes debut. Lucie Fityus and Emily Watts are among the lesser-known names in the peloton, but their selection is a reward for solid domestic and European racing campaigns.

Both riders are expected to gain experience in the race rather than chase results. Their roles will likely focus on finishing stages, covering early moves, and supporting teammates like Ségolène Thomas and Alison Avoine.

Brodie Chapman (UAE Team ADQ)

Rounding out the Australian line-up is Brodie Chapman, part of a UAE Team ADQ squad that also includes Elisa Longo Borghini and Lara Gillespie. Chapman has spent most of 2025 in a domestique role and is likely to continue that pattern here, offering climbing and chasing support on selective stages.

She’s a rider who thrives in chaotic conditions and breakaway scenarios, and if UAE decide to gamble on an aggressive strategy, Chapman could be one of the first to light it up. A seasoned pro, she adds depth to a team that blends youth and experience.

A growing presence

While there’s no clear GC contender among the Australians outside of Bradbury, the country’s representation is broad, featuring leaders, support riders and up-and-coming talents. The mix of youth and experience should ensure Australia has riders in the conversation on multiple terrain types and across the full nine days of racing.