Chiara Consonni has confirmed she will not be racing in the 2025 Tour de France Femmes. The announcement came during an interview at the prologue of the Baloise Ladies Tour on 16th July, leaving many surprised, given her strong performance in the 2023 edition. That year, Consonni claimed her best result with a 4th place finish on Stage 3.
Despite her previous success, Consonni’s focus for 2025 is shifting elsewhere. Her best results this year include a 2nd place finish at both the Trofeo Marratxi-Felanitx and Classic Brugge-De Panne, demonstrating she’s in good form heading into the second half of the season. With Canyon SRAM’s broader team strategy for 2025 likely influencing this decision, Consonni will miss out on what many expected to be another strong Tour de France Femmes showing.
While she didn’t specify the full reasons behind her absence, the decision likely aligns with a race programme that better suits her strengths this year. The 2025 season has been one of transition for Canyon SRAM, and Consonni’s absence may be a tactical move to maximise her potential in races where her sprinting can be better utilised.
Consonni’s absence will be felt in the sprint stages of the 2025 Tour de France Femmes, but her form and focus on other races suggest she’s still a key rider to watch for the remainder of the season.
