Tour de France Femmes 2026: Sigrid Ytterhus Haugset wins stage three after epic solo breakaway –...
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EN: Use the simple past tense (e.g., 'won') to talk about completed actions that happened at a specific time in the past.
She won the race yesterday.
EN: The Tour de France Femmes is one of the most prestigious multi-stage road cycling races for women in the world.
EN: Use 'for' followed by a period of time or distance to show how long an action lasted.
We walked for three kilometers this morning.
EN: In road bicycle racing, when a cyclist rides alone ahead of the main pack (peloton) for a long distance, it is called a 'breakaway'. Doing this for 85 kilometers takes incredible strength and endurance.
EN: We use 'and' to connect two past actions that happened one after another with the same subject.
He opened the door and walked inside.
EN: In road bicycle racing, a 'breakaway' happens when one or a small group of cyclists speeds ahead of the main group (peloton) to try and win the race.
EN: Use the pattern 'A means B' to define the meaning of a word or situation. After 'means', you can use a clause with its own subject and verb.
A gap year means a student takes a break from school for one year.
EN: In road bicycle racing, a 'breakaway' happens when a rider or small group of riders accelerates ahead of the main group (called the 'peloton'). It is a bold strategic move to try and win the stage before the group can catch up.
EN: Use 'from... to...' to describe the starting point and ending point of a distance, journey, or time period.
We drove from Taipei to Taichung yesterday.
EN: The Tour de France Femmes often features stages that cross international borders or start in famous neighboring cities, such as Geneva in Switzerland, before routing into France.
EN: Use 'in' + a period of time to show how long it takes to complete an action or event.
He finished his homework in twenty minutes.
EN: Use 'had' (the past tense of 'have') to show that something possessed or contained something in the past.
The park had many beautiful flowers.
EN: In road cycling, 'climbs' refer to uphill sections of the race that test a rider's endurance and strength. Stage races often categorize climbs by difficulty, and they are crucial parts where riders try to make breakaways.
EN: Use 'comparative adjective + than' to compare two people or things. Add '-er' to short adjectives (like 'strong' -> 'stronger') to show someone has more of a quality.
He is taller than his brother.
EN: Use 'try + to + verb' to talk about making an effort to do something.
He tried to open the door, but it was locked.
EN: Use 'adjective + enough' to say that someone or something has as much of a quality as needed.
He is old enough to drive a car.
EN: Use the simple present tense to talk about a current situation or truth that is happening right now.
He wears a red hat today.
EN: In professional road bicycle racing, such as the Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes, the 'yellow jersey' (maillot jaune) is worn by the overall leader of the race who has the lowest cumulative time.
EN: Use the preposition 'with' to describe a person or thing that has a specific feature or quality.
The girl with long hair speaks English very well.
EN: In major road cycling stage races like the Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes, the leader of the general classification (the rider with the lowest cumulative time across all stages) wears the prestigious yellow jersey (maillot jaune).
EN: Use the preposition 'for' to show the goal or target of an action, such as competing for a prize or position.
The runners competed for first place in the race.
EN: In bicycle road races, a 'sprint' often occurs at the end of a stage when a small group or the main peloton crosses the finish line together, competing for remaining podium places (such as third place).
EN: We use the preposition 'for' to show who benefits from something or who something is important to.
This book is a wonderful gift for my sister.
EN: Norway is traditionally known as a powerhouse in winter sports like skiing, so a major victory in a high-profile road cycling event like the Tour de France Femmes represents a significant milestone for Norwegian summer sports.
Key vocabulary words with IPA pronunciation, definitions, example sentences, and interactive quizzes.
Phrases with type tags, bilingual definitions, usage notes, and example sentences.
A move in a race where a rider or small group speeds ahead of the main pack.
The shirt worn by the leader of the general classification in a bicycle race like the Tour de France.
To come first in a sudden, fast run or ride towards the end of a race.
To cycle or travel without companions.