Jenny Rissveds will race the Tour de France

Jenny Rissveds has confirmed on her social networks that she will race in the women's Tour de France, which starts next Sunday, July 23. This decision will not allow her to revalidate her title as Swedish XCO champion.

Jenny Rissveds confirms her participation in Tour de France 2023

A few months ago we advanced the news that the Swedish Jenny Rissveds had signed for the road team Team Coop - Hitec Products and among its main objectives was the Tour de France. Now her participation is confirmed, and although she will keep her mountain bike season as her main goal, her participation in the Tour will prevent her from revalidating her Swedish XCO champion jersey.

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This is how she explained it:

Last year a dream awoke inside me - to compete in more road races. This year I have had that opportunity thanks to Team Coop - Hitec Products and on Sunday I will start my first Tour de France.

So, unfortunately, I will not be competing in the XC nationals. I feel sad that I won't meet all the kids and young people I usually have the opportunity to spend time with during those days. But I am following my dream and I am happy and proud to dare to do it.

Dare to dream, try new things and challenge yourselves, so I hope to see you next year instead.