In this article:

 

  • Go inside the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift preparations of Demi Vollering, Evita Muzic, and Juliette Labous
  • Discover the behind-the-scenes work of the FDJ–SUEZ organization
  • See how trust between teammates, support staff, and equipment makes performance possible

 

Success in cycling begins far from the spotlight. At FDJ–SUEZ, the days before a race are full of quiet effort—early training rides, long planning meetings, and precise mechanical checks. It is here that Demi Vollering, Evita Muzic, and Juliette Labous prepare—not alone, but supported by a team that helps them focus on one thing: performance.

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Behind the scenes, more than 50 team staff members work to make this possible. Coaches, nutritionists, soigneurs, chefs, mechanics, and drivers—all play a crucial role in helping the riders prepare. Every task matters. Every detail counts.

Each rider brings something different to the team. Vollering rides with power and focus. Muzic brings a natural feel for the road and a strong spirit. Labous is calm and analytical, always thinking a few moves ahead. But none of them win alone. Success depends on the strength of the team around them—and on the trust they place in that team.

There is trust in the soigneurs, who prepare legs and minds for the long days ahead. In the chef, who knows what fuel is needed and when. In the mechanic, who can adjust a derailleur by ear alone. And in the sports director, who guides the riders through strategy and pressure.

Every Component Counts

The right components can render a team more than the sum of its parts. That’s why FDJ-SUEZ chooses DURA-ACE. Gear changes are smooth. Braking is responsive. It is a groupset built for riders who need to focus on the race, not on their equipment. In the toughest moments—like climbing the Col de la Madeleine—riders need to know their bike will respond exactly as they expect.

Trust is built over time. It develops during training camps, on reconnaissance rides, and in races throughout the season. When Vollering attacks, when Muzic pushes through the wind, when Labous descends at speed on mountain roads—it all comes down to preparation, practice, and confidence.

As the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift begins, the riders are ready. Because every detail, every choice, every shift has been made with care. And when it matters most, that makes all the difference.