Pauline Ferrand-Prévôt has been called the Pogačar of women's cycling. This is not just coming from fans or friends, but from international cycling champions who have described her as a unique athlete. Champions like Chris Froome, Bernard Hinault, and Richard Virenque have called her extraordinary. "What she has achieved is more than just sport; it's part of the French tradition; it goes beyond cycling" - Hinault said enthusiastically - "The French have been waiting for this victory, both in men's and women's categories, because now they are the same, there's no Tour de France more important than the other, and she turns everything she touches into gold".

These are significant words from Hinault, who in his career boasts five Tour de France victories, won in 1978, 1979, 1981, 1982, and 1985.

Hinault was a great champion and at the same time has an extremely critical eye on today's riders. He criticized France during the men's Tour de France because it had been too many years since a yellow jersey was won at home, and now, with great enthusiasm, he celebrated Pauline Ferrand-Prévôt's victory. "I was present at the Tour de France start in Plumelec - the five-time Tour winner recounted - I think she could have already worn the yellow jersey that day if she had wanted, but she did well to wait".

Chris Froome, four-time Tour de France winner (2013, 2015, 2016, and 2017), also wanted to congratulate Prévôt on her new success. "My sincerest congratulations to Pauline for her incredible performance at the Women's Tour de France. Once again, she has proven to be one of the most talented and versatile cyclists in this sport. Her strength, determination, and class throughout the week are truly inspiring. This is an exceptional result for French cycling and a great moment for women's cycling worldwide and should be an example for everyone".

What Pauline Ferrand-Prévôt has done is truly unique, and some are calling her the new Pogačar of women's cycling. This definition was coined by another famous name in French cycling, Richard Virenque, seven-time winner of the polka dot jersey in the Grand Tour.

"I have been following Pauline's achievements for a long time. It was almost natural for her to win in Roubaix, coming from mountain biking, but at the Tour she won a stage race to satisfy everyone. She is the female Pogačar. And since she has her head on her shoulders, it's likely she'll continue for several more years. For me, she is entering a very select circle of champions, following in the footsteps of Jeannie Longo. Now we have Pauline giving new momentum to our cycling, and it's extraordinary to see her race".

In France, everyone is talking about Pauline Ferrand-Prévôt, and there are already many little girls in public gardens with bicycles trying to imitate her and seeing her as an example to follow. What Pauline Ferrand-Prévôt has done is not just winning, but convincing the cycling world that women on bicycles are capable of enchanting and surprising the public because they know how to be strong, determined, and tactically impeccable.