Mladá Boleslav, 4 August 2025 – This year, Škoda Auto again served as the official main partner of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, the largest women’s cycling event. In addition to the year-round vehicle fleet provided to the organiser A.S.O., the Czech carmaker supplied a fleet of 32 electrified Enyaq and Superb iV vehicles. Also, Škoda Design created the green crystal trophy for the winner of the points classification, Lorena Wiebes. Johannes Neft, Škoda Auto Board Member for Technical Development, participated in the official awards ceremony. The 2025 staging saw 154 riders in 22 teams compete over nine stages and 1,165 kilometres – the longest route in the event’s history. Last year, Škoda Auto extended its partnership with the organiser A.S.O. until 2028 as part of a deal that covers numerous major men’s and women’s races each year.

Johannes Neft, Škoda Auto Board Member for Technical Development, commented: “I sincerely congratulate all the athletes on their outstanding achievements. It is truly impressive to see what can be accomplished through fairness, respect, and teamwork – values we fully share at Škoda Auto. It is an honour to present the trophy designed by Škoda Design to Lorena Wiebes for her success in the points classification at this remarkable event. This year, in addition to the year-round vehicle fleet provided to the organiser A.S.O., we supplied a fleet of 32 electrified vehicles specifically for the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift. This demonstrates Škoda’s ongoing commitment to both its long-standing support for cycling and to emission-free individual mobility.”

Škoda vehicles support the organisers and Race Director
This year’s Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift was the most demanding to date in terms of length and course profile. From 26 July to 3 August, 154 riders from 22 teams tackled nine stages and 1,165 kilometres, travelling from Brittany to the Alps and crossing the whole of France. With numerous mountain sections and a finish in the Savoie Alps, the riders faced a record total ascent of 17,240 metres.

In addition to the year-round vehicle fleet provided to the organiser A.S.O., Škoda Auto supplied a fleet of 32 electrified vehicles, including the new Enyaq and the plug-in hybrid Superb. A new Enyaq or Superb iV, equipped with advanced communications technology, also served as the ‘Red Car‘ for Race Director Marion Rousse. To mark the occasion, Škoda showcased its Elroq Respectline show car, highlighting the brand’s values of respect, diversity, and inclusion.

Škoda Design creates the trophy for the points classification winner
As in previous years, Škoda Auto supplied the trophy for the winner of the points classification in the largest women’s cycling race. The Škoda Design department took on the task of designing and crafting a new crystal cup in a striking green hue, created using a unique process that incorporates pigment directly into the glass. The emerald colour reflects Škoda’s corporate identity and also references the green jersey awarded to the leader in the points classification, which is also sponsored by the Czech carmaker.

A special feature of the 2025 trophy is a unique logo marking Škoda Auto’s 130^th anniversary.

Škoda Auto supports cycling at every level 
Cycling remains one of the key pillars of Škoda Auto’s sponsorship activities. Last year, the company extended its partnership with the organising agency A.S.O. until 2028 as part of an agreement that includes providing support for a host of men’s and women’s races every year. Among the most prominent events are the legendary stage races Tour de France and Vuelta a España, as well as iconic one-day classics such as Paris–Roubaix and Liège–Bastogne–Liège.

In May, Škoda announced that it would become a partner for the next two seasons of additional flagship Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) events: the Mountain Bike World Championships and the Gravel World Championships. In addition, Škoda Auto sponsors several domestic cycling events, including L’Etape Czech Republic by Tour de France and Road Classics.

Mladá Boleslav, 28 July 2025: The 112^th staging of the Tour de France concluded yesterday on the Champs-Élysées, with Škoda Auto serving as the event’s main partner since 2004. Once again, Škoda Design created the trophies for the overall winner, Tadej Pogačar, the points and mountain classification winners, and the best young rider.

Škoda Auto CEO Klaus Zellmer presented the green crystal trophy to the points classification winner, Italian Jonathan Milan. The Czech carmaker not only sponsored his green jersey but also provided almost 220 electrified vehicles to the organisers. The fleet included the ‘Red Cars’ – a Škoda Enyaq and a Superb iV – for Race Director Christian Prudhomme. Last year, Škoda Auto extended its partnership with the Tour de France and the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift through to 2028.

Klaus Zellmer, CEO of Škoda Auto, said: “The Tour de France is a true showcase of breathtaking athletic achievement, and this year’s event once again proved why it remains the world’s biggest and most celebrated cycling race. We are proud to have been the official main partner for over 20 years. Škoda Auto began its journey in 1895 as a bicycle manufacturer, and as we celebrate our 130th anniversary this year, it is especially meaningful to support the Tour with our electrified fleet of vehicles, which we provide to organisers and teams to help ensure the smooth running of the race.

“From providing the iconic Red Car of the Race Director to supporting logistics across challenging stages, our cars are an integral part of this legendary event. Congratulations to all winners and participants for inspiring us with their remarkable performances!”

Škoda Auto provides almost 220 electrified vehicles, including the Director’s Red Cars
Škoda Auto supplied the organisers with a fleet of almost 220 electrified vehicles. The Enyaq and the Superb iV also served as Red Cars – mobile command centres for Race Director Christian Prudhomme, from which he oversaw operations. Since 2019, he has been using electrified models; a year later, in 2020, the Enyaq joined the Red Car fleet.

Škoda Design marks the company’s 130th anniversary with this year’s crystal trophies
This year’s trophies, made from Czech crystal, featured a special Škoda logo to commemorate the brand’s 130th anniversary. The green trophy for the points winner echoes the shade of the green jersey and Škoda’s traditional brand colour.

During the Tour, Škoda showcased two special vehicles: the Elroq Respectline in rainbow colours, highlighting Škoda’s core values of respect, diversity and inclusion, and the tenth Student Car: the Škoda L&K 130, a support vehicle for bicycle races. Designed and built by students from the Škoda Auto Vocational School, it underscores the carmaker’s links to cycling. Fans could also enjoy the Škoda Coffee Car mobile café and get Škoda merchandise from a caravan throughout the race.

WeLoveCycling.com competition winners enjoy VIP experience on the final stage
Škoda Auto organised competitions and giveaways on the WeLoveCycling.com website. The main prize for seven lucky winners and their guests was the opportunity to ride in Škoda vehicles during the final stage. In Paris, they also joined former professional riders for a 60 km ride around the Champs-Élysées. Other prizes included professional bicycles and authentic green jerseys.

Škoda continues its support for world-class cycling events
Škoda’s story began with the production of bicycles in 1895. The Czech car manufacturer now supports numerous major cycling events, including, since 2022, the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift – the world’s largest women’s cycling race. Škoda’s partnership with race organiser A.S.O. also includes sponsorship of 17 professional and amateur events, among them La Vuelta and classic races such as Paris–Roubaix, Paris–Nice and Liège–Bastogne–Liège.

This year, Škoda Auto has expanded its cooperation with the International Cycling Union (UCI). For the next two seasons, it will be the official partner of both the UCI Mountain Bike World Championships, starting at the end of August in Switzerland, and the UCI Gravel World Championships, held in mid-October in the Netherlands.

Mladá Boleslav, 4 July 2025 – The 112^th Tour de France, the world’s most famous stage race, gets underway tomorrow, and Škoda Auto is once again joining as the main partner – its 22^nd year in this role. The carmaker is providing up to 225 support vehicles for the organisers, all of which are either fully electric or plug-in hybrid models. Among them will be two ‘Red Cars’ – the new Škoda Enyaq and Superb iV – for Race Director Christian Prudhomme. Škoda is also the longstanding sponsor of the green jersey for the leader of the points classification and supplies the trophies for the overall winner, points leader, mountain classification leader, and best young rider. This year’s race will see a peloton of 184 cyclists in 23 teams compete over 21 stages, covering a total of 3,339 km, with the finish on Paris’s Champs-Élysées.

Martin Jahn, Škoda Auto Board Member for Sales and Marketing, said: “Škoda Auto is proud to mark 22 years as the main partner of the Tour de France. As we celebrate our 130th anniversary of Škoda Auto, our commitment to cycling is stronger than ever. We are looking forward to being part of one of the most watched sporting events on the planet, providing a modern fleet of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles to support this exciting race. Škoda is joining millions of fans along the route and an incredible three billion TV viewers to witness the riders’ outstanding performances. And we are excited to connect with these fans through our WeLoveCycling platform and share the thrill of the race together.”

Tour de France returns to the Champs-Élysées
The 112^th Tour de France will take place from 5 to 27 July. The Grand Départ sets off from Lille in the north and will culminate with the traditional finish on the Champs-Élysées in Paris. A total of 184 riders in 23 teams will tackle 21 stages and 3,339 km with a total elevation gain of 52,500 metres, crossing France’s Massif Central, Pyrenees, the Alps including the legendary Mont Ventoux climb, and Jura Mountains. The highest point on the route will be the Col de la Loze (2,304 m above sea level).

Škoda Auto provides up to 225 support vehicles to the organisers and Race Director
As the official main partner of the event, Škoda Auto is supplying the organisers with up to 225 fully electric and plug-in hybrid support vehicles. The fleet will include the new all-electric Enyaq, as well as the plug-in hybrid version of the Superb. In addition to the official vehicles, Škoda will be bringing two show cars to this year’s Tour de France: the Elroq Respectline joins the caravan for every stage of this year’s race, highlighting the brand’s values of respect, diversity, and inclusion. Fans can also look forward to the tenth Škoda Student Car, the L&K 130, designed and built by students at the Škoda Auto Secondary Vocational School of Engineering.

Race Director Christian Prudhomme will have two Red Cars at his disposal, which will once again lead the peloton – the Škoda Enyaq and Superb iV. These mobile command centres, covered in distinctive liveries, are equipped with sophisticated communication technology to continuously monitor events on the track and exchange information with other race organisers.

Škoda Design creates crystal trophies featuring the 130^th anniversary logo
Škoda is the sponsor of the green jersey for the points leader and supplies the trophies for the overall winner, as well as the points and mountain classification leaders and best young rider. This year’s trophies will feature a special Škoda logo to mark the carmaker’s 130^th anniversary.

Škoda launches fan activities and a competition for a place on the Champs-Élysées
Throughout the Tour, Škoda will provide race updates and behind-the-scenes stories on WeLoveCycling.com and run competitions with exclusive prizes. The main prizes are places in Škoda cars on the final stage in Paris for seven winners and their companions, including the chance to ride alongside former pros on a 60 km circuit around the Champs-Élysées. Other prizes include professional bikes and official Škoda green jerseys. Members of the Škoda cycling community could also sign up for a ride with 2010 Tour de France winner and Škoda WeLoveCycling ambassador Andy Schleck. During the event, spectators can visit the Škoda Coffee Car, while a Škoda promotional caravan will tour the route with gifts and souvenirs. The car manufacturer also sponsors the official Tour de France app.

Škoda’s commitment to cycling rooted in the company’s history
The Czech automaker’s history is closely linked to bicycles. In 1895, Václav Laurin and Václav Klement – Škoda Auto’s founders – started with a bicycle factory in Mladá Boleslav. The Czech carmaker supports many other major cycling events for both professionals and amateurs, including the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, the Vuelta, and L’Etape. In May this year, Škoda announced it will be the official partner of two more flagship Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) events for the next two seasons: the UCI Mountain Bike World Championships and the UCI Gravel World Championships.