Cyclist Elise Chabbey withdraws from Tour de France for pregnancy, not injury

Elise Chabbey, a member of the French FDJ-Suez team, will not participate in the Tour de France, which begins in Lausanne on August 1. Contrary to initial fears of a serious injury, the Swiss cyclist revealed on Instagram that she is pregnant. "A little frog is growing inside me," she wrote, sharing the news with her partner.

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A little frog is growing inside me.

Chabbey described the past few weeks as "very special," needing time to realize and accept that her life was about to change forever. She shared a series of photos, including a positive pregnancy test and ultrasound images, calling the surprise a "wonderful" event. The cyclist expressed gratitude for the support from her team.

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These past few weeks have been very special… I needed a lot of time to realize and accept that our life was going to change forever. Sometimes life can be full of surprises, and I guess this one is a wonderful one.

In April, Chabbey had expressed her excitement about the upcoming Tour de France and its Swiss start. Now, she becomes one of several high-level Swiss female athletes, including sprinter Mujinga Kambundji and tennis player Belinda Bencic, to experience pregnancy during their professional careers. The "frog" is expected in January 2027, but Chabbey has not yet announced her future plans.

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What an experience that will be.