This Seattle woman is crushing the Tour de France Femmes

For the first time in 33 years, women are once again competing in the biggest cycling event in the world. The Tour de France Femmes kicked off this week, and one of the cyclists is from the Northwest. Veronica Ewers grew up in Idaho, went to college in Oregon, and is now based in Seattle. She was working at Seattle Children's Hospital before turning pro in 2021.

After completing Stage 5 on Thursday, Ewers ranks 13th out of nearly 130 riders.

Ewers talked with KUOW about her experience so far, and what the Tour de France Femmes means for the future of women's cycling.