Pauline Ferrand-Prevot ‘wanted to be a boy’ to ride the Tour de France – now she’s about to win it

But Ferrand-Prevot was not done. She surged ahead alone, powering past the remnants of the breakaway and building a 2’37” advantage in the general classification over Gigante, who was left in tears after team-mate and yellow jersey wearer Kim Le Court rode selflessly in support of her.