Reigning champion Pauline Ferrand-Prévot pulls out of Tour de France Femmes ahead of stage 8

Reigning champion Pauline Ferrand-Prévot has withdrawn from the Tour de France Femmes before stage 8 of the race. The French cyclist, who won the prestigious women's race previously, was forced to pull out, ending her title defense. No specific reason for her withdrawal was detailed in the available excerpt.