France, Aug. 16 -- Women's Tour de France winner Pauline Ferrand-Prevot targeted the defence of her crownnext year after confirming she will miss next month's world championships in Rwanda to focus on the European championships in October in central France.

The Team Visma - Lease a Bike rider suggested one Tour was enough this year after putting herself through a gruelling training regime to prepare for the nine-stage race.

Her sacrifices paid off in front of home fans. The 33-year-old, who had faced criticism over her lean frame, dominated the final two days to claim the race on 3 August and confirm her place as one of the biggest stars of her generation.

A year after winning Olympic gold in mountain biking and a few months after taki...