Women's Cycling

Zoe Bäckstedt claims first WWT victory in Gennep as Nooijen finishes second

Zoe Bäckstedt has taken her first professional victory, winning the opening stage of the Simac Ladies Tour. The 20-year-old British rider posted an impressive...

Lars Boom joins FDJ-Suez as team director with immediate effect

Lars Boom has officially parted ways with SD Worx-Protime to join FDJ-Suez as a new team director, a move announced by the French women's...

Cédrine Kerbaol takes solo win in rain-soaked Tre Valli Varesine

The fourth edition of the Tre Valli Varesine Women’s race unfolded under miserable conditions as torrential rain led to route changes and difficult racing...

Elynor Bäckstedt joins UAE Team ADQ on three-year deal

British rider Elynor Bäckstedt has signed a three-year contract with UAE Team ADQ, marking the next chapter in her professional cycling career. The 22-year-old,...

Kim Le Court extends AG Insurance – Soudal contract, eyes leadership and growth

Kim Le Court has confirmed her commitment to AG Insurance - Soudal, signing a contract extension that will see her stay with the team...

Monica Trinca Colonel to join Liv AlUla Jayco in 2025 after breakthrough season

Italian cyclist Monica Trinca Colonel is set to make her move to the WorldTour in 2025 with Liv AlUla Jayco, following a stellar debut...

Simac Ladies Tour 2024 Race Preview

The 2024 Simac Ladies Tour will host 6 stages across the Netherlands. Almost flat, there are some short climbs on the final stage in Arnhem, which contrasts nicely with Stage 3 which is mostly below sea level! The Simac Ladies Tour was founded in 1998 when the need for a multi-stage race in the Netherlands was recognised ahead of the 1998 World Championships in Valkenburg.

Surgery to provide relief for Shirin van Anrooij, but likely rules her out of cyclocross season

Shirin van Anrooij of the Lidl-Trek team has been battling a persistent injury that has caused weakness in her left leg. This issue led...