Women's Cycling

Noemi Cantele – a classy all-rounder from Italy’s deep women’s cycling generation

Noemi Cantele belonged to an Italian generation so deep that being one of the best riders in the world did not always make you...

Decathlon CMA CGM women’s 2027 line-up takes shape with Samara Maxwell & Océane Mahé among 11 signings

The first line-up for Decathlon CMA CGM's new women's team has emerged ahead of the French organisation's entry into professional women's cycling in 2027,...

Women’s World Championships 2026 road race route guide: eight Mount Royal laps decide the rainbow jersey

The elite women’s road race at the 2026 UCI Road World Championships combines two very different races into its 180.4km route from Brossard to...

Anja Grossmann joins FDJ United-Suez on two-year deal from 2027

FDJ United-Suez have signed 17-year-old Swiss talent Anja Grossmann on a two-year contract, bringing one of the leading multi-discipline riders of her generation into...

Mavi García postpones retirement and extends with UAE Team L’IMAD for 2027

Mavi García has postponed her planned retirement and will continue racing into 2027 after signing a one-year contract extension with UAE Team L’IMAD. The 42-year-old...

Julia Kopecky joins Lidl-Trek on two-year deal through 2028

Julia Kopecky will leave SD Worx-Protime at the end of the 2026 season and join Lidl-Trek on a two-year contract running through to the...

Classic Lorient Agglomération 2026 in historical context

Elisa Balsamo winning the 2026 Classic Lorient Agglomération felt particularly appropriate for the 25th edition of the race's modern history. The Lidl-Trek rider beat three-time...

Chiara Consonni extends Canyon SRAM contract through 2028

Chiara Consonni will remain with Canyon SRAM for another two seasons after agreeing a contract extension through to the end of 2028. The 27-year-old Italian...