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Race for 2025 Women’s WorldTour wildcards heats up in final month of the 2024 season

As the 2024 cycling season reaches its conclusion, the fight for the coveted Women’s WorldTour wildcards for 2025 is heating up. With only two wildcards available and the UCI...

European Championships Road Race 2024 Race Preview

The European Championships road race is a relatively new addition to the top level of cycling, with a history stretching back to only 2016. Previously, it was a race held for U23s and Juniors only before being elevated to the highest Continental competition in Europe.

Yurani Blanco makes the leap to Human Powered Health

Spanish puncheur Yurani Blanco is set to take her talents to the Women’s WorldTour, signing a contract with Human Powered Health through 2026. Blanco’s move comes on the back...

Tour de France Femmes 2024 Race Preview

The Tour de France Femmes, the prestigious women's counterpart to the legendary men's race, carries a journey that underscores the progress and challenges of women's cycling. The first iteration of a women's Tour de France took place in 1955, a single event won by British rider Millie Robinson. However, it wasn't until 1984, with the introduction of the "Tour de France Féminin," that the event gained traction.

A quick preview look at La Picto-Charentaise 2024

La Picto-Charentaise is the next stop in the French Cup and has been raised to 1.1 level for the first time in 2024. This important step allows more of...

A quick preview look at La Périgord Ladies 2024

La Périgord Ladies has been a solid part of the French Cup calendar now for a good few years. The 2024 edition is the 6th held with the first...

Ostolaza claims Spanish women’s road title as García falls short

Usoa Ostolaza of Laboral Kutxa-Fundación Euskadi emerged victorious in the Spanish women's road race championship, toppling the long-standing reign of Mavi García in an exhilarating finale at San Lorenzo...

Josie Talbot secures solo victory at Tour Féminin International des Pyrénées finale

Josie Talbot clinched a commanding solo victory on the final day of the Tour Féminin International des Pyrénées, completing the 125.5km stage from Nay to Bosdarros. The Australian rider...

Usoa Ostolaza claims solo victory on the Col d’Aubisque

Usoa Ostolaza of Laboral Kutxa-Fundación Euskadi secured a solo victory on stage 2 of the Tour Féminin des Pyrénées, conquering the famed Col d'Aubisque. Ostolaza crossed the finish line...

Tour Féminin International des Pyrénées 2024 Race Preview

The Tour Féminin International des Pyrénées comes into 2024 with a new name after a disastrous 2023 edition, whilst known as the CIC-Tour Féminin Pyrénées. That race became infamous for ignoring rider safety as the opening stage saw live traffic on the race route as it circled around the finishing town. The next day saw more live traffic on supposed closed roads and the inevitable rider strike as a result. The riders simply stopped in the road as a new plan was devised. With a stage finish on a dead-end road up Hautacam, the race was neutralised all the way to the base of the climb as rider safety couldn't be guaranteed.

Vuelta a Andalucia Ruta Del Sol Women 2024 Race Preview

The Vuelta a Andalucia Ruta del Sol Women will have its 3rd edition in 2024. Arlenis Sierra won the first edition, with Movistar able to retain the title through Katrine Aalerud. The race grew from 3 stages to 5 stages last year but is back down to 4 stages this season. 

Yurani Blanco takes first win at GP Ciudad de Eibar

Yurani Blanco of Laboral Kutxa-Fundación Euskadi celebrated her first professional victory in a dramatic edition of the GP Ciudad de Eibar. The Spanish rider executed a perfect climb to...