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Tour de l’Avenir winner Marion Bunel joins Team Visma | Lease a Bike Women on three-year contract

Team Visma | Lease a Bike Women has confirmed the signing of 20-year-old Marion Bunel, the 2023 Tour de l’Avenir champion. The French rider, widely regarded as one of...

Women’s World Championships Road Race 2024 Race Preview

The Women's World Championship Road Race is the pinnacle one-day race of the season. On usually one of the toughest courses of the entire season, the World Championships sees a lot put on the line to win the rainbow jersey.

Fariba Hashimi becomes the first Afghan woman to win a UCI race at the Tour de l’Ardèche

Fariba Hashimi made history at the 2024 Tour de l’Ardèche, claiming a solo victory on the Queen Stage. The 21-year-old rider from Afghanistan became the first female cyclist from...

Squiban secures time trial victory despite recent injury as De Jong extends overall lead

Maeva Squiban powered to victory in the stage 4 individual time trial at the Tour Féminin International de l'Ardèche, on 6th September, despite nearly abandoning the race days earlier....

Tour de l’Ardeche 2024 Race Preview

The Tour de l'Ardeche, first established in 2003, has grown to become one of the longest-running non-Women's WorldTour stage races in women's cycling. Nestled in the stunning French region of Ardèche, this race has carved out a solid place in the late-season cycling calendar, offering a challenging and diverse terrain that tests the endurance and versatility of the riders.

Bunel conquers the final stage and claims overall victory at the Tour de l’Avenir Femmes

Marion Bunel secured a commanding victory in the final stage of the Tour de l'Avenir Femmes, sealing her overall win with a dominant performance on the gruelling slopes of...

Bunel dominates first stage of Tour de l’Avenir Femmes to claim yellow jersey

Marion Bunel has taken the lead in the Tour de l'Avenir Femmes after a commanding performance in the first road stage from Bessans to Les Karellis. The 19-year-old French...

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 Kreizh Breizh Elites Feminin 2024

The Kreizh Breizh Elites is one of the jewels in the French national calendar. Taking place up in Brittany, it offers some tough one-day racing with plenty of elevation...

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...

Juliette Labous clinches French national road race title in dramatic finish

Juliette Labous secured her first elite women's road race national title in an exciting showdown at Saint-Martin-de-Landelles. Labous, riding for Team dsm-firmenich PostNL, overcame strong competition from FDJ Suez...

Tour de Suisse Women 2024 Race Preview

The Tour de Suisse Women continues to go from strength to strength in its reborn version. Originally held between 1998 and 2001, the race went on a 20-year-long hiatus