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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.

Marion Bunel wins the third edition of Alpes Grésivaudan Classic in challenging conditions

The third edition of the Alpes Grésivaudan Classic saw young talent Marion Bunel clinch her first major victory in the 113 km race. The French climber from St Michel-Mavic-Auber93,...

Bretagne Ladies Tour 2024 Race Preview

A very long-running race, the Bretagne Ladies Tour can trace its origins back to 1987 when Cecile Odin won. Since then, it’s always kept a low level but has just started to move up in the last couple of years after a patchy record since 2016. It only held one edition between 2017 and 2021, partly down to Covid but also just general troubles. It’s no longer a 2.2 race either but has reached 2.1 level in 2022.

Anna Kiesenhofer wins penultimate race of 2023 season at Chrono des Nations

In a thrilling finale to the Chrono des Nations 2023, Austria's Anna Kiesenhofer clinched victory in the women's individual time trial. The race took place on a 27.2 km...

Coralie Demay to rejoin FDJ-Suez in 2024 after 4 years away

After spending two productive seasons with St-Michel-Mavic-Auber 93, Coralie Demay is making a comeback to FDJ-SUEZ, rejoining them for the upcoming two seasons. Demay, 30, is no stranger to...

Marta Cavalli wins the first mountain stage of the Tour de l’Ardeche

The Tour de l’Ardèche stage today was the most important in the GC so far. Starting at 13:00 in a warm 28°C, Canadian Olivia Baril of the UAE team...

2023 Tour de l’Ardeche Race Preview

I've run out of time a little bit over this weekend, mainly due to racing myself and surprisingly nice weather in the UK. So this will be a 'lite'...

Classic Lorient Agglomération Trophée Ceratizit Plouay 2023 Race Preview

Over the years, the women's Classic Lorient Agglomération Trophée Ceratizit, also known as the GP de Plouay, has grown into a prestigious fixture on the women's professional cycling calendar. This French race has garnered significant attention for its challenging course that threads through the undulating Breton landscape.

Grading the team performances at the 2023 Tour de France Femmes

The 2023 Tour de France Femmes is now done and in the record books. Demi Vollering took her first victory after dominating the upper slopes of the Tourmalet and...

Tour de France Femmes 2023 Race Preview

The Tour de France Femmes, the women's equivalent of the iconic men's race, has a rich history. The very first equivalent of the Tour de France Femmes was held in 1955 and won by the Brit Millie Robinson but it was a one-off event. It took until 1984 with the "Tour de France Féminin" for a true event

First career win for Victoire Berteau in French National Championship

Victoire Berteau has seized the title in a sweltering edition of the French women's road championship. The Cofidis cyclist demonstrated her strength in a route spanning just under one...

National Championships day 2 round-up

A bumper day of national championships saw 64 individual races across male/female and all of the elites/U23/junior races taking place. A huge amount to get through but plenty of...