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Yara Kastelijn sidelined with challenging injury setback

Dutch cyclist Yara Kastelijn will be absent from the racing scene for a while. Originally slated to compete in the European Gravel Championships this weekend, Kastelijn is confronted with...

Classic Lorient Agglomération 2024 Race Preview

The 2024 edition of the Classic Lorient Agglomération Trophée Ceratizit promises to be another thrilling chapter in the history of this prestigious French race. Known for its demanding course through the undulating Breton landscape

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.

Fenix-Deceuninck announces team for 2024 Tour de France Femmes

The Fenix-Deceuninck team has unveiled its line-up for the upcoming Tour de France Femmes, with Puck Pieterse aiming to put the disappointment of the Olympics behind her. The Dutch...

Van den Broek-Blaak claims third Dutch national title in Arnhem

Chantal van den Broek-Blaak is the new Dutch women's road race champion, outlasting Yara Kastelijn on the final lap. The race saw its first decisive moment with around 30km remaining...

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

Vuelta Femenina Stage 7’s Sting In The Tail

The penultimate stage of the Vuelta Femenina, spanning 138.6 kilometres from San Esteban de Gormaz to Sigüenza, might deceive many with its seemingly straightforward profile. Lacking categorized climbs and...

La Vuelta Femenina by Carrefour.es 2024 Race Preview

The Vuelta Femenina by Carrefour.es has grown from its humble beginnings to a key event, almost similar in stature to its male counterpart. The race, originally dubbed the 'Challenge by la Vuelta,' officially evolved into La Vuelta Femenina in 2023, and seems to have reset the clock with this being officially the second version of a race that's existed since 2015.

Liège Bastogne Liège Femmes 2024 Race Preview

The women’s Liège-Bastogne-Liège, now also known as Liège-Bastogne-Liège Femmes, is relatively new to the women's cycling calendar, with its inaugural race only dating back to 2017. Anna van der Breggen made a spectacular start to the event, clinching victories in both the Flèche Wallonne and Liège-Bastogne-Liège in the same week during the first two editions

Flèche Wallonne Femmes 2024 Race Preview

The women's Flèche Wallonne, recently renamed Flèche Wallonne Femmes, has been a cornerstone event in women’s cycling since its inception in 1998, hosting many of the sport's most formidable climbers.

Marianne Vos secures victory in dramatic Amstel Gold Race finale

In a day marked by unexpected turns and thrilling finishes, Marianne Vos claimed her second Amstel Gold Race title in a dramatic fashion. The race, which was significantly shortened...

Women’s Amstel Gold Race 2024 Race Preview

The Women's Amstel Gold Race has a fascinating history, divided into two segments. Initially held from 2001 to 2003, with wins by Nicole Cooke, Leontien van Moorsel, and Debby Mansveld it reached the top tier of the Women’s World Cup in its last year before disappearing from the calendar