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Le Samyn des Dames approaches once again in 2024, marking the thrilling conclusion of an extended opening weekend in the cycling calendar. While Omloop het Nieuwsblad and Omloop van het Hageland set the stage on Saturday and Sunday, fans need only wait until Tuesday for another spectacle on the road.

Women’s Omloop van het Hageland History The Omloop van het Hageland is a key event in women's cycling, serving as the second part of the...

The Omloop Het Nieuwsblad Women's Race only made its debut in the Women’s WorldTour in 2022 but has been going for what feels like forever. Starting in 2006, the race has steadily climbed the ranks from 1.2 to 1.WWT. Its prestigious honours board boasts the names of cycling luminaries such as Van Vleuten, Van der Breggen, Van den Broek-Blaak, Brand

The Setmana Ciclista Valenciana has blossomed into an early-season staple for GC riders over the last few years. Initially a low-level 2.2 race for many years, it was getting a strong enough start list that saw it get plenty of attention.

The UAE Tour Women returns in 2024 with a fairly similar parcours as last year. 3 stages look like nailed on sprints and the GC will be decided on the slopes of Jebel Hafeet. We’re looking at something like 9km at 7% average on the climb, so there’s little hope for sprinters with bonus seconds to contest the GC

The Women Cycling Pro Costa De Almería is a race that's still developing. After 2 seasons where wins have gone to Aranza Villalon and...

The Women’s Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race finally made a return to the calendar in 2023 with Loes Adegeest emerging victorious, adding a new chapter to the race's history. She broke clear with Amanda Spratt on the final climb and the pair rode away to contest the finish.

Women's Challenge Mallorca has its first women's race in 2024, after there has been a men's race taking place since well into the 1990s. With many riders on training camps in Spain at this time of year, it makes sense to host the first European racing not too far away. Relatively warm whilst northern Europe sees freezing temperatures, it's a chance to open up the legs and see how riders are faring after winter training.

The Women's Tour Down Under came back after a Covid hiatus in January 2023 with a great edition. Grace Brown took the victory after a close battle with Amanda Spratt that saw just 10 seconds separate the pair of Australians.

The cyclocross season continues with the European Championships this weekend and all eyes turn towards the French town of Pontchâteau. Host to the eagerly...