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Liège–Bastogne–Liège Femmes & Flèche Wallonne Femmes announce routes and teams for 2023

January 25, 2023 January 25, 2023 / Women's Cycling / By Mathew Mitchell

Today the routes for the 2023 editions of Liège–Bastogne–Liège Femmes & Flèche Wallonne Femmes were announced. The races, won by Annemiek van Vleuten and Marta Cavalli in 2022, have seen minor changes to their routes but the final stretches remain unchanged. For Liège–Bastogne–Liège Femmes, the legendary climb of the Côte de Stockeu where Eddy Merckx …

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Tour de France Femmes 2022 – Stage 2 Route & Detail

July 20, 2022 July 24, 2022 / Women's Cycling / By Mathew Mitchell

Stage 2 of the 2022 Tour de France Femmes looks like a nailed-on sprint stage but that profile hides a tough finish. The run-in to the finish line has some double-digit gradients that will test the likes of Lorena Wiebes and maybe push the stage victory into puncheur territory. Provins has never seen a Tour …

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Tour de France Femmes 2022 – Stage 1 Route & Detail

July 18, 2022 July 24, 2022 / Women's Cycling / By Mathew Mitchell

The opening stage of the 2022 Tour de France Femmes sees a return to a classic. The first 3 editions of La Course were held on the Champs Élysées and saw 3 different winners – Marianne Vos, Anna van der Breggen and Chloe Hosking. Only one of that trio will be racing in the 2022 …

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A look back at former Giro Donne winner Mara Abbott

June 22, 2022 June 26, 2022 / Women's Cycling / By Mathew Mitchell

Mara Abbott was the first American rider to win the Giro Donne in 2010. Then went out to repeat the victory in 2013. A natural climber, Abbott was able to put in huge amounts of time on the major climbs and hang on during the time trials. With Marianne Vos at the peak of her …

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La Flèche Wallonne Femmes 2022 Race Preview

April 18, 2022 April 19, 2022 / Women's Cycling / By Mathew Mitchell

La Flèche Wallonne Féminine or the Women’s Flèche Wallonne has been running since 1998. A relatively long history for a modern women’s cycling race. In its 20+ year history, the race has only seen 10 different winners. Anna van der Breggen has won Flèche Wallonne Féminine 7 times, Marianne Vos 5 times, with Fabiana Luperini and Nicole Cooke both 3-time winners.

Women’s Tour of Flanders 2022 Race Preview

March 30, 2022 March 30, 2022 / Women's Cycling / By Mathew Mitchell

The first Women’s Tour of Flanders took place in 2004. The route followed the last 55km of the men’s race with a bit before it to take the distance up to 94km. The finish parcours from that time is now used for Omloop het Nieuwsblad. Riders climb Kapelmuur before riding the tree-lined Bosberg. Zulfiya Zabirova won the first race with an attack on Kapelmuur itself.

Greatest Spring Classics Races – Women’s Tour of Flanders

March 29, 2022 September 27, 2022 / Women's Cycling / By Mathew Mitchell

The first Women’s Tour of Flanders took place in 2004. The route followed the last 55km of the men’s race with a bit before it to take the distance up to 94km. The finish parcours of the time is now used

Setmana Ciclista Valenciana 2022 Race Preview

February 14, 2022 November 8, 2022 / Women's Cycling / By Mathew Mitchell

The Setmana Ciclista Valenciana has been a UCI race since 2017 and for most of its history has been a 2.2 race. It was elevated to 2.1 status in 2021. Usually held in February, 2021 was an exception because of Covid as the race was held in May.

Teams and Routes for Ardennes Classics Announced

January 18, 2022 January 18, 2022 / Women's Cycling / By Mathew Mitchell

Today saw ASO announce the teams and routes for their pair of major Ardennes Classics – Flèche Wallonne Femmes & Liège-Bastogne-Liège Femmes. Flèche Wallonne has a long history and will be celebrating its 25th edition in 2022. In comparison and contrary to the history of the men’s race, Liège-Bastogne-Liège Femmes is the junior partner. It …

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SD Worx 2022 Roster Preview

November 24, 2021 November 30, 2021 / Women's Cycling / By Mathew Mitchell

2021 Season Summary SD Worx is becoming increasingly unique in being a women’s cycling team without a men’s team backing it up. Their success then is a testament to how well they put together a team and be in the hunt for the win at every race they enter. SD Worx racked up 34 wins …

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