Van Dijk

Who were the riders with the biggest comeback seasons in 2024?

The 2024 cycling season demonstrated how quickly fortunes can change in the sport. Riders often face a mix of challenges, from injuries and difficult seasons to time away from...

Wiebes takes 2nd victory in the 2024 Simac Ladies Tour on Stage 3

Lorena Wiebes claimed her second consecutive victory in the 2024 Simac Ladies Tour, winning stage 3 in a fast sprint finish ahead of Elisa Balsamo and teammate Lotte Kopecky....

Zoe Bäckstedt claims first WWT victory in Gennep as Nooijen finishes second

Zoe Bäckstedt has taken her first professional victory, winning the opening stage of the Simac Ladies Tour. The 20-year-old British rider posted an impressive time of 12 minutes and...

Ellen van Dijk extends contract with Lidl-Trek through 2025

Ellen van Dijk, a three-time world champion and veteran of the cycling world, has confirmed she will extend her contract with Lidl-Trek for another year, securing her place in...

Grace Brown powers to time trial world title after thrilling battle with Vollering

The elite women's time trial at the 2024 World Championships in Zürich provided a gripping contest, as Grace Brown stormed to victory, overturning a late deficit to claim her...

Women’s World Championships Time Trial 2024 Race Preview

The Women's World Championship Time Trial is relatively new compared to the longer history of the road race world title. The first edition was only held in 1994 and despite a load of Dutch dominance in the road, has been a relatively open affair with a large number of countries taking the rainbow stripes against the clock.

Lotte Kopecky dominates in European time trial to claim home gold

Lotte Kopecky stormed to her first-ever European time trial title on home soil, delivering a commanding performance to take gold in Hasselt. The Belgian rider covered the 31.2km course...

European Championships Road Race 2024 Race Preview

The European Championships road race is a relatively new addition to the top level of cycling, with a history stretching back to only 2016. Previously, it was a race held for U23s and Juniors only before being elevated to the highest Continental competition in Europe.

Women’s European Championships Time Trial 2024 Race Preview

The Women’s European Championships Time Trial has only been in existence since 2016 when it was decided to include an elite-level race. It’s been very much Ellen van Dijk‘s race over the years but she has been challenged in recent years by a trio of wins from Marlen Reusser.

Vollering to lead Dutch team at 2024 World Championships in Zürich

Demi Vollering has been named the leading rider for the Netherlands at the upcoming World Cycling Championships in Zürich at the end of September. Coach Loes Gunnewijk announced this...

Vollering storms to victory in time trial, taking the yellow jersey

The Tour de France Femmes saw a significant shake-up on the third stage with Demi Vollering storming to victory in the 6.3km time trial through the streets of Rotterdam,...

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.