You could say that the spirit of Tadej Pogačar inspired the first three stages of this year’s Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift (TdFFaZ). In stages 1 and 2, Lorena Wiebes of SD Worx–Protime demonstrated Pogie-like dominance, while stage 3 was won with a 90km…
For much of its history, women’s cycling has been a sport of late bloomers. This isn’t because women necessarily reached their physiological peak later than men, but because few had the opportunity to become professional cyclists while they were still young. They studied, worked, raced…
For Austria’s Challenger Melanie Bianchi, joining The Unseen Stage means far more than preparing for a cycling event; it marks a personal turning point. “At 35, I feel I am in a very honest and powerful transition,” she says. “For years, I didn’t take certain…
This year’s Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift (TdFFaZ) is the longest and highest ever, with its 1,175 km route and elevation gain of 18,795 metres (compared to 17,240 last year). But in keeping with tradition, it has a new legendary climb as its centrepiece;…