Annemiek van Vleuten Archives

Why Are the Dutch, Belgians, and Danes So Good at Cycling Despite Having No Mountains?

December 14, 2023 at 12:37 pm4 min reading

Road cycling

There’s something curious about so many famous names in pro cycling coming from countries that are essentially flat. All three Grand Tours are often decided in the mountains and even cycling monuments and classics feature a lot of climbing. Let’s take a closer look at…

Celebrating the Professional Women Cyclists We Bid Farewell to in 2023

November 3, 2023 at 2:59 pm6 min reading

Road cycling

As the cycling season winds down and the riders prepare for a well-deserved break, we’re taking a moment to celebrate the remarkable women who have decided to step away from their professional cycling careers in 2023. Women’s cycling has undergone a tremendous burst of growth…

Annemiek van Vleuten’s Remarkable Cycling Career

September 1, 2023 at 6:41 am5 min reading

Road cycling

As the final chapter of her illustrious professional racing career draws to a close, Annemiek van Vleuten (Movistar Team) is once again the name on everyone’s lips in the world of cycling. With a recent victory in the Tour of Scandinavia under her belt, the…

The Heroines of the UCI Women’s World Championship

August 15, 2023 at 9:08 am4 min reading

Road cycling

Excitement filled the air in Glasgow these past 10 days as the UCI Women’s World Championship offered an impressive tapestry of talent, determination, and triumphs. From the velodrome to the road, from mountain trails to BMX tracks, the stage was set for an electrifying showcase…

The 2023 UCI World Championships Women’s Preview: A Historic Cycling Extravaganza

August 3, 2023 at 8:22 am5 min reading

Outdoor/Mountain

Coming off all the spectacular racing that defined the 2023 Tour de France Femmes, we are glad to be leaning into the excitement of the 2023 UCI World Championships, which kick off on August 3rd in Glasgow, Scotland. This year’s event is set to make…

Cycling Legends in the Making: What We Learned From the Tour de France Femmes Avec Zwift

July 31, 2023 at 10:27 am5 min reading

Road cycling

The 2023 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift was a beautifully epic cycling event culminating in a thrilling 22.6 km individual time trial in Pau. The final stage, much like the rest of the race, was a true test of the cyclists’ skill and endurance,…

The Countdown Is on to the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift!

May 9, 2023 at 2:10 pm5 min reading

Road cycling

We are now at well under 100 days until the action starts on July 23! In addition to a whole new route and the starting list announcement, here are some more key details you need to be aware of as we begin the countdown in…

The Incredible Year in Women’s Cycling

December 23, 2022 at 6:25 am6 min reading

Road cycling

What a year it has been! Looking back on 2022, we are confident it will be heralded as a new era in women’s road cycling. From a stunning solo victory by Elisa Longo Borghini at the Paris-Roubaix Femmes to the hugely successful premiere of van…

Van Vleuten and Evenepoel Win Vélo d’Or

December 5, 2022 at 11:41 am5 min reading

Road cycling

Belgian Remco Evenepoel and veteran Dutch cyclist Annemiek van Vleuten have been named winners of the prestigious Vélo d’Or as the top road racers of 2022. The 40-year-old van Vleuten is the first female winner of the prize, which is awarded by France’s Vélo magazine…

My Personal Highlights of the 2022 Season by Matt Stephens

October 21, 2022 at 7:00 am

Road cycling

I think it’s fair to say that from whatever perspective you look back upon the 2022 cycling season, the general consensus, distilled into one word, would be along the lines of ‘superb’, ‘outstanding’, ‘historic’ or ‘explosive.’ Whatever one word you would choose to sum up…