Lotte Kopecky Archives

Vollering Strong Favorite to Win Second Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift in a Row

August 9, 2024 at 6:49 am4 min reading

Road cycling

The 2024 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift (TdFF), which kicks off on August 12 in Rotterdam, passes through three countries, covers 949.7 km, and will be won on the final two stages by the best climber in the peloton. One new wrinkle in the…

Women’s Cycling at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris

July 29, 2024 at 7:12 am4 min reading

Outdoor/Mountain

The women’s Individual Time Trial kicked off the cycling action on 27th July and it will be followed by the Road Race on 4th August, the Team Pursuit final on 7th August, the Madison on 9th August, and the Omnium on 11th August.

Lorena Wiebes Dominates RideLondon Classique 2024: Key Highlights and Takeaways

May 27, 2024 at 2:55 pm5 min reading

Road cycling

In a thrilling climax in London on Sunday, May 26th, Lorena Wiebes of SD Worx-Protime claimed victory in the final stage of the 2024 RideLondon Classique, securing her dominance by winning all three stages — just like she did last year!

Lotte Kopecky Claims Victory at Paris-Roubaix: ‘It was exactly as we planned’

April 8, 2024 at 8:08 am3 min reading

Road cycling

After an intense competition on the challenging pavé of northern France, the world champion, Lotte Kopecky, emerged victorious at the Paris-Roubaix Femmes, outpacing rivals Elisa Balsamo and Pfeiffer Georgi in a thrilling sprint finish within the iconic Roubaix velodrome.

Elisa Balsamo on Winning Trofeo Alfredo Binda: “If it’s a dream, please don’t wake me up. I’m so happy”

March 18, 2024 at 9:49 am2 min reading

Road cycling

In a heart-stopping sprint to the finish line, Elisa Balsamo of Lidl-Trek secured her second victory at the prestigious Trofeo Alfredo Binda, marking her team’s fourth successive win in the iconic race. The thrilling finale saw Balsamo outmaneuvering World Champion Lotte Kopecky to claim the…

Kopecky Reaches Another Pinnacle and Lays Claim to Being the World’s Best

February 16, 2024 at 8:10 am4 min reading

Road cycling

Who wins track world championships like Filippo Ganna, road race world championships like Mathieu van der Poel, leads out like Danny van Poppel and climbs like Wout van Aert? Here’s a clue: it’s not a rider of the male persuasion.

“Go Go Go”: Kraak Defies Sprinters to Triumph in UAE Tour Women Stage 4

February 12, 2024 at 11:57 am3 min reading

Road cycling

In an electrifying conclusion to the UAE Tour Women, Amber Kraak of FDJ-Suez clinched a victory in Stage 4, leaving the sprinters in her wake in Abu Dhabi. Kraak’s solo effort in the final moments of the race marked a significant achievement as she outpaced…

Wheels Roundup: Kopecky May Skip Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift & Other News

January 29, 2024 at 2:58 pm4 min reading

Road cycling

Reigning world road race champion Lotte Kopecky (SD Worx) may sit out this year’s Tour de France Femmes (TdFF) to concentrate on the Paris Summer Olympics. Speaking to the press recently, she said, “First I [will] focus on the Classics because those are also very…

2023 in Review: Highlights of the Women’s Professional Road Cycling Season

December 29, 2023 at 4:05 pm5 min reading

Road cycling

Another gripping chapter unfolded in women’s professional cycling in 2023, with standout performances, memorable victories, and the rise of new talents leaving their mark on the sport. Demi Vollering from SD Worx emerged as a dominant force, clinching numerous victories across prestigious races, while other…

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Who Are the Favourites to Win the 2023 Vélo d’Or?

October 23, 2023 at 7:47 pm3 min reading

Road cycling

Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates) and Lotte Kopecky (FD Worx) are favourites to win the 2023 Vélo d’Or as the best riders of the year. The winners will be announced at a gala ceremony, rivaling that of football’s Ballon d’Or, in Paris on Tuesday. The…