Pro Women's Cycling Archives

Inside the Women’s Peloton: Lizzie Deignan’s Farewell Season

March 7, 2025 at 6:11 am3 min reading

Road cycling

After nearly two decades in professional cycling, Lizzie Deignan is set to retire at the end of the 2025 season. Having kicked off her farewell tour at the UAE Tour Women last month, the British rider embarks on her final year with a mix of…

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Inside the Women’s Peloton: Elisa Longo Borghini

September 26, 2024 at 2:27 pm5 min reading

Road cycling

We talk a lot about the fact that, in recent years, women’s cycling has grown rapidly — drawing more fans, sponsors, and media attention. And we would be remiss if we didn’t emphasise that at the heart of this surge in popularity are the incredible riders…

Kasia Niewiadoma Takes on Zurich: World Championship Road Race Insights

September 25, 2024 at 2:58 pm4 min reading

Road cycling

As the UCI World Cycling Championships continues — this Saturday, 28 September, all eyes will be on Zürich for the women’s road race. Starting in Uster, the 154.1km route will take riders on a challenging circuit in and around the city. With each of the…

Energy Deficit in Athletes – Women Are Especially Vulnerable

September 24, 2024 at 8:12 am4 min reading

Health & Training

Energy deficit in cycling can help you reach your optimal race weight but it can also put you at risk of developing RED-S. What is it and why are female athletes more susceptible to it than males? Let’s take a closer look.

Navigating Motherhood as a Pro Cyclist: How Policies Are Changing

February 7, 2024 at 12:37 pm5 min reading

Socialising and Culture

Throughout the exhilarating journey of professional cycling, female riders are immersed in a dynamic sport that continually evolves. Among the myriad challenges they navigate — one of the most transformative experiences for many is pregnancy. This pivotal life event not only reshapes a woman’s body,…

Kasia Niewiadoma: Navigating The Pressure of Being a Profesional Woman Athlete

May 31, 2023 at 8:48 am5 min reading

Road cycling

As a professional woman cyclist, I am often in the public eye and subject to the opinions of others concerning my performance, appearance, and even personality. Today, I want to discuss how I deal with the pressure of being in the spotlight and maintaining a…