Marie Curie, a name synonymous with groundbreaking scientific achievements and pioneering research on radioactivity, is best known as the first woman to win a Nobel Prize, the first person to win it twice, and the only individual to be honoured with Nobel Prizes in two…
For me, the most impressive sight at the recent Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift (TdFF) was that of the Belgian SD Worx rider Lotte Kopecky collapsing from exhaustion at the end of the race’s queen stage, after she had climbed to the summit of…
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…
As we find ourselves in the heart of the season, I think I can speak for all pro riders when I say the anticipation and excitement are palpable. With several major races just around the corner, I figured it was the perfect time to delve…
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…
If you’re a casual cyclist who has ever wondered whether or not you have what it takes to tackle an endurance event, you’ll love the wild story of Dawn Barnable. From a complete newbie to an ultra-cyclist in just over three months, her story reminds…
The 2023 racing season is now well underway. Paris-Roubaix is just around the corner, and then it is time for more stage races, baby! If you can sense the excitement, it is because the women’s peloton is looking all kinds of fierce riding into 2023.…
Women’s cycling has evolved like crazy over the last five years. My domain, women’s road cycling, has gained more and more attention from the public, the Union Cycliste International (UCI), and sponsors. It has been a whirlwind, and I am amazed when I step back…
The women of cycling deserve credit every day of the year. Still, as today is International Women’s Day, we figured there was no better time to celebrate a few incredible initiatives making cycling a more representative sport. We have talked before about the trailblazers who…
