Racing is well and truly back
+ SD Worx have a new title sponsor
Hello lovely subscribers and welcome to Women’s Cycling Weekly! 🚴♀️
While half of the peloton are Down Under for the Aussie summer of cycling, there’s a contingent of WWT squads over in Mallorca for a selection of new one-day races on the island. Those in Aus still have the Deakin University Elite Women’s Road Race (aka Cadel’s) to come while the Mallorca crew will likely hop over the Balearic Sea to race the Vuelta CV Feminas and the Setmana Ciclista Valenciana — that’s if they’re not heading out to UAE Tour Women 😵.
The early-season calendar is growing for the women, meaning more prep races before the season kicks off for *real* and, in-turn, a higher level for those bigger races that come later on. It’s also great for fans who get to follow more and more pre-Omloop racing than ever. I must admit, though, that I still find it hard to engage fully before the end of Feb — anyone else?
In other news, Tilda has discovered a direct correlation between subscribing to WCW (and listening to the podcast) and winning the Tour Down Under after speaking to Sarah Gigante at the race 👀.
Enjoy this week’s issue!
Amy x
News 📰
Cyclocross national championships have been taking place all over the world and you can find a complete list of winners here.
The future of The Women’s Tour is in jeopardy as organiser SweetSpot goes into liquidation.
SD Worx have taken on a new co-title sponsorship and have been renamed SD Worx-Protime.
Shirin van Anrooij has signed an extension with Lidl-Trek through 2026.
The UCI Gravel World Series has added two new events in Rwanda and Switzerland, bringing the total up to 27.
British downhill talent Louise Ferguson will be riding for Intense Factory Racing in 2024.
Read 🗞️
Women’s Tour under threat as British cycling promoter goes into liquidation - The Guardian
Ruth Edwards rediscovers race rhythm at Santos Tour Down Under - GCN
'It just wasn't really the best fit for either of us' – Gigante on her Movistar departure, new beginnings - Cyclingnews
Q&A: Ruby Roseman-Gannon reflects on TDU and becoming Aussie champ - Escape Collective
‘I knew it was coming’ - Sarah Gigante completes emotional comeback with Tour Down Under victory - GCN
Triumph, loss and evolution – Six conclusions from the 2024 Women's Tour Down Under - Cyclingnews
It's happening, the Tour de France Femmes effect is working - Escape Collective
Watch 📺
Listen 🎧
Lanterne Rouge are here with their 2024 preview for SD Worx-Protime.
Results 🏆
Road
Tour Down Under (2.WWT)
Stage 1:
Sarah Gigante (AGS)
Nienke Vinke (DFP)
Neve Bradbury (CSR)
GC:
Sarah Gigante (AGS)
Nienke Vinke (DFP)
Neve Bradbury (CSR)
CX
National championships listed here.
Upcoming races 📆
Road
Challenge Mallorca Women
Saturday 20th January: Trofeo Felanitx-Colònia de Sant Jordi (1.1)
How to watch:
Live on Eurosport from 15:00 CET.
Startlist here.
Sunday 21st January: Trofeo Palma Femina (1.1)
How to watch:
Live on Eurosport from 12:45 CET.
Starlist here.
Monday 22nd January: Trofeo Binissalem-Andratx (1.1)
How to watch:
Live on Eurosport from 15:00 CET.
Startlist here.
CX
Sunday 21st January: 🇪🇸 UCI Cyclocross World Cup #13: Benidorm, Spain
How to watch:
Live on Eurosport from 13:30 CET.
Junior startlist here and elite starlist here.
Friday fun 🕺
It’s giving awards szn
That’s all 👋
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Amy x
hey there Amy!
great job last year and looking to this year!
not trying to add to your plate, but i have taken an interest in indoor track cycling…is it possible to list the upcoming races and/or results? Thanks!
joanne
If you have the time, I'd love to hear your thoughts on the Jos van Emden interview. I am less than impressed, but I'm sure your take would be more informed, thoughtful, and entertaining.