Blanka Vas has extended her contract with Team SD Worx-Protime until 2027. The reigning U23 world champion has chosen continuity with the team she has already been under contract to since June 2021. “I feel good here and get a lot of freedom here. I am convinced that Team SD Worx-Protime is the team where I can continue to develop further,’ said the current Hungarian champion.
Blanka Kata Vas first signed a contract with Team SD Worx-Protime in mid-2021. The still only 22-year-old Hungarian has shown in recent seasons that she is making strides. Last season, she managed WorldTour victories in the Giro Donne and Tour de Suisse, while this year she was a two-day leader in the Vuelta a España Femenina.
Sports manager Danny Stam said of the re-signing, “Blanka is a mega-talent. She has had difficult moments, but she is showing that she is cut from the right cloth. She is an all-round rider who has already shown she can win stages in important stage races. She should also be able to hold her own in the classics. We will continue to invest in her development in the coming years and are happy with this extension until 2027. You see longer contracts quite often now in women’s cycling. This is possible because our main sponsors SD Worx and Protime provide stability. If you have real confidence in someone like we do with Blanka Vas, you are also happy to keep them in your team for longer.”
Blanka Vas did not have to think twice about her contract extension. “I feel good at Team SD Worx-Protime. The atmosphere within the team suits me. I get to combine cyclocross with road and mountain biking. I get a lot of freedom and just feel at home here.”
“I have already learned a lot from my experienced teammates. I ride alongside several top riders and learn a lot from them. My best win so far is the one in the Giro. The U23 world title is also a highlight. I get a lot of confidence from that. This year, luck was not yet on my side, but I have to focus on the positive things. I am recovering better and feel I am making strides. My goals for the future are to go for wins, get stronger in climbing and be more present in finals. I am also looking forward to racing with Anna van der Breggen. I already learned a lot from her as my trainer over the past three years. I look up to her and look forward to pinning on a back number with her!”
