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Five-time cross-country mountain bike World Champion Annika Langvad is coming out of retirement to race for the Specialized off-road team. The 40-year-old wrote on Instagram: “Back to full time racing in 2025. After some years away from racing at the highest level, it’s time to give it a go again with the Specialized Off-Road team. Why? Because I just cannot not do it.”
Austrian Mona Mitterwallner has signed with Human Powered Health through 2026. The 2024 Olympian has been a dominant force, with five rainbow jerseys, four elite cross-country national wins, two elite XCO World Cup victories, two junior continental titles and 45 career race wins. Mitterwallner finished second in the last two elite European championships to Puck Pieterse, a Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift stage winner whose success on the road helped motivate the Austrian to make the switch.
Giulia Giuliani will be joining Team Roland. For the next two years, the promising rider will enter top-level racing for the first time and is to support her team leaders. “I’m happy to join Team Roland. I’m confident I’ll improve a lot, and I’m ready to help my teammates as much as I can. I’m a long-distance climber and can perform well in time trials too, and I hope to bring good results to the team,” the Italian rider said about joining her new Swiss team.
Liv AlUla Jayco has confirmed its 2025 roster of 14 riders, including four Australians, four athletes from the Netherlands, three Italians, one Swede, one rider from New Zealand and one Spanish rider. “We’ve got a great department of leaders and some very quality support riders, so we are in a safe set of hands when we go into these bigger races. I’m excited, I think everyone else is too and hopefully we can come up with some great results that will do the talent we have in the team justice,” according to Head Sport Director and women’s team Manager Gene Bates.
Team SD Worx – Protime has revealed its 2025 team jersey, a design that celebrates both the team’s history and its dynamic future. Drawing inspiration from the printed pages that have documented the team’s journey, the new kit features a newspaper-print motif, symbolising the team’s stories of triumph, resilience, and passion.
Trofeo Oro in Euro has announced the 25 teams that have registered for the race. Seven are WorldTour Teams. Canyon//SRAM Racing, Team UAE ADQ, Fenix Deceuninck, Human Powered Health, Uno X Mobiity, Roland and Liv Jayco Alula will be joined by four pro teams, 13 continental teams and the U.S. national team. Italian champion Elisa Longo Borghini, the 2024 winner, has already confirmed her presence as well as desire to defend her title. The route will feature the double climb to the Fortezza, which has been the scene of the decisive attack for victory on several occasions. The race will be live streamed on Sunday, 9 March.
Marianne Vos was back racing last weekend in Besançon. Partly based on her performance in the French race, she will decide whether she will also ride the Cyclo-cross World Championships. This season, Vos has consciously chosen a limited number of races, allowing her to maintain focus on optimal preparation for the road season. “Together with the team, I’ve looked at what fits best within my road program. The goal is to get through the winter well and start the road season in good form.”
American ultra-cyclist Lael Wilcox, who holds the women’s around the world record on a bike, has a new adventure within her sights. She plans to return to ride the 1000 mile Iditarod trail in Alaska in February 2025. Wilcox has explained that simply keeping warm is arguably the biggest part of the challenge she is about to embark on, but when she takes herself out of her comfort zone, that’s when something really exciting can happen. Although born in Alaska, she lives in the warmer climate of Arizona and will take the necessary time to acclimatise herself to the winter cold of Alaska.
Every British Cycling event must have accredited marshals – trained individuals who are legally authorised to stop and control traffic. These marshals play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and smooth operation of races. Without them, events cannot proceed. In addition to marshals who manage traffic, volunteers are needed to spot hazards, provide first aid, and drive support vehicles. The UK road racing scene is currently facing a significant shortage of accredited marshals. To become an accredited marshal, simply sign up for the course through the British Cycling website.
Marion Rousse has unveiled her first textile collection. The current director of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift has teamed up with the French brand Ekoï. Together, they’ve crafted a winter cycling collection. This collaboration between the brand and the former rider has led to a collection that includes jackets, jerseys, tights, and more.
Results
Superprestige Mol: Ceylin del Carmen Alvarado (NED) ahead of Lucinda Brand (NED) and Inge van der Heijden (NED)
UCI Cyclocross World Cup Gavere: Fem van Empel, Lucinda Brand and Puck Pieterse (all NED)
Azencross – Loenhout: Marion Norbert Riberolle (BEL) ahead of Sanne Cant (BEL) and Imogen Wolff (GBR)
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Blog
Why isn’t pro cycling leading the charge on sustainability? From excessive travel to wasteful practices, Lizzie Stannard’s blog explores how women’s cycling can embrace climate action and make meaningful changes for a greener future. Read her ideas right here.
This week in cycling history
Emma Trott
Born on 24 December 1989, Trott is a decorated retired English rider. She rode for the Dutch women’s professional team Dolmans-Boels from the 2012 to the 2014 season. Following her retirement she became a personal trainer and cycling coach in New Zealand before returning to the UK to join the coaching team for British Cycling’s women’s academy program from 2018. Since 2023 she has been the Performance Manager of EF Pro Cycling. Emma is the older sister of fellow cyclist and Olympic gold medalist Laura Kenny.
Sabine Spitz
Cross country rider Sabine Spitz was born on 27 December 1971 in Germany. Among her achievements are the bronze medal at the Athens 2004 Summer Olympics, silver at the 2012 London Olympics and gold in the Beijing 2008 Olympics. She also became the Cross Country Mountain Bike World Champion in 2003. After her retirement, she started running MTB camps and offering coaching to aspiring young athletes. Four years ago, she joined South African outfit dormakaba as both a rider and mentor to the team’s younger riders.
