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The 2025 UCI Road World Championships are scheduled to take place in Rwanda from 21-28 September. However, recent geopolitical tensions in the region have raised concerns about the event’s feasibility. While the UCI maintains that the event will proceed as planned, ongoing conflict in the neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo has introduced uncertainties. The situation remains dynamic, and the UCI and stakeholders are closely monitoring developments to ensure the safety and success of the event. The UCI has announced that it will make an assessment after the Tour of Rwanda whether the World Championships will be able to go ahead in the country.
Geerike Schreurs of Team SD Worx-Protime has secured an impressive second-place finish at the 2025 gravel season opener in Santa Vall, Spain. She also has the opportunity to race in two Belgian road events in March: the GP Oetingen and Nokere Koerse. She shared that her off-season training, including the SD Worx-Protime camp, focused on road racing, and she values the confidence that comes with being part of such a well-structured team, offering top-tier equipment, nutrition, and coaching support. “In March, I’ll have the chance to compete in two road races, and it’s going to be really interesting. I haven’t raced on the road in 11 years, so while I’m excited, I’m also a little anxious,” the Dutch rider admitted. Looking ahead, Geerike plans to race Traka, a ‘home race’ in Girona where she resides, and is determined to give her all at Unbound this year as well.
Sarah Sturm, a professional American off-road racer renowned for her strong performances in events like the Life Time Grand Prix series, Unbound 200, Traka, Migration Gravel, and more, has decided to step away from gravel racing. As a gravel privateer, Sturm faced financial pressures, intense pre-race preparations, and the emotional toll of disappointment, among many other challenges, all of which, as she admits, began to take over. Now, she is turning her focus towards exploring new opportunities in her career, seeking fresh avenues beyond gravel racing.
Dutch rider Sophia Zwaan joins Fenix-Deceuninck Development Team, with her first race being Le Samyn. The sprinter has been riding with the UAE Development Team for the past two seasons.
Due to the NATO summit scheduled for 24-24 June in The Hague, several races had to be cancelled. This now includes also the Dutch National Road Championships. The Time Trial events, originally set for 25 June, and the Road Race events, planned for 28-29 June, will be rescheduled. Both events are expected to take place on alternative dates, though the new dates have yet to be announced.
Results
Setmana Ciclista Volta Femenina de la Comunitat Valenciana: Demi Vollering (FDJ-SUEZ) ahead of Marlen Reusser (Movistar Team) and Anna Van der Breggen (Team SD Worx – Protime)
X2O Trofee Brussels – Brussels Universities Cyclocross 2025: Sara Casasola ahead of Marion Norbert Riberolle and Lucinda Brand
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This week in cycling history
Marion Clignet
Born on 21 February 1964, Clignet grew up in the USA with dual French and US citizenship. She was diagnosed with epilepsy at the age of 22, lost her driving licence and took to the bike to commute, but she was told that having epilepsy could make her a risk to the team. This motivated her even more to want to compete and she subsequently raced successfully for France. She was twice national French road champion and helped France win at the 1991 World Championships in the team time trial. But it was on the track where she had her greatest success. In addition to her Olympic medals, Clignet won five gold medals and seven other medals on the track at the Worlds. She has been active in the French Association of Female Cyclists, an organisation of retired and active riders that aims to promote the sport and improve conditions and recognition for female riders. She has also worked in support of epilepsy charities and research organisation.
Petra de Bruin
Born on 22 February 1962 in the Netherlands, de Bruin is a retired cyclist who made a significant impact on the international cycling scene during the 1980s and early 1990s. The Dutch sprinter is a four-time national champion in the road and track disciplines. She also won the World Championships in 1979 in her home country and several stages of the Tour de France Feminin. After retiring from competitive racing in 1992, she shifted her focus to the development and promotion of the sport. She has been actively involved in coaching and supporting younger cyclists, helping to nurture the next generation of Dutch riders. She has also worked with various cycling organisations to improve the infrastructure and opportunities for female athletes in cycling.
