Posts tagged: #womenscycling

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Race Reports: Cyniscas Take the Win for Second Year at Clásica de Almeria (1.1)

Excellent teamwork helped secure Lauren Stephens the win and Fiona Mangan an 8th place finish at the Clásica de Almeria in southern Spain. This was the second year a Cynisca stood atop the podium at the end of this race. Emilie Fortin had the honor in 2023 at Cynisca’s second race ever. Sport director Gillian Ellsay explained the one-two-three-punch strategy …

Cynisca Cycling Welcomes Tess Edwards and Gabrielle Lehnert to 2024 Roster

Additions Complete Roster with Majority USA Riders Cynisca Cycling welcomes USA riders Gabrielle Lehnert and Tess Edwards to complete the team for the 2024 season. Cynisca has increased the number of riders on its roster in 2024 from 12 to 16 to provide opportunities for more women to compete at elite levels. The UCI-registered Continental team now has ten US …

Cynisca Cycling Proudly Announces Addition of Lauren Stephens and Chloe Patrick to 2024 Roster

BLOOMINGTON, IN – 05 October 2023 – Cynisca Cycling is proud to announce Lauren Stephens and Chloe Patrick have signed to join the team’s 2024 roster. Stephens, the current USA gravel national champion and former USA national road champion, is a veteran racer, bringing leadership and world tour experience to the USA-based UCI pro Continental team. Patrick, current U23 elite …

Cynisca Young Talent on Upward Trajectory Following April US Races

Director’s Race Report from Redlands, Sea Otter and Gila The young and brand new Cynisca squad had a busy three weeks in California and New Mexico. The team competed in its first stage race at the Annual Redlands Bicycle Classic, followed by the Sea Otter Classic and the Tour of the Gila in New Mexico. These challenging races allowed our …

Race Reports: Three Tough Races for Cynisca in Europe

While some Cyniscas compteted in US races, four of our riders continued improving their form in Europe. The team also brought on a new sports director, Deena Blacking, delivering on our mission to advance more women in the sport both on and off the bike. Here’s Deena’s report on our most recent races in Europe. Grand Prix Féminin de Chambéry …

Cynisca Cycling Adds Two Riders to Roster

BLOOMINGTON, IN – 17 APRIL 2023 – US-based, UCI Continental Team Cynisca Cycling announces the addition of two new development riders to its team roster.  Jess Cygan, 29, and Anna Hicks, 23, will make their debut with the team at the Tour of Gila, April 26-30. “Cynisca Cycling is happy to have two more developing riders from the USA Cycling …

Claire Windsor: My First Belgium Race Block

by Cynisca Claire Windsor – – 20 March 2023: My first spring block in Belgium has been an incredible journey and included pivotal moments of racing and personal growth. While I had a rough first race at @omloophageland navigating such an elite peloton, I quickly changed my perspective and goals for @lesamyn and found myself positioning the best I ever have. Just as I …

Grace Williams: My First Race as a UCI Pro

Grace Williams shares her experience from the Clasica de Almeria The Criterium Nation Chronicle 2023 Feb 21 by Grace Williams with intro by Rob Kelly: We have a soft spot in our hearts for Midwestern bike racers. It’s the Chicagoan in us…well in at least two of us (Allan is on his own being from the Pacific Northwest). Grace Williams came …

In Second Race and First Week of Competition, Cynisca Cycling Wins Clásica de Almería!

Cynisca Cycling’s Émilie Fortin wins the Clásica de Almería with help from teammates Pauline Allin, Kyleigh Spearing, Zoe Ta-Perez, Claire Windsor, Maddy Ward and Grace Williams. The 141 km race covered rolling terrain from Puebla de Vícar to Vera, Spain and was the team’s second ever race and also second in the week.  On a blustery day with gusty headwinds, …