A Front Row Seat for the Growth of Women’s Bike Racing
by Peter Abraham , president and brand strategist of Abraham Studio Over the last year, I’ve been paying attention to the theme of women’s empowerment in both sports and popular culture: the success of the Barbie movie, Taylor Swift’s wildly popular Eras tour, the growing FIFA Women’s World Cup, and the most popular college athlete in America is Iowa’s basketball star Caitlin Clark. Each …
A Week with Cynisca Cycling: Training Camp 2024
Photos & Words by Grace Williams The air is brisk, the darkness lasting until the clock hits 8 a.m. on the dot – when the mountains finally permit the sun to crest the horizon. The birds are chirping, the remnant smoke from nearby controlled burns adding a diffused, beautiful glow to the early light. Cherry blossoms and orange trees line …
Cyniscas Reflect on 2023 Season
2023 kicked off the inaugural racing season for Cynisca Cycling. Our mission is to help our young athletes excel in the top tiers of cycling. The team had some great results and also learned a lot along the way. Below, a few of the riders shared some reflections from the season and thoughts on next year. Émilie Fortin “In 2020, I …
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- October 19, 2023
It’s All Downhill: Cynisca Descending Skills Training
The Cyniscas put their equipment to the test during recent skills training. The athletes practiced descending at Superbagnéres Ski Resort near the team’s service course at Château de Saint-Martory in France. For the casual rider, descending can be a welcome break from a hard ride. For bike racers, it can be stressful and high risk. Great skills, confidence and courage …
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- September 12, 2023
“Hey – Your Helmet Saved My Life”
As National Bicycle Safety Month comes to a close, Cynisca would like to share the experience of Grace Williams and encourage all riders to always wear a helmet. Click here for helmet fit tips. By Grace Williams For those who don’t know, I suffered a gnarly crash in Belgium on March 1st. I hit an ill-placed cable cover while descending …
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 …
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- May 6, 2023
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 …
Racing on Belgian Blocks
Craywinkelhof – Omloop Van Het Hageland, Cynisca’s first race in Belgium, was a valuable learning experience for our team. It was the first time several riders started a Belgium spring race. In true fashion, the race was cold, windy and harder than the cobbles the riders raced across. It was exciting for Cynisca to line up with some of the …
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- March 23, 2023
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 …