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  • Joined: January 19, 2026
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2026 Santos Tour Down Under Women – Post-Race Analysis

Elite women’s cyclist attacking on Corkscrew Road at 2026 Santos Tour Down Under

The 2026 Santos Tour Down Under Women delivered a thrilling start to the WorldTour season as Noemi Rüegg defended her title with a decisive attack on Corkscrew Road. Sprint dominance from Ally Wollaston, climbing aggression from Paula Blasi, and tactical team battles defined three days of intense racing in the Australian summer heat.

2026 Women’s Pro Cycling Calendar – Full UCI WorldTour Guide

Women’s professional cyclists racing across global landscapes symbolising 2026 season calendar

The 2026 women’s pro cycling calendar delivers the most structured season in history, from an Australian opener to European classics, Grand Tour stage races, the Tour de France Femmes summer peak, and the UCI Road World Championships finale. Discover every confirmed Women’s WorldTour race and key changes for the new season.

Why Men Pro Cyclists Earn More Than Women

Male and female professional cyclists side by side illustrating cycling pay gap

Men’s pro cyclists earn more than women because men’s cycling has larger commercial markets, deeper sponsorship investment, and long-established media audiences. As women’s cycling grows rapidly through better broadcast coverage and rising team budgets, the pay gap is narrowing — but the economic foundations are still catching up.

The Rise of Women’s Pro Cycling in Recent Years

Elite women cyclists racing in professional peloton symbolising growth of women’s pro cycling

The rise of women’s pro cycling since 2020 has transformed the sport’s global profile. Bigger audiences, stronger sponsorship, professional team structures, and the Tour de France Femmes as a flagship event have accelerated growth. As racing depth increases and media coverage expands, women’s cycling now looks more elite, visible, and commercially investable than ever before — even as pay gaps and safety challenges remain.

Grand Tour Racing in Women’s Pro Cycling

Elite women cyclists racing in Grand Tour stage with yellow pink and red jerseys

Grand Tour racing in women’s pro cycling represents the highest level of multi-day competition. The Tour de France Femmes, Giro d’Italia Women, and La Vuelta Femenina now form the modern women’s “Big Three”, delivering world-class endurance racing and shaping the future of elite women’s cycling.

Tour de France Femmes 2027 UK Grand Départ

Tour de France Femmes 2027 riders racing in London UK Grand Départ

The Tour de France Femmes 2027 will start in the UK for the first time in history. Three UK stages from Leeds to London will launch the world’s biggest women’s cycling race before it continues in France. Discover the confirmed route, key dates, host cities, and what to expect from this landmark Grand Départ.

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Elite women’s cyclist attacking on Corkscrew Road at 2026 Santos Tour Down Under
2026 Santos Tour Down Under Women – Post-Race Analysis
Elite women cyclists racing in Grand Tour stage with yellow pink and red jerseys
Grand Tour Racing in Women’s Pro Cycling
Elite women cyclists racing in professional peloton symbolising growth of women’s pro cycling
The Rise of Women’s Pro Cycling in Recent Years
Male and female professional cyclists side by side illustrating cycling pay gap
Why Men Pro Cyclists Earn More Than Women