Category Growth & Change

Covers how women’s professional cycling is growing, changing, and developing over time.

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.