In other cycling news, Pauline Ferrand-Prévot unveiled the new Visma-Lease a Bike 2025 jersey on New Year's Day, maintaining the team's signature yellow and black colors. The Challenge Mallorca Femenina is gearing up for its second edition, attracting six elite teams, promising an exciting start to the season on the picturesque island.
Lucinda Brand continued her strong performance by winning the Superprestige Diegem women's race, while Alvarado retained her series lead. Van der Heijden secured third place in this competitive event. Marianne Vos expressed her satisfaction with a fifth-place finish at the Besançon World Cup, despite starting from the fifth row. At the same event, Fem van Empel achieved a solo victory, with Brand finishing second and Blanka Vas in third.
The Tour Down Under is set to kick off the 2025 season in Australia, featuring prominent names such as Stevie Williams, Pablo Torres, Chloé Dygert, and Alison Jackson. Ruby Roseman-Gannon will lead Liv-AlUla-Jayco, aiming for a stage win in her home race. Meanwhile, three-time mountain bike world champion Mona Mitterwallner has transitioned to road cycling with Human Powered Health, aspiring to become the best cyclist in the world.
Transfer news reveals that 20 WorldTour riders are still without confirmed contracts for the 2025 season, with 16 Women's WorldTour riders yet to announce their plans. Marion Norbert Riberolle led a Crelan-Corendon one-two finish at Azencross Loenhout, with Sanne Cant and Imogen Wolff completing the podium.
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