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🇦🇫🚴‍♀️ Afghan Women’s National Championships

The story continued on the roads of La Tour-du-Pin, where three Afghan women lined up once more, this time for the road race, under a demanding summer heat that tested every rider out on the course.

On the podium, the same three athletes who had shone in the time trial:

🥇 Fariba Hashimi
🥈 Zahra Rezayee
🥉 Samira Ehrari

In tough conditions, they showed the grit that defines this group: every kilometre ridden for their country, and for the countless Afghan girls who dream of one day doing the same. Beyond the result, this race is a statement, of resilience, of opportunity, and of the future of Afghan women’s cycling 💪

Congratulations to all three. Your courage rides far beyond the finish line. 👏

🇦🇫🏆 Afghan National Cycling Championships

A special day in La Tour-du-Pin, France where the Afghan Women’s National Cycling Championships was held alongside the French National Championships.

Three inspiring Afghan women took on the course, proudly racing for their national colours in an event that continues to symbolize resilience, opportunity, and the future of Afghan women’s cycling.

🥇 Fariba Hashimi – 50:41.96
🥈 Zahra Rezayee – +4:01.05
🥉 Samira Ehrari – +15:30.48

Congratulations to all three athletes for their determination and courage. Every pedal stroke represents so much more than a race result, it is a powerful statement for women’s sport and for the next generation of Afghan cyclists.

Now, the focus shifts to the road race. 🚴‍♀️💪

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🇵🇹 Camp done. Race won. Mission accomplished!

11 athletes from Romania 🇷🇴, Greece 🇬🇷, Turkey 🇹🇷, Croatia 🇭🇷, Latvia 🇱🇻 and Portugal 🇵🇹 came together in Anadia, Portugal for an international training camp at the UCI WCC Continental Development Satellite, funded by UEC - Union Européenne de Cyclisme

Days of hard work, learning and high level preparation in an international environment led to the perfect finish at the C2 race over the weekend💥

Our rider delivered in style, taking the win in both the U17 Men and U17 Women categories 🏆🏆

A strong week of development, teamwork and racing, and another step forward for the future of cycling. 💫

UCI World Cycling Talent - Class of 2026 🎓🌍

11 athletes. 4 continents. One shared ambition.

The UCI World Cycling Talent program brings together some promising young riders from around the world, united by a passion for cycling and the dream of reaching the highest level of the sport.

From Namibia to Afghanistan, from Bolivia to India, these athletes are training, learning, and growing together in Brittany, France. Building not only their performance, but also lifelong connections across cultures and borders.

Here’s a snapshot of a unique group whose journey is only just beginning 🌟

Olympic history meets coach education.✨🚴🏼

Today, our UCI Level 3 Coaching Course participants visited the IOC headquarters in Lausanne. One of the highlights was seeing Azzedine Lagan🇩🇿 sign the Olympians Wall. A two-time Olympian and multiple Algerian National Champion, Azzedine has represented his country at the highest level and continues to inspire the next generation of coaches and cyclists.

A meaningful moment that perfectly reflects the spirit of Olympic Solidarity: empowering athletes and coaches through education, development, and the sharing of experience across the global sporting community 🌍

Welcome to the team, Natalie! 🇪🇨

We are pleased to welcome Natalie Revelo to the UCI Women’s Continental Team.

At 20 years old, the Ecuadorian rider joins us after being part of the UCI World Cycling Talent programme. Her dedication and progression made her a natural fit for the team.

Some of her recent results:
🥈Silver medal — Pan American Junior ITT (2024)
🥈Silver medal — Pan American Junior Games (2025)
4️⃣ 4th overall — Vuelta Internacional Femenina a Costa Rica (2025)
🏆 Best U23 & best climber — Vuelta a Costa Rica (2025)

She makes her debut with the team this weekend at the Bretagne Ladies Tour 🇫🇷

Welcome, Naty!

Great races start with great officials. 🌎

12 participants successfully completed the Road & Track National Commissaire Courses at our UCI WCC Continental Development Satellite in Lima, Peru 🇵🇪, a key step in strengthening the officiating capacity of national federations across the region.

The courses were expertly delivered by Iverson Ladewig 🇧🇷 whose dedication to cycling development continues to make a lasting impact on the sport.

Participants represented six nations:
🇵🇪 Peru • 🇧🇴 Bolivia • 🇪🇨 Ecuador • 🇵🇾 Paraguay • 🇦🇷 Argentina • 🇺🇾 Uruguay

Through education and training, the UCI WCC works to ensure that every race, from local competitions to international events, benefits from qualified and competent officials.

Congratulations to all 12 participants on completing the course. 💪