The future of American elites and professional women’s road bicycles is crossroads. Although major success in the international level-women riding bicycles on bicycles in the United States won six Olympic medals in 2024, the domestic racing scene is still faltering. Increasing the calendar of the game, financial instability and lack of development opportunities have forced several elites and mainland teams to fold or reduce size.
Although some top bicycles in the United States signed contracts abroad, many emerging drivers are trying to gain experience and contact required for competition at professional levels.
In order to help meet this gap, the clothing company Jakroo once again established a women’s group team to provide a top race that might not be able to touch for the ambitious female riders.
The company opened today Call on athletes For the invited 2025 Redlands Bicycle Classic and the armed forces riding a bicycle classic.
“One of the biggest holes [in the U.S. race scene] Kristen Arnold, director of the Bicycles Coach and the current U.S. Women’s Development Road Director, told Bicycle Weekly that this is the opportunity to lack teams and games. “
Arnold will become a former professional cycling person and executive director Julie Kuliecza, a former professional cycling person who rides a bicycle and Amy D. Foundation. Part of the part.
“This is a struggling landscape. Arnold said,” The female elite team is less than the past ten years. Transfer to Europe and try to join the European team. Therefore, they are looking for opportunities to play against the United States “”
Yakru’s plan is to provide an urgent opportunity for the ambitious riding bicycles and senior racers. They find that they have no team this season.
Contest
The first race of the composite team will be held in the Redlan Bicycle Classic Race in April. The California competition is one of the longest stage competitions in the United States, with 38 history. Many days of activities are both challenging mountain stages and fast -paced urban tour, and have attracted some of the most difficult games in the United States.
The opportunity for the second game was in the early June in 2025 in the Classic Cycling of the Armed Forces in Alington, Virginia. This fierce competition was held for the first time in 1998. It consists of two -day high -speed standard racing. It is one of the rare opportunities to win some mouth -watering UCI points on American land.
Yaklu Women’s Comprehensive Team
The application process of becoming part of the composite team is now open. The rider who accepts the plan will get admission fees, housing, racial clothing, live competition and logistical assistance. Of course, there will be a chance to gain valuable experience and exposure in the two main activities of the country.
Select standards and qualifications:
Interested drivers must:
- Holding valid American bicycle racing licenses (or UCI international racing license)
- Ride a bicycle in the United States, UCI, SafeSport and USADA in the United States, maintain a good reputation in USADA
- Two weeks before the event, obtained the rider release form from the current team
- Meet the minimum category requirements (CAT 2 or 3) or provide evidence to be upgraded
- Submit the resume with the best results, and provide two references
- Over the past 12 months, the plan has been completed by SAFESPORT training through certification
Apply can be found hereEssence The deadline is:
- Redlands classic: Apply for February 25, 2025
- Armed Forces Classics: Application on April 17, 2025 expires
