{"id":1874153,"date":"2026-04-08T18:47:43","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T15:47:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1874153"},"modified":"2026-04-08T18:47:43","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T15:47:43","slug":"it-would-be-a-dream-to-race-the-tour-de-france-femmes-pathways-fund-provides-novel-support-for-two-us-riders-to-join-french-team-and-compete-at-tour-of-flanders-paris-roubaix","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1874153","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;It would be a dream to race the Tour de France Femmes&#8217; &#8211; Pathways Fund provides novel support for two US riders to join French team and compete at Tour of Flanders, Paris-Roubaix"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8d5kYufbJabRBhSKuBvrLQ-1024-80.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><article class=\"page-content-onecol flex-1\nnews-article article\n\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"widget-area-group widget-area-group-2col flex flex-wrap box-border\">\n<div id=\"widgetArea16\" class=\"widget-area basis-full md:basis-2\/3 widget-area-g-md-vp-2-3 widget-area-g-lg-vp-2-3 widget-area-g-xl-vp-2-3 page-widget-area-16\">\n<div data-widget-type=\"hero\" id=\"hero\" class=\"clear-both widget widget-hero widget-hero widget-hero-hero widget-hero widget-hero-fter-news\">\n<div class=\"news-article\">\n<header data-component-name=\"Article:Hero\">\n<nav class=\"breadcrumb\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumbs\">\n<ol>\n<li>\nPro Cycling\n<\/li>\n<li>\nRacing\n<\/li>\n<li>\nWomen&#8217;s Cycling\n<\/li>\n<li>\nRoad\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/nav>\n<h1>&#8216;It would be a dream to race the Tour de France Femmes&#8217; &#8211; Pathways Fund provides novel support for two US riders to join French team and compete at Tour of Flanders, Paris-Roubaix<\/h1>\n<div class=\"byline-social\">\n<div class=\"byline\">\nNews<\/p>\n<div class=\"text-[13px]\"><span><br \/>\nBy<br \/>\nJackie Tyson <\/span><span><br \/>\npublished<br \/>\n<time data-component-name=\"UI:DateTime\" datetime=\"2026-04-08T18:47:43Z\" class=\"relative-date\"><br \/>\n8 April 2026<br \/>\n<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"strapline\">Allison Mrugal and Natalie Quinn accomplish team goals for breakaway aggressiveness in Flanders and look to add first win of year for Mayenne Monbana My Pie<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"mx-auto mb-4 flex items-center justify-start mx-0 my-5 p-0\" id=\"affiliate-disclaimer\" data-component-name=\"AffiliateDisclaimer\" data-hawk-message=\"Affiliate disclaimer removed because hawk deemed there are no affiliate links on this page\">\n<p class=\"text-700 mb-2 text-[12px] leading-[18px] md:text-[13px] [&amp;&gt;a]:text-gray-700 [&amp;&gt;a]:underline\">\nWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. 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I would not be here without them,&#8221; Mrugal told <em>Cyclingnews<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"article-continues-below block py-2 text-sm\">Article continues below <\/span><\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pb-0 pt-2 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[''] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[''] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 !text-base uppercase sm:text-sm font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            You may like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hKHjrCFP9y2MF6kHrbkacZ-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hKHjrCFP9y2MF6kHrbkacZ-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">&#8216;Graduating riders into European teams would be a success&#8217; &#8211; First-ever Women&#8217;s WorldTour champion Megan Guarnier teaching race tactics, teamwork and life balance at new US women&#8217;s team<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yMUgSk5dGBSd2yoQsBWcF4-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yMUgSk5dGBSd2yoQsBWcF4-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">&#8216;I still have not won a real big race&#8217; &#8211; Megan Jastrab looking for a first WorldTour-level victory with UAE Team ADQ<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/w5s3qmGQfBSKaQYqevt99E-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/w5s3qmGQfBSKaQYqevt99E-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">Introducing: Valentina Cavallar \u2013 The Olympic rower turned promising Grand Tour racer who was inspired by the Tour de France Femmes<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;The connections and donations they provide allow me to continue to race professionally in Europe. ProTour teams have a minimum wage, so the Pathways Fund aims to provide for this and other support in any way they can.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The two have survived a hectic and chaotic path to their new home with Mayenne, much like the terrain they have encountered at the early-season races, with Mrugal confirmed for Paris-Roubaix, La Fl\u00e8che Wallonne, and Li\u00e8ge-Bastogne-Li\u00e8ge, and Quinn expected at the latter two.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;It would be a dream to race the Tour de France Femmes with Mayenne Monbana MyPie. They haven&#8217;t released their TDFF roster yet, so I cannot say much, but I know I will do everything in my power to be there,&#8221; Mrugal said, as the team has a spot in the Grand Tour.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The Pathways Fund was born at the end of last season when Cynisca Cycling folded as a Continental team. As a non-profit entity, Cynisca Cycling then redirected funds to provide &#8220;resources and stability&#8221; for a pair of team alumni to continue racing with a ProTeam &#8211; Mrugal and Quinn earning selection. Cynisca directed funds raised for &#8220;salaries, travel and race access&#8221;, provided with partner team Winspace Orange Seal programme, which became Mayenne Mobana My Pie for 2026.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-fr2DeSM6ftkCCPzgX3Aqac\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-fr2DeSM6ftkCCPzgX3Aqac slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&#8220;Both Allison and Natalie are showing themselves in some of the Classics and could end up riding in the Tour this year. Since we just started the Pathways Fund in 2026, it\u2019s great to see how it already supports U.S. talent in a really efficient way,&#8221; Cynisca Cycling CEO Chris Gutowsky told <em>Cyclingnews<\/em>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Mrugal rode for Cynisca Cycling for two seasons, after most of her 2023 season with the Spanish-based Sopela squad, where she won a stage at Lea-Artibai Txallengea last year. Quinn&#8217;s experience with Cynisca last year saw her win her first Kermesse, win the mountains classification at the Tour of Portugal, and earn UCI top-10s at Elsy Jacobs \u00e0 Garnich and the Maryland Cycling Classic Women.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Both Mrugal and Quinn were aggressive at the Tour of Flanders on Sunday, with Mrugal receiving high praise from her team for getting in the breakaway that stayed away much of the day. The team&#8217;s main objective was to have a rider in a breakaway, and each attacked at different times; Mrugal&#8217;s move came with several others remaining out front for half the race.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pb-0 pt-2 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[''] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[''] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 !text-base uppercase sm:text-sm font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/62MzjviottSrqdnRYTXYe9-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/62MzjviottSrqdnRYTXYe9-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">&#8216;Get the grit, still be friends and race together&#8217; &#8211; Lauren Stephens, Emma Langley and U23 rider Kylee Hanel form off-road partnership to pursue Life Time Grand Prix rewards<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Z93sUmJw3JMkVEpGKHZWd4-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Z93sUmJw3JMkVEpGKHZWd4-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">&#8216;I&#8217;m sure about myself&#8217; &#8211; Pauline Ferrand-Pr\u00e9vot carries Paris-Roubaix and Tour de France winning confidence into Strade Bianche<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sfnNmjDjJvRuY8qUfvCDj4-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sfnNmjDjJvRuY8qUfvCDj4-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">Tour de Bloom says &#8216;no thank you&#8217; to UCI designation for elite women but expands to six days, Canadian cyclo-cross team named for Worlds, and more &#8211; North American Roundup<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p>&#8220;\u200b\u200bFlanders is challenging by nature, but also because I am still building back my form after getting sick at Oetingen. I really just did not have the fitness on Sunday. Personally, I was pretty disappointed to only be there for about 70 kilometres but the team&#8217;s goal was to be in the breakaway. It was important for me to play off of my teammate&#8217;s early efforts and give it whatever I had when the time came,&#8221; Mrugal recalled.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The atmosphere was incredible\u2014it\u2019s the Tour of Flanders, it\u2019s pretty crazy. I\u2019m really grateful to be here, and I love this team.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Mrugal admitted that she developed a &#8220;cycling addiction&#8221; during her collegiate days, but has since found it a challenge to earn a living at what she loves to call work. The same goes for Quinn, a former US U23 road champion. The two are now reaping the benefits of a lasting team legacy with the Pathways Fund.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cRacing at this level takes more than talent, it takes consistent support,\u201d Quinn said on a current fundraiser page by the organisation. \u201cReaching the full match means a complete season to learn, compete, and let me focus on becoming the best rider I can be.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Cynisca Cycling is organising a trip to the Tour de France Femmes with Discover France, August 4-10, 2026, with all funds going to the partner team for salaries for Pathways Fund recipients. With 53 days remaining in a 2026 campaign to provide support specifically for Mrugal and Quinn, one anonymous contribution of $10,000 has been made and will match an additional $10,000 in donations.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cUnlocking the full match means I don\u2019t have to worry about the logistics off the bike, I can focus on racing,&#8221; Mrugal added.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block mb-5\" id=\"articleTag\" data-component-name=\"PostArticleLinks\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"post-article-links\">\n<div class=\"border-b border-b-black border-solid py-2.5 text-black font-bold uppercase\">TOPICS<\/div>\n<nav class=\"py-2.5 flex gap-2.5 flex-wrap\" data-analytics-id=\"article-tag\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-tag\">\n<p>North American<\/p>\n<p>Tour of Flanders Women<\/p>\n<p>Paris-Roubaix Femmes<\/p>\n<\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"slice-container-authorBio-fr2DeSM6ftkCCPzgX3Aqac\" class=\"slice-container slice-author-bio authorBio-fr2DeSM6ftkCCPzgX3Aqac slice-container-authorBio\">\n<div class=\"author author__default-layout author--separator author--collapsible\" data-hydrate=\"true\">\n<div class=\"author__header\">\n<div class=\"author__avatar-block\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"author__avatar image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/gif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fnfpSfuM3neaK9DtSrBcKF-140-80.gif 140w\" sizes=\"99vw\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fnfpSfuM3neaK9DtSrBcKF.gif\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fnfpSfuM3neaK9DtSrBcKF.gif\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fnfpSfuM3neaK9DtSrBcKF.gif\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__heading\">\n<div class=\"author__name\">Jackie Tyson<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__social\">\n<nav class=\"button-social-group author__social-buttons\" aria-labelledby=\"button-social-group- author__social-buttons\">\n<div id=\"button-social-group- author__social-buttons\">Social Links Navigation<\/div>\n<\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__role\">North American Editor<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__bio-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"author__biography\">\n<p>Jackie has been involved in professional sports for more than 30 years in news reporting, sports marketing and public relations. 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On the bike, she has climbed l&#8217;Alpe d&#8217;Huez three times (not fast), and spends time on gravel around horse farms in north Georgia.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"mt-6 lg:px-0 relative max-w-[1070px] mx-auto viafoura-twig-component px-4\" data-component-name=\"Viafoura:Comments\" data-nosnippet data-community-guidelines-text=\"&lt;p class='vfcustom-community-guidelines'&gt;Please follow our &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/about\/#section-community-guidelines&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;community guidelines&lt;\/a&gt;.&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-join-the-conversation-text=\"Join the Conversation\">\n<div class=\"absolute top-0 left-0 w-full h-full flex items-center justify-center z-50 bg-white\/90 border-1\">\n<div class=\"p-2 text-center\">\n<p class=\"mb-3 !text-lg\">You must confirm your public display name before commenting<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-3 !text-sm\">Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to 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p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;Get the grit, still be friends and race together&#8217; &#8211; Lauren Stephens, Emma Langley and U23 rider Kylee Hanel form off-road partnership to pursue Life Time Grand Prix rewards<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sfnNmjDjJvRuY8qUfvCDj4-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sfnNmjDjJvRuY8qUfvCDj4-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, 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calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Scheldeprijs Women: Charlotte Kool sprints to victory in crash-marred final<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hBKQE53J8SFM43PCYWTysf-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, 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I would not be here without them,&#8221; Mrugal told <em>Cyclingnews<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"article-continues-below block py-2 text-sm\">Article continues below <\/span><\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pb-0 pt-2 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[''] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[''] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 !text-base uppercase sm:text-sm font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            You may like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hKHjrCFP9y2MF6kHrbkacZ-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hKHjrCFP9y2MF6kHrbkacZ-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">&#8216;Graduating riders into European teams would be a success&#8217; &#8211; First-ever Women&#8217;s WorldTour champion Megan Guarnier teaching race tactics, teamwork and life balance at new US women&#8217;s team<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yMUgSk5dGBSd2yoQsBWcF4-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yMUgSk5dGBSd2yoQsBWcF4-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">&#8216;I still have not won a real big race&#8217; &#8211; Megan Jastrab looking for a first WorldTour-level victory with UAE Team ADQ<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/w5s3qmGQfBSKaQYqevt99E-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/w5s3qmGQfBSKaQYqevt99E-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">Introducing: Valentina Cavallar \u2013 The Olympic rower turned promising Grand Tour racer who was inspired by the Tour de France Femmes<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;The connections and donations they provide allow me to continue to race professionally in Europe. ProTour teams have a minimum wage, so the Pathways Fund aims to provide for this and other support in any way they can.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The two have survived a hectic and chaotic path to their new home with Mayenne, much like the terrain they have encountered at the early-season races, with Mrugal confirmed for Paris-Roubaix, La Fl\u00e8che Wallonne, and Li\u00e8ge-Bastogne-Li\u00e8ge, and Quinn expected at the latter two.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;It would be a dream to race the Tour de France Femmes with Mayenne Monbana MyPie. They haven&#8217;t released their TDFF roster yet, so I cannot say much, but I know I will do everything in my power to be there,&#8221; Mrugal said, as the team has a spot in the Grand Tour.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The Pathways Fund was born at the end of last season when Cynisca Cycling folded as a Continental team. 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Since we just started the Pathways Fund in 2026, it\u2019s great to see how it already supports U.S. talent in a really efficient way,&#8221; Cynisca Cycling CEO Chris Gutowsky told <em>Cyclingnews<\/em>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Mrugal rode for Cynisca Cycling for two seasons, after most of her 2023 season with the Spanish-based Sopela squad, where she won a stage at Lea-Artibai Txallengea last year. Quinn&#8217;s experience with Cynisca last year saw her win her first Kermesse, win the mountains classification at the Tour of Portugal, and earn UCI top-10s at Elsy Jacobs \u00e0 Garnich and the Maryland Cycling Classic Women.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Both Mrugal and Quinn were aggressive at the Tour of Flanders on Sunday, with Mrugal receiving high praise from her team for getting in the breakaway that stayed away much of the day. 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I really just did not have the fitness on Sunday. Personally, I was pretty disappointed to only be there for about 70 kilometres but the team&#8217;s goal was to be in the breakaway. It was important for me to play off of my teammate&#8217;s early efforts and give it whatever I had when the time came,&#8221; Mrugal recalled.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The atmosphere was incredible\u2014it\u2019s the Tour of Flanders, it\u2019s pretty crazy. I\u2019m really grateful to be here, and I love this team.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Mrugal admitted that she developed a &#8220;cycling addiction&#8221; during her collegiate days, but has since found it a challenge to earn a living at what she loves to call work. The same goes for Quinn, a former US U23 road champion. The two are now reaping the benefits of a lasting team legacy with the Pathways Fund.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cRacing at this level takes more than talent, it takes consistent support,\u201d Quinn said on a current fundraiser page by the organisation. \u201cReaching the full match means a complete season to learn, compete, and let me focus on becoming the best rider I can be.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Cynisca Cycling is organising a trip to the Tour de France Femmes with Discover France, August 4-10, 2026, with all funds going to the partner team for salaries for Pathways Fund recipients. 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450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;Graduating riders into European teams would be a success&#8217; &#8211; First-ever Women&#8217;s WorldTour champion Megan Guarnier teaching race tactics, teamwork and life balance at new US women&#8217;s team<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yMUgSk5dGBSd2yoQsBWcF4-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yMUgSk5dGBSd2yoQsBWcF4-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yMUgSk5dGBSd2yoQsBWcF4-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yMUgSk5dGBSd2yoQsBWcF4-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yMUgSk5dGBSd2yoQsBWcF4-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I still have not won a real big race&#8217; &#8211; Megan Jastrab looking for a first WorldTour-level victory with UAE Team ADQ<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" 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class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Emerging Talents<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Introducing: Valentina Cavallar \u2013 The Olympic rower turned promising Grand Tour racer who was inspired by the Tour de France Femmes<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Z93sUmJw3JMkVEpGKHZWd4-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Z93sUmJw3JMkVEpGKHZWd4-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Z93sUmJw3JMkVEpGKHZWd4-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Z93sUmJw3JMkVEpGKHZWd4-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Z93sUmJw3JMkVEpGKHZWd4-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I&#8217;m sure about myself&#8217; &#8211; Pauline Ferrand-Pr\u00e9vot carries Paris-Roubaix and Tour de France winning confidence into Strade Bianche<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" 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p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;Get the grit, still be friends and race together&#8217; &#8211; Lauren Stephens, Emma Langley and U23 rider Kylee Hanel form off-road partnership to pursue Life Time Grand Prix rewards<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sfnNmjDjJvRuY8qUfvCDj4-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sfnNmjDjJvRuY8qUfvCDj4-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sfnNmjDjJvRuY8qUfvCDj4-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sfnNmjDjJvRuY8qUfvCDj4-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sfnNmjDjJvRuY8qUfvCDj4-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Pro Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Tour de Bloom says &#8216;no thank you&#8217; to UCI designation for elite women but expands to six days, Canadian cyclo-cross team named for Worlds, and more &#8211; North American Roundup<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-category\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bcmffpZsvTGYkZkDtJLmEU-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bcmffpZsvTGYkZkDtJLmEU-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bcmffpZsvTGYkZkDtJLmEU-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bcmffpZsvTGYkZkDtJLmEU-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, 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class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VaAmiFAMsLHnUWM49TpxcC-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VaAmiFAMsLHnUWM49TpxcC-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VaAmiFAMsLHnUWM49TpxcC-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VaAmiFAMsLHnUWM49TpxcC-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VaAmiFAMsLHnUWM49TpxcC-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Defending champion Pauline Ferrand-Pr\u00e9vot to race Paris-Roubaix Femmes alongside Marianne Vos in last-minute programme change<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" 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calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Scheldeprijs Women: Charlotte Kool sprints to victory in crash-marred final<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hBKQE53J8SFM43PCYWTysf-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hBKQE53J8SFM43PCYWTysf-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hBKQE53J8SFM43PCYWTysf-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hBKQE53J8SFM43PCYWTysf-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hBKQE53J8SFM43PCYWTysf-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">R\u00e9gion Pays de la Loire Tour-F\u00e9minin: Amalie Dideriksen ends three-year drought on wins with bunch sprint victory<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div 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I would not be here without them,&#8221; Mrugal told <em>Cyclingnews<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"article-continues-below block py-2 text-sm\">Article continues below <\/span><\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pb-0 pt-2 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[''] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[''] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 !text-base uppercase sm:text-sm font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            You may like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hKHjrCFP9y2MF6kHrbkacZ-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hKHjrCFP9y2MF6kHrbkacZ-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">&#8216;Graduating riders into European teams would be a success&#8217; &#8211; First-ever Women&#8217;s WorldTour champion Megan Guarnier teaching race tactics, teamwork and life balance at new US women&#8217;s team<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yMUgSk5dGBSd2yoQsBWcF4-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yMUgSk5dGBSd2yoQsBWcF4-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">&#8216;I still have not won a real big race&#8217; &#8211; Megan Jastrab looking for a first WorldTour-level victory with UAE Team ADQ<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/w5s3qmGQfBSKaQYqevt99E-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/w5s3qmGQfBSKaQYqevt99E-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">Introducing: Valentina Cavallar \u2013 The Olympic rower turned promising Grand Tour racer who was inspired by the Tour de France Femmes<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;The connections and donations they provide allow me to continue to race professionally in Europe. ProTour teams have a minimum wage, so the Pathways Fund aims to provide for this and other support in any way they can.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The two have survived a hectic and chaotic path to their new home with Mayenne, much like the terrain they have encountered at the early-season races, with Mrugal confirmed for Paris-Roubaix, La Fl\u00e8che Wallonne, and Li\u00e8ge-Bastogne-Li\u00e8ge, and Quinn expected at the latter two.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;It would be a dream to race the Tour de France Femmes with Mayenne Monbana MyPie. They haven&#8217;t released their TDFF roster yet, so I cannot say much, but I know I will do everything in my power to be there,&#8221; Mrugal said, as the team has a spot in the Grand Tour.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The Pathways Fund was born at the end of last season when Cynisca Cycling folded as a Continental team. 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Since we just started the Pathways Fund in 2026, it\u2019s great to see how it already supports U.S. talent in a really efficient way,&#8221; Cynisca Cycling CEO Chris Gutowsky told <em>Cyclingnews<\/em>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Mrugal rode for Cynisca Cycling for two seasons, after most of her 2023 season with the Spanish-based Sopela squad, where she won a stage at Lea-Artibai Txallengea last year. Quinn&#8217;s experience with Cynisca last year saw her win her first Kermesse, win the mountains classification at the Tour of Portugal, and earn UCI top-10s at Elsy Jacobs \u00e0 Garnich and the Maryland Cycling Classic Women.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Both Mrugal and Quinn were aggressive at the Tour of Flanders on Sunday, with Mrugal receiving high praise from her team for getting in the breakaway that stayed away much of the day. 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I really just did not have the fitness on Sunday. Personally, I was pretty disappointed to only be there for about 70 kilometres but the team&#8217;s goal was to be in the breakaway. It was important for me to play off of my teammate&#8217;s early efforts and give it whatever I had when the time came,&#8221; Mrugal recalled.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The atmosphere was incredible\u2014it\u2019s the Tour of Flanders, it\u2019s pretty crazy. I\u2019m really grateful to be here, and I love this team.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Mrugal admitted that she developed a &#8220;cycling addiction&#8221; during her collegiate days, but has since found it a challenge to earn a living at what she loves to call work. The same goes for Quinn, a former US U23 road champion. The two are now reaping the benefits of a lasting team legacy with the Pathways Fund.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cRacing at this level takes more than talent, it takes consistent support,\u201d Quinn said on a current fundraiser page by the organisation. \u201cReaching the full match means a complete season to learn, compete, and let me focus on becoming the best rider I can be.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Cynisca Cycling is organising a trip to the Tour de France Femmes with Discover France, August 4-10, 2026, with all funds going to the partner team for salaries for Pathways Fund recipients. 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