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\u2013 Peloton&#8217;s only hijabi rider quits cycling for religious reasons<\/h1>\n<div class=\"byline-social\">\n<div class=\"vds-byline-block flex flex-row flex-nowrap my-1.5 gap-2 text-left items-start justify-start\" data-component-name=\"Article:BylineBlock\">\n<p>News<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-auto vds-simple-byline\"><span class=\"inline-block vds-author\"><br \/>\nBy<br \/>\nMatilda Price <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex gap-1 vds-byline-with-avatar__meta\"><span class=\"vds-date block font-normal tracking-normal normal-case text-xs\"><br \/>\nPublished<br \/>\n<time data-component-name=\"UI:DateTime\" datetime=\"2026-10-13T12:06:36Z\" class=\"relative-date\"><br \/>\n13 October 2026<br \/>\n<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"strapline\">UAE&#8217;s Safiya Al Sayegh ends career, saying she&#8217;s &#8216;immensely proud&#8217; but has found herself in an &#8216;identity crisis&#8217;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"text-gray-700 flex items-center mx-0 my-5 p-0 justify-start text-left\" id=\"affiliate-disclaimer\" data-component-name=\"AffiliateDisclaimer\">\n<p class=\"text-[color:var(--affiliate-disclaimer--text-color,inherit)] mb-2 text-[length:var(--affiliate-disclaimer--font-size,0.75rem)] leading-[18px] md:text-[13px] [&amp;&gt;a]:text-inherit [&amp;&gt;a]:underline\">\nWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. 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Some Muslim women wear a hijab, which covers the hair and neck, and others wear garments that cover their face too.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-Ce9uqf9fHFj6S2r2nTLjVP\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-Ce9uqf9fHFj6S2r2nTLjVP 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 aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Proud to have represented my country and to have tried my best in all the stages of my career, but what feels wrong deep in my heart can\u2019t keep going on,&#8221; Al Sayegh continued.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">As the only Emirati woman in the professional peloton for several years, the 25-year-old has spoken before about the &#8220;big honour&#8221; of representing her country in the peloton, and paving the way for other cyclists from the UAE.<\/p>\n<div class=\"fancy-box kiosq-b\" id=\"elk-78c22692-c6f7-11f1-bb33-cbb8b93ace79\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"fancy_box-title\">More on this<\/div>\n<div class=\"fancy_box_body\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Dreaming big for the future &#8211; Safiya Al-Sayegh&#8217;s pathway to the Olympic Games<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Safiya Al Sayegh: To be the first is a big honour and a big responsibility<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-78c22746-c6f7-11f1-8f2a-658adc49464f\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">She has been involved with helping compatriot Zahra Hussain to join the UAE development team and other initiatives in the UAE.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] 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-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-1\" 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\/RVFSa8w8yYz4P5Twxdrdan-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RVFSa8w8yYz4P5Twxdrdan-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">UAE Team L&#8217;IMAD shutter development squad amid ongoing turbulence<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-2\" 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\/2BKLRjyRvumgH3vqBJXhYF-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2BKLRjyRvumgH3vqBJXhYF-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Tiffany Cromwell to say goodbye to racing career at home UCI Gravel World Championships in October<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-3\" 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\/y6Syu4Sri2XkuAs6GEa6Rm-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/y6Syu4Sri2XkuAs6GEa6Rm-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;I just don\u2019t want to make those choices anymore&#8217; \u2013 Olympic champion track sprinter Katy Marchant retires<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;We have introduced the Emirati Talent Program where the team is supporting, coaching and offering local riders experiences with pro riders, training camps with us, and a lot more along the way, so it&#8217;s definitely a good step for Emirati women aspiring to become a pro,&#8221; she told <em>Cyclingnews <\/em>in 2024.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;One of my goals with pro cycling is to close that huge gap you have from the Middle East to Europe. Year by year, the gap is shrinking but it&#8217;s such a big gap to be able to close it in a year or two. Within the next five years, I hope to be racing at that level and to be competing with the best,&#8221; she said.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">However, that hope has taken a back seat over the last two seasons, and Al Sayegh will not continue her professional cycling career.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;The little Safiya is immensely proud of what she has become, all by the succession of Allah of course and with the support of my parents, family, friends, and the community that have supported from all around the world,&#8221; she continued on Instagram.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;A thank you also goes out to UAE Team L&#8217;Imad for the past 5 seasons of professional racing and support helping me reach the furthest of my limits for my country.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;For a while I have thought deeply what I\u2019d like to be remembered by and I hope it can be good manners, smiles, trying my best to spread joy to the people around me, and a Muslim woman that tried her very best to show, wherever she went around the world, how lovely Islam is and that it is a religion of peace, balance, and obedience to our creator, Allah.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Alongside her cycling career, Al Sayegh completed a degree in graphic design at the American University in Dubai and she is a board member of the Dubai Sports Council. She is married to fellow Emirati cyclist Abdulla Jasim Al-Ali, who rides for UAE Team Emirates Gen Z.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"slice-container-authorBio-Ce9uqf9fHFj6S2r2nTLjVP\" class=\"slice-container slice-author-bio authorBio-Ce9uqf9fHFj6S2r2nTLjVP slice-container-authorBio\">\n<div class=\"slice-container slice-author-bio authorBio slice-container-authorBio\" id=\"slice-container-authorBio\" data-component-name=\"Slice:AuthorBio\">\n<div class=\"author author__default-layout author--separator author--collapsible\" data-author-bio-max-height=\"250\" data-author-bio-read-more=\"Read more\" data-author-bio-read-less=\"Read less\">\n<div class=\"author__header\">\n<div class=\"author__heading\">\n<div class=\"author__name\">\n<p>Matilda Price<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__role\">Assistant Features Editor<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__bio-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"author__biography\">\n<p>Matilda is an NCTJ-qualified journalist based in the UK who joined <em>Cyclingnews <\/em>in March 2025. Prior to that, she worked as the Racing News Editor at <em>GCN<\/em>, and extensively as a freelancer contributing to <em>Cyclingnews, Cycling Weekly, Velo, Rouleur, Escape Collective, Red Bull <\/em>and more. She has reported on the ground at all of the biggest events on the calendar, including the men&#8217;s and women&#8217;s Tours de France, the Giro d&#8217;Italia, the Vuelta a Espana, the Spring Classics and the World Championships. She has particular experience and expertise in women&#8217;s cycling, and women&#8217;s sport in general. She is a graduate of modern languages and sports journalism.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"mx-2 my-5 sm:mx-0\">\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-adviser:hybrid\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Read more<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dYSKXQQbM5pGANTZd79R9F-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dYSKXQQbM5pGANTZd79R9F-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dYSKXQQbM5pGANTZd79R9F-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dYSKXQQbM5pGANTZd79R9F-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dYSKXQQbM5pGANTZd79R9F-320-80.png.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 never wanted to walk away hating it&#8217; 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amid cycling career break<\/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=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eLuwVR2RWWrzKLWo8zu74d-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eLuwVR2RWWrzKLWo8zu74d-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eLuwVR2RWWrzKLWo8zu74d-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eLuwVR2RWWrzKLWo8zu74d-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eLuwVR2RWWrzKLWo8zu74d-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;One final opportunity to give it everything&#8217; \u2013 Ashleigh Moolman Pasio set to close out 17-year professional career with World Championships road race<\/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=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RVFSa8w8yYz4P5Twxdrdan-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RVFSa8w8yYz4P5Twxdrdan-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RVFSa8w8yYz4P5Twxdrdan-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RVFSa8w8yYz4P5Twxdrdan-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RVFSa8w8yYz4P5Twxdrdan-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\">UAE Team L&#8217;IMAD shutter development squad amid ongoing turbulence<\/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=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2BKLRjyRvumgH3vqBJXhYF-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2BKLRjyRvumgH3vqBJXhYF-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2BKLRjyRvumgH3vqBJXhYF-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2BKLRjyRvumgH3vqBJXhYF-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2BKLRjyRvumgH3vqBJXhYF-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\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Tiffany Cromwell to say goodbye to racing career at home UCI Gravel World Championships in October<\/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=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/y6Syu4Sri2XkuAs6GEa6Rm-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/y6Syu4Sri2XkuAs6GEa6Rm-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/y6Syu4Sri2XkuAs6GEa6Rm-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/y6Syu4Sri2XkuAs6GEa6Rm-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/y6Syu4Sri2XkuAs6GEa6Rm-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 just don\u2019t want to make those choices anymore&#8217; \u2013 Olympic champion track sprinter Katy Marchant retires<\/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=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/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-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V3gG5aTaX6RR4f9bXg8CCH-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V3gG5aTaX6RR4f9bXg8CCH-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V3gG5aTaX6RR4f9bXg8CCH-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V3gG5aTaX6RR4f9bXg8CCH-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V3gG5aTaX6RR4f9bXg8CCH-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\">It &#8216;became a nightmare in a split second&#8217; \u2013 Geerike Schreurs recounts crash that left her in a helicopter on way to hospital rather than chasing Gravel World Championships title<\/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=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pcgvkgdn6bkzB4cZpqzoD7-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pcgvkgdn6bkzB4cZpqzoD7-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pcgvkgdn6bkzB4cZpqzoD7-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pcgvkgdn6bkzB4cZpqzoD7-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pcgvkgdn6bkzB4cZpqzoD7-320-80.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\">Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig hoping to &#8216;find myself again&#8217; with switch to Uno-X Mobility after &#8216;difficult&#8217; spell at Canyon-SRAM<\/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=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yVVEb5p68SHavAmgCmMoi3-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yVVEb5p68SHavAmgCmMoi3-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yVVEb5p68SHavAmgCmMoi3-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yVVEb5p68SHavAmgCmMoi3-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yVVEb5p68SHavAmgCmMoi3-320-80.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\">Geerike Schreurs undergoes surgery after suffering two fractured vertebrae in Gravel World Championships crash<\/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=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QKGKojzBN8cQzbHsgBHhRK-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QKGKojzBN8cQzbHsgBHhRK-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QKGKojzBN8cQzbHsgBHhRK-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QKGKojzBN8cQzbHsgBHhRK-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QKGKojzBN8cQzbHsgBHhRK-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\">Brodie Chapman announces pregnancy, transfer to Liv-AlUla-Jayco for 2027<\/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=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hEMAwbEUbV3RUWn9sHXoTY-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hEMAwbEUbV3RUWn9sHXoTY-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hEMAwbEUbV3RUWn9sHXoTY-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hEMAwbEUbV3RUWn9sHXoTY-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hEMAwbEUbV3RUWn9sHXoTY-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;Profoundly out of place and disrespectful&#8217; \u2013 Valentina Cavallar forced to undergo doping control in neighbouring room to deceased mother<\/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=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fHLrnwzo4e45FuQcyyNAjQ-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fHLrnwzo4e45FuQcyyNAjQ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fHLrnwzo4e45FuQcyyNAjQ-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fHLrnwzo4e45FuQcyyNAjQ-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fHLrnwzo4e45FuQcyyNAjQ-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\">Life Time Grand Prix: Cole Paton, Candice Lill claim race wins at Little Sugar MTB while Melisa Rollins climbs into series top 10 as women&#8217;s runner-up<\/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=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/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-articletype\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in News<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TRkcFCNtp5grFS55UZiEVU-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TRkcFCNtp5grFS55UZiEVU-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TRkcFCNtp5grFS55UZiEVU-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TRkcFCNtp5grFS55UZiEVU-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TRkcFCNtp5grFS55UZiEVU-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\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;What I first saw as a stepping stone transformed into a team I see as the ideal environment for me to thrive&#8217; \u2013 Leo Hayter signs up for another year at Modern Adventure<\/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=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9kHuhuA9LSaLw3UkVM4ZSi-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9kHuhuA9LSaLw3UkVM4ZSi-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9kHuhuA9LSaLw3UkVM4ZSi-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9kHuhuA9LSaLw3UkVM4ZSi-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9kHuhuA9LSaLw3UkVM4ZSi-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\">Transfers<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Filippo Ganna makes early exit from Netcompany-Ineos to move to Lidl-Trek<\/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=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V3gG5aTaX6RR4f9bXg8CCH-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V3gG5aTaX6RR4f9bXg8CCH-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V3gG5aTaX6RR4f9bXg8CCH-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V3gG5aTaX6RR4f9bXg8CCH-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V3gG5aTaX6RR4f9bXg8CCH-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\">It &#8216;became a nightmare in a split second&#8217; \u2013 Geerike Schreurs recounts crash that left her in a helicopter on way to hospital rather than chasing Gravel World Championships title<\/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=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pcgvkgdn6bkzB4cZpqzoD7-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pcgvkgdn6bkzB4cZpqzoD7-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pcgvkgdn6bkzB4cZpqzoD7-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pcgvkgdn6bkzB4cZpqzoD7-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pcgvkgdn6bkzB4cZpqzoD7-320-80.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\">Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig hoping to &#8216;find myself again&#8217; 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whitespace-nowrap\"><span class=\"jwp-carousel-title-desktop\">Latest Videos From<\/span><span class=\"jwp-carousel-brand\">Cyclingnews<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"min-h-[44px] bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting><a class=\"invisible block truncate text-sm font-bold leading-5 text-white underline decoration-solid underline-offset-2\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting-link href target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-jwp-carousel-signposting-title>Watch full video here: <\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">As a Muslim, she wears a hijab and full-length kit when she races \u2013 the only rider in the professional peloton to do so \u2013 but has decided to step away from the sport after finding herself &#8220;in an identity crisis&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;The past couple of years have been tough mentally, not because this sport is tough, but because I found 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Being a Muslim woman that fully believes in covering and dressing modestly, and a girl that just loved racing, riding a bike, and that loved sports,&#8221; she wrote on Instagram, announcing her retirement and the end of a 10-year journey in cycling.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] 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-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            You may like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-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\/dYSKXQQbM5pGANTZd79R9F-250-80.png.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dYSKXQQbM5pGANTZd79R9F-150-80.png.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;I never wanted to walk away hating it&#8217; \u2013 Former New Zealand champion Kim Cadzow ends cycling career at 24<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-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\/ZFLDQbNkWrdk29VApV6soA-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZFLDQbNkWrdk29VApV6soA-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Fem van Empel says she&#8217;s &#8216;happier than ever&#8217; amid cycling career break<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-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\/eLuwVR2RWWrzKLWo8zu74d-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eLuwVR2RWWrzKLWo8zu74d-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;One final opportunity to give it everything&#8217; \u2013 Ashleigh Moolman Pasio set to close out 17-year professional career with World Championships road race<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;This year I finally took the decision in sake of obedience to Allah and the rules of my religion upon female attire and what I believe to be right over what I have loved and kept behind in my mind for so longggg.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">In Islam, women are typically expected to wear modest clothing that covers their arms, legs, neck and hair, and is loose-fitting. Some Muslim women wear a hijab, which covers the hair and neck, and others wear garments that cover their face too.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-Ce9uqf9fHFj6S2r2nTLjVP\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-Ce9uqf9fHFj6S2r2nTLjVP 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 aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Proud to have represented my country and to have tried my best in all the stages of my career, but what feels wrong deep in my heart can\u2019t keep going on,&#8221; Al Sayegh continued.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">As the only Emirati woman in the professional peloton for several years, the 25-year-old has spoken before about the &#8220;big honour&#8221; of representing her country in the peloton, and paving the way for other cyclists from the UAE.<\/p>\n<div class=\"fancy-box kiosq-b\" id=\"elk-78c22692-c6f7-11f1-bb33-cbb8b93ace79\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"fancy_box-title\">More on this<\/div>\n<div class=\"fancy_box_body\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Dreaming big for the future &#8211; Safiya Al-Sayegh&#8217;s pathway to the Olympic Games<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Safiya Al Sayegh: To be the first is a big honour and a big responsibility<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-78c22746-c6f7-11f1-8f2a-658adc49464f\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">She has been involved with helping compatriot Zahra Hussain to join the UAE development team and other initiatives in the UAE.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] 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-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-1\" 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\/RVFSa8w8yYz4P5Twxdrdan-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RVFSa8w8yYz4P5Twxdrdan-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">UAE Team L&#8217;IMAD shutter development squad amid ongoing turbulence<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-2\" 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\/2BKLRjyRvumgH3vqBJXhYF-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2BKLRjyRvumgH3vqBJXhYF-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Tiffany Cromwell to say goodbye to racing career at home UCI Gravel World Championships in October<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-3\" 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\/y6Syu4Sri2XkuAs6GEa6Rm-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/y6Syu4Sri2XkuAs6GEa6Rm-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;I just don\u2019t want to make those choices anymore&#8217; \u2013 Olympic champion track sprinter Katy Marchant retires<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;We have introduced the Emirati Talent Program where the team is supporting, coaching and offering local riders experiences with pro riders, training camps with us, and a lot more along the way, so it&#8217;s definitely a good step for Emirati women aspiring to become a pro,&#8221; she told <em>Cyclingnews <\/em>in 2024.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;One of my goals with pro cycling is to close that huge gap you have from the Middle East to Europe. Year by year, the gap is shrinking but it&#8217;s such a big gap to be able to close it in a year or two. Within the next five years, I hope to be racing at that level and to be competing with the best,&#8221; she said.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">However, that hope has taken a back seat over the last two seasons, and Al Sayegh will not continue her professional cycling career.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;The little Safiya is immensely proud of what she has become, all by the succession of Allah of course and with the support of my parents, family, friends, and the community that have supported from all around the world,&#8221; she continued on Instagram.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;A thank you also goes out to UAE Team L&#8217;Imad for the past 5 seasons of professional racing and support helping me reach the furthest of my limits for my country.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;For a while I have thought deeply what I\u2019d like to be remembered by and I hope it can be good manners, smiles, trying my best to spread joy to the people around me, and a Muslim woman that tried her very best to show, wherever she went around the world, how lovely Islam is and that it is a religion of peace, balance, and obedience to our creator, Allah.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Alongside her cycling career, Al Sayegh completed a degree in graphic design at the American University in Dubai and she is a board member of the Dubai Sports Council. She is married to fellow Emirati cyclist Abdulla Jasim Al-Ali, who rides for UAE Team Emirates Gen Z.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"slice-container-authorBio-Ce9uqf9fHFj6S2r2nTLjVP\" class=\"slice-container slice-author-bio authorBio-Ce9uqf9fHFj6S2r2nTLjVP slice-container-authorBio\">\n<div class=\"slice-container slice-author-bio authorBio slice-container-authorBio\" id=\"slice-container-authorBio\" data-component-name=\"Slice:AuthorBio\">\n<div class=\"author author__default-layout author--separator author--collapsible\" data-author-bio-max-height=\"250\" data-author-bio-read-more=\"Read more\" data-author-bio-read-less=\"Read less\">\n<div class=\"author__header\">\n<div class=\"author__heading\">\n<div class=\"author__name\">\n<p>Matilda Price<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__role\">Assistant Features Editor<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__bio-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"author__biography\">\n<p>Matilda is an NCTJ-qualified journalist based in the UK who joined <em>Cyclingnews <\/em>in March 2025. 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\u2013 Ashleigh Moolman Pasio set to close out 17-year professional career with World Championships road race<\/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=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RVFSa8w8yYz4P5Twxdrdan-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RVFSa8w8yYz4P5Twxdrdan-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RVFSa8w8yYz4P5Twxdrdan-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RVFSa8w8yYz4P5Twxdrdan-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RVFSa8w8yYz4P5Twxdrdan-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\">UAE Team L&#8217;IMAD shutter development squad amid ongoing turbulence<\/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=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2BKLRjyRvumgH3vqBJXhYF-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2BKLRjyRvumgH3vqBJXhYF-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2BKLRjyRvumgH3vqBJXhYF-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2BKLRjyRvumgH3vqBJXhYF-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2BKLRjyRvumgH3vqBJXhYF-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\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Tiffany Cromwell to say goodbye to racing career at home UCI Gravel World Championships in October<\/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=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/y6Syu4Sri2XkuAs6GEa6Rm-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/y6Syu4Sri2XkuAs6GEa6Rm-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/y6Syu4Sri2XkuAs6GEa6Rm-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/y6Syu4Sri2XkuAs6GEa6Rm-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/y6Syu4Sri2XkuAs6GEa6Rm-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 just don\u2019t want to make those choices anymore&#8217; \u2013 Olympic champion track sprinter Katy Marchant retires<\/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=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/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-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V3gG5aTaX6RR4f9bXg8CCH-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V3gG5aTaX6RR4f9bXg8CCH-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V3gG5aTaX6RR4f9bXg8CCH-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V3gG5aTaX6RR4f9bXg8CCH-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V3gG5aTaX6RR4f9bXg8CCH-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\">It &#8216;became a nightmare in a split second&#8217; \u2013 Geerike Schreurs recounts crash that left her in a helicopter on way to hospital rather than chasing Gravel World Championships title<\/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=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pcgvkgdn6bkzB4cZpqzoD7-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pcgvkgdn6bkzB4cZpqzoD7-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pcgvkgdn6bkzB4cZpqzoD7-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pcgvkgdn6bkzB4cZpqzoD7-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pcgvkgdn6bkzB4cZpqzoD7-320-80.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\">Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig hoping to &#8216;find myself again&#8217; with switch to Uno-X Mobility after &#8216;difficult&#8217; spell at Canyon-SRAM<\/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=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yVVEb5p68SHavAmgCmMoi3-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yVVEb5p68SHavAmgCmMoi3-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yVVEb5p68SHavAmgCmMoi3-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yVVEb5p68SHavAmgCmMoi3-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yVVEb5p68SHavAmgCmMoi3-320-80.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\">Geerike Schreurs undergoes surgery after suffering two fractured vertebrae in Gravel World Championships crash<\/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=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QKGKojzBN8cQzbHsgBHhRK-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QKGKojzBN8cQzbHsgBHhRK-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QKGKojzBN8cQzbHsgBHhRK-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QKGKojzBN8cQzbHsgBHhRK-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QKGKojzBN8cQzbHsgBHhRK-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\">Brodie Chapman announces pregnancy, transfer to Liv-AlUla-Jayco for 2027<\/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=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hEMAwbEUbV3RUWn9sHXoTY-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hEMAwbEUbV3RUWn9sHXoTY-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hEMAwbEUbV3RUWn9sHXoTY-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hEMAwbEUbV3RUWn9sHXoTY-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hEMAwbEUbV3RUWn9sHXoTY-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;Profoundly out of place and disrespectful&#8217; \u2013 Valentina Cavallar forced to undergo doping control in neighbouring room to deceased mother<\/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=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fHLrnwzo4e45FuQcyyNAjQ-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fHLrnwzo4e45FuQcyyNAjQ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fHLrnwzo4e45FuQcyyNAjQ-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fHLrnwzo4e45FuQcyyNAjQ-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fHLrnwzo4e45FuQcyyNAjQ-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\">Life Time Grand Prix: Cole Paton, Candice Lill claim race wins at Little Sugar MTB while Melisa Rollins climbs into series top 10 as women&#8217;s runner-up<\/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=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/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-articletype\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in News<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TRkcFCNtp5grFS55UZiEVU-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TRkcFCNtp5grFS55UZiEVU-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TRkcFCNtp5grFS55UZiEVU-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TRkcFCNtp5grFS55UZiEVU-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TRkcFCNtp5grFS55UZiEVU-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\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;What I first saw as a stepping stone transformed into a team I see as the ideal environment for me to thrive&#8217; \u2013 Leo Hayter signs up for another year at Modern Adventure<\/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=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9kHuhuA9LSaLw3UkVM4ZSi-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9kHuhuA9LSaLw3UkVM4ZSi-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9kHuhuA9LSaLw3UkVM4ZSi-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9kHuhuA9LSaLw3UkVM4ZSi-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9kHuhuA9LSaLw3UkVM4ZSi-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\">Transfers<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Filippo Ganna makes early exit from Netcompany-Ineos to move to Lidl-Trek<\/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=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V3gG5aTaX6RR4f9bXg8CCH-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V3gG5aTaX6RR4f9bXg8CCH-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V3gG5aTaX6RR4f9bXg8CCH-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V3gG5aTaX6RR4f9bXg8CCH-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V3gG5aTaX6RR4f9bXg8CCH-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\">It &#8216;became a nightmare in a split second&#8217; \u2013 Geerike Schreurs recounts crash that left her in a helicopter on way to hospital rather than chasing Gravel World Championships title<\/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=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pcgvkgdn6bkzB4cZpqzoD7-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pcgvkgdn6bkzB4cZpqzoD7-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pcgvkgdn6bkzB4cZpqzoD7-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pcgvkgdn6bkzB4cZpqzoD7-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pcgvkgdn6bkzB4cZpqzoD7-320-80.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\">Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig hoping to &#8216;find myself again&#8217; 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whitespace-nowrap\"><span class=\"jwp-carousel-title-desktop\">Latest Videos From<\/span><span class=\"jwp-carousel-brand\">Cyclingnews<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"min-h-[44px] bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting><a class=\"invisible block truncate text-sm font-bold leading-5 text-white underline decoration-solid underline-offset-2\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting-link href target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-jwp-carousel-signposting-title>Watch full video here: <\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">As a Muslim, she wears a hijab and full-length kit when she races \u2013 the only rider in the professional peloton to do so \u2013 but has decided to step away from the sport after finding herself &#8220;in an identity crisis&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;The past couple of years have been tough mentally, not because this sport is tough, but because I found 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