Iris Slappendel (NL), President

Former pro cyclist and co-founder of the TCA. She is in charge of all organizational decision making, strategy and planning.

"Our mission is complete if every young girl can dream of a career in professional cycling. In a safe environment with equal rights, opportunities and pay."

iris.slappendel@cyclistsalliance.org

Rhian Ravenscroft (UK/NL), Vice President

Corporate and commercial lawyer with 15 years’ experience. She raced competitively from the age of 9 (running, triathlon, cycling) at a national level. As the Vice-Director of The Cyclists’ Alliance, Rhian is in charge of working with stakeholders like the UCI, teams and race organizers on a daily basis. She is also building sponsor relationships.

rhian.ravenscroft@cyclistsalliance.org

Leah Kirchmann (CAN), Board member

Olympian and Maglia Rosa holder

"Women’s  cycling is full of potential... if we stand together, we can create a safe, stable and prosperous sport.”

Lexi Brown (UK), Board member

Head of Market Research for Amazon Prime Video (Ex-adidas, Nike, Mindshare, Carat). Lexi is responsible for the partnerships of the alliance, bringing in revenue streams to fund the work that TCA does.

"The passion and drive of the team behind the scenes is incredible and the effort they put into progressing and improving the sport for riders and fans is something I want to continue to be a part of. Significant gains have been made for the top-level riders in recent years, but there is still so much opportunity to build the depth and ensure a sustainable professional sport for years to come."

Ellen van Dijk (NL), Rider Representative

Professional cyclist for Trek-Segafredo Women starting her 17th season in 2022. Current European Road Champion and World ITT Champion (a title Ellen last held in 2013). Ellen has also won the esteemed Tour of Flanders in 2014, Dwars door Vlaanderen in 2018 and 2019, and been on the podium many times, but Ellen is also one of the most respected domestique riders in the peloton.

“a lot is happening in women’s cycling. It's important that we, as the peloton, have a voice in the changes.”

Ally Wollaston (NZ)

Former Junior Track World Champion (individual pursuit), member of the New Zealand Womens Endurance Track Cycling Team and made the leap to Europe to race for AG Insurance NXTG team on the road. 

"As well as cycling, I am a third year law student at the University of Waikato. I am very passionate about women's cycling, as well as the area of law. I am determined to leave the sport in a better place than it was once found, and to be a driving factor of positive and sustainable change, which essentially is what The Cyclists' Alliance is setting out to do."

Amanda Spratt (AUS)

Olympian and three time winner of Australian National Championships

'Now is the right time to give back some of my knowledge and experience, so I am very proud to be a rider representative” 

Ariane Luthi (SUI)

Multiple winner of some of the most gruelling mountain bike stage races in the world. 

“I felt pretty lonely at that front, I thought it would be amazing if there was a union that could have my back”

Marcella Toldi (BRA)

Currently involved with One Passion; promoting cycling development in Brazil, Marcella wants to also bridge the gap between Latin America and European pro cycling.

“I know that in order to change the story of cycling in Brazil, I will have to act and get involved”

Marieke De Groot (NL)

Marieke previously raced for Health Mate - Cyclelive & Doltcini - Van Eyck Sport and is still actively racing and. supporting developing talent.

“I want to add my voice to represent the level below the World Tour teams (Continental & ambitious club teams). In my opinion these are a very important level for developing young talent”