Run by former and current pros, The Cyclists’ Alliance provides holistic support to female cyclists during and after their careers. Funded purely by donations and subscriptions, our aim is to level the playing field and help the hard-working women of today’s peloton make a living from the sport. There’s a long way to go, but by striving for fairness, we will create a brighter future for all.

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2023 Annual Rider Survey – Full report

The Cyclists’ Alliance (TCA) today published the full report from their unique annual survey of the women’s professional peloton. Despite some signs that women’s professional cycling is progressing, this survey also reveals that many women continue to face tough challenges in the pursuit of a professional cycling career. The disparities between riders in the World Tour and riders outside the World Tour continue to grow wider.

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TCA and STRAVA to strengthen their relationship through a unique funding stream available for riders

In 2022, Strava partnered with The Cyclists’ Alliance (TCA) to support TCA’s mentoring program (TCAMP). This unique program is designed to provide support and guidance to young riders of the peloton as well as a mentoring program provided by experienced riders. 

This year, Strava has committed a further $100,000 to The Cyclists’ Alliance to create a Grant Awards scheme “TCAMP Pre-Career x Strava Grant”.

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TCA receive support from Zwift for the development of its’ TCAMP Pre-career programme

The Cyclists’ Alliance (TCA) is pleased to announce that Zwift has come on board as a partner for 2023 and beyond, providing support for developing the TCAMP pre-career programme. The aim of the programme is to create a more transparent and accessible pathway into the women’s professional peloton so that anyone from all backgrounds who wants to become a professional cyclist has the same opportunity to do so.

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Shift in TCA Legal team

The Cyclists’ Alliance (TCA) announced today a change in the legal team. While Marnix van Ark has left the TCA after serving the organization for the past five years, we welcome Cassandra Nelson into the team.

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TCA PROLead Leadership Course

The Cyclists’ Alliance (TCA) implements PROLead leadership course for female professional riders.

The Cyclists’ Alliance (TCA) is participating in the PROLead project with the support of EU Athletes and the European Commission (Erasmus+ Sport) to promote and support Dual Career for athletes. The project aims to design and implement leadership courses which enhance the management skills of athletes, as well as volunteers and staff of player associations.

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TCA at Bicycle Film Festival Amsterdam

What’s next for women’s professional cycling after Le Tour de France Femmes?

Join us for an afternoon where we look back on Le Tour de France Femmes and discuss the future of women’s cycling at the Bicycle Film Festival in Amsterdam.