Empowering Riders,
Advancing Equality,
Securing Futures

The Cyclists’ Alliance unites female professional riders from all over the world to improve their career and economic opportunities.

The Cyclists’ Alliance (TCA) is the independent voice of women’s professional cycling. Founded and led by former and current professional riders, TCA exists to represent female riders of the pro peloton, and to support cyclists at every stage of their careers. Driven by a shared commitment to “strive for fairness”, we advocate for equal opportunities, better working conditions, and a future where every rider can thrive and earn a sustainable living in the sport.

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For any individuals, groups, and businesses eager to join us in championing change and fairness for female cyclists.

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Join as a Rider Member

For any female rider competing for a UCI-registered women’s team or racing in UCI-affiliated events.

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We provide holistic support and advocate for fair conditions for female riders before, during, and after their careers.

All riders to earn a minimum salary

All riders to receive maternity leave, not just WWT riders

All support team members to be qualified, checked and professional

All racing and training expenses covered

Paid vacation days and a mandatory minimum vacation block

Basic insurance for all riders as standard

A universal standardised approach to race safety

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Salary

57%

Of female cyclists earn less than €15,000 a year

Reward

1

WWT Races offering equal prize money

Assistance

77%

Of riders sign a contract without any legal assistance

News

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TCA Rider Council Statement on Proposed UCI Handlebar Width Regulation

The Cyclists’ Alliance Unveils New Strategy to Transform Women’s Professional Cycling

TCA Welcomes Strong UCI Sanctions in Team Velopro-Alphamotorhomes Ethics Case

2025 TCAMP Pre-Career x Strava Grants Awarded to 11 Promising Cyclists

Reflect, Celebrate, and Grow: A Year of Transformation with TCAMP Pre-Career Program

Q&A with TCA President Grace Brown

Webinar: Pelvic, vulvar and perineal health for female elite cyclists

The Cyclists’ Alliance Welcomes Christine O’Connell as Vice-President and Helen Woods as Treasurer

The Cyclists’ Alliance Welcomes Six New Rider Council Members for 2025

TCA Attends EAPA Annual Conference

Grace Brown Elected as President of The Cyclists’ Alliance

TCA opens applications for 2025 Mentor Program

25 riders registered for the first Strava grant webinar

2024 Annual Rider Survey – Full report

TCA Accepting Applications for Board Positions

Latest UCI Regulation Amendments

TCA “It’s Right to Say No” Campaign

Work to be done at the Women’s Continental level

TCAMP Pre-Career x Strava grant returns for 2025

TCA attends World Player Association Conference

2024 TCA Annual Survey

TCA statement on Amy Pieters court case

Blog Post: Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport

TCA welcomes Leah Kirchmann as new communication coordinator

2024 TCAMP Pre-Career x Strava Grant rider announcements

The Cyclists’ Alliance Duty of Care Framework – winter update

16 riders selected to be interviewed as part of the TCAMP Pre Career x Strava Grant

TCA’s General Assembly adds Lexi Brown in the board.

27 applicants for the TCAMP Pre Career X Strava Grant.

The Cyclists’ Alliance Duty of Care Framework – Autumn Update

8 things to consider when negotiating your contract

2023 Annual Rider Survey – Full report

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

TCA Annual Survey: key issues for the women’s professional peloton – Part 2

TCA Annual Survey: key issues for the women’s professional peloton

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

Shift in TCA Legal team

TCA Riders council meets for the first time in 2023

The Cyclists’ Alliance announces key hires, strengthening the team as they continue to strive for fairness in cycling.

TCA Mentor Program – What I have learned

TCA PROLead Leadership Course

TCA at Bicycle Film Festival Amsterdam

TCA Welcomes Kirchmann and Wollaston, Graciously Thanks Elvin and Vos

The Cyclists’ Alliance Annual Rider Survey Results are revealed.

Join the team! Are you our next TCAMP Manager?

Are you our next Director? Join the team!

TCA receives three year financial commitment from Strava through their Strive For More Initiative to Get More Women to the Starting Line in Professional Cycling

Mentorjam Platform joins forces with TCAMP to launch the 2022 Mentorship Program

The TCA reflects on a productive 2021 and looks to extend its services and support for professional female cyclists further with additional partners in 2022

FLARE; the most accurate incident detection app partners with The Cyclists’ Alliance to offer their affiliate program to its professional cyclist members.

TCAMP reflects on a successful year!

Centralised Prizemoney Management system extends to Women’s Professional Cycling

How should a new U23 rainbow jersey for the 2022 Road World Championships in Wollongong, Australia be implemented?

The TCA Mentorship Program (TCAMP) presents three days of workshops and panel discussions

The Cyclists’ Alliance Duty of care Framework’ supported by Supersapiens

The Cyclists’ Alliance 2021 Rider Survey: Part Two results revealed!

The Cyclists’ Alliance 2021 Rider Survey: Part One Results revealed!

TCA response to updated UCI Ethics Code

Cyclo-cross 20/21 Season Evaluation

Road Race Safety Reports | 2021 Season

The Cyclists’ Alliance announces ‘TCAMP’

TCA launches ‘Tax Helpdesk’ with Baker McKenzie

Four simple steps to help build a better future for professional women’s cycling from our Rider Council

Recommendations on the UCI Ethics Procedure

Navigating racing in Europe in a post-Brexit world for British Citizens

Covid-19 Protocol, safety & salaries – TCA input for UCI agenda 2021

The Cyclists’ Alliance 2020 Annual Review

Gracie Elvin and Roos Hoogeboom: Retirement and Rejuvenation

The Cyclists’ Alliance Rider Survey 2020

New union in men’s cycling

The impact of Covid-19 on professional cycling

Rider Survey: Reopening UCI Ranking MTB XCO  

Return to racing webinar & Covid-19 guidelines

Racing during COVID-19

The Cyclists’ Alliance Official Medical Statement on Vuelta Navarra

New MTB calendar: Five challenges all racers will face

Should women have separate starts in Marathon MTB Racing?

Case Study: Image Rights

The Cyclists’ Alliance Community Ride on Zwift

Let’s talk insurance!

Baseline tests: Better understanding concussion

An open letter to the UCI, riders call for representation.

TCA (The Cyclists’ Alliance) Contract Management Platform launched

The Cyclists’ Alliance appoints a dedicated Ethics Officer

An Open letter to the UCI,

Eating in isolation- nutrition advice from Judith Haudum

Coronavirus update

The Cyclists’ Alliance (TCA) receives Rapha Foundation grant in quest for fairness in cycling

Supplemental Insurance Packages for Women

The Cyclists’ Alliance Rider Survey 2019

New Partnership with FuturumShop

Hammer Stavanger- a missed opportunity

General Assembly 2019 Outcomes

Sign on the dotted line

Safe Sport Programs

Who’s dreaming of a Tour de France for women?

Keeping the sport safe for all: How to file a complaint

The Cyclists’ Alliance is guided by a Rider’s Council and Professional Cyclists, with support from TCA Staff and the Board of Directors. Together, they shape the direction of the organisation.

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