Partners
We are proud to partner with organisations and individuals who share our commitment to fairness, and who want to help drive meaningful change in cycling. Their support is essential to the growth of TCA and our continued advocacy for the rights and opportunities of female cyclists.
As a non-profit organisation, TCA relies entirely on the generosity of supporters and private partners.
Private partners can engage with specific projects that TCA is currently running including awareness campaigns, dual career initiatives, and other opportunities to support the professionalisation of women’s cycling.
If you are interested in becoming a TCA partner and joining our peloton, contact us at info@cyclistsalliance.org.
Consultants
To advance its mission, TCA partners with a diverse group of health and safety experts committed to improving the working environment for female cyclists. These specialists provide strategic guidance on critical issues such as medical standards, concussion management, nutrition (including fueling for performance and recovery), RED-S, eating disorders, and more, all with the goal of enhancing athletes’ well-being and performance.
As a TCA rider member, you can access expert advice from these professionals and participate in regular health and safety webinars co-hosted by TCA. Stay informed by signing up for our riders’ newsletter and follow us on social media for updates on upcoming events.
Are you an industry expert with valuable insights to share? We’d love to hear from you! Please get in touch to explore consulting opportunities with TCA at info@cyclistsalliance.org.
Tessa Backhuijs
Tessa Backhuijs is a sports physician with expertise in exercise physiology, sports nutrition, and optimising athlete performance through balanced training. She works part-time as a sports medicine specialist at a hospital in the Netherlands and is an active gravel racer. Tessa has gained extensive experience working with a UCI Women’s WorldTour team and now serves as a medical consultant for TCA. She provides independent advice on a range of medical issues and contributes to TCA’s educational webinars, helping riders address important health matters. Her dedication to TCA is driven by her passion for empowering women to reach their full potential, both on and off the bike.
Judith Haudum
Judith Haudum, founder of SportsNutrix, is an experienced sports dietitian with over a decade of experience working with top cyclists and teams. She specialises in fueling strategies, recovery, and personalised dietary plans tailored to the unique needs of athletes. Judith became a trusted advisor to TCA in 2019, following the UCI Road World Championships in Innsbruck. Through her work with SportsNutrix, she continues to provide expert nutrition support to help athletes achieve peak performance. Rider Members are able to book a free nutrition consultation with Judith if they have any current nutrition related questions or concerns.
Professional Nutritional Advice to ensure riders fuel correctly for training and racing as well as support on common issues such as Relative Energy Deficiency disorder