U23 Women to Battle for rainbow Jersey on day 5 of UCI Road World Championships
Glasgow, Scotland – September 25 – the Women Under-23 Road Race takes center stage today at the UCI Road World Championships, with riders poised to compete for the coveted rainbow jersey. Scheduled to begin at 13:05 local time, the race promises a challenging course and a thrilling contest among the world’s top young cyclists.
This event marks a pivotal moment for the rising stars of women’s cycling, offering a platform to showcase their talent on a global stage. A victory at the U23 level often foreshadows success in the elite ranks, making this race a crucial stepping stone for future champions. The outcome will not only crown an individual world champion but also provide valuable experience and momentum for these athletes as they progress in their careers.
The UCI Road World Championships,currently underway in Glasgow and across Scotland,began on August 5 with individual time trials and continues through September 10,encompassing a variety of disciplines and age categories. Previous winners at these championships include Remco Evenepoel in the Men Elite Individual Time Trial on August 9, Zoe Bäckstedt in the Women Under-23 Individual Time Trial on September 22, and Jakob Söderqvist in the Men Under-23 Individual Time Trial on the same day.Megan arens and Michiel Mouris claimed victories in the Women Junior and Men Junior Individual Time Trials respectively on September 23, while Australia secured gold in the Mixed Relay Team Time Trial on September 24.
Following today’s U23 Women’s Road Race, the schedule continues with the Men Junior Road Race and Men Under-23 Road Race on September 26, the Women Junior and Women Elite road Races on September 27, and culminates with the Men Elite Road Race on September 28.
