It was a hugely hectic and highly successful UK National Road Championships for the Drops-Le Col and Ribble Weldtite Pro Cycling teams. Both teams raced their Endurance SL R and Ultra TT race bikes along the roads of Lincoln. Check out who came away with the medals after riding in our roundup of an electrifying extended weekends worth of racing.
The journey from amateur to pro racer is one that seems impossible to many. With such fierce competition and so few roles available, selection by any team is often hard-fought. Furthermore, there's constant uncertainty surrounding teams and their funding. In the same vein, there's the perception within the UK that cycling can often be seen as a very closed sport. So, even knowing where to start out can be a challenge all of its own.
The Women's Tour is Britain's most prestigious multi-stage and attracts the world's best riders to the shore of the UK. The Drops - Le Col racing team has been an ever-present at the Women's Tour since its inaugural edition back in 2016. A hugely impressive team performance led to Joss Lowden securing a superb top ten finish overall. Read our stage summary to see how they achieved this incredible result.