Ladies Lotto Ladies selected for the Vuelta Femenina

After a successful participation last year, the team is eagerly looking forward to their return to the Spanish roads. Team director Grace Verbeke is particularly pleased with the awarding of the wildcard: "After a strong Vuelta last year, we're happy to be back. For some of our riders, this is a great goal, and we are already excited to make the most of it."

Not only does the Vuelta Femenina offer an important sporting challenge, but it also provides a valuable opportunity for the riders' continued growth. Team director Grace Verbeke emphasizes the significance of participating in such a major race: "We are convinced that a grand tour greatly benefits a rider's development. These kinds of experiences make our riders stronger and help them improve as athletes."

The Vuelta Femenina, alongside the Tour de France Femmes, is one of the most prestigious stage races in women's cycling. Receiving a wildcard is therefore a wonderful recognition of the progress the team has made over the past season.

The third edition of the Vuelta Ciclista Femenina will take place from May 4 to 10 and will start in the Catalan capital, Barcelona.

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