World champion Lotte Kopecky has extended her contract with the SD Worx - Protime team. In the last two seasons, Kopecky has enjoyed great success in the SD Worx - Protime jersey, including the world title in the road race in Glasgow, two victories in the Tour of Flanders, a win in Strade Bianche, the points classification and a stage in the Tour de France Femmes as well as several world and European titles on the track.
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The SD Worx - Protime team is convinced
Lotte Kopecky's contract with Team SD Worx - Protime runs until the end of 2024, and the world champion has stated that she would rather stay with Team SD Worx - Protime in the coming years than switch to another team. At the same time, the team is convinced that Kopecky can still make progress in both the short and long term. This season, she has already managed to win the queen stage and the overall classification of the UAE Tour. It is therefore hardly surprising that the negotiations between the team and the rider were successful and an agreement was reached relatively quickly.
I am very happy to be staying with Team SD Worx - Protime until 2028. I feel comfortable in this team and, above all, I can be myself here. Team SD Worx - Protime is the best team in the women's peloton in terms of results. The interaction in this team is very human. We are definitely not seen as robots. Of course we are expected to perform well, but not at all costs. - Lotte Kopecky
The 28-year-old emphasises the positive communication within the team, saying that you immediately know where you stand. "I appreciate that," she says. At Team SD Worx - Protime, Lotte Kopecky has experienced many great moments with team-mates and staff over the past two years. A look at her previous record in the team and her development as a rider and as a person clearly shows her: "It is a logical consequence that I have extended my contract until 2028".
Lotte Kopecky's spring is already timetabled. Her next race is Omloop Het Nieuwsblad.
Team manager Erwin Janssen: "In Belgium, Lotte Kopecky has put women's cycling in the spotlight"
Especially in Belgium, Lotte Kopecky has put women's cycling in the spotlight, says team manager Erwin Janssen about her importance - even beyond the team. "She joined our team in 2022 as a great talent. [...]", he praises, referring to some of her successes. There is now great joy that the collaboration is also secured for the coming years.
Sandra Schuberth
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