A First for Women's Cycling in the Americas : The Tour de l'Abitibi Glencore Hosts the Junior Nations' Cup - Women's Edition

"The Tour is proud to be a pioneer in offering Junior women the opportunity to compete on the international stage. This announcement marks an extraordinary advancement, not only for cycling but for sports in general. We are excited and ready to welcome teams from around the world to this historic event," said Mélanie Rocher, President of the Tour de l'Abitibi Glencore.

By offering a high-level platform to young female cyclists, the event aims to inspire a new generation of athletes and encourage more young girls to take up the sport. The organization is confident that this unique opportunity will strengthen inclusion and recognition of women's cycling on the global stage.

About the Tour de l'Abitibi Glencore

The Tour de l'Abitibi Glencore is a UCI Junior Nations' Cup event held annually in Abitibi, which, for 55 years, has attracted the world's top male junior cyclists. As the only competition of its kind in North America and the longest Junior Nations' Cup in the world, it has hosted thousands of participants from 40 different countries and continues to be an excellent springboard for cyclists aspiring to the professional ranks. The addition of the women's edition in 2025 marks a new era for this prestigious competition.

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