The protein requirements for a female cyclist, like any other athlete, can vary depending on several factors such as body weight, training intensity, training duration, goals, and overall energy expenditure. However, a general guideline for protein intake for athletes is around 1.2 to 2.0 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight per day.

To calculate the protein requirement, you would need to know the weight of the cyclist in kilograms. Let's assume the cyclist weighs 60 kilograms. In that case, the recommended protein intake would be:

Minimum: 1.2 grams/kg/day x 60 kg = 72 grams of protein per day Maximum: 2.0 grams/kg/day x 60 kg = 120 grams of protein per day

So, for a professional female cyclist weighing 60 kilograms, the protein intake should generally be between 72 to 120 grams per day. It's important to note that these are rough guidelines, and it's always best to consult with a registered dietitian or a sports nutritionist who can provide personalized recommendations...

After 3 stages of @lavueltafem @kx3lifestyleandcoaching athlete @chloedygert sits 2nd GC after a 2nd place in TTT and two 3rd places! More today on @peacock 

Chloe Dygert: “I kept myself comfortable all day. There was only one time when I got caught up and had to jump across to the front group. There was a lot of panic from many riders in the peloton. I tried to stay as alert as possible without fighting for unnecessary positions until the crucial moments of the race.”

“When it came to the sprint, we were trying to keep the pace fast, and the speed was good for me. It was just a learning curve on my end. I’ve never sprinted before, there’s a lot to improve on, and I’m happy to have the guidance from the team to help me get there!”

“To be honest, I don’t think myself or anyone else really knows what to expect from me in sprinting or other aspects. I’m just trying not to limit myself. Giving me...

"We go home with the Green Sprint Jersey #teamwork. The Gila Monster was monstrous & though we did not get the finish we were aiming for, our squad gave it their all and motivated to get after it again at Joe Martin Stage Race" - Shayna Powless DNA Pro Cycling 

Saturday’s Stage 4 Downtown Silver City Criterium was relentless, exhilarating, fast, and fun for the full 27 miles. “The team raced hard and aggressively and had so much fun doing it.” said Shelley Olds, Virginia’s Blue Ridge TWENTY24 Team Director. “It was a perfect leadout by Sofía and Marlies to deliver Emily for the team’s third stage win!”

“Congratulations to all the teams for coming out to play today!” said Ehrlich. “It was completely and entirely a showing of perfect teamwork. I'm speechless at how humbled these girls make me feel. Marlies, Sofia, Laurel, and Nicole—they're incredible. Team work makes the dream work.”

Ehrlich picked up her third consecutive individual time trial win this year at Stage 3 of Tour of the Gila. The out-and-back TT course gained 1,000 feet of elevation over 16.15-miles. “I put it all out there for another win in the time trial,” said Ehrlich. “I’m forever grateful to VBR TWENTY24 and KX3 Lifestyle and Coaching for the opportunities and supporting me and pushing me to find my best self!”

“The Tour of the Gila is one of three big stage races in the United States this season, and I am confident we had the right team put together for the challenges the riders would face,” said Nicola Cranmer, General Manager, Virginia’s Blue Ridge TWENTY24. “I couldn’t be more proud of how our riders performed, and taking three of the five stage wins was a tremendous accomplishment.”

The VBR TWENTY24 team roster for the Tour of the Gila included Emily Ehrlich (USA), just off her GC win at the Redlands Bicycle Classic. She was joined by the majority of the Redlands race squad including sprint specialist Marlies Mejias Garcia (CUB), Sofía Arreola Navarro (MEX), Laurel Quinones (USA), Nicole Steinmetz (USA), and Danielle Morshead (USA). 

The five days of racing kicked off Wednesday with a point-to-point 71.2-mile road race, starting at Gough Park in Silver City, NM and finishing on the notorious 3.8-mile Mogollon Climb. The...

Virginia’s Blue Ridge TWENTY24 pro cycling team could not have written a better outcome for the 37th edition of the Redlands Bicycle Classic, presented by San Manuel Band of Mission Indians. After five stages, Emily Ehrlich stood atop the GC podium in the yellow jersey, with teammates Melisa Rollins in third, Laurel Quinones in fourth, and the VBR TWENTY24 squad brought home the Team GC overall win.

After 37 years, the Redlands Bicycle Classic continues to be the longest, continuously running invitational stage race in the country and is well known throughout the world. The race has hosted riders who have gone on to compete and win Olympic medals, Tour de France, and World Championships, and has certainly earned the tag line “Where Legends are Born.” This year's event took place April 12-16 in the cities of Highland, Yucaipa, and Redlands, CA.

“Redlands was a real test to see what we could do as a team,” said Emily Ehrlich, 2023 Redlands...

It was a podium sweep for VBR TWENTY24 on day three for the 9.1-mile Individual Time Trial—otherwise dubbed the “race of truth.” Ehrlich took the top step with a blistering pace of 20:10.2, with Rollins fifteen seconds back in second, and Quinones in third with a time of 20:39.4. The time trial is no stranger to the athletes and coaches who have come up through the TWENTY24 team over the course of their careers. The team was founded and is managed by Nicola Cranmer, also co-founder of KX3 Lifestyle + Coaching. Two of the three athletes on the time trial podium on Friday are coached by KX3 coaches—Kristin Armstrong (3x Olympic gold medalist in the time trial) and Emma White (Olympic Bronze medalist and 2020 World Champion in track team pursuit). At the conclusion of stage three, VBR TWENTY24 had three riders in the GC top five—Rollins in second, Ehrlich in third, and Quinones in fifth.

“I rode my heart out today for a win in the Redlands...

“What A weekend for the books, not only did I get to spend time with the very hardworking Trek crew here at Trek HQ, but I managed to race into a top 10 at the first World Cup of the season and podium in U23! Congrats on your big win @femvanempel!
Being a part of this team is something special and having a chance to see the magic that happens behind the scenes makes one appreciate it all that much more. A big thanks to all you do for the race teams and the cycling community @trekbikes o! And an even bigger thank you to @twp521 and @mpshriver for their endless hard work this weekend on all fronts.” - Maddie

NEWS!  Virginia’s Blue Ridge TWENTY24 Marlies Mejias Garcia (CUB) wins the opening stage of Redlands Bicycle Classic supported by the team of Melisa Rollins, Emily Ehrlich, Laurel Quinones, Sofia Arreola, Cailegh Filmer and Nicole Steinmetz. The Cuban out-paced Alia Shafi (Fount Cycling) and Marcela Prieto (Pato Bike) in the uphill sprint. 

The victory gives Mejías Garcia the first leader's jersey of the race. "It's my first time wearing a leader's jersey for a stage race, I've done some stage races years ago but only to prepare for the track events, so having the jersey feels good, we've trained a lot to at least start In this way, this race, great teamwork is essential, each one contributes to achieve the final result, the technical director is great, he values each point of view of each athlete and that is important in a team race, and it feels great to win because only people close to you know what we've been through to get there!"