Two-time US road champion Kristen Faulkner makes her first start in seven months for EF Education-Oatly, accepting a late call to compete this Sunday at the Tour of Flanders. She departed mid-way through the Tour de France Femmes last August with shoulder pain and was off the bike for an extended time following surgery in September.
The 2026 season began with high notes as Faulkner went to South America for the Pan American Championships, the track and road competitions held a week apart in Chile in March. All systems were a go as she earned gold medals in the Team Pursuit and Individual Pursuit, then won the individual time trial title.
