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Simone Giuliani

'Without immediate donations, we will cease to exist' – The Cyclists' Alliance launches €100k fundraiser to save independent riders' union

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - FEBRUARY 06: A general view of the peloton competing during the 4th UAE Tour Women 2026, Stage 2 a 145km stage from Dubai Police Academy to Hamdan Bin Mohamed Smart University on February 06, 2026 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Tim de Waele/Getty Images).

Since 2017, The Cyclists' Alliance (TCA) has campaigned for key rights in the women's peloton – from minimum salaries to maternity leave – mentored nearly 100 young riders and supported those in the peloton with services including free legal advice on contracts and working rights. The continuation of the group started by professional riders is, however, now at risk.

"The Cyclists' Alliance, the independent voice and support for women's cycling, is facing a funding crisis," said President Grace Brown in a social media post.

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