Women’s cycling will have ProTeams a year earlier than originally anticipated, with the UCI saying it would introduce the second tier of professional cycling, to sit below Women’s WorldTeams, in 2025.
There is currently no middle ground between the UCI WorldTour teams and the UCI Continental category in women’s cycling, unlike in the men’s side of the sport which also has ProTeams. ProTeams are registered with the UCI, have a minimum salary requirement and are also required to submit a bank guarantee which can be drawn on if a team does not fulfill its financial commitments.
