AG Insurance-NXTG build three-tier women's development programme in 2023

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AG Insurance-NXTG has grown into a three-tier women's cycling programme, with its highest-level elite team applying for a place in the Women's WorldTeams in 2023.

The three levels next year will include an AG Insurance-NXTG under-19 team, an under-23 squad and the new addition of an elite team. All aim to provide development opportunities and a dedicated pathway to the highest level of the sport.

“Julia, Britt, Anya, Gaia, Lone, Ilse, Maud, and Ally have shown this year they are ready for that step up. With the addition of eight new riders, both experienced and upcoming riders, we have a balanced team for races on the Belgian cobbles but also the Ardennes and the higher mountains abroad like the Tour de France Femmes. It’s a well-rounded squad, and I can’t wait to see what they can do next year," said team CEO Natascha den Ouden.

“With our three-part structure, we offer young talents every opportunity to make their cycling dreams come true and to develop sustainably in a professional environment. With real opportunities to grow from the base to the top: from the U19, over the U23 to the elite team. To see half of the current U23 team step up the elites is perhaps the biggest victory of the 2022 season, “ said AG CEO Delobelle.

Kirsten Frattini is the Deputy Editor of Cyclingnews, overseeing the global racing content plan.

Kirsten has a background in Kinesiology and Health Science. She has been involved in cycling from the community and grassroots level to professional cycling's biggest races, reporting on the WorldTour, Spring Classics, Tours de France, World Championships and Olympic Games.

She began her sports journalism career with Cyclingnews as a North American Correspondent in 2006. In 2018, Kirsten became Women's Editor – overseeing the content strategy, race coverage and growth of women's professional cycling – before becoming Deputy Editor in 2023.