Fem van Empel locked-in with Visma-Lease a Bike through 2027

Dutch Fem Van Empel celebrates as she crosses the finish line to win the elite women's race of the World Cup cyclocross cycling event in Antwerp on Saturday 23 December 2023, stage 9 (out of 14) of the UCI World Cup competition. BELGA PHOTO JASPER JACOBS (Photo by JASPER JACOBS / BELGA MAG / Belga via AFP)
Fem van Empel (Image credit: Getty Images)

Fem van Empel has signed a contract extension with Visma-Lease a Bike that will see her racing across multiple disciplines with the Dutch team through to the end of 2027. 

Van Empel spoke of her contract extension ahead of the team's presentation in December, saying that the long-term commitment was an obvious choice. She also spoke with WielerFlits about her future in cycling.

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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.