What we witnessed in Montréal on one of global sport's most prestigious stages was the finest showcase women’s cycling could ever deliver. The spectacle produced by Demi Vollering, Katarzyna Niewiadoma, Elisa Longo Borghini, Marlen Reusser, Juliette Berthet, Puck Pieterse and all the other protagonists was second to none, with the final 40 km keeping fans glued to their screens through relentless attacks and pure grit.
Those who follow women's cycling year-round know this was no fluke. Thrilling battles at the Giro d'Italia, the Tour de France, and the Spring Classics have consistently delivered incredible emotion. The wider audience is finally noticing this extraordinary sporting value.
Yet, this success raises a crucial issue: while nearly every men's race enjoys full live coverage, the women's peloton still suffers from truncated broadcasts at key events like Paris-Roubaix and the Amstel Gold Race, or missing live feeds during decisive Grand Tour stages. Days like Montreal must serve as a wake-up call to grant women’s cycling the full visibility it deserves.