Kim Le Court docket has dedicated to a different two years with AG Insurance coverage-Soudal after experiencing among the finest seasons of her skilled biking profession.
The reigning Mauritian nationwide champion within the time trial and street race accomplished her first season with the workforce this yr and can proceed with the WorldTour programme by to the tip of 2026, calling her latest extension a ‘reflection of belief and perception’.
“Extending my contract means an amazing deal to me. It’s been an extended and difficult journey to get up to now. I’ve needed to show myself and present that the chance was value it,” Le Court docket mentioned in a workforce press launch on Monday.
“There’s been loads of stress on my shoulders, however I’m extremely pleased that all of it labored out. It’s a mirrored image of the belief and perception the workforce has in me, and I’m excited to maintain contributing to our shared objectives. That is additionally a chance for me to develop, each as an athlete and as an individual, inside a workforce that looks like household.”
Le Court docket began her season with AG Insurance coverage-Soudal in Australia the place she was ninth on the Cadel Evans Nice Ocean Highway Race. Upon returning to Europe within the Spring, she completed eleventh at Trofeo Alfredo Binda, ninth at Brugge-De Panne, thirteenth at Gent-Wevelgem, twenty third on the Tour of Flanders and tenth at Paris-Roubaix. She did not end the Amstel Gold Race, however she returned to racing at RideLondon in Might after which completed fourth total on the Volta a Catalunya in June.
Her outcomes continued to enhance with double wins within the street race and time trial on the Mauritius Nationwide Championships adopted by a stage win on the Giro d’Italia. She represented her nation on the Olympic Video games in Paris and final competed on the Tour de France Femmes in August, the place she took two top-10 stage finishes.
“Throughout my time with the workforce, I’ve realized how essential teamwork and communication are to our success. Regardless of how sturdy a person efficiency is, it’s the collective effort of the entire workforce that drives us ahead,” Le Court docket mentioned.
“I’ve additionally gained a deeper appreciation for resilience and endurance, particularly throughout powerful coaching durations and difficult races. Shifting ahead, I plan to use these classes by protecting communication open with my teammates and staying centered on long-term enchancment, even when progress feels sluggish.”
Le Court docket opted to not compete on the latest UCI Highway World Championships and to finish her season early to get better from a lingering harm to her wrist sustained in a crash at Gent-Wevelgem in the course of the Spring Classics.
The choice to finish her season early was made in session with the AG Insurance coverage-Soudal medical workforce, specializing in long-term restoration and returning to competitors sooner or later.
She mentioned that she goals to concentrate on bettering her consistency whereas focusing on a number of key races subsequent season with AG Insurance coverage-Soudal.
“What do I nonetheless need to obtain? On a private stage, I goal to develop as a frontrunner inside the workforce, providing help and steerage each time wanted. I’m additionally dedicated to discovering a wholesome steadiness between my athletic profession and private life, making certain that I keep each mentally and bodily sturdy all through the upcoming seasons.”
