Kate Richardson wins Tour de Feminin riding Handsling A1R0evo

Handsling Alba's Kate Richardson secured the biggest win of her career with overall victory in the 2025 Tour de Feminin.

Riding a Handsling A1R0evo Shimano Ultegra Di2 road bike, Kate became the first Scottish winner of the elite Czech stage race, which is now in its 36th edition. 

The 22-year-old defended her overall lead on the fourth and final stage - a demanding 105km route featuring six big climbs in the Lusatian Mountains. Her team worked tirelessly to counter any breaks, including a big attack on the final climb, just 3km from the finish.

Asked in a post race interview to describe the toughest part of the race, she replied: "Everything! I can't emphasise enough what (my teammates) did for me today. I would not have done what I did today without them. They really rode survival."

Kate's win comes just a week after her teammate Lauren Dickson rode to a stunning victory in the Lincoln GP - one of the UK's most prestigious races. 

The two wins showcase the race pedigree of their A1R0evo race bikes - first on the iconic cobbles of Lincoln, then over four demanding stages in Czechia.