Lauren Stephens Wins the Clasica de Almeria Women at 37
American cyclist Lauren Stephens (Cynisca Cycling) triumphed in the Clasica de Almeria Women’s race.
Wins the Clasica de Almeria Women won by Lauren Stephens
The 37-year-old previously won the Pan American Games in October and now adds another victory to her impressive career. Stephens emerged victorious in a two-person sprint, defeating Yuliia Biriukova of Ukraine (Human Powered Health).
This marks Stephens’ first European win since the 2020 Tour Cycliste Féminin International de l’Ardèche, adding another prestigious title to her collection.
Lauren Stephens: Accomplished American Cyclist
Based on the information available online, here’s a summary of Lauren Stephens:
Profession: American racing cyclist.
Current Team: Cynisca Cycling (as of February 2024).
Age: 37 years old (born December 28, 1986).
Recent Accomplishments:
- Winner of the Clasica de Almeria Women’s race in February 2024.
- Winner of the Pan American Games Road Race in October 2023.
Previous Teams:
- EF Education–Tibco–SVB (2022–2023)
- Team TIBCO-SVB (various iterations — 2013–2021)
- Cylance Pro Cycling (2018)
- Team TIBCO (2013–2017)
Other Notable Achievements:
- Participated in the Team Time Trial at the 2014 UCI Road World Championships.
- Won the Joe Martin Stage Race twice (2023, 2015).
Lauren Stephens’ cycling background
Early Career:
- Start: Began racing in 2009 while attending the University of North Texas.
- Balancing Act: Juggled training and racing with a high school math teaching career after graduation in 2010.
Professional Progression:
- Team History: Cycled for various teams throughout her career, including:
- Cynisca Cycling (present)
- EF Education–Tibco–SVB (2022–2023)
- Team TIBCO-SVB and its variations (2013–2021)
- Cylance Pro Cycling (2018)
- Team TIBCO (2013–2017)
- Notable Achievements:
- Won the Clasica de Almeria Women in 2024.
- Won the Pan American Games Road Race in 2023.
- Won the Joe Martin Stage Race twice (2023, 2015).
- Competed in the Team Time Trial at the 2014 UCI Road World Championships.
Lauren Stephens is a seasoned and successful cyclist known for her endurance and sprinting abilities. She has consistently achieved impressive results throughout her career, showcasing her talent on both the national and international stage.
