Ewers\u2019 revelation has acted as a flashpoint in a much wider cultural shift. Across the last two seasons, several of the sport\u2019s biggest names have spoken publicly about how their cycle affects both performance and long-term health.<\/p>\n
Demi Vollering<\/a> has stressed repeatedly that the menstrual cycle is \u201ca normal part of life\u201d and something riders should not fear discussing. She has spoken about low-energy days, disrupted sleep and coordination struggles \u2014 but also about phases where she feels physically stronger and benefits from better recovery. Her message is that performance can improve once riders understand their individual rhythm.The visibility has extended into the Tour de France Femmes<\/a> itself. Kim Le Court<\/a> famously revealed she was on her period the day she won a stage and pulled on the yellow jersey<\/a> at the Tour de France Femmes, stating simply: \u201cMy body is more tired than normal. That\u2019s what we women deal with.\u201d\u00a0And the issue isn\u2019t limited to current riders. Lizzie Deignan<\/a> has openly expressed concern that many young cyclists are losing their periods because of under-fuelling and over-training, citing long-term risks such as low bone density and compromised endocrine health. British cycling legend Lizzie Deignan has been one of those to speak out about the impact of menstruation in pro cycling<\/p>\n The sport waking up to a health issue, not an inconvenience<\/p>\n The steady chorus from stars like Kopecky, Vollering, Deignan and others is slowly shifting attitudes inside the sport. Once treated as a private inconvenience \u2014 or, in past eras, something to be avoided altogether using hormonal suppression \u2014 menstrual health is now increasingly seen as a key performance and wellbeing marker.<\/p>\n Ewers\u2019 case has highlighted just how serious the long-term consequences can be, and why so many riders now want the sport to take the issue far more seriously.<\/p>\n Kopecky believes the next step is removing the shame from everyday conversations \u2014 especially within team environments where performance planning is decided. \u201cIt shouldn\u2019t be a taboo. It belongs in the sport,\u201d she said, emphasising that understanding symptoms is essential, not optional, for both athletes and the staff around them.<\/p>\n As the peloton continues to push back against silence, the subject is rapidly evolving from a whispered inconvenience to a legitimate performance and health priority. Kopecky\u2019s latest call only strengthens the momentum \u2014 and judging by the wave of riders speaking up, women\u2019s cycling has no intention of going backwards.<\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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