Critérium Genevois — Women's Open
April 23, 2026 · Troinex (GE) → Troinex (GE)
11 FFGVA cyclists take the start of round 1 of the Critérium Genevois — the first year the Critérium offers a 100% women’s race.
Troinex circuit 1.430 km · 14 laps · 8 m D+/lap
Distance / Elev.
A historic first
For the first time, the Critérium Genevois — one of the must-attend events of Romandy cycling — offered a 100% women’s round. Round 1 took place on April 23, 2026 on the closed Troinex circuit.
11 FFGVA cyclists took the start — one of the largest contingents in the peloton.
The race
- Circuit: Troinex, 1.430 km per lap, 8 m of elevation gain
- Format: 14 laps, about 20 km of fast racing on a closed circuit
- Category: Women’s Open (unlicensed)
- Podium: Emilie Bottini (37:15), Josefina Holze (37:15), Jowita Mieszkowska (37:35)
FFGVA results
| Pos. | Rider | Laps | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8th | Sofia | 14 | 38:59 |
| 13th | Maëlle A. | 13 | 38:04 |
| 15th | Dune | 13 | 38:10 |
| 16th | Sophie | 13 | 38:20 |
| 17th | Raquel | 13 | 38:24 |
| 19th | Maëlle O. | 13 | 40:09 |
| 22nd | Sonia | 11 | 39:31 |
| 23rd | Livia | 11 | 39:39 |
| 24th | Maité | 11 | 39:56 |
| 25th | Monica | 10 | 37:26 |
| 26th | Caroline | 9 | 33:31 |
Sofia delivered the best FFGVA performance by finishing in 8th place, on the lead lap.
What’s next
Rounds 2 and 3 of the 2026 women’s Critérium will take place on May 19 in Malval and June 9 in Jussy.
Cyclist : The FFGVA team
Sofia, Maëlle A., Dune, Sophie, Raquel, Maëlle O., Sonia, Livia, Maité, Monica and Caroline.
