Cat Fergusson can't wait for her Paris-Roubaix debut: "Hopefully I can make it to the velodrome"
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You would hardly find a more exciting prospect other than the double 2024 junior world champion Cat Fergusson. The 18-year-old is yet to debut in her first season as a pro, but already has two victories in the elite category to her name.
In 2025, she promises to make a "big jump" with first participation at Monuments. "It’s crazy," the Movistar rider said in an interview with Cycling Weekly. "I think it’s incredible to just be in the position I am, but to be doing a race like Roubaix, I can’t tell you how excited I am to be able to do that race."
Furthermore, she won't be alone on the cobbles. "Also, Carys [Lloyd, Movistar] and Imogen [Wolff, Visma | Lease a Bike] are doing the race, so for the three of us to do a race like that in our first year as a pro together is really special. We’ve come through the ranks from under-14s and we’re now doing Paris-Roubaix at 18-years-old together. It’s going to be incredible. Hopefully I can make it to the velodrome – that’s my aim."
Ferguson’s road debut this year is set a bit earlier than in mid-April, however. She'll be in Italy in three weeks' time to witness the first-ever Milano-Sanremo Women. "We don’t know the route yet, it’s not actually released, but it’s probably the longest race of the year," she said, adding with a laugh: "I’m not feeling fit enough yet to want to know how long it is."
The 18-year-old’s programme will then see her compete in a string of one-day Classics, including Gent Wevelgem, Brabantse Pijl, and La Flèche Wallone, before turning to stage races in Spain, and the Lloyds Tour of Britain.
Cat Fergusson's 2025 spring programme:
- Milano-Sanremo (March 22)
- Gent Wevelgem (March 30)
- Paris-Roubaix Femmes (April 12)
- De Brabantse Pijl (April 18)
- La Fleche Wallonne Femmes (April 23)
Ondrej ZhasilCycling Journalist
Ondřej Zhasil is a cycling journalist at CyclingUpToDate and has been part of the team since 2023. He is based in Ostrava, the third-largest city in the Czech Republic, and covers professional cycling across the main UCI competitions, including the Tour de France, the Giro d’Italia, and La Vuelta a España. A key focus of his work is startlist analysis and pre-race coverage, where he examines team selections, rider line-ups, and tactical scenarios ahead of major events.
Alongside WorldTour coverage, Ondřej has developed specific expertise in junior cycling and in racing across East Asia, including competitions in China and Japan. He also maintains a broad working knowledge of other disciplines and levels, including cyclocross, while continuing to expand his understanding of mountain bike racing.
Ondřej holds a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and Physics, which supports his analytical, data-driven approach to performance and race analysis. In his reporting, he regularly uses ProCyclingStats for results, statistics, and historical context. He places strong emphasis on careful sourcing, editorial accuracy, and updating articles promptly when new, verified information becomes available.
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