The 2025 Road World Championships seem like an eon away at the start of the cycling season, but for Ashleigh Moolman-Pasio they represent a huge goal. For the first time in the history of road cycling the rainbow bands will be contested on the African continent; giving the four time continental champion a unique target at the end of the season.

Ashleigh is no stranger to World Championship firsts though, securing the first ever E-sports World title back in 2020.

Ashleigh may not have made the start line had things worked out differently in 2022, she had set her goals on retirement, but is now keen to highlight there's plenty of tread left on the tyres.

Alongside her successful racing career Ashleigh is also the co-owner of Rocacorba Cycling a hotel based in Girona where you can stay and ride where the pros train! For more info click on this link https://www.rocacorbacycling.cc/about-us

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