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Athlete Spotlight

Lotte Kopecky

Belgium / Team SD Worx – Protime

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July 24, 2025

by Specialized

Back-to-Back World Champion

For any professional cyclist, wearing the iconic rainbow stripes of the world champion is the ultimate dream. To do it two years in a row—beating the very best in the world—is something truly extraordinary.

Lotte Kopecky is one of the most powerful and versatile riders in the peloton, with a glittering list of achievements on both road and track, at World Championship and Olympic level. A true Belgian icon, she’s captured the hearts of her nation—not least by winning the Ronde van Vlaanderen, Belgium’s most revered race, an incredible three times.

Equally dominant over cobblestones, gravel, and mountain passes, her all-around brilliance is reflected in an enviable palmarès. Raised on the fierce and unforgiving circuits of Belgian racing, Lotte is the definition of a born racer—because if you can thrive in Belgium, you can thrive anywhere.

DOB: November 10, 1995 | Nationality: Belgian | Team: Team SD Worx – Protime | Follow: @lottekopecky

Achievements

  • 2× World Championships WE – Road Race (2024, 2023)

  • 3× Ronde van Vlaanderen WE (2025, 2023, 2022)

  • 2× Strade Bianche Donne (2024, 2022)

  • GC, Tour de Romandie Féminin (2024)

  • Omloop Het Nieuwsblad WE (2023)

  • Paris–Roubaix Femmes (2024)

Lotte on her favourite Specialized product

“My rainbow Tarmac SL8, need I say any more? When Specialized unveiled that bike design to me this season, I couldn’t do anything else but smile!”

S-Works Tarmac SL8

Lotte's Ride on the Tour

Nothing is faster than the Tarmac SL8 thanks to a combination of aerodynamics, lightweight, and ride quality previously thought impossible.