Luca Kuhn launched her eponymous women’s cycling apparel brand in 2023 and from the 2026 season we are delighted to say that Luca will be kitting out Simpson Nouvelles Cycling. Luca sat down with Chris Sidwells and Simpson Nouvelles team owner and manager David Walters to talk about her journey, building communities for women cyclists and supporting Simpson Nouvelles from next year. Music: “Starry Eyes” by A Month of Sleep, courtesy of&nbsp;<a href="http://www.epidemicsound.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.epidemicsound.com</a>. Luca’s cycling apparel fuses cutting-edge materials with understated, performance-driven design. Extensively researched and engineered for women in both road cycling and spinning, Luca empower women to ride without limits.&nbsp;Check out the range at <a href="https://www.rideluca.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.rideluca.com/</a> Supporters ClubYou can join the Club for as little as £10 and help support the development of women’s U23 cycling. <a href="https://www.nouvellescycling.co.uk/supporters-club" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.nouvellescycling.co.uk/supporters-club</a> MerchShow your support with some of our merch. As seen at races throughout 2025! Sign up for news and order Simpsons-Nouvelles merch at <a href="https://www.nouvellescycling.co.uk/merch" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://nouvellescycling.co.uk/merch</a> Get on board!Is your business interested in partnering with Britain's only U23 elite women's team? Drop Chris Sidwells a line at <a href="mailto:chris@cyclinglegends.co.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">chris@cyclinglegends.co.uk</a> Get on line!Website <a href="https://open.acast.com/networks/64ef4b8cf714670011477530/shows/64ef4b8cf714670011477528/www.nouvellescycling.co.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.nouvellescycling.co.uk</a>Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NouvellesCycling?" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/NouvellesCycling?</a>Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/NouvellesCycling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/NouvellesCycling</a>

Luca Kuhn

Hot on the heels of the last episode announcing the Simpson Nouvelles 2026 line-up, David and Chris chat to a rider who, as well looking ahead to next season in the road, is currently causing a stir in domestic and European cyclocross. Ladies and gentlemen, meet Freya Whiteside! 📸 Freya on her way to 5th overall and 3rd in the U23 category during Round 4 of the Lloyds Cyclo-cross National Trophy Series 2025/26 at Sandwell Valley Country Park in November 2025. (Andy Smith Photography <a href="https://www.andysmithphotography.co.uk/index" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.andysmithphotography.co.uk/</a>) Music: “Starry Eyes” by A Month of Sleep, courtesy of&nbsp;<a href="http://www.epidemicsound.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.epidemicsound.com</a>. Supporters ClubYou can join the Club for as little as £10 and help support the development of women’s U23 cycling. <a href="https://www.nouvellescycling.co.uk/supporters-club" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.nouvellescycling.co.uk/supporters-club</a> MerchShow your support with some of our merch. As seen at races throughout 2025! Sign up for news and order Simpsons-Nouvelles merch at <a href="https://www.nouvellescycling.co.uk/merch" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://nouvellescycling.co.uk/merch</a> Get on board!Is your business interested in partnering with Britain's only U23 elite women's team? Drop Chris Sidwells a line at <a href="mailto:chris@cyclinglegends.co.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">chris@cyclinglegends.co.uk</a> Get on line!Website <a href="https://open.acast.com/networks/64ef4b8cf714670011477530/shows/64ef4b8cf714670011477528/www.nouvellescycling.co.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.nouvellescycling.co.uk</a>Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NouvellesCycling?" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/NouvellesCycling?</a>Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/NouvellesCycling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/NouvellesCycling</a>

Freya Whiteside

David Walters talks to Chris Sidwells as he announces the Simpson Nouvelles line-up for 2026 and plans for the new season. Music: “Starry Eyes” by A Month of Sleep, courtesy of&nbsp;<a href="http://www.epidemicsound.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.epidemicsound.com</a>. Supporters ClubYou can join the Club for as little as £10 and help support the development of women’s U23 cycling. <a href="https://www.nouvellescycling.co.uk/supporters-club" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.nouvellescycling.co.uk/supporters-club</a> MerchShow your support with some of our merch. As seen at races throughout 2025! Sign up for news and order Simpsons-Nouvelles merch at <a href="https://www.nouvellescycling.co.uk/merch" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://nouvellescycling.co.uk/merch</a> Get on board!Is your business interested in partnering with Britain's only U23 elite women's team? Drop Chris Sidwells a line at <a href="mailto:chris@cyclinglegends.co.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">chris@cyclinglegends.co.uk</a> Get on line!Website <a href="https://open.acast.com/networks/64ef4b8cf714670011477530/shows/64ef4b8cf714670011477528/www.nouvellescycling.co.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.nouvellescycling.co.uk</a>Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NouvellesCycling?" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/NouvellesCycling?</a>Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/NouvellesCycling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/NouvellesCycling</a>

Look to the Future Now

Crits, kermesse, cyclocross and cowbells! It’s been a busy second season at Simpson-Nouvelles, with the team juggling UK and Belgian commitments. Team manager and owner David Walters talks to Chris Sidwells about the ups and downs of the year while preparing to do it all again in 2026. Music: “Starry Eyes” by A Month of Sleep, courtesy of&nbsp;<a href="http://www.epidemicsound.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.epidemicsound.com</a>. Supporters ClubYou can join the Club for as little as £10 and help support the development of women’s U23 cycling. <a href="https://www.nouvellescycling.co.uk/supporters-club" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.nouvellescycling.co.uk/supporters-club</a> MerchShow your support with some of our merch. As seen at races throughout 2025! Sign up for news and order Simpsons-Nouvelles merch at <a href="https://www.nouvellescycling.co.uk/merch" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://nouvellescycling.co.uk/merch</a> Get on board!Is your business interested in partnering with Britain's only U23 elite women's team? Drop Chris Sidwells a line at <a href="mailto:chris@cyclinglegends.co.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">chris@cyclinglegends.co.uk</a> Get on line!Website <a href="https://open.acast.com/networks/64ef4b8cf714670011477530/shows/64ef4b8cf714670011477528/www.nouvellescycling.co.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.nouvellescycling.co.uk</a>Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NouvellesCycling?" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/NouvellesCycling?</a>Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/NouvellesCycling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/NouvellesCycling</a>

Seasons End

In the latest Tales from the Team Car, David is joined by the team from our partners Michelmores to talk about how partnerships in cycling can be more than just about names on jerseys and money. Michelmores <a href="https://www.michelmores.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.michelmores.com/</a> Supporters ClubSign up for news and order Simpsons-Nouvelles merch at <a href="https://nouvellescycling.co.uk/supporters-club-%26-merch" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://nouvellescycling.co.uk/supporters-club-%26-merch</a> You can also join the Club for as little as £10 and help support the development of women’s U23 cycling. <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/a-supporters-club-to-assist-young-talented-female-cyclists" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.gofundme.com/f/a-supporters-club-to-assist-young-talented-female-cyclists</a> Get on board!Is your business interested in sponsoring Britain's most exciting U23 elite women's team? Drop Chris Sidwells a line at <a href="mailto:chris@cyclinglegends.co.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">chris@cyclinglegends.co.uk</a> Get on line! Website <a href="https://open.acast.com/networks/64ef4b8cf714670011477530/shows/64ef4b8cf714670011477528/www.nouvellescycling.co.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.nouvellescycling.co.uk</a>Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NouvellesCycling?" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/NouvellesCycling?</a>Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/NouvellesCycling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/NouvellesCycling</a>

Partner Spotlight - Michelmores

Kermesses, cobbles and crits; team DS David Walters announces the race programme for 2025. Supporters ClubSign up for news and pre-order Simpsons-Nouvelles merch at <a href="https://nouvellescycling.co.uk/supporters-club-%26-merch" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://nouvellescycling.co.uk/supporters-club-%26-merch</a> You can also join the Club for as little as £10 and help support the development of women’s U23 cycling. <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/a-supporters-club-to-assist-young-talented-female-cyclists" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.gofundme.com/f/a-supporters-club-to-assist-young-talented-female-cyclists</a> Get on board!Is your business interested in sponsoring Britain's most exciting U23 elite women's team? Drop Chris Sidwells a line at <a href="mailto:chris@cyclinglegends.co.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">chris@cyclinglegends.co.uk</a> Get on line! Website <a href="https://open.acast.com/networks/64ef4b8cf714670011477530/shows/64ef4b8cf714670011477528/www.nouvellescycling.co.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.nouvellescycling.co.uk</a>Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NouvellesCycling?" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/NouvellesCycling?</a>Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/NouvellesCycling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/NouvellesCycling</a>

Flandriennes: the Art of Racing

Chris and David are joined by Erin Avill as we announce this season's line-up with some new faces and new flags join the team for 2025. Erin also reflects on the learning-curve that was 2024 and looks ahead to the forthcoming season with Britain's most exciting women's U23 elite team. Supporters ClubSign up for news and pre-order Simpsons-Nouvelles merch at <a href="https://nouvellescycling.co.uk/supporters-club-%26-merch" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://nouvellescycling.co.uk/supporters-club-%26-merch</a> You can also join the Club for as little as £10 and help support the development of women’s U23 cycling. <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/a-supporters-club-to-assist-young-talented-female-cyclists" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.gofundme.com/f/a-supporters-club-to-assist-young-talented-female-cyclists</a> Get on board!Is your business interested in sponsoring Britain's most exciting U23 elite women's team? Drop Chris Sidwells a line at <a href="mailto:chris@cyclinglegends.co.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">chris@cyclinglegends.co.uk</a> Get on line! Website <a href="https://open.acast.com/networks/64ef4b8cf714670011477530/shows/64ef4b8cf714670011477528/www.nouvellescycling.co.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.nouvellescycling.co.uk</a>Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NouvellesCycling?" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/NouvellesCycling?</a>Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/NouvellesCycling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/NouvellesCycling</a>

All Rounders

Team owner/manager David Walters chats to Chris Sidwells about the team's invitation to return to the Interclub series in Belgium this spring and talks about learning from the past to sustain teams and riders alike. Get involved!Join the Supporters Club for as little as £10 and help support the development of women’s U23 cycling. <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/a-supporters-club-to-assist-young-talented-female-cyclists" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.gofundme.com/f/a-supporters-club-to-assist-young-talented-female-cyclists</a> Get on board!Is your business interested in sponsoring Britain's most exciting U23 elite women's team? Drop Chris Sidwells a line at <a href="mailto:chris@cyclinglegends.co.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">chris@cyclinglegends.co.uk</a> Drop us a line at <a href="mailto:cyclinglegendspodcast@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">cyclinglegendspodcast@gmail.com</a>! We’d love to hear from you. Get on line! Website <a href="https://open.acast.com/networks/64ef4b8cf714670011477530/shows/64ef4b8cf714670011477528/www.nouvellescycling.co.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.nouvellescycling.co.uk</a>Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NouvellesCycling?" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/NouvellesCycling?</a>Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/NouvellesCycling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/NouvellesCycling</a>

The Hard Yards

As the new season approaches, DS David Walters discusses the team's 2025 race programme which will be heavily focussed on Belgian both on the kermesse and interclub circuits. You can also hear about how you can meet the team as part of the forthcoming <a href="https://cyclinglegends.co.uk/pages/the-flanders-experience" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Cycling Legends Flanders Experience</a>. Get involved!Join the Supporters Club for as little as £10 and help support the development of women’s U23 cycling. <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/a-supporters-club-to-assist-young-talented-female-cyclists" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.gofundme.com/f/a-supporters-club-to-assist-young-talented-female-cyclists</a> Get on board!Is your business interested in sponsoring Britain's most exciting U23 elite women's team? Drop Chris Sidwells a line at <a href="mailto:chris@cyclinglegends.co.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">chris@cyclinglegends.co.uk</a> Drop us a line at <a href="mailto:cyclinglegendspodcast@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">cyclinglegendspodcast@gmail.com</a>! We’d love to hear from you. Get on line! Website <a href="https://open.acast.com/networks/64ef4b8cf714670011477530/shows/64ef4b8cf714670011477528/www.nouvellescycling.co.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.nouvellescycling.co.uk</a>Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NouvellesCycling?" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/NouvellesCycling?</a>Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/NouvellesCycling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/NouvellesCycling</a>

Back to Belgium

The inside track from Britain’s only U23 elite women cycling team. Powered by <a href="https://cyclinglegends.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Cycling Legends Media</a>. Website <a href="https://open.acast.com/networks/64ef4b8cf714670011477530/shows/64ef4b8cf714670011477528/www.nouvellescycling.co.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.nouvellescycling.co.uk</a>Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NouvellesCycling?" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/NouvellesCycling?</a>Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/NouvellesCycling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/NouvellesCycling</a>

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