In addition, “the economic model for women’s competitions is sputtering,” says Coussens. “The organizational costs continue to rise, while the attractiveness for sponsors remains below growth expectations. The board of the Nieuwe Velovrienden, the organizer of the women’s race, had examined whether a final edition in 2024 in Bavikhove, together with the juniors, was feasible, but The negative economic model also plays a role in this edition.”
The corresponding criterion for elite men will also be deleted. The non-profit organization Hand in Hand of the E3 Saxo Classic will allow the junior race to continue on Saturday, April 27. The Czech Julia Kopecky thus remains the last laureate of the E3 Saxo Classic for women. She defeated the Polish Daria Pikulik and the Dutch Lieke Nooijen in 2023.