Kim Le Court: 'Teams need to open their eyes to talent outside Europe' - The Domestique Hotseat
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Kim Le Court lands in the Domestique Hotseat with Aidan Burgess after having made history in the peloton. The Mauritian rider became the first African woman to wear the yellow jersey at the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, just months after winning Liège-Bastogne-Liège. Her breakthrough on the road followed years of success in mountain biking, including victory at the Cape Epic, and a bold return to Europe after nearly leaving the sport behind.
In this episode, Le Court talks about the sacrifices it took to get here, the unique challenges of African riders trying to make it in Europe, and why AG Insurance-Soudal felt like the right place to relaunch her career. She reflects on the pressure of carrying the hopes of a nation, the family culture inside her team, and the emotions of pulling on the yellow jersey for the first time.
The conversation also moves into areas rarely discussed in cycling: women’s health in the peloton, the lack of support for African riders, and the reality of racing at the Tour while menstruating. Le Court speaks openly about the support structures that helped her succeed, and the responsibility she feels to create opportunities for the next generation.
It’s an inspiring and revealing conversation with a rider who is breaking barriers, winning big, and reshaping what’s possible for women’s cycling in Africa.
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