Fem van Empel
Fem Van Empel started cycling and cyclocross at the age of eight. Ten years later, she became the U23 World Cyclocross Champion and in 2023 became the senior Women's World Cyclocross Champion The Dutch talent made a name for herself with victories in the World Cup of Val di Sole 2021 and Flamanville 2022. The European cyclocross champion of 2022, Van Empel has been riding for Team Visma | Lease a Bike since January 1 and will race on the road for the 2023 season.