The hidden environmental footprint of the WorldTour calendar

The men’s and women’s WorldTour calendars take cycling to the global stage, spanning multiple continents with single-day races, stage races, and multi-week Grand Tours. However, behind the scenes, there are great logistical challenges and often exorbitant environmental costs. 

For 2025, the men’s calendar features 36 races across 13 countries and four continents, and for the women, it’s 29 events across 12 countries and three continents.