Noémie Thomson’s rise through the domestic road racing ranks has been nothing short of sensational. In just her first full season focused on cycling, the 22-year-old has made a seamless transition from triathlon to the top ofThe British Continental road race rankings and a commanding lead in the inaugural Rapha Super-League. Her performances have now earned her a mid-season call-up to DAS–Hutchinson, the British UCI Continental team announced today.
Thomson, who began the season riding for Southborough & District Wheelers before switching to DAS-Hutchinson’s development team Brother UK – OnForm, only switched her focus to cycling at the start of the year. But since then, she has produced a string of standout performances that have marked her as one of the most exciting emerging riders in the domestic peloton.
Her first National Road Series performances were even more impressive. At the Rapha Lincoln Grand Prix, the most prestigious one-day races on the British calendar, she impressed with a powerful ride to finish sixth – rubbing shoulders with some of the best riders in the country. She followed that up just ahead of the National Road Championships with an eye-catching ride at the Alexandra Tour of the Reservoir, where she finished second in torrid weather conditions, only narrowly edged out by her now teammate Robyn Clay. That ride, perhaps more than any other, underlined that she wasn’t just holding her own at the top level – she was a genuine contender.
Alexandra Tour of The Reservoir: Robyn Clay (DAS-Hutchinson) wins and Noémie Thomson (Brother UK – On Form) finishes second. Image: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com
By the time the National Road Championshipsrolled around last week, Thomson had already established herself as the top-ranked rider in the country. At the time trial in Aberaeron, she rode to seventh place in the U23 field, and in the elite women’s road race in Aberystwyth, she finished a creditable 17th – well inside the top 20 in a stacked field that included WorldTour talent and previous champions.
Her results to date have earned her top spot in both the Rapha Super-League and The British Continental road race rankings. It’s a remarkable achievement for a rider in her first season, and one that highlights just how well she has adapted to the demands of elite road racing.
Her rapid progression hasn’t gone unnoticed. DAS–Hutchinson, one of the UK’s strongest women’s Continental teams, signed her mid-season. Team DS Olly Moors was effusive in his praise:
“She’s shown that she can race at a very high level even with limited experience. We’re really excited to add Noémie to our roster for the rest of the season, and to give her the room to grow within the squad.”
With experienced teammates around her and opportunities to race at an even higher level, Thomson is now well-placed to continue her upward trajectory. And with more rounds of the National Road Series and the Rapha Super-League to come, she has every chance of adding more wins – and perhaps more headlines – to her already stellar 2025 campaign.
Noémie Thomson’s rise through the domestic road racing ranks has been nothing short of sensational. In just her first full season focused on cycling, the 22-year-old has made a seamless transition from triathlon to the top of The British Continental road race rankings and a commanding lead in the inaugural Rapha Super-League. Her performances have now earned her a mid-season call-up to DAS–Hutchinson, the British UCI Continental team announced today.
Thomson, who began the season riding for Southborough & District Wheelers before switching to DAS-Hutchinson’s development team Brother UK – OnForm, only switched her focus to cycling at the start of the year. But since then, she has produced a string of standout performances that have marked her as one of the most exciting emerging riders in the domestic peloton.
Her results speak for themselves. She took emphatic solo victories at both the Florrie Newbery Classic and the London Dynamo Road Race, and dominated the Giant Tugby Ronde van Wymeswold last month – winning overall and claiming two stage wins in what was her breakthrough performance at National B level.
Her first National Road Series performances were even more impressive. At the Rapha Lincoln Grand Prix, the most prestigious one-day races on the British calendar, she impressed with a powerful ride to finish sixth – rubbing shoulders with some of the best riders in the country. She followed that up just ahead of the National Road Championships with an eye-catching ride at the Alexandra Tour of the Reservoir, where she finished second in torrid weather conditions, only narrowly edged out by her now teammate Robyn Clay. That ride, perhaps more than any other, underlined that she wasn’t just holding her own at the top level – she was a genuine contender.
By the time the National Road Championships rolled around last week, Thomson had already established herself as the top-ranked rider in the country. At the time trial in Aberaeron, she rode to seventh place in the U23 field, and in the elite women’s road race in Aberystwyth, she finished a creditable 17th – well inside the top 20 in a stacked field that included WorldTour talent and previous champions.
Her results to date have earned her top spot in both the Rapha Super-League and The British Continental road race rankings. It’s a remarkable achievement for a rider in her first season, and one that highlights just how well she has adapted to the demands of elite road racing.
Her rapid progression hasn’t gone unnoticed. DAS–Hutchinson, one of the UK’s strongest women’s Continental teams, signed her mid-season. Team DS Olly Moors was effusive in his praise:
“She’s shown that she can race at a very high level even with limited experience. We’re really excited to add Noémie to our roster for the rest of the season, and to give her the room to grow within the squad.”
With experienced teammates around her and opportunities to race at an even higher level, Thomson is now well-placed to continue her upward trajectory. And with more rounds of the National Road Series and the Rapha Super-League to come, she has every chance of adding more wins – and perhaps more headlines – to her already stellar 2025 campaign.
Featured image: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com
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