title: List of 2008 UCI Women's Teams and riders
text: # List of 2008 UCI Women's Teams and riders
  
  Listed below are the UCI Women's Teams that competed in the 2008 women's road cycling events organized by the International Cycling Union (UCI) including the 2008 UCI Women's Road World Cup.
  
  ## Teams overview
  
  | UCI code | Team name | Country |
  | - | - | - |
  | EHN | Elk Haus | Austria |
  | UNG | Team Uniqa | Austria |
  | LBL | Lotto–Belisol Ladiesteam | Belgium |
  | VLL | Topsport Vlaanderen Thompson Ladies Team | Belgium |
  | POC | Pratomagno Colombia | Colombia |
  | BPD | Bizkaia–Durango | Spain |
  | DKT | Debabarrena–Kirolgi | Spain |
  | ESG | ESGL 93–GSD Gestion | France |
  | TLG | Team Lot-et-Garonne | France |
  | TPF | Team Pro Feminin Les Carroz | France |
  | FUT | Vienne Futuroscope | France |
  | GRT | Swift Racing | United Kingdom |
  | HBH | Team Halfords Bikehut (2008 season) | United Kingdom |
  | NUR | Equipe Nürnberger Versicherung | Germany |
  | TMP | Team Columbia Women | Germany |
  | GPC | Giant Pro Cycling | Hong Kong |
  | TFA | Cycling Team–Titanedi–Frezza Acca Due O | Italy |
  | FEN | Fenixs | Italy |
  | GAU | Gauss RDZ Ormu | Italy |
  | MSI | Menikini Selle Italia Master Colors | Italy |
  | MIC | S.C. Michela Fanini Record Rox | Italy |
  | SAF | Safi–Pasta Zara–Manhattan | Italy |
  | DGC | Team Cmax Dila | Italy |
  | TOG | Top Girls Fassa Bortolo Raxy Line | Italy |
  | USC | USC Chirio Forno D'asolo | Italy |
  | AAD | AA-Drink Cycling Team (2008 season) | Netherlands |
  | DSB | Team DSB Bank | Netherlands |
  | FLX | Team Flexpoint (2008 season) | Netherlands |
  | VVP | Vrienden van het Platteland (2008 season) | Netherlands |
  | PAQ | POL–Aqua | Poland |
  | PRI | Primus | Poland |
  | PTG | Petrogradets | Russia |
  | BCT | Bigla Cycling Team | Switzerland |
  | RLT | Cervelo Lifeforce Pro Cycling Team | Switzerland |
  | TSW | Team Specialized Designs for Women | Switzerland |
  | VBR | Verducci Breakaway Racing | United States |
  | WEB | Webcor Builders Cycling Team | United States |
  
  ## Riders
  
  ### AA-Drink Cycling Team
  
  * Marlijn Binnendijk (The Netherlands) 12-05-1986
  * Chantal Blaak (The Netherlands) 22-10-1989
  * Latoya Brulee (Belgium) 09-12-1988
  * Paulina Brzeźna-Bentkowska (Poland) 10-09-1981
  * Maxime Groenewegen (The Netherlands) 14-07-1988
  * Ludivine Henrion (Belgium) 23-01-1984
  * Emma Johansson (Sweden) 23-09-1983
  * Gabrielle Rovers (The Netherlands) 21-11-1976
  * Theresa Senff (Germany) 02-02-1982
  * Inge van den Broeck (Belgium) 21-03-1978
  * Irene van den Broek (The Netherlands) 26-08-1980
  * Laure Werner (Belgium) 22-02-1981
  * Kirsten Wild (The Netherlands) 15-10-1982
  
  Source:
  
  ### Cycling Team Titanedi-Frezza Acca Due O
  
  Ages as of 1 January 2008.
  
  | | Rider | Date of birth |
  | - | - | - |
  | Alessandra Borchi (ITA) | Alessandra Borchi (ITA) | (1983-08-15)August 15, 1983 (aged 24) |
  | Giorgia Bronzini (ITA) | Giorgia Bronzini (ITA) | (1983-08-03)August 3, 1983 (aged 24) |
  | Simona Frapporti (ITA) | Simona Frapporti (ITA) | (1988-07-14)July 14, 1988 (aged 19) |
  | Gintarė Gaivenytė (LTU) | Gintarė Gaivenytė (LTU) | (1986-04-23)April 23, 1986 (aged 21) |
  | Eleonora Patuzzo (ITA) | Eleonora Patuzzo (ITA) | (1989-10-16)October 16, 1989 (aged 18) |
  | | Rider | Date of birth |
  | Svetlana Pauliukaitė (LTU) | Svetlana Pauliukaitė (LTU) | (1985-07-31)July 31, 1985 (aged 22) |
  | Vilija Sereikaitė (LTU) | Vilija Sereikaitė (LTU) | (1987-02-12)February 12, 1987 (aged 20) |
  | Eleonora Soldo (ITA) | Eleonora Soldo (ITA) | (1984-01-17)January 17, 1984 (aged 23) |
  | Marta Tagliaferro (ITA) | Marta Tagliaferro (ITA) | (1989-11-04)November 4, 1989 (aged 18) |
  
  ### Elk Haus
  
  Ages as of 1 January 2008.
  
  | | Rider | Date of birth |
  | - | - | - |
  | Martina Růžičková (CZE) | Martina Růžičková (CZE) | (1980-03-22)March 22, 1980 (aged 27) |
  | Pelin Cizgin (AUT) | Pelin Cizgin (AUT) | (1986-04-29)April 29, 1986 (aged 21) |
  | Katarína Uhláriková (SVK) | Katarína Uhláriková (SVK) | (1988-02-09)February 9, 1988 (aged 19) |
  | Katharina Blum (GER) | Katharina Blum (GER) | (1984-10-24)October 24, 1984 (aged 23) |
  | Stefanie Degle (GER) | Stefanie Degle (GER) | (1986-10-19)October 19, 1986 (aged 21) |
  | | Rider | Date of birth |
  | Manuela Grunzweil (AUT) | Manuela Grunzweil (AUT) | (1980-04-12)April 12, 1980 (aged 27) |
  | Chrisabel Prischl (AUT) | Chrisabel Prischl (AUT) | (1983-09-27)September 27, 1983 (aged 24) |
  | Karin Pauer (AUT) | Karin Pauer (AUT) | (1978-10-10)October 10, 1978 (aged 29) |
  | Mette Fischer Andreasen (DEN) | Mette Fischer Andreasen (DEN) | (1983-04-13)April 13, 1983 (aged 24) |
  | Lisa Maria Degle (GER) | Lisa Maria Degle (GER) | (1988-12-21)December 21, 1988 (aged 19) |
  
  ### POL–Aqua
  
  Ages as of 1 January 2008.
  
  | | Rider | Date of birth |
  | - | - | - |
  | Sylwia Kapusta (POL) | Sylwia Kapusta (POL) | (1982-12-08)December 8, 1982 (aged 25) |
  | Agnieszka Ryczek (POL) | Agnieszka Ryczek (POL) | (1988-09-02)September 2, 1988 (aged 19) |
  | Małgorzata Jasińska (POL) | Małgorzata Jasińska (POL) | (1984-01-18)January 18, 1984 (aged 23) |
  | Angelika Kulish (POL) | Angelika Kulish (POL) | (1989-11-29)November 29, 1989 (aged 18) |
  | Joanna Ignasiak (POL) | Joanna Ignasiak (POL) | (1983-10-14)October 14, 1983 (aged 24) |
  | | Rider | Date of birth |
  | Natalia Fraczek (POL) | Natalia Fraczek (POL) | (1988-08-30)August 30, 1988 (aged 19) |
  | Aleksandra Wnuczek (POL) | Aleksandra Wnuczek (POL) | (1986-05-23)May 23, 1986 (aged 21) |
  | Magdalena Zamolska (POL) | Magdalena Zamolska (POL) | (1985-04-08)April 8, 1985 (aged 22) |
  | Monika Grzebinoga (POL) | Monika Grzebinoga (POL) | (1985-03-01)March 1, 1985 (aged 22) |
  
  ### Primus
  
  Ages as of 1 January 2008.
  
  | | Rider | Date of birth |
  | - | - | - |
  | Ewelina Upas (POL) | Ewelina Upas (POL) | (1984-12-15)December 15, 1984 (aged 23) |
  | Bogumiła Matusiak (POL) | Bogumiła Matusiak (POL) | (1971-01-24)January 24, 1971 (aged 36) |
  | Magdalena Bajerska (POL) | Magdalena Bajerska (POL) | (1988-04-01)April 1, 1988 (aged 19) |
  | Agnieszka Pietr (POL) | Agnieszka Pietr (POL) | (1979-06-24)June 24, 1979 (aged 28) |
  | Marzena Wasiuk (POL) | Marzena Wasiuk (POL) | (1981-10-20)October 20, 1981 (aged 26) |
  | | Rider | Date of birth |
  | Katarzyna Barczyk (POL) | Katarzyna Barczyk (POL) | (1987-09-02)September 2, 1987 (aged 20) |
  | Magdalena Grzegorczyk (POL) | Magdalena Grzegorczyk (POL) | (1988-02-18)February 18, 1988 (aged 19) |
  | Karolina Gryko (POL) | Karolina Gryko (POL) | (1989-12-26)December 26, 1989 (aged 18) |
  | Barbara Gromaszek (POL) | Barbara Gromaszek (POL) | (1986-06-23)June 23, 1986 (aged 21) |
  
  ### Team Flexpoint
  
  * Elisabeth Braam
  * Saskia Elemans
  * Loes Gunnewijk
  * Britt Jochems
  * Jacobien Kanis
  * Bianca Knöpfle
  * Susanne Ljungskog
  * Loes Markerink
  * Mirjam Melchers
  * Amber Neben
  * Trine Schmidt
  * Iris Slappendel
  * Adriene Snijder
  * Anita Valen
  * Suzanne van Veen
  * Elise van Hage
  
  Source:
  
  ### Team Halfords Bikehut
  
  Ages as of 1 January 2008.
  
  | | Rider | Date of birth |
  | - | - | - |
  | Nicole Cooke (GBR) | Nicole Cooke (GBR) | (1983-04-13)April 13, 1983 (aged 24) |
  | Catherine Hare Willianson (GBR) | Catherine Hare Willianson (GBR) | (1982-03-13)March 13, 1982 (aged 25) |
  | Jessica Allen (GBR) | Jessica Allen (GBR) | (1989-01-12)January 12, 1989 (aged 18) |
  | Katie Curtis (GBR) | Katie Curtis (GBR) | (1988-11-01)November 1, 1988 (aged 19) |
  | Tanja Slater (GBR) | Tanja Slater (GBR) | (1978-05-09)May 9, 1978 (aged 29) |
  | Wendy Houvenaghel (GBR) | Wendy Houvenaghel (GBR) | (1974-11-27)November 27, 1974 (aged 33) |
  | | Rider | Date of birth |
  | Emma Trott (GBR) | Emma Trott (GBR) | (1989-12-24)December 24, 1989 (aged 18) |
  | Lizzie Armitstead (GBR) | Lizzie Armitstead (GBR) | (1988-12-18)December 18, 1988 (aged 19) |
  | Joanna Rowsell (GBR) | Joanna Rowsell (GBR) | (1988-12-05)December 5, 1988 (aged 19) |
  | Helen Gaskell (GBR) | Helen Gaskell (GBR) | (1983-01-16)January 16, 1983 (aged 24) |
  | Sharon Laws (GBR) | Sharon Laws (GBR) | (1974-07-07)July 7, 1974 (aged 33) |
  | Katie Colclough (GBR) | Katie Colclough (GBR) | (1990-01-20)January 20, 1990 (aged 17) |
  
  * ↑ Junior rider.
  
  ### Team Lot-et-Garonne
  
  Ages as of 1 January 2008.
  
  | | Rider | Date of birth |
  | - | - | - |
  | Mathilde Boullay (FRA) | Mathilde Boullay (FRA) | (1985-04-18)April 18, 1985 (aged 22) |
  | Mélanie Bravard (FRA) | Mélanie Bravard (FRA) | (1987-04-13)April 13, 1987 (aged 20) |
  | Christel Ferrier-Bruneau (FRA) | Christel Ferrier-Bruneau (FRA) | (1979-07-08)July 8, 1979 (aged 28) |
  | Kelly Gambier (FRA) | Kelly Gambier (FRA) | (1988-04-07)April 7, 1988 (aged 19) |
  | Elodie Henriette (FRA) | Elodie Henriette (FRA) | (1987-05-22)May 22, 1987 (aged 20) |
  | Aurore Jeudy (FRA) | Aurore Jeudy (FRA) | (1983-10-08)October 8, 1983 (aged 24) |
  | Carina Kirssi (FIN) | Carina Kirssi (FIN) | (1976-08-01)August 1, 1976 (aged 31) |
  | Emilie Lebrun (FRA) | Emilie Lebrun (FRA) | (1987-04-13)April 13, 1987 (aged 20) |
  | | Rider | Date of birth |
  | Cathy Moncassin Prime (FRA) | Cathy Moncassin Prime (FRA) | (1977-06-03)June 3, 1977 (aged 30) |
  | Christel Pourias (FRA) | Christel Pourias (FRA) | (1986-09-21)September 21, 1986 (aged 21) |
  | Angelique Saldana (FRA) | Angelique Saldana (FRA) | (1986-07-02)July 2, 1986 (aged 21) |
  | Martine Vrignaud (FRA) | Martine Vrignaud (FRA) | (1986-11-12)November 12, 1986 (aged 21) |
  | Honorine Martin (FRA) | Honorine Martin (FRA) | (1987-03-05)March 5, 1987 (aged 20) |
  | Kathryn Watt (AUS) | Kathryn Watt (AUS) | (1964-09-11)September 11, 1964 (aged 43) |
  | Alessia Bugeia (FRA) | Alessia Bugeia (FRA) | (1987-09-23)September 23, 1987 (aged 20) |
  
  ### Team Specialized Designs for Women
  
  Ages as of 1 January 2008.
  
  | | Rider | Date of birth |
  | - | - | - |
  | Daniela Della Torre (SUI) | Daniela Della Torre (SUI) | (1986-03-03)March 3, 1986 (aged 21) |
  | Monika Furrer (SUI) | Monika Furrer (SUI) | (1985-08-06)August 6, 1985 (aged 22) |
  | Sarah Grab (SUI) | Sarah Grab (SUI) | (1979-07-13)July 13, 1979 (aged 28) |
  | Mirjam Hauser-Senn (SUI) | Mirjam Hauser-Senn (SUI) | (1980-09-09)September 9, 1980 (aged 27) |
  | Karina Hegelund (DEN) | Karina Hegelund (DEN) | (1989-06-01)June 1, 1989 (aged 18) |
  | Tanja Hennes (GER) | Tanja Hennes (GER) | (1971-06-30)June 30, 1971 (aged 36) |
  | | Rider | Date of birth |
  | Andrea Knecht (SUI) | Andrea Knecht (SUI) | (1983-10-20)October 20, 1983 (aged 24) |
  | Kristen LaSasso (USA) | Kristen LaSasso (USA) | (1975-08-19)August 19, 1975 (aged 32) |
  | Lee Min-Hye (KOR) | Lee Min-Hye (KOR) | (1985-10-11)October 11, 1985 (aged 22) |
  | Emma Pooley (GBR) | Emma Pooley (GBR) | (1982-10-03)October 3, 1982 (aged 25) |
  | Larssyn Rueegg (USA) | Larssyn Rueegg (USA) | (1985-05-08)May 8, 1985 (aged 22) |
  
  ### USC Chirio Forno D'asolo
  
  * Alyona Andruk (UKR)
  * Silvia Borile (ITA)
  * Uênia Fernandes (BRA)
  * Clemilda Fernandes (BRA)
  * Janildes Fernandes (BRA)
  * Evelyn García (ESA)
  * Tereza Huříková (CZE)
  * Urtė Juodvalkytė (LTU)
  * Camila Lozano (COL)
  * Laura Marotta (ITA)
  * Monica Méndez (COL)
  * Jolanta Polikevičiūtė (LTU)
  * Rasa Polikevičiūtė (LTU)
  * Samantha Profumo (ITA)
  * Katy Redolini (ITA)
  * Elisa Rizzi (ITA)
  * Tetyana Styazhkina (UKR)
  * Elena Stramoysova (RUS)
  * Hanna Talkanitsa (BLR)
  * Edita Ungurytė (LTU)
  
  ### Verducci Breakaway Racing
  
  Ages as of 1 January 2008.
  
  | | Rider | Date of birth |
  | - | - | - |
  | Theresa Cliff-Ryan (USA) | Theresa Cliff-Ryan (USA) | (1978-06-19)June 19, 1978 (aged 29) |
  | Kacey Mandefield (USA) | Kacey Mandefield (USA) | (1986-07-05)July 5, 1986 (aged 21) |
  | Megan Esmonde (USA) | Megan Esmonde (USA) | (1982-01-16)January 16, 1982 (aged 25) |
  | Katherine Baker (AUS) | Katherine Baker (AUS) | (1987-03-04)March 4, 1987 (aged 20) |
  | Kele Murdin (USA) | Kele Murdin (USA) | (1974-08-15)August 15, 1974 (aged 33) |
  | | Rider | Date of birth |
  | Lisa Jellett (USA) | Lisa Jellett (USA) | (1974-01-24)January 24, 1974 (aged 33) |
  | Jessie MacLean (AUS) | Jessie MacLean (AUS) | (1985-10-17)October 17, 1985 (aged 22) |
  | Tricia Camila (USA) | Tricia Camila (USA) | (1969-01-29)January 29, 1969 (aged 38) |
  | Andrea Luebbe (USA) | Andrea Luebbe (USA) | (1983-05-17)May 17, 1983 (aged 24) |
  
  ### Vrienden van het Platteland
  
  Ages as of 1 January 2008.
  
  | | Rider | Date of birth |
  | - | - | - |
  | Liesbeth Bakker (NED) | Liesbeth Bakker (NED) | (1986-07-01)July 1, 1986 (aged 21) |
  | Martine Bras (NED) | Martine Bras (NED) | (1987-05-17)May 17, 1987 (aged 20) |
  | Nikki Butterfield-Egyed (AUS) | Nikki Butterfield-Egyed (AUS) | (1982-04-12)April 12, 1982 (aged 25) |
  | Ellen van Dijk (NED) | Ellen van Dijk (NED) | (1987-02-11)February 11, 1987 (aged 20) |
  | Lorian Graham (AUS) | Lorian Graham (AUS) | (1977-11-08)November 8, 1977 (aged 30) |
  | Yvonne Hijgenaar (NED) | Yvonne Hijgenaar (NED) | (1980-05-15)May 15, 1980 (aged 27) |
  | Marit Huisman (NED) | Marit Huisman (NED) | (1989-03-01)March 1, 1989 (aged 18) |
  | Willy Kanis (NED) | Willy Kanis (NED) | (1984-07-27)July 27, 1984 (aged 23) |
  | Roxane Knetemann (NED) | Roxane Knetemann (NED) | (1987-04-01)April 1, 1987 (aged 20) |
  | | Rider | Date of birth |
  | Kristy Miggels (NED) | Kristy Miggels (NED) | (1980-08-06)August 6, 1980 (aged 27) |
  | Tina Pic (USA) | Tina Pic (USA) | (1966-05-09)May 9, 1966 (aged 41) |
  | Martine van der Herberg (NED) | Martine van der Herberg (NED) | (1989-11-24)November 24, 1989 (aged 18) |
  | An Van Rie (BEL) | An Van Rie (BEL) | (1974-06-09)June 9, 1974 (aged 33) |
  | Annemiek van Vleuten (NED) | Annemiek van Vleuten (NED) | (1982-10-08)October 8, 1982 (aged 25) |
  | Monique Verstraten (NED) | Monique Verstraten (NED) | (1983-04-24)April 24, 1983 (aged 24) |
  | Liesbet De Vocht (BEL) | Liesbet De Vocht (BEL) | (1979-01-05)January 5, 1979 (aged 28) |
  | Jaccolien Wallaard (NED) | Jaccolien Wallaard (NED) | (1982-09-30)September 30, 1982 (aged 25) |
  
  Sources
  
  **Guest riders**
  
  The team had Felicia Gomez and Linn Torp as guest riders during the Tour of New Zealand and Gomez also during the Geelong Tour.
  
  ### Webcor Builders Cycling Team
  
  Ages as of 1 January 2008.
  
  | | Rider | Date of birth |
  | - | - | - |
  | Christine Thorburn (USA) | Christine Thorburn (USA) | (1969-09-17)September 17, 1969 (aged 38) |
  | Katheryn Curi Mattis (USA) | Katheryn Curi Mattis (USA) | (1974-05-29)May 29, 1974 (aged 33) |
  | Amy Dombroski (USA) | Amy Dombroski (USA) | (1987-09-09)September 9, 1987 (aged 20) |
  | Janel Holcomb (USA) | Janel Holcomb (USA) | (1978-12-02)December 2, 1978 (aged 29) |
  | Rebecca Much (USA) | Rebecca Much (USA) | (1986-02-25)February 25, 1986 (aged 21) |
  | | Rider | Date of birth |
  | Erinne Willock (CAN) | Erinne Willock (CAN) | (1981-10-16)October 16, 1981 (aged 26) |
  | Alexandra Wrubleski (CAN) | Alexandra Wrubleski (CAN) | (1984-05-31)May 31, 1984 (aged 23) |
  | Gina Grain (CAN) | Gina Grain (CAN) | (1974-06-16)June 16, 1974 (aged 33) |
  | Laura Yoisten (CAN) | Laura Yoisten (CAN) | (1983-08-10)August 10, 1983 (aged 24) |
  