Tjejtrampet facts for kids
| Race details | |
|---|---|
| Date | late May-early June |
| Region | Sweden |
| Discipline | road bicycle racing |
| Type | one-day |
| History | |
| First edition | 1990 |
| First winner | Marianne Berglund, Sweden |
| Most wins | Leoniten-Zilijaard van Moorsel, Netherlands (5) |
| Most recent | Majken Lidén, Sweden |
Tjejtrampet was a special bike race held every year in Sweden. The name "Tjejtrampet" comes from the Swedish word "tjej," which means "girl." So, as you can guess, this race was only for girls and women! It was a road bicycle racing event, meaning cyclists rode on regular roads.
The Tjejtrampet race took place once a year, usually in late May or early June. It started in 1990 and continued every year until 2009. The very first race was on May 13, 1990, and the winner was Marianne Berglund from Sweden.
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What Was Tjejtrampet?
Tjejtrampet was a popular one-day bike race. It was designed to encourage more girls and women to get involved in cycling. The race was a chance for female cyclists to compete and show their skills. It became a well-known event in the Swedish cycling calendar.
Where Did the Race Take Place?
For many years, the Tjejtrampet race was held in Stockholm, the capital city of Sweden. However, in 2006, the event moved. From then on, the competitions took place in Västerås, another city in Sweden. This change brought the race to a new location for its final few years.
Who Won Tjejtrampet?
Many talented cyclists won the Tjejtrampet over the years. The race saw winners from Sweden, Finland, Norway, and the Netherlands. One cyclist, Leoniten-Zilijaard van Moorsel from the Netherlands, was incredibly successful. She won the race five times! This made her the cyclist with the most wins in Tjejtrampet history.
List of Winners by Year
Here is a list of all the amazing cyclists who won the Tjejtrampet race each year:
- 1990: Marianne Berglund, Sweden
- 1991: Tea Vikstedt-Nyman, Finland
- 1992: Monique Knol, Netherlands
- 1993: Monique Knol, Netherlands
- 1994: Monique Knol, Netherlands
- 1995: Debby Mansveldl, Netherlands
- 1996: Monique Knol, Netherlands
- 1997: Jorunn Kvalø, Norway
- 1998: Susanne Ljungskog, Sweden
- 1999: Leoniten-Zilijaard van Moorsel, Netherlands
- 2000: Leoniten-Zilijaard van Moorsel, Netherlands
- 2001: Leoniten-Zilijaard van Moorsel, Netherlands
- 2002: Leoniten-Zilijaard van Moorsel, Netherlands
- 2003: Leoniten-Zilijaard van Moorsel, Netherlands
- 2004: Tina Nieminen, Finland
- 2005: Suzanne de Goede, Netherlands
- 2006: Hanna Isacsson, Sweden
- 2007: Monica Holler, CK Hymer, Sweden
- 2008: Kajsa Snihs, Alrikssons Cycle Team CK, Sweden
- 2009: Majken Lidén, Sweden
- 2010: cancelled
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