**Lotte Kopecky: Belgian Cycling Star Extends Contract with SD Worx-Protime Until 2028**
Belgian cycling sensation Lotte Kopecky has silenced retirement rumors by extending her contract with Team SD Worx-Protime through 2028. The 28-year-old, currently ranked second in the UCI standings, has been instrumental in the team’s dominance, securing 20 victories since joining in 2022, including the World Road Race title and multiple classics. ([SoCalCycling.com][1])
Kopecky expressed her contentment with the team, stating, “I feel good with this team, and most importantly, I can be myself in this environment.” Team manager Erwin Janssen lauded her contributions, noting, “Lotte Kopecky really put women’s cycling on the map.” ([SoCalCycling.com][1])
Looking ahead, Kopecky aims to excel in the Ardennes Classics and the Tour de France Femmes, setting her sights on further achievements in the sport. 
This contract extension underscores Kopecky’s commitment to her team and the sport, dispelling any speculation about her retirement.
[1]: https://socalcycling.com/2024/02/21/lotte-kopecky-extends-contract-with-team-sd-worx-protime-until-2028/?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Lotte Kopecky Extends Contract with Team SD Worx-Protime | SoCalCycling.com”