Woman Racer Spotlight: Sofia Lyckberg

Name: Sofia Lyckberg

Hometown: Gothenburg, Sweden

How did you get into cycling? I found to the saddle and cycling due to a knee injury and during my rehab, I hated every minute on traditional motionary cycle in the gym. A friend that was cycling told me that I was strong on the bike and I should start cycling and race. Now, 4 years later, cycling has become one of my biggest passions. 

How many years have you been racing on Zwift? I started 2020 on Zwift, raced a lot, but took a break season 2022/2023 but starting to get back again! 

Are you part of a Virtual team? I’m racing for eSRT. 

What do you love most about racing? I love getting really tired and pushing myself on Zwift.

What is your favourite style of race (e.g. points, scratch, iTT, TTT, Chase, duathlon)?  My favourite style is crit races/scratch.

What is your favourite Zwift women’s race series? Favourite women’s series is hard to choose between Tour de Boudicca and Iceni. If I have to choose one, it will be Iceni then.

What is your most memorable racing experience, inside or outside or BOTH? My most memorable racing experience inside is Tour de Boudicca 3 years ago, when no one saw me coming in the final sprints (not even myself). I came 2nd and 1st in race 2 and 3. Outside – my first races 3 years ago. I had no idea how to race outside.

What is your favourite food to eat post race? Pasta 

What advice would you give to a woman entering her first Zwift race? My best advice is don’t take it too serious, have fun and race hard!

Any upcoming race you are looking forward to? I’m looking forward to the next ZRL season!