Woman Racer Spotlight: Sofie Nordqvist

By Karla Williams

April 19, 2024

LAST UPDATED April 19, 2024

Name: Sofie Nordqvist

Hometown: Norrkoping, Sweden

How did you get into cycling? My husband trained and competed in cycling, so he introduced me to outdoor training.

How many years have you been racing on Zwift? Racing since 8th February 2021

Are you part of a Virtual team? eSRT

What do you love most about racing? Fun to do the little extra and now have a team that supports you.

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

What is your favourite Zwift women’s race series? I have not had many yet but last memory of Tour de Boudicca 5.0 was fun!

What is your most memorable racing experience, inside or outside or BOTH? BOTH

What is your favourite food to eat post race? Oats

What advice would you give to a woman entering her first Zwift race? Try! You do your best and compete also against your self – and you quickly get better!

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Karla Williams

Karla is originally from Peru, but lives in the UK. Her profound passion for women’s racing led her, with a friend, to establish a supportive space for women to develop, grow and find belonging. Karla is the Co-founder/Director of Aeonian Race Team, a women's only eracing team, and holds the same roles at The Warrior Games, organizing enjoyable, fun and competitive races for the Zwift women’s community.