The Business Case For Women's Sports

Ep. #69 How the National Cycling League is on a Mission to Make Cycling a More Inclusive Sport, ft. Andrea Pagnanelli

Episode Summary

In episode #69 of 🎙️The Business Case For Women’s Sports, presented by Ally, meet Andrea Pagnanelli, the CEO of the National Cycling League.

Episode Notes

In episode #69 of 🎙️The Business Case For Women’s Sports, presented by Ally, meet Andrea Pagnanelli, the CEO of the National Cycling League.

Andrea has had an incredible journey through sports - both personally & professionally.⚽️

From playing soccer at Brown, to working in the NFL, the VC space and within the NWSL, all of Andrea’s experiences in sports have prepared her for a new challenge: leading the newly launched National Cycling League.⚡

Founded in 2022, the National Cycling League (NCL) is working to transform professional cycling into a world-class spectator sport.

For a long time, the Tour de France has been the only widely popular cycling event for spectators to engage with.

Now, the NCL is aiming to create races for both cyclists and fans alike in the U.S., hosting events in Miami Beach, Denver, and Atlanta. 🚴‍♀️

In this episode, hear Andrea talk about the NCL’s plans to revolutionize the sport of cycling by making it more available and inclusive for all.