Cycling

SD Worx – Protime

ALICANTE, SPAIN - DECEMBER 12: (L-R) Blanka Vas of Hungary, Demi Vollering of Netherlands, Marlen Reusser of Switzerland, Lotte Kopecky of Belgium, Mischa Bredewold of Netherlands and Christine Majerus of Luxembourg during the Team SD Worx - Protime 2024 - Training Camp on December 12, 2023 in Alicante, Spain. (Photo by Dario Belingheri/Getty Images)

Get to know SD Worx – Protime

The partnership between Virtuoos and Team SD Worx Protime began in 2021. Since then, we have proudly supported the team with sports supplements, helping them perform at the highest level in women’s cycling.

At Team SD Worx-Protime we work with Virtuoos supplements with great satisfaction. Our food and medical experts recommend food sources as a solid base to fulfill the daily consumption of essential nutrients. Blood analysis and food intake monitoring helps us to define deficiencies or performance benefits. The range of Virtuoos supplements helps us to ensure that our athletes are ready to perform.
Medical Team SD Worx – Protime

Since the beginning of our collaboration, Team SD Worx Protime has delivered outstanding results. In 2021, they won Liège–Bastogne–Liège Femmes, and in 2022, Lotte Kopecky claimed her first victory in the Tour of Flanders, a feat she repeated in both 2023 and 2025. The 2023 season was exceptional, with an impressive 15 WorldTour victories, including both first and second place in the Tour de France Femmes. The team continued its winning streak in 2024 with victories in Paris–Roubaix Femmes and La Vuelta Femenina, followed by a win in Milano–Sanremo Donne in 2025.

Statistics

20%

Health

32%

Sports nutrition

28%

Performance

19%

Recovery

According to sports director Danny Stam, the team’s strength lies in their strong bond: “Our group feels like a family. Everyone gives everything for each other and aims for the best result. We do it together.” Nutrition and targeted supplementation are essential components of their success. “Healthy nutrition is the key to strong performance and recovery,” says nutrition coach Shara Marche. Supplements are used as a focused addition to support those efforts.

Beyond our collaboration on the sporting side, we also value the exchange of knowledge. Each year we speak with a member of the performance staff for an in-depth interview. Danny Stam has shared his thoughts on the team’s development and the evolution of women’s cycling, while Shara Marche offered valuable insights into SD Worx Protime’s nutrition and supplement strategy.