Blanka Kata Vas: Multi-discipline cycling star inspired by Vos and Ferrand-Prévot

Hungarian Blanka Kata Vas (SD Worx) wins UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup in Overijse 2021
Hungarian Blanka Kata Vas (SD Worx) wins UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup in Overijse 2021 (Image credit: Getty Images)

Multi-discipline cycling star Blanka Kata Vas (SD Worx) has been generating a lot of excitement among the cycling world through her sparkling performances in road racing, mountain biking and cyclo-cross. 

The 20-year-old Hungarian rider grew up inspired by women's cycling icons and multi-discipline World Champions Marianne Vos and Pauline Ferrand-Prévot with similar athlete characteristics. She hopes to follow a similar career pathway.

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Kirsten Frattini
Deputy Editor

Kirsten Frattini is the Deputy Editor of Cyclingnews, overseeing the global racing content plan.

Kirsten has a background in Kinesiology and Health Science. She has been involved in cycling from the community and grassroots level to professional cycling's biggest races, reporting on the WorldTour, Spring Classics, Tours de France, World Championships and Olympic Games.

She began her sports journalism career with Cyclingnews as a North American Correspondent in 2006. In 2018, Kirsten became Women's Editor – overseeing the content strategy, race coverage and growth of women's professional cycling – before becoming Deputy Editor in 2023.