{"id":2527,"date":"2026-01-10T19:43:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-10T18:43:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nxtg.cc\/ongecategoriseerd\/julia-kopecky-from-nxtg-racing-to-sd-worx-protime\/"},"modified":"2026-02-21T13:16:49","modified_gmt":"2026-02-21T12:16:49","slug":"julia-kopecky-from-nxtg-racing-to-sd-worx-protime","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nxtg.cc\/en\/news\/julia-kopecky-from-nxtg-racing-to-sd-worx-protime\/","title":{"rendered":"Julia Kopeck\u00fd: From NXTG Racing to SD Worx-Protime"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"2527\" class=\"elementor elementor-2527 elementor-2285\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f732a8 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6f732a8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fb0e8c7 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"fb0e8c7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-73116a6 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"73116a6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-db396d6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-nxtg_scroll_progress\" data-id=\"db396d6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"nxtg_scroll_progress.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"progress\">\n    <div class=\"progress--text\">Scroll<\/div>\n    <div class=\"progress--container\">\n        <div id=\"progress--bar\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-180e2f5 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"180e2f5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dd93bf5 elementor-align-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-breadcrumbs\" data-id=\"dd93bf5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"breadcrumbs.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<nav aria-label=\"breadcrumbs\" class=\"rank-math-breadcrumb\"><p><span class=\"last\">Home<\/span><\/p><\/nav>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6fe36a2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-title elementor-page-title elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6fe36a2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"theme-post-title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Julia Kopeck\u00fd: From NXTG Racing to SD Worx-Protime<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9431566 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9431566\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>The ultimate proof of concept for NXTG Racing lies in the success of its alumni. Julia Kopeck\u00fd (21) currently races at the elite level for Team SD Worx \u2013 Protime, having recently achieved significant milestones including winning the General Classification of the Tour de Feminin (2024, CZ) and securing multiple National Time Trial titles in the Czech Republic. She also participated in the Paris Olympics in 2024.<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Julia\u2019s journey validates the NXTG mission: fostering a passion for the sport in a supportive environment that allows riders the strategic freedom to learn, study, and grow.<\/strong><\/p><h2><b>The NXTG development philosophy<\/b><\/h2><p>Julia credits her time at NXTG Racing as a crucial part of her athletic development, stating that it was \u201cperfect\u201d to spend her second junior year there. The environment allowed her to find deep enjoyment and passion for the sport.<\/p><p>\u201cMy time at NXTG racing was amazing, honestly. I cherish that time a lot,\u201d Julia recalls. \u201cI got to ride all the junior nations cups with an amazing group of girls, surrounded by professional staff.\u201d<\/p><p>The team\u2019s coaching philosophy was instrumental in shaping her approach to racing. \u201cThe way of racing I learned there has always stayed with me. We were eager to win and so we always tried to go for it but at the same time were free to make mistakes and learn. I feel like the learning curve was super steep because of this vision.\u201d<\/p><h2><b>Holistic growth: the person beyond the athlete<\/b><\/h2><p>The NXTG commitment to the \u2018whole person\u2019 is central to its value proposition for partners. For Julia, this meant receiving full support to continue her education alongside her competitive cycling career.<\/p><p>\u201cFor me it was also amazing that the team gave me all the freedom to continue with my studies. They even supported it,\u201d she explains. \u201cWith that I kept something next to my cycling which I think is super important. Cycling especially at a younger age should not be the only thing you\u2019re pursuing.\u201d<\/p><p>Julia continues to prioritize this balance even now, aiming to finish her bachelor\u2019s degree this year. Beyond academics, the development environment fostered strong social connections. \u201cI found friends within that group of girls that I am pretty sure I will have around me for the rest of my life. Also that is something super special.\u201d<\/p><h2><b>Cherished memories and team culture<\/b><\/h2><p>While her time at NXTG was focused on high-level racing, Julia\u2019s most cherished memories emphasize team morale and bonding, demonstrating the positive culture fostered by the staff.<\/p><p>As a highlight, she mentions the Nations Cups: \u201cIt was always so much fun to do stage races, especially abroad. The focus for good results was always there but we also shared sooo much laughter around those races and also always eating pizza afterwards.\u201d<\/p><p>Her favorite anecdote comes from an early team bonding event: \u201cWe went with all the girls for a weekend to Limburg. There we did a gravel ride in, what felt like -10, and a boot camp survival activity. I just remember the amount of laughter and joy we all had while just getting to know each other and I think because of those activities we became a very tight group. And I always felt that we took that group energy with us to the races.\u201d<\/p><h2><b>The added value: Why NXTG is crucial for women\u2019s cycling<\/b><\/h2><p>Julia is clear on the team\u2019s vital role in the wider cycling ecosystem, particularly for talent development and opportunity creation.<\/p><p>\u201cI think a team like NXTG has a really big value to cycling,\u201d she affirms. \u201cIt\u2019s where girls, also from countries where the opportunities for good races are less, get chances to have nice races with a good, supported environment. You learn to race properly because there is the freedom to make mistakes and learn. And next to that there is a lot of space to have fun and enjoy spending time with a fine group of people.\u201d<\/p><h2><b>Advice and future ambitions<\/b><\/h2><p>As a professional rider with SD Worx \u2013 Protime, Julia\u2019s personal goals for the coming years are clear: \u201cI hope to become a more whole rider in the upcoming years, mainly focused on the classics.\u201d Her main competitive goal for next year is the\u00a0<b>World Championship in Canada<\/b>, and her \u201cbig dream is to win a classic like Flanders or Paris-Roubaix one day.\u201d She also remains committed to finishing her academic goals.<\/p><p>Julia\u2019s advice for the current NXTG riders powerfully reinforces the team\u2019s foundational philosophy:<\/p><p>\u201cMy biggest advice for the riders at NXTG is to really enjoy their time to the fullest and not focus too much on performance. After a couple years you will have to think back to those years with joy. 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