[3] It was the first time that the Classique took place over multiple days, having previously been a one-day race in central London.

[4][5] Compared to previous editions of the Classique, there was a reduced prize pot of €60,000 spread out over the three stages.

[6] The race was criticised for not providing live TV coverage for all three stages - with only the final stage in central London broadcast live.

[8] In April 2022, organisers announced that 21 teams had been invited to take part, with 12 UCI Women's WorldTeams and 9 UCI Women's Continental Teams.

[9] UCI Women's WorldTeams UCI Women's Continental TeamsRevealed in February 2022, the route used two stages in Essex, with the third stage using a central London circuit similar to previous editions of the RideLondon Classique.