STRONGER THAN EVER: JENNY RISSVEDS AND NEXT-GEN TALENT JOIN THE CANYON CLLCTV FACTORY XC TEAM

EMBARGOED UNTIL WEDNESDAY 8^TH JANUARY 11:00 CET – The Canyon CLLCTV Factory XC Team is proud to announce its newest signing: Jenny Rissveds. The Swedish superstar and Olympic champion is set to bring her incredible talent, grit, and experience to the team as she races aboard the Canyon Lux World Cup CFR in the 2025 season.

“We’re beyond excited to welcome Jenny to the Canyon family,” says CLLCTV Factory XC Team Manager Sébastien Francois. “Her incredible career and fearless approach to racing align perfectly with our mission to support riders at the very top of the sport.”

Jenny’s story is one of pure inspiration. From winning gold at the Rio Olympics to redefining what it means to race on your own terms, she’s carved out a legacy as one of the most exciting riders in XC racing. Known for her explosive power, precise bike control, and unshakable determination, Jenny is among the most well-rounded riders on the circuit.

The 30 year old from Falun, Sweden, took the cross-country world by storm with her Rio gold in 2016, but fans in Sweden were alert to Jenny’s talent far before after three consecutive national championship titles. Rio was the springboard to greater success with an under-23 World Championship title and, after a two-year hiatus, XCO and XCC World Cup successes from 2019 to the present day.

Jenny couldn’t be more excited to begin this new chapter: “Joining the Canyon CLLCTV is a huge opportunity for me. I’ve been riding bikes for so long now but I still feel like there is so much for me to learn and so many ways to improve. I’m really looking forward to this journey and to see how we can learn and improve together. I’m really happy about this new chapter of my career.”

Established stars and next-gen talents

The team is also thrilled to welcome two rising stars, Valentina Corvi (below, left) and Noa Filippi (below, right), who represent the next generation of MTB talent. Hungry to make their mark in XC racing, Valentina, who is the current U23 national champion, also has her sights set on Cyclocross success. Meanwhile, French talent Noa, who holds multiple XCO/XCC youth titles, brings massive potential and ambition, ready to take on the world’s best in his first year as a Junior.

The 2025 roster perfectly balances experience and raw talent. German XC powerhouse Luca Schwarzbauer returns with his explosive pace, while French whippet Thomas Griot and Spanish U23 star Thibaut François add finesse and speed to the mix.

“This lineup hits all the marks,” adds Sébastien. “With Jenny and Luca’s leadership, Thomas and Thibaut’s energy, and the fresh fire of Valentina and Noa, we’re set for an incredible season. 2025 is going to be epic.”

How to keep up to date with the Canyon CLLCTV team

The Canyon CLLCTV Factory XC Team heads into the new year with its sights firmly set on World Cup podiums, rainbow stripes, and unforgettable moments. Follow their journey on Instagram at @cllctv_mtb.

1. Jenny Rissveds’ mountain bike victories 2013-2024

2013:   

• National Championships: 1st Cross-country, 1st Downhill, 1st Eliminator

2014:   

• National Championships: 1st Cross-country, 1st Eliminator

2015:   

• National Championships: 1st Cross-country, 1st Eliminator

2016:   

• 1st Cross-country, Olympic Games

• 1st Cross-country, UCI World Under-23 Championships

• 1st Cross-country, National Championships

2017:   

• 1st Green zebra jersey Overall Mixed Cape Epic (with Thomas Frischknecht)

• Swiss Bike Cup, 1st Rivera

2019:   

• 1st Cross-country, National Championships

• UCI XCO World Cup, 1st Lenzerheide

• UCI XCC World Cup, 1st Snowshoe

2020:   

• 1st Cross-country, National Championships

2021:   

• National Championships: 1st Cross-country, 1st  Eliminator

• UCI XCC World Cup, 1st Lenzerheide

2022:   

• National Championships: 1st Cross-country, 1st  Short track

• UCI XCC World Cup, 1st Lenzerheide

• Internazionali d'Italia Series, 1st Capoliveri

2023:   

• UCI XCC World Cup, 1st Lenzerheide

2024:   

• 1st Cross-country, National Championships

• UCI XCO World Cup, 1st Mairiporã

2. Images:

For more rider images, see here.

3. XCO/XCM World Cup rounds

For more on the XCO/XCM World Cup rounds, see the UCI website here.