CANYON CONFIRMS 2026 WOMEN'S ROAD LINEUP AND ENTERS THE WORLDTOUR SEASON WITH CANYON//SRAM ZONDACRYPTO, MOVISTAR TEAM AND FENIX-PREMIER TECH

World-class squads and next-generation talent. Canyon equips three Women’s WorldTour teams with elite Canyon Factory Racing (CFR) technology for the 2026 season.

Embargoed until Friday, 30 January 2026, 11:00 CET: However the 2026 Women’s WorldTour season turns out, Canyon’s race machines will surely have a decisive say in the matter. By supporting three teams with distinct racing identities, Canyon reflects both the depth and the rapid evolution of the women’s peloton. United by a shared focus on performance, innovation and results.

At the heart of this programme sits Canyon Factory Racing (CFR). Developed in constant dialogue with the world’s best riders, CFR represents the pinnacle of Canyon engineering. Every detail is shaped by race feedback, bridging the gap between lab testing and real-world competition, and delivering bikes built to win at the very highest level.

The 2025 Women’s WorldTour season was characterised by a number of winning performances:

• Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney (PL), from CANYON//SRAM zondacrypto, once again confirmed status as one of the world’s best with third place overall at the Tour de France Femmes and the Tour de Suisse Women.

• Meanwhile, her teammate Zoë Bäckstedt (GB) continued her rise with a landmark season, claiming the UCI Road World Championships Women U23 Individual Time Trial title in Kigali and overall victory at the Baloise Ladies Tour.

• In the Classics Puck Pieterse (NL) of Fenix-Premier Tech triumphed on the steep slopes of La Flèche Wallonne Féminine.
• Movistar Team added some of the season’s most prominent results, led by Marlen Reusser (CH). The Swiss rider won a stage of the Giro Donne, took the overall victory at the Tour de Suisse Women, and followed it up with the UCI Women’s Elite Individual Time Trial World Championship title.

• Not to be outdone, her World Champs victory was matched by young Movistar teammate Paula Ostiz (ES) who won UCI Time Trial gold in the Junior category.

These results set the context for the teams and riders who may have a big influence on Canyon’s women’s road season in 2026.

The team celebrates a decade in the peloton by fielding a versatile and highly capable lineup for the 2026 season.

• Katarzyna Niewiadoma-Phinney (PL): Known for her tenacious, heart-on-sleeve style, the 2024 Tour de France Femmes champion remains the aggressive heartbeat of the peloton. With four consecutive TdF podiums to her name, she stands as a consistent force at the sport's absolute highest level.

• Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig (DK): With her infectious energy and explosive kick, Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig adds a lethal dimension to the team’s Classics and stage-hunting ambitions. The dynamic Dane combines a punchy racing style with the resilience of an accomplished athlete.

• Zoë Bäckstedt (GB): Zoë Bäckstedt is a generational talent defined by raw power. Her breakout 2025 campaign, highlighted by the British Elite TT title and her first pro GC victory, cements her status as the sport’s most formidable engine against the clock.

The roster is completed by Wilma Aintila (FI), Neve Bradbury (AU), Chiara Consonni (IT), Tiffany Cromwell (AU), Justyna Czapla (GER), Chloé Dygert (US), Rosa Maria Klöser (DE), Anastasiya Kolesava (BY), Maria Martins (PT), Antonia Niedermaier, (DE), Soraya Paladin (IT), Agnieszka Skalniak-Sojka (PL) and Maike van der Duin (NL), providing depth across sprint finishes, Classics and stage racing.

Complementing the WorldTeam is the CANYON//SRAM zondacrypto Generation team. This diversity-focused programme established the first formal pathway to the top tier, paving the way for talents like Zoë Bäckstedt and Antonia Niedermaier.

• Marlen Reusser (CH): Marlen Reusser combines elite time-trial precision with the ability to launch devastating long-range solo attacks. She brings a winning pedigree to the squad, making her a decisive threat for both the Classics and the race against the clock.

• Liane Lippert (DE): After a stellar 2025 featuring a podium at the Ronde van Vlaanderen and double success at the Giro d'Italia Women, Liane Lippert is firmly established as one of the peloton's most dynamic talents.

The roster is completed by Aude Biannic (FR), Olivia Baril (CA), Francesca Barale (IT), Sheyla Gutiérrez (ES), Cat Ferguson (GB), Floortje Mackaij (NL), Ana Magalhães (BR), Sara Martín (ES), Mareille Meijering (NL), Carys Lloyd (GB), Laura Ruiz (ES), Lucía Ruiz (ES), Arlenis Sierra (CU), Claire Steels (GB) and Paula Ostiz (ES), providing depth and versatility across the Women’s WorldTour calendar.

• Puck Pieterse (NL): Backed by 2026 Cyclocross World Cup success, Puck translates her technical mastery and raw power to the road. As a premier crossover talent, she is a consistent race-defining force on selective terrain.

• Charlotte Kool (NL): Her combination of speed and positioning makes her a key reference in the sprint field. Specialising in fast finales, she leads the team's efforts when races come down to a sprint decision.

The line-up is completed by Ceylin del Carmen Alvarado (NL), Sara Casasola (IT), Lotte Claes (BE), Millie Couzens (GB), Julie De Wilde (BE), Flora Perkins (GB), Yara Kastelijn (NL), Evy Kuijpers (NL), Carina Schrempf (AT), Christina Schweinberger (AT), Marthe Truyen (BE), Aniek van Alphen (NL), Inge van der Heijden (NL), Mylene de Zoete (NL), Xaydée Van Sinaey (BE), and Fien Van Eynde (NL), blending experience with continued WorldTour development.

Built to win at the highest level of women’s road racing, Canyon’s CFR (Canyon Factory Racing) road bikes are where elite performance meets cutting-edge engineering. Developed hand in hand with professional athletes, CFR platforms are refined in competition.

Across the season, the teams will primarily rely on the Aeroad CFR. As the brand’s flagship, it is chosen for its aerodynamic efficiency and all-round race capabilities. Through the MyCanyon programme, this WorldTour-proven platform is now also open to individual customization, allowing riders to personalise fit, components, and design on the exact same frame used by the pros.

For climbing-intensive stages where weight and handling are paramount, the Ultimate CFR remains the weapon of choice, while the Speedmax CFR TT completes the line-up for the race against the clock.

Insights gained from these platforms feed directly back into production, ensuring that performance proven in the WorldTour translates beyond the professional peloton.

Beyond WorldTour racing, Canyon’s presence on the road is also reflected through a select group of female ambassadors who connect performance with wider sport, culture and community. These include Annemiek van Vleuten (NL), one of the most influential figures in women’s cycling, whose career helped shape the modern era of the sport. Georgia Hunter Bell (GB), an Olympic middle-distance runner who integrates cycling into her daily training, and Chloe Chong (GB), who competes in Formula 4 motorsport and shares insights into performance and endurance. The German collective GRL.PCK further represents a community-driven approach to cycling, promoting shared riding experiences beyond competition.

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