Kasia Niewiadoma has prolonged her contract with Canyon-SRAM for one more two years and can see her racing with the Germany-based World Tour staff via the tip of 2026.
Niewiadoma, a contender for the upcoming Tour de France Femmes, admitted that she thought-about switching to a distinct staff however finally felt that her best choice was to stay with Canyon-SRAM.
“I made a decision to stick with Canyon-SRAM Racing as a result of that call solely made me really feel deep happiness. Of course, I thought-about different choices, however it by no means felt completely proper, and I couldn’t stay at peace with myself,” Niewiadoma stated.
The reigning gravel World Champion has been a key member of Canyon-SRAM since becoming a member of the staff in 2018. In her seven seasons with the top-tier programme, she has gained Flèche Wallonne, Trofeo Alfredo Binda and Amstel Gold Race. She can be a contender within the main stage races, having gained the Emakumeen Bira Tour of Britain and completed second total on the Giro d’Italia and twice third place total on the Tour de France.
“I really feel huge assist coming from the staff of Canyon-SRAM when issues go properly and once they don’t. I can absolutely be myself; I really feel accepted, understood and motivated to embrace my place as one of many staff leaders and as a rider who can share my information with the children,” she stated.
“I’ve already spent fairly some years on this staff and am a part of a challenge that wishes to achieve the highest place. We have learnt a lot about one another within the final couple of years, and I need to proceed being a part of the change that may lead us to a number of victories within the largest races on our calendar. I imagine within the energy of the riders and the onerous work of all of the employees members that permit us to make progress.”
Despite her profitable skilled biking profession, which began in 2013 with Rabobank, Niewiadoma stated she nonetheless has a number of racing targets to examine off her bucket checklist, together with the general title on the Tour de France and some of the foremost Spring Classics.
“We dream huge collectively. We need to convey a yellow jersey dwelling, to win Strade Bianche and the Tour of Flanders. I need to put on a rainbow jersey, not solely on the gravel. I imagine with Canyon-SRAM Racing, it’s all attainable.”
