The leaders of the northern training have recruited 11 cyclists to launch this new project. The team will evolve at the second level in the world, the continental level, with the aim of integrating the World Tour, the international elite, in the medium term.
– Charley Sylvain
A central project for Cofidis
Cofidis begins its 26th season in the world of cycling. Launching a women’s team in 2022 is an idea that came naturally to the company’s managers. Florent Poleyn, in charge of sponsorship communication confirms this: “For the founder of Cofidis, it was necessary to imagine parallels between the company and cycling. Today the company has almost 70% of women in its workforce. Create was a women’s team so it made sense.“
– Cofidis
7 girls at the start of this great premiere
The German Clara Koppenburg will be the leader of the team on this tour of Valence, which she won in 2019. She will be joined by the Italian Martina Alzini, the Canadian Gabrielle Pilote-Fortin and 4 Frenchwomen, Valentine Fortin, Olivia Onesti, Cédrine Kerbaol and Sandra Levenez.
Sandra Levenez, 42, will also bring her experience to this new French team throughout the season. The Breton is eager to do battle and wear the colors of Cofidis: ” This brand has a great history, we are all aware of that. We are all very motivated. We want to achieve this great first.“