CANYON//SRAM Racing is thrilled to announce that Portuguese trailblazer Maria Martins will join the World Tour Team through to the end of 2026.

Maria has built a career across road and track disciplines. She is particularly known for her success in track cycling, where she has become a key figure for Portugal. Maria was the first track cyclist to represent Portugal at the Olympics, having competed at Tokyo 2020 and again at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. She has gained international recognition by winning bronze in the scratch race at the 2020 UCI Track Cycling World Championships, the first-ever women’s World Championships track medal for Portugal, and gold in the scratch race at the 2023 European Championships.

Maria has showcased her versatility on the road with strong performances in one-day races. In 2023, she was the first Portuguese woman to sign for a Women’s World Tour Team, and has a national road title and fifth at the Brugge – De Panne spring classic to her career results. Her ability to perform well in road and track disciplines makes her a well-rounded and dynamic rider with a promising future.

Maria Martins: “It’s a big and important step in my career as a cyclist joining CANYON//SRAM Racing, especially after a year away from road racing to focus on the Paris 2024 Olympics. Being part of a World Tour Team at the biggest cycling races will be special. I believe I can help the team achieve its goals throughout the season.”

“For the next season, I’m looking forward to growing as an athlete, developing my weak points, exploring my strong ones, and using them to get my first professional victory. I see myself performing in the sprint and fast races during the classics and other races where I can contribute my abilities to the team’s success.”

“CANYON//SRAM Racing has always represented professionalism, unity, and a unique atmosphere that shows the essence of the team. I identify myself with its values, and having the team’s resources and support, I am confident I can grow physically and mentally as an athlete and use them to achieve the goals set out by the team. I believe I bring strength to the sprint lead-out train and the classics team.”

“One of the moments that shaped me as a cyclist was the qualification process for the Tokyo Olympic Games and the omnium race itself. I also raced in the first three editions of Paris Roubaix, particularly the first one, where arriving at the velodrome after the chaos and suffering during the race was incredible. Both of these moments showed me to trust the process and to believe that all the hard work and dedication always pays off, teaching me to enjoy the journey until the finish line.”

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