Tiffany Cromwell will also be seen in the peloton in 2026. The now 37-year-old Australian has extended her expiring contract with CANYON//SRAM zondacrypto by one more year. She is thus preparing for her eleventh season with the German team.
In the early years of her career, Cromwell was mainly recognized as a road rider. During her peak years, she won two stages in the Giro d'Italia and the Omloop Het Nieuwsblad, among others. These days, Cromwell still follows a road race program but is now making a name for herself mainly on the gravel bike. She has won several prestigious gravel races in recent years.
Cromwell – who has been in a relationship for years with the now former F1 driver Valtteri Bottas – remains highly motivated and is therefore not planning to retire yet. "Tiffany has been a pillar in the women's peloton for many years and is the only remaining rider from the original CANYON//SRAM zondacrypto squad, which debuted in the peloton in 2016," the team said in a press release. "She is happy to be able to continue that journey."
Cromwell in archival footage - photo: Fotopersburo Cor Vos
"Tiffany has been an important part of our team over the past ten years. It has been amazing to see her grow as a rider and as a leader, consistently performing at the highest level," team manager Ronny Lauke said enthusiastically. "She brings experience and reliability. With her professionalism and dedication, she is a great example for everyone around her."
Home
"The team has absolutely become my home in cycling. A place where I feel I can be myself, through all the highs and lows in my career," Cromwell said happily. "There have been times when I considered moving to other teams, but in the end, I always stayed because I am happy here. I am valued for what I can contribute to the team with my experience, and I feel appreciated by my teammates."
With Cromwell’s contract extension, CANYON//SRAM zondacrypto has completed its roster for 2026. The German squad will start the new cycling season next year with a core of sixteen riders.
