Winner Junior Gent-Wevelgem

Bronze - ITT Junior World Champion

Elynor Backstedt was born to be a cyclist inheriting some serious racing genes. Her father, Magnus, won the Paris-Roubaix classic in 2004, in addition to stage wins in the both the Tour de France and Giro D’Italia, whilst her mum, Megan, competed for Wales at the Commonwealth Games – so it’s no surprise she was brought up riding a bike. 

 

Elynor won the Junior Gent-Wevelgem before taking home gold at the National Junior Track Champs in both the Madison and Individual Pursuit, and three medals at the World Junior Track Champs in 2019 (Madison silver, Individual Pursuit silver and Team Pursuit bronze. She continued her stellar season with bronze in the Junior Time Trial at the World Road Champs in Yorkshire, and a 5th place in the Road Race. 

 

Having moved up to the senior ranks, Elynor currently rides for Lidl-Trek and is a pivotal member of the team. She has an exceptional work ethic, and is a dedicated team player, providing outstanding domestique qualities to a star-studded team. She has been integral to many team victories over the last few seasons.   

 

Her motivation is second to none and she certainly has an exciting future in the world of women’s cycling.