Lotta Henttala joins EF Education-Cannondale

Lotta Henttala Joins EF Education-Cannondale Cycling Team

Professional cyclist Lotta Henttala has joined the EF Education-Cannondale cycling team, bringing her impressive sprinting skills and love for the classics. With 25 professional race wins under her belt, including victories at Gent-Wevelgem and Dwars Door Vlaanderen, as well as stages of the Giro and Women’s Tour, Lotta is a force to be reckoned with on the road. She also represented Finland at the Olympic Games in Rio, showcasing her talent on the international stage.

Aside from her sporting achievements, Lotta is also a mother to a one-and-a-half-year-old son. Balancing parenthood with her professional cycling career may require careful scheduling, but Lotta is determined not to slow down. She sees her journey in cycling as unfinished and wants to push herself to see how good she can be.

In the upcoming year, Lotta’s primary focus will be on the classics and then the Olympics in Paris. Her fearlessness and exceptional skills on the bike make her a valuable addition to the EF Education-Cannondale team, according to the team’s general manager, Esra Tromp. Esra has always been impressed by Lotta’s sprinting abilities, particularly in the final moments of a race. Lotta’s experience and knowledge of the sport will also enable her to mentor and support her teammates.

Lotta’s experience as a mother brings a positive dimension to the team. Parenthood is becoming more accepted in the peloton, and Lotta believes it’s not necessary to wait until the end of one’s career to have children. The landscape of women’s cycling has also evolved significantly over the years, with increased professionalism, support, and investment in the sport. This motivates Lotta even further, as she sees more competition as an opportunity to improve and believes she can still get faster than ever before.

For Lotta, the key to success in cycling is persistence and not overthinking. She encourages her younger teammates to never give up and to find a balance between racing, training, and family life. With the support of her family, Lotta is confident she will find that balance and achieve great results. She wants her son to witness her victories and is determined to make him proud.

The EF Education-Cannondale team is proud to have Lotta Henttala on board, bringing her skills, experience, and determination to the cycling world. Watch out for Lotta as she continues to make her mark on the road.