Lapierre turns the page and presents a new Lapierre Racing Unity with Anton Cooper and Chiara Teocchi as star signings

The French brand Lapierre returned to the top of XCO/XCC competitions in 2023 and is now starting a new era with the complete renovation of the Lapierre Racing Unity team. New Zealander Anton Cooper and Italian Chiara Teocchi will lead a new team that combines experience and youth.

Lapierre bets on youth and experience in its new team Lapierre Racing Unity

In this new cycle, the bike manufacturer will remain as the sole main sponsor of the team, with Mavic no longer part of it, emphasizing its commitment and focus on top-level XC.

The structure remains French and will be led by Céline Hutsebaut, but the team has undergone an almost total renovation with signings of great potential and established names. The team aims to shine on the international scene.

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In the men's team, the team will be led by New Zealander Anton Cooper, who will seek to regain his best form on his new Lapierre XR. Alongside him, German Maximilian Brandl, a nine-time national champion and world medalist, will bring his experience. The men's team is completed by the young Danish promise Tobias Lillelund, a first-year elite rider who already promises great results.

In the women's team, the addition of two established figures stands out, such as Italian Chiara Teocchi, who after a brilliant 2024 season is ranked 18th in the UCI ranking, and German Nina Graf, currently 29th in the world. Both cyclists, accustomed to stepping onto the podium, will be accompanied by the young Swiss Noëlle Buri, who was already part of the team in 2023 and continues to develop her talent with the team.

With this new structure, Lapierre Racing Unity presents itself as a renewed and ambitious team, ready to make a mark in international competition and establish itself among the best XC teams.