Thomus Maxon blinds Mathias Fluckiger and renews Keller, Forster, and Albin

The Swiss mountain bike team Thömus Maxon has just presented its new roster for the upcoming season with the renewals of the current number 1 in the UCI ranking Alessandra Keller, Mathias Fluckiger, Lars Forster, and Vital Albin. Luke Wiedmann will leave the team after four years, and in Fluckiger's case, his contract will extend beyond his sporting career.

Alessandra Keller, Mathias Fluckiger, Lars Forster, and Vital Albin renew with Thömus Maxon

Thömus Maxon, with whom team director Ralph Näf has been for 10 years, is laying the groundwork for the future and planning for the next Olympic cycle: "It's great that we have managed to move towards the future with four top-class athletes." "The fact that both Alessandra Keller and Mathias Flückiger have signed long-term contracts is proof of the success and collaboration between the team management, staff, athletes, and partners."

Fluckiger signs forever with Thomus Maxon

After 2 difficult years for Mathias Flückiger, marked by a sanction that should never have happened, he aims to regain the consistency that has characterized him while beginning to plan for the future after his sporting career: "The 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles are my long-term goal." "I have been working with Ralph, the Thömus brand, and all the other partners for a long time. We have grown together, we have been successful together. This collaboration will continue after my active career," said Flückiger, who at 36 years old is not even considering retirement.

Number 1 will stay on the team: "Not a single reason to change teams"

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Alessandra Keller has been working with Ralph Näf and the team since 2016, and with this renewal, they have signed their future together for at least 2 more years: "I didn't see a single reason to consider changing teams. The structure with the team management, team composition, and partners is perfect. I am convinced that at Thömus Maxon, I can reach my full potential in the long term." Keller explained after eight years on the team that has seen her win the overall World Cup twice. "We still have room for improvement in many small areas. As each team member constantly works on themselves and always wants to be better, we will continue to take steps forward in the future."

Lars Forster regains confidence

Swiss rider Lars Forster, two-time European champion and winner of 2 World Cup races, has also signed a renewal for 2 more years. "This contract and the confidence in me are the foundation for continuing to achieve success. In the last two years at Thömus Maxon, I have been able to regain my consistency and deliver my performance throughout the year. We will continue to build on this foundation in 2025."

Vital Albin will start his seventh season with Thomus

The fourth member of the team for 2025 will be Vital Albin. The Swiss rider has been part of Thömus Maxon since 2019, and after several setbacks in 2024, he hopes to make steady progress next season: "2024 was quite difficult. First, I had to recover from overtraining, and then I had some health issues." "I really appreciate being able to face my seventh season with the team. It motivates me even more to bring out the best in myself next year and achieve the best results."