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Shirin van Anrooij signs multi-year deal with Canyon//SRAM
Dutch cyclist Shirin van Anrooij has signed a multi-year contract with Canyon//SRAM, marking a significant change after nearly seven seasons with Lidl-Trek. The agreement is set to begin on November 1, 2026, and will run through the end of 2029.
Van Anrooij will complete her upcoming road season with Lidl-Trek before transitioning to the German-based team. Canyon//SRAM intends to utilize her versatility across both road racing and cyclocross, with plans for her to act as a leader in the Classics during the 2027 season. She will join teammate Zoe Backstedt, who also competes in both disciplines.
Van Anrooij, a former U23 cyclocross world champion and successful road racer, expressed enthusiasm for the move, citing a desire for new challenges and professional development in a fresh environment.
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Canyon//SRAM · Dan Fleeman · Lidl-Trek · Shirin van Anrooij · Zoe Backstedt
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] She is intended to serve as a leader in the Classics for the Canyon//SRAM WorldTeam in 2027. escapecollective.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The contract begins on November 1, 2026, and runs through the end of 2029. wielerverhaal.com · escapecollective.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Shirin van Anrooij will join Canyon//SRAM. wielerverhaal.com · escapecollective.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Van Anrooij will complete her current road season with Lidl-Trek before moving. escapecollective.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Van Anrooij will join teammate Zoe Backstedt, who also competes in both cyclocross and road racing. escapecollective.com