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French cyclist Axelle dubau-Prévot, the reigning national gravel champion, will join EF Education-Oatly in 2026, marking a significant return to top-tier road racing after a stellar rise in the off-road cycling world.
A Dual-Discipline Star Joins a Forward-Thinking Team
Dubau-Prévot’s versatility and success in gravel have caught the attention of the WorldTour, offering a unique blend of talent to EF Education-Oatly.
- Dubau-Prévot, 29, enjoyed a breakout 2025 season in gravel racing, securing multiple victories.
- EF Education-Oatly is known for embracing diverse cycling disciplines,including off-road and adventure racing.
- The French rider intends to continue competing in both gravel and road events.
- Dubau-Prévot hopes to compete in the Tour de France Femmes, inspired by her sister’s success.
The 29-year-old has previously competed in road racing, even taking a break from the sport before rediscovering her passion and achieving remarkable results in gravel. her 2025 campaign included victories in two rounds of the UCI Gravel World Series, podium finishes in two others, and a second-place finish at the Traka 360, culminating in winning four stages and the overall title at Gravel Burn.
“This is my dream team,” Dubau-Prévot said in a team press release.”they think outside of the box at EF Education-Oatly. It’s the onyl team where I can see myself as I don’t have a traditional cycling background. I want to be serious and also to keep the joy and the fun in racing.”
EF Education-Oatly, known for its eclectic mix of programs-including Lachlan Morton’s adventure racing and a cyclo-cross team led by Mattia Agostinacchio-actively sought a female rider proficient in off-road disciplines. Team manager Esra Tromp emphasized the importance of finding an athlete who could excel in both gravel and road racing.
“We were looking for a rider who could be competitive in gravel as well as be an asset with our road team, so Axelle is a great fit,” Tromp said. “On the road
