CANYON//SRAM Racing is delighted to announce the addition of two new riders to its 2025 roster. Finnish talent Wilma Aintila and Portuguese trailblazer Maria Martins will join the WorldTour Team through to the end of 2026.
Wilma Aintila is an emerging Finnish cyclist who is steadily building a reputation as a versatile rider capable of performing on a variety of terrains. With two seasons of racing in the elite category, Aintila has gained valuable experience and consistently improved her results. This year, she won the U23 ITT title at the national championships, took second place in the national road race and finished fifth in the youth classification at the Baloise Ladies Tour—an imposing palmarès at just twenty years of age.
Martins has built a career across both road and track disciplines. She is particularly known for her success in track cycling, where she has become a key figure for Portugal. Martins was the first track cyclist to represent Portugal at the Olympics, having competed at Tokyo 2020 and again at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. She has gained international recognition by winning bronze in the scratch race at the 2020 UCI Track Cycling World Championships, the first-ever women’s World Championships track medal for Portugal, and gold in the scratch race at the 2023 European Championships.
Martins has showcased her versatility on the road with strong performances in one-day races. In 2023, she was the first Portuguese woman to sign for a Women’s WorldTour Team, claimed a national road title and added fifth at the Brugge – De Panne spring classic to her career results. Her ability to perform well in road and track disciplines makes her a well-rounded and dynamic rider with a promising future.
Wilma Aintila said of her signing, “I’m super excited to join CANYON//SRAM Racing! It feels like the perfect next step in my journey to becoming a professional athlete and honestly a dream come true. I can’t wait to be a part of the team, smash our team goals, and keep growing as an athlete along the way.”
“I’m excited about the chance to join CANYON//SRAM Racing because I can bring my strengths to help the team. I’m a positive person who values good team spirit. I always want things done to the highest standard without compromise. I bring strength as a powerful rider, which will make a real impact. I’m looking forward to the spring classics, and one day, I aim to be on the podium for a spring classic.”
“The WorldTour Team environment and the resources of CANYON//SRAM Racing will greatly impact my further growth as a rider. To reach the top, everything in the background must be in place and CANYON//SRAM provides the perfect setup. I immediately felt a strong sense of trust when speaking with the team. Plus, with the support of a great team of professionals – from physiotherapists to nutritionists, mechanics, and team management – I’m confident that I’ll have everything I need to achieve great results.”
“There’s still so much I want to achieve in my career, but so far, I’m proud of how I’ve been able to help my team perform well in big races. Another highlight has been competing in individual time trials at major championships – I look back on it with pride and excitement!”
Maria Martins said of her decision to join the team, “It’s a big and important step in my career as a cyclist joining CANYON//SRAM Racing, especially after a year away from road racing to focus on the Paris 2024 Olympics. Being part of a WorldTour Team at the biggest cycling races will be special. I believe I can help the team achieve its goals throughout the season.”
“For the next season, I’m looking forward to growing as an athlete, developing my weak points, exploring my strong ones, and using them to get my first professional victory. I see myself performing in the sprint and fast races during the classics and other races where I can contribute my abilities to the team’s success.”
“CANYON//SRAM Racing has always represented professionalism, unity and a unique atmosphere that shows the essence of the team. I identify myself with its values, and having the team’s resources and support, I am confident I can grow physically and mentally as an athlete and use them to achieve the goals set out by the team. I believe I bring strength to the sprint lead-out train and the classics team.”
“One of the moments that shaped me as a cyclist was the qualification process for the Tokyo Olympic Games and the omnium race itself. I also raced in the first three editions of Paris Roubaix, particularly the first one, where arriving at the velodrome after the chaos and suffering during the race was incredible. Both of these moments showed me to trust the process and to believe that all the hard work and dedication always pays off, teaching me to enjoy the journey until the finish line!”
