Japanese rider, Maho Kakita has joined EF-Oatly-Cannondale. With this move, Maho is excited to get back on the road after spending the first part of the season focused on the track. She will now race the Grand Prix International d’Isberges and Grisette Grand Prix de Wallonie.
On the track in 2024, Maho raced the Madison, the Omnium, the points race, the elimination race, the scratch race, the team pursuit, and the 3K pursuit. She earned an impressive eight wins and an additional six podium spots at international competitions. This summer, Maho made her Olympic debut in Paris, where she raced both the team pursuit and the Madison.
Mayo has previously raced with the Japanese national team and Team Rakuten K Dreams; a UCI track team based in Japan. While still a full time student, Maho knew she loved to race her bike and was a member of her high school team from ages 16 to 18.
This September, Maho became the national champion in an impressive five different track events: the Omnium, the individual pursuit, the team pursuit, the scratch race and the Madison. She also finished fifth in the 2022 junior women’s world championship road race.
When Maho has time off from training and racing, she loves to spend time with her friends and family, who will be supporting this exciting new move and championing Maho to further success.
