Annika Langvad (Retired)
Annika Langvad is a retired Danish professional cyclist from Silkeborg, born on 22nd March 1984.
Annika Langvad profile
- Name: Annika Langvad
- Nationality: Denmark
- Place of birth: Silkeborg
- Date of birth: 22nd March 1984
- Status: Retired
- Current Team: None
- Previous Teams: Fujibikes Rockets, Team Davinci-Specialized, Specialized Racing XC, Boels-Dolmans Cycling Team
Career overview
Langvad was one of the most successful off-road riders of her generation, winning the cross-country world title in 2016 and multiple marathon mountain bike world titles. She also became a dominant Cape Epic rider, winning the race several times, including the 2019 edition alongside Anna van der Breggen. On the road, Langvad won the Danish national road race title in 2010 and national time-trial titles in 2010, 2011 and 2013. Her brief 2019 road season with Boels-Dolmans underlined her class, with 2nd at Strade Bianche, 3rd at La Flèche Wallonne Féminine and 4th at Amstel Gold Race. She retired from professional racing in 2020.
