Carys Lloyd, a 17-year-old rising star from Maidstone, Kent, has been confirmed as Movistar Team’s first signing for the 2025 season. The young British talent, currently with the junior squad Tofauti Everyone Active, has penned a three-year deal with the Spanish team and will join fellow British junior Cat Ferguson on the team from next season.
Lloyd has made a name for herself both on the road and the track. Her track accolades include three European titles: the Madison in Anadia, Portugal in 2023, and this July in Cottbus, Germany, she secured gold in the Omnium and another Madison title alongside future team-mate Cat Ferguson.
Her road achievements are equally impressive. Lloyd clinched victories at the GP Plouay in 2023 and won two stages of the Dutch Omloop van Borsele in 2024, a premier UCI Nations Cup event. She also earned a bronze medal at the British Time Trial Championships.
Reflecting on her journey, Lloyd shared, “I’ve been a part of this sport since I can remember. Being born on New Year’s Eve, I’ve been taught to be mature and hard-working, as everyone was older than me at school and sports. When I was six, my brother and I went on our first races, and I fell in love with competition immediately. As a family, we went all around the country for races. My first event abroad was Internationale Jeugdtour Assen, which I attended every single year until 2020, when covid hit. It’s an amazing race I can’t recommend enough to riders who want to reach the UCI stage.”
Lloyd is excited about her future with Movistar Team, noting, “As a competitor, I’m a classics rider, one who loves to use her ‘powerhouse’ ability and quick change of speed. Bunch kicks are something I excel at, and I can’t wait to put those skills to the test in the WorldTour in the future. I also love riding as a team. The trust you build with your team-mates for a common goal – there’s no greater feeling. That’s why I can’t wait to turn pro with the Movistar Team. I believe they will help me in my development.”
Discussing her relationship with Cat Ferguson, Lloyd explained, “I’ve known Cat personally for about four years now, and had already raced her for so much longer. Being from the opposite side of the country, it took a few years to get close to her. In 2020, when restrictions lifted, I was invited by Cat’s dad to a training camp, and I had the chance to meet her in a non-competitive environment.
“This grew to having her as my Madison partner the following year. With her, I achieved my first national title, something that will always remain important to me, because it was there that I truly realised I could fulfil my dream of becoming a pro. It all makes it special to also turn pro together with her next year. She’s not just my team-mate or my friend – she’s my family. This is why I’m not scared to turn pro, because I’ve got Cat with me.”
