Nina Berton, a young talent from Luxembourg, will join EF-Oatly-Cannondale in 2025, ready to make her mark in the world of classic races. The 23-year-old rider, in just her third season, is quickly gaining attention for her strength and focus on the longer, more demanding races.
“The classics are the races that I enjoy the most,” she said. “I really enjoy a long, hard day of racing, especially if the weather is not so good. I still need to learn a lot, but my goal for the classics season is to be of use to my teammates so we can get a good result.”
EF-Oatly-Cannondale’s general manager, Esra Tromp, shared her enthusiasm about the signing, calling Berton a determined and hardworking addition. “Nina is super passionate and determined. She wants a long career and to develop step by step,” Tromp said. “She doesn’t give up easily, wants to work really hard, and can be super versatile. That makes her a great addition to our roster.”
Berton’s focus on her role in classic races reflects her style on the bike. Known as an aggressive racer, she doesn’t shy away from breakaways and enjoys pushing her limits in tough race conditions. “I’m quite an aggressive rider. If I get the chance to go into breakaways, I love to do this,” she explained. “I also love the hard races where you have to push through, and it’s a real effort to survive. I love this aspect of fighting against yourself but also the team aspect where you race together, and so you push each other.”
The decision to sign with EF-Oatly-Cannondale was clear for Nina Berton. “The team’s culture and vision matched what I was looking for,” she said. “There’s a lot of focus on being a person and not just an athlete. If your mind is happy, then performance can follow. I think there are a lot of areas where I can still grow and improve, and I’m excited to work on these with the team. Plus, the idea of building up this team so we can win big races is quite an exciting adventure.”
Berton’s experience and mindset have shaped her approach to racing as well. Through cycling, she says, she’s learned the importance of patience in building her career. “As a young athlete, you always want to reach the top of the sport as fast as possible, but it doesn’t work that way. So I’ve learned to be patient and to go one step at a time,” she shared.
