Demi Vollering Signs Contract Extension with FDJ United-SUEZ
Demi Vollering has signed a multi-year contract extension with FDJ United-SUEZ, the team announced on the eve of her Giro d’Italia Women bid.
The Dutchwoman, currently the top-ranked rider in the world, will continue to ride for the French WorldTour team.
Demi Vollering initially joined FDJ United-SUEZ in advance of the 2025 season on a two-year deal, which was due to finish at the end of this season.
The new contract marks a significant milestone for Vollering, who has won over half of her 11 race days this season, including Omloop Nieuwsblad, the Tour of Flanders, Flèche Wallonne, and Liège-Bastogne-Liège.
Vollering brought FDJ United-Suez’s first Grand Tour title last spring at the Vuelta Femenina, where she won by over a minute.
Vollering will start on Saturday as the favourite for victory at the Giro d’Italia Women-the only Grand Tour she is yet to win.
Team manager Stephen Delcourt described Vollering as an “extraordinary athlete at the peak of her game”.
Vollering has collected 18 victories since joining the team, a tally that has helped her become the best UCI-ranked rider in the women's peloton.
The 29-year-old is driven to keep building something far bigger than just victories, aiming to inspire a whole generation of girls and boys, and move the sport forward as a whole.
Demi Vollering said: “For me, everything starts with a dream, and right now, that dream feels bigger than ever-on the bike, and beyond it.”
The contract extension is reported to be two years, according to *The Athletic*, with Delcourt hinting at the lucrative value of the deal, saying it marks the “best contract in the sport”.
Vollering will continue to ride for FDJ United-SUEZ, a team she has grown with over the last year and a half, and where she feels she can truly grow-not just as an athlete, but also as a person.
The Dutchwoman is proud of the environment she has become a part of, and is motivated to keep writing the next chapters of their story together.
Vollering thinks about the young girls watching races today who might become the champions of tomorrow, and wants to show them that you can compete at the highest level and still lead with your values.
Demi Vollering is set to start her Giro d’Italia Women bid on Saturday, looking to add another Grand Tour title to her collection.
The contract extension is a significant boost for FDJ United-SUEZ, who will continue to have one of the world's top riders on their team.
Vollering's victories this season have been impressive, with the Dutchwoman winning some of the biggest races in the women's peloton.
The Giro d’Italia Women will be a key test for Vollering, as she looks to win her first title in the race.
Demi Vollering is ready for the challenge, and will be looking to inspire her teammates and fans with her performance.
The Dutchwoman's contract extension is a testament to her hard work and dedication to the sport, and she will continue to be a key figure in the women's peloton for years to come.