Rider Profile
Marta Cavalli
FDJ-SUEZ
Personal Details:
Teams history:
- 2024 - FDJ-SUEZ
- 2023 - FDJ-SUEZ
- 2022 - FDJ-SUEZ-Futuroscope
- 2021 - FDJ Nouvelle-Aquitaine Futuroscope
- 2020 - Valcar-Travel & Service
- 2019 - Valcar-Cylance Cycling
- 2018 - Valcar PBM
- 2017 - Valcar PBM
Biography:
Marta Cavalli, born in Cremona on March 18, 1998, turned professional with Valcar in 2017 and she quickly made an impression by claiming the Italian national title the following year.
In 2019, Cavalli underscored her potential in the Classics with second place at Brabante Pijl, while she also showcased her dexterity by winning a gold medal in the team pursuit at the European Games in Minsk.
After placing fifth at Gent-Wevelgem in the pandemic-interrupted 2020 campaign, Cavalli moved across the Alps to race for FDJ Nouvelle-Aquitaine Futuroscope in 2021, and she was again a consistent performer in the Classics, taking 6th at the Tour of Flanders, 8th at Strade Bianche and 9th at the inaugural Paris-Roubaix Femmes.
Cavalli would proceed to enjoy a breakout year in 2022 as the team rebranded to FDJ Suez Futuroscope, illuminating the Spring with victories at Amstel Gold Race and Flèche Wallonne, though she had to settle for 6th place at Liège-Bastogne-Liège. 5th place at Paris-Roubaix, meanwhile, was a further indication of her wide-ranging talent.
In June, Cavalli scored a fine victory in the inaugural women’s edition of the Mont Ventoux Dénivelé Challenge. She went on to place second overall to the untouchable Annemiek van Vleuten at the Giro Donne, though a crash forced her to abandon the Tour de France Femmes on stage 2.
Key results:
1st Amstel Gold Race, 2022
1st Flèche Wallonne, 2022
1st Mont Ventoux Dénivelé Challenge, 2022
2nd Giro Donne, 2022
5th Paris-Roubaix, 2022
6th, Tour of Flanders, 2021
5th, Gent-Wevelgem, 2020
2nd, Brabantse Pijl, 2019
4th, Challenge by La Vuelta, 2021
Related Articles
Marta Cavalli avoids serious injury after being hit by driver of a car
By Kirsten Frattini published
News 'After undergoing 24 hours of medical observation in hospital, we can confirm that no fractures were diagnosed' FDJ-SUEZ states in medical update
Marta Cavalli in hospital after being struck in a roundabout by motorist in Italy
By Jackie Tyson published
News Former Italian champion conscious and early reports say injuries are non-life threatening
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News Star trio plus Guazzini and Henderson among 12 abandons after three stages of racing
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By Laura Weislo, Dani Ostanek published
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Marta Cavalli targets Tourmalet stage win at Tour de France Femmes
By Lukas Knöfler published
News Italian climber looking forward to iconic climb
Cavalli questions SD Worx 'interrupting' tactics in Tour de France Femmes opener
By Kirsten Frattini published
News 'It doesn't look fair, but it's cycling, and it's part of the game' says FDJ-SUEZ rider
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By Lukas Knöfler published
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