The Swiss amateur team Elite Fondations Cycling Team had an exceptional 2024 season. Playing among amateurs, the team achieved numerous records and multiple exploits, both on the road and on the track, under the leadership of a certain Laurent Dufaux, among others. With 14 successes and 32 podiums in national races, including victory in the team classification of the Swiss Cycling Cup Primeo-Energy Cupthe Swiss team was able to shine at home but not only that. With notably a 10th place in the prologue of the Tour of Romandyand a 3rd place in GP Lillers, Antoine Aebi perfectly materialized this international development. Several riders from the amateur team even concluded the year with an internship with the Italian Pro Team Corratec-Vini Fantini.
Video – Antoine Aebi took 10th place in the prologue in Romandie
“My dream is that every year, two or three riders reach the professional ranks”
The director of the Swiss team, Luigi Galanteevokes the team's ideology, based on the development and support of young riders: “My wish is to continue to develop our amateur team but by professionalizing it as much as possible. We will never have immense resources but we are proving that we are capable of achieving very great things. We want to put the riders in the best possible environment. And I think we are achieving it. My dream is that every year, two to three riders reach the professional ranks. For that, we will need new people and partners to join the adventure. . I want that others feel my sincere happiness when I see that the resources allocated to the team allow young people to dream.”
Arnaud Tendonaged 22 and current Swiss road champion, joined the team for the 2025 season, and explains the reasons for this arrival: “It's a team that I've seen grow over the seasons. The project is very interesting and very motivating. To join a team that aims to train Swiss runners is very exciting. I've seen many riders in the team progress year after year and obviously this weighed on my decision. Just like the equipment offered to us and which is of a very high level. In 2025, our ambitions will obviously be even greater. I want to raise my arms next season in my new colors If I have a season that meets my expectations, I hope to be able to get a professional contract at the end of the season. .
The 2025 workforce:
Antoine Aebi, Alexandre Binggeli, Elia Blum, Noah Bögli, Jim Breitler, Alexis Cohen, Matteo Constant, Antoine Debons, Nolan Donzé, Arthur Guillet, Guillaume Haldimann, Baptiste Maître, Matteo Oppizzi, Vincent Roth, Loris Rouiller, Justin Salamin, Melvin Schmid , Arnaud Tendon, Arnaud Tissières, Simon Wirz
