Neve Bradbury

Neve Bradbury
Personal information
Born (2002-04-11) 11 April 2002 (age 22)
Melbourne, Australia
Weight50 kg (110 lb)
Team information
Current teamCanyon–SRAM zondacrypto
DisciplineRoad
RoleRider
Professional team
2021–Canyon–SRAM
Major wins
Major Tours
Giro d'Italia
Young rider classification (2024)
1 individual stage (2024)
Medal record
Women's road bicycle racing
Representing  Australia
World Championships
Silver medal – second place 2024 Zurich Under-23 road race

Neve Bradbury (born 11 April 2002) is an Australian professional racing cyclist,[1][2] who currently rides for UCI Women's WorldTeam Canyon–SRAM zondacrypto.[3][4]

History

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In 2020, Bradbury won the Zwift Academy, an indoor cycling talent identification programme – subsequently signing a contract with UCI Women's WorldTeam Canyon–SRAM for the 2021 season.

In 2024, Bradbury won her first UCI Women's World Tour stage at the 2024 Tour de Suisse Women.[5] She then finished 3rd at the 2024 Giro d'Italia Women, winning stage 7 on the Blockhaus climb, as well as the winning the young rider classification.[5][6] Bradbury then extended her contract with Canyon–SRAM zondacrypto to the 2027 season.[7]

Education

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In 2022, Bradbury was studying for a Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science at Deakin University.[8]

Major results

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2019
Oceania Junior Road Championships
3rd Road race
7th Time trial
2021
2nd Road race, National Under-23 Road Championships
2022
5th Overall Tour of Scandinavia
10th Overall Giro Donne
2023
5th Overall Tour Féminin International des Pyrénées
7th Overall Thüringen Ladies Tour
1st Young rider classification
2024
National Under-23 Road Championships
1st Road race
3rd Time trial
2nd Overall Tour de Suisse
1st Young rider classification
1st Stage 3
2nd Overall UAE Tour
1st Young rider classification
3rd Overall Giro d'Italia
1st Young rider classification
1st Stage 7
3rd Overall Tour Down Under
UCI World Championships
2nd Under-23 road race
2025
8th Overall Women's Tour Down Under

References

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  1. ^ "Neve Bradbury wins the Zwift Academy". Pro Cycling UK. Retrieved 8 February 2021.
  2. ^ "Vine and Bradbury go pro with Zwift Academy victories". Australian Cycling Insider. Retrieved 8 February 2021.
  3. ^ "Canyon//SRAM Racing". UCI.org. Union Cycliste Internationale. Archived from the original on 10 January 2021. Retrieved 10 January 2021.
  4. ^ "From lockdown to the WorldTour: Neve Bradbury". SBS. Retrieved 8 February 2021.
  5. ^ a b Moultrie, James (10 January 2025). "How Neve Bradbury went from teenage Zwift Academy winner to 'world-class' climber in just four seasons". cyclingnews.com. Retrieved 18 February 2025.
  6. ^ Frattini, Kirsten (13 July 2024). "'Smashed it out of the park' - Neve Bradbury moves onto Giro d'Italia Women GC podium after Blockhaus victory". cyclingnews.com. Retrieved 18 February 2025.
  7. ^ Mitchell, Mathew (9 August 2024). "Bradbury and Cromwell extend contracts with Canyon SRAM". ProCyclingUK.com. Retrieved 18 February 2025.
  8. ^ "Elite Athlete Program Profiles". Deakin University. Retrieved 27 August 2023.
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