Esra Tromp will be general manager of new women team EF Education-Cannondale

EF Pro Cycling announces Esra Tromp who will be the general manager of the new women team EF Education-Cannondale. Tromp spent eight seasons as a professional cyclist. In that time, she earned her university degree in business economics. She then managed the women teams Parkhotel Valkenburg and Jumbo-Visma. At EF Education-Cannondale, she will take on the same challenge.

"When starting a new team, it usually starts with the staff and a few riders you think will be a great fit with the new environment," Tromp says. "I build a team around the talent of the riders and the knowledge and strength of the staff. These are the things I keep in mind when trying to create a balanced group of riders and staff with different personalities, different characters, and different talents. That’s how you build a team. It takes some time but I think it’s one of the most beautiful processes."

"Next year, the main goals are to be really visible within the races and to build a cohesive group of riders and staff. We want our team to be visible, to be out there, and of course to try to win races. Beyond 2024, I think this team definitely has the potential to be one of the best teams in the world, a squad that is capable of winning races in all kinds of circumstances and different race types, whether it’s the Tour de France, the Giro, or the Tour of Flanders."

"We welcome Esra to the team and we’re looking forward to working with her," Vaughters says. "She has a very deep understanding of the women’s peloton and the talent pool across the sport. She understands women’s racing very, very well. Her knowledge and leadership will set our new team up quickly with a great foundation to build on."