Pauline Ferrand-Prévot's half-sister signs with SD Worx-Protime after first year as a professional - "I am now taking a gamble"
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Axelle Dubau-Prévot, the half-sister of Pauline Ferrand-Prévot, is on her way to SD Worx-Protime in 2027 after signing a two-year deal. The transfer sees her leave EF Education-Oatly after a breakthrough first season as a professional.
A late bloomer, the 30-year-old has enjoyed a successful first season as a full-time pro in 2026. Among her impressive results, she finished 10th in Liège-Bastogne-Liège - a performance she claims put her on the radar of multiple teams.
Although Dubau-Prévot has been cycling for some time, her career hasn't been dedicated to the road as she competed in various disciplines such as cyclo-cross, mountain biking and gravel racing.
“We are convinced that Axelle still has a lot of room for improvement,” team manager Danny Stam said.
Dubau-Prévot impressed SD Worx staff
“Axelle makes a strong impression, especially on hilly terrain. Precisely because we want to strengthen our selection for the Ardennes Classics, she fits in perfectly with us.
"Because she had to ride many races in service of the team last season, we haven’t seen the best of her yet. There is certainly still room for improvement when it comes to climbing.”
Speaking after the transfer was confirmed, Dubau-Prévot has decided to go all-in on the road as she joins one of the Women's WorldTour top teams in her thirties.
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“I only became a full-time pro this year. Before that, I combined cycling with my job as a nutritionist. I knew I had talent, but I thought: what if I went all in now? That was a turning point," Dubau-Prévot said.
“After Liège-Bastogne-Liège, I was approached by several teams. I am now taking a gamble with SD Worx-Protime. I have been following this team for years. It is a dream to be part of it now.
"It feels almost unreal. Ten years ago, my career was more or less over, and now, in my thirties, I am suddenly riding for one of the best cycling teams in the world. I am now focusing entirely on road cycling; that was an easy choice.”
Gavin QuinnCycling Journalist
Gavin Quinn is a cycling journalist and ultra-distance cyclist with a BA in Journalism from Dublin City University. Formerly the Press & Communications Officer for Cycling Ireland, Gavin has worked inside the national team at the World Championships and has reported for the Irish Mirror, Mirror UK, and The42.
His expertise is backed by elite-level access, having interviewed stars like Sam Bennett and Ben Healy, as well as immense personal endurance. In 2025, he completed a 12,000km solo cycle from Ireland to Vietnam, following a 4,600km tour across Europe. From the cobbles of Paris-Roubaix to the gradients of the Tourmalet, Gavin’s writing focuses on the "romance and brutality" of the sport. Having visited 50+ countries, he brings a global, cultural perspective to his coverage of the pro peloton for CyclingUpToDate.
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