Mona Mitterwallner Joins Cannondale and CFR

The 19-year-old Austrian XCO star started racing in 2017 and has quickly climbed up the ranks leading to the milestone announcement of her joining the Cannondale Factory Racing Team today. In 2020, Mona won the Junior World Cup and then went on to dominate the scene in 2021—she became the U23 Women’s favorite with Austrian National, European, and World titles including Elite Marathon World Champion, U23 XCO World Champion, and 2021 winner of the UCI U23 MTB World Cup, making her the youngest world champion in this discipline to date. Now joining the Cannondale family with CFR, Mona has big hopes and dreams as her career continues to flourish. Her passion and hardworking, teamwork mentality make her the perfect fit for CFR family.

Mona’s Race Accolades

• 2021 winner of every UCI U23 Mountain bike World Cup
• 2021 U23 XCO World Champion
• 2021 Elite Marathon World Champion
• 2021 Austrian XCO National Champion
• 2021 European Continental XCO Champion
• 2020 UCI Junior XCO World Champion

“To be honest, I am very proud to call myself a CFR rider now. In Cannondale Factory Racing I see a team which not only can support me to reach my ambitious goals but also could be a long-term partner. I am looking forward to get to know the whole team to rock 2022 together!” Mona Mitterwallner – Cannondale Factory Racing

“I am super happy Mona has joined Cannondale Factory Racing for the coming years and into the 2024 Olympics. She is a great talent and person alike. Her resume of success is very impressive and we as a team are committed help her on her path to the top. Mona will make the move to the Elite in 2022 and we cannot wait to see her getting involved in the battles we saw in the Women’s Elite field over the last years.” Daniel Hespeler – Cannondale Factory Racing Team Manager

“Mona showcases everything that is really cool about mountain bike racing – young and passionate with a dedication to improve every time she goes out for ride.  She balances this with a down to earth approach that is always paired with a smile because she knows she puts everything into what she loves. We are beyond excited to add Mona to the Cannondale Factory Racing roster and build her momentum through to the next Olympic games alongside her talented teammates." - Jonathan Geran – Global Director Sports Marketing Cannondale