FDJ Suez x Specialized: Bike brand follows Vollering star power

Specialized has announced a strategic partnership with FDJ-Suez, starting in 2025, which sees the Morgan Hill, California, headquartered brand become the team’s official bike partner.

The news follows the recent signing of cycling superstar Demi Vollering, joining the French team on a two-year deal.

The partnership brings together two key players in the world of cycling, both known for their commitment to pushing the limits of high performance.

FDJ-Suez has established itself at the highest level of international competition. Joining forces Specialized sees the partnership as an opportunity to collaborate with a team resolutely focused on the future.

FDJ-Suez will benefit from top-tier cycling technology as well as Specialized’s expertise and support in developing high-performance bikes and equipment tailored to the demands of competing at the highest level.

Scott Jackson, Leader of S-Racing notes: “FDJ-Suez immediately impressed us with their dynamic international approach to racing, bold vision for the future and rich history in French cycling. Together, we look forward to elevating the future of women’s sport, driving innovation, and sharing our passion to pedal the planet forward.”

Stephen Delcourt, GM of FDJ-Suez comments: “We are extremely proud to enter into this collaboration with Specialized, an undisputed leader in the cycling world.

“This partnership represents a tremendous opportunity for our team to reach new heights by combining our strengths and expertise to achieve our ambitious goals. This is a relationship built on trust, driven by innovation, and dedicated to supporting the ambitions of our athletes and the sport of cycling as a whole.”

About FDJ-Suez

The first French team to join the UCI Women’s WorldTeam, FDJ-Suez boasts a roster of 18 athletes from five different nationalities.

After several outstanding seasons marked by victories in prestigious races such as the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, the Giro, the Vuelta, and classics like Liège-Bastogne-Liège, Amstel Gold Race, and La Flèche Wallonne, the team surpassed 75 victories in 2024.

The 2025 season, celebrating the team’s 20th anniversary will usher in a new chapter highlighted by the announcement of the collaboration with Specialized and one of the most promising recruitment drives in professional cycling.

Among the new additions are Demi Vollering, the world’s best stage racer and winner of the 2023 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, and Juliette Labous, the 2025 French road champion. Together with our climber Evita Muzic, these two riders will lead the team into an ambitious new season.