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James Moultrie

How Neve Bradbury went from teenage Zwift Academy winner to 'world-class' climber in just four seasons

Neve Bradbury in Canyon-SRAM zondacrypto's 2025 race kit.

Four years ago, Neve Bradbury was still a teenager, preparing to start her first season as a professional after winning a contract at Canyon-SRAM through the Zwift Academy. In 2025, she's heading into her season opener at the Tour Down Under as one of the best climbers in the world.

But how did Bradbury go from racing the finals virtually in "a random Airbnb", as she recalls it, to the upper echelons of WorldTour climbing? With the strong power numbers confirmed, Canyon-SRAM zondacrypto team manager Ronny Lauke credits her settling into European life and tackling races away from her strengths as key factors. 

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