Winner Junior Gent-Wevelgem

Bronze - ITT Junior World Champion

Elynor Backstedt was born to be a cyclist inheriting some serious racing genes. Her father, Magnus, won the Paris-Roubaix classic in 2004, in addition to stage wins in the both the Tour de France and Giro D’Italia, whilst her mum, Megan, competed for Wales at the Commonwealth Games – so it’s no surprise she was brought up riding a bike. 

Elynor won the Junior Gent-Wevelgem before taking home gold at the National Junior Track Champs in both the Madison and Individual Pursuit, and three medals at the World Junior Track Champs in 2019 (Madison silver, Individual Pursuit silver and Team Pursuit bronze.) She continued her stellar season with bronze in the Junior Time Trial at the World Road Champs in Yorkshire, and a 5th place in the Road Race. 

Having moved up to the senior ranks, Elynor rode for Lidl-Trek before joining Team UAE ADQ in 2025 and has continued to be a pivotal member of the team. She is a dedicated team player, providing outstanding domestique qualities to a star-studded team. She has been integral to many victories over the last few seasons.