A fine international signing: Japan's Akari Kobayashi, 25, joins Team Grand Sud Cyclisme Féminin for 2027. Japanese road champion and 5th at the Asian Championships (time trial and road race), she arrives from Kasseien Fiets Huis.
A versatile rouleur-puncheur, she brings experience, consistency and a valuable opening towards Asia. An international-calibre rider who raises the level of the collective.
Her arrival is fully in line with the Team's internationalisation, on the road to our goal: the 2030 Tour de France Femmes. Welcome, Akari.
In the press : DirectVelo