Clara Emond

Clara returns to our squad for 2025, excited to build on the foundations she laid last year. In 2024, she went on the attack on stage four of the Giro d’Italia, racing solo for the next 60 kilometers through the Italian mountains to win her first grand tour stage.

Sports have always played a central role in her life. Clara made sure to take advantage of Quebec’s snowy winters and was an accomplished alpine skier growing up. She also ran, danced, and played tennis and soccer.

In addition to being a pro bike racer, Clara is also a lawyer. She had passed the bar exam and was just starting her career in law when she began to race bikes. This was during the pandemic and Clara quickly discovered that working remotely wasn’t for her. When a continental team based in Canada invited Clara to race with them for the 2022 season, she didn’t hesitate. She turned pro the following year.

But Clara isn’t finished with academia yet. She is working towards completing her master’s degree. For Clara, both school and cycling offer an outlet from each other, and she finds it energizing to have different areas of focus in her life.

While she is a noted climber, Clara has just two professional seasons under her belt and is excited to continue discovering her strengths.

Fun Facts

How did you get into cycling?
It was a few things around the same time. I got initiated to triathlon and then my boyfriend convinced me to try bike racing.

If you had to cook dinner for the team, what would be on the menu?
Not much, sadly! I would probably call it a potluck and bring the chips.

What’s the first thing you do when you get home after being away at a race?
Take a shower ASAP. After traveling, I feel so gross.

Think about your best teammate ever. What was the quality in them that you appreciated?
Honesty.

What is your favorite pump-up song?
Vois sur ton chemin (Bennet) but any electro music.

Date of birth: 02/05/1997
Hometown, Country: Saint-Ferréol-les-Neiges, Quebec, Canada
Languages: French, English
Nickname: Clarou