Jolanda Neff

Jolanda Neff, Switzerland’s racing virtuoso, boasts more trophies than her homeland has hills—13 XCO World Cup victories, six national titles, four European championships, a World Championship crown, and Olympic gold from Tokyo. Jolanda fuels CFR with an unmistakable brilliance and seasoned mastery.

Fun Facts

Nickname:
Jolo

If you had to race against a fictional character, who would it be?
Speedy Gonzales

Favorite place in the world (on or off the bike)?
Home :)

If you had to describe your personality using only three emojis, which ones would you pick?
🔥😍🐯

Who is your favorite athlete (in any sport)? What do you admire about them?
My dad, because he loves to move

What’s your favorite word in your native language? What does it mean, and why do you like it?
Quickfidel – it means very happy, and includes the word quick!

What’s the most unexpected thing on your bucket list?
I would like to go to Machu Picchu

What’s the weirdest habit you have that no one knows about?
I like to create new dishes with food that are not the obvious choice

How did you get into biking?
Going on bike rides with my family

Go-to snack after a long ride?
Roland cookies :)

Your secret weapon in a race?
My pearl necklace

What’s your biggest talent outside of biking?
Talking

What’s one bike accessory you can’t live without?
I love the bell on my handlebars

Coffee or Tea?
Coffee

Always summer or always winter?
Summer

No music forever or no internet forever?
No internet, always music

Lose your wallet or lose your phone?
Wallet

Pizza or burgers?
Pizza!