Axelle Dubau-Prévôt

Road and gravel, Axelle can race it all. This is the 29-year-old’s first season with the squad and she’ll race a mixed program.

Axelle was born into a cycling family in Reims, France. Family bike rides were a routine occurrence but, at the time, they felt obligatory rather than joyful to her. She continued to ride over the years while she took up other activities like dance and ultra running. It was only when she met her partner and they started to train together that she fell in love with cycling. She hasn’t looked back since.

She focused on gravel for the last two years, picking up wins at the French gravel national championships and Gravel Burn where she also won four stages. She particularly enjoys big races that pull an international field.

Axelle knows that the way she has dipped in and out of cycling over the years means her cycling background is atypical, and that’s exactly why she was initially drawn to EF Education-Oatly. For Axelle, it’s important to take her work seriously without taking herself too seriously and she knew that this squad would be a great fit.

Fun Facts

What is your favorite song in your native language?
L’Hymne à l’amour by Édith Piaf.

If you could time travel, what date/year would you visit and why?
The 1960s — a decade of freedom and bold exploration, as well as cultural and artistic revolution. I’ve always been curious to experience the music, art, and energy of the world at that time.

What is your favorite climb? What makes it special?
It’s not a famous pass, but I love Col du Puigmal in the summer. It’s right in front of my window and a beautiful climb to do when I’m in Font-Romeu. The view from the top is incredible, and it’s so peaceful!

What is your favorite word in your native language? What does it mean? What do you like about it?
Bienveillance: kindness. I like it because it’s about spreading positive energy and caring for others, even in small ways, which balances the intensity of racing and life.

Date of birth: 07/31/1996
Hometown, Country: Reims, France
Languages: French, English
Nicknames: Louloutte