Agua Marina Espinola Salinas Paraguay
A multiple national champion and the first-ever cyclist representing Paraguay at an Olympic Games, 26-year-old Agua Marina Espinola Salinas joined CANYON//SRAM Generation in its first season in 2022. Designated as the team’s road captain, Agua guided the team to many of its successes on and off the bike.
“I joined CANYON//SRAM Generation in 2022, already experiencing the barriers and challenges coming from lesser-known countries and finding a place in professional cycling. I’m really happy to be part of the development team of CANYON//SRAM Racing, and to have this opportunity is a sign that things can change for the better.
I’m happy to stay with the team for another year. I go into what will be an important new season knowing I’m in a supportive environment. It gives me the confidence to chase higher goals. I was happy with my new role as team captain last year. Seeing my teammates grow and learn race by race from a position I once was in was special. My targets are to step onto the podium in a UCI race in Europe and to qualify for Paris Olympic Games 2024 for Paraguay. As a team, I want us to raise each other’s level continuously, so we’re a competitive racing group.
I had a consistent year in 2022 where everything went almost to plan, a rarity in life. I had by far my best season in Europe, and besides the experience and maturity I have at this point, my team made everything easier thanks to the stability and confidence they gave us. We also benefited from incredible equipment; these combined factors were key to our success. Going home to Paraguay in the off-season, I received much recognition. My community is proud to see me involved in such an essential project for cycling with the backing and support from important sponsors.”

Palmares
2023
- 10th place stage, Vuelta Extremadura Femenina
- 11th general classification, Vuelta Extremadura Femenina
- 4th place, GP Pontevedra
2022
- 11th place, GP Igartza
- 15th place, GP Cidade de Pontevedra
- 4th place, Balmasedako Emakumeen Saria
- 9th place ITT stage, Princess Anna Vasa Tour
- 8th place general classification, Princess Anna Vasa Tour
- 12th place general classification, Tour Féminin International des Pyrénées
- 4th place stage, Premondiale Giro Toscana Internazionale Femminile
- 2nd mountain classification, Premondiale Giro Toscana Internazionale Femminile
- Gold medal, Juegos Suramericanos ITT, Paraguay
- 2nd place stage, Vuelta a Formosa Femenina
- 2nd general classification, Vuelta a Formosa Femenina
2021
- 11th mountain classification, Tour Cycliste Féminin International de l’Ardéche
2020
- Paraguayan National Road Champion
- Paraguayan National ITT Champion
2019
- 8th place, Pan American Championships ITT
- 13th place, Pan American Championships Road Race
- 21st general classification, Tour de Belle Isle en Terre – Kreiz Breizh Elites Dames
- 14th place, Chrono Champenois – Trophée Européen
2018
- 25th place, La Classique Morbihan
- 10th youth classification, Tour Cycliste Féminin International de l’Ardéche
- 47th place, UCI ITT Road World Championships
2017
- 9th youth classification, Tour Cycliste Féminin International de l’Ardéche
- 4th place, Bolivarian Games ITT
2016
- 19th youth classification, Tour Femenino de San Luis
- MTB Sud American Champion
- Paraguayan National MTB XCO Champion
- Paraguayan National MTB XCM Champion
- Paraguayan National Road Champion
- Paraguayan National ITT Champion
2015
- Paraguayan National MTB XCO Champion
- Paraguayan National MTB XCM Champion
- Paraguayan National Road Champion
- Paraguayan National ITT Champion
2014
- Paraguayan National Road Champion
- Paraguayan National ITT Champion
- 4th place, Pan American Championships Junior Road Race
- 5th place, Pan American Championships Junior ITT
- Paraguayan National MTB XCM Champion
2013
- 10th place, Pan American Championships Junior ITT
- 3rd place, Sud American Youth Games Road Race
- Paraguayan National Road Champion
- Paraguayan National ITT Champion
2012
- Paraguayan National Road Champion
2011
- Paraguayan National Road Champion
- Paraguayan National ITT Champion
2023
CANYON//SRAM Generation is the development team for the World Tour Team and is part of CANYON//SRAM Racing’s long-term D&I program. This two-tier structure was the first for a European-based WorldTeam to create a formal pathway to the Women’s World Tour. Now in its second year, the team aims to help talented female athletes from diverse backgrounds reach the top of professional cycling and to help them break new ground for their future and the future of cycling. The roster of CANYON//SRAM Generation unites eight ambitious women from seven countries across four continents.