Tiffany Cromwell has been with CANYON//SRAM Zondacrypto since its inaugural year in 2016, making her one of only a small handful, and the sole rider, to be reaching their 10-year anniversary with the team in 2025.

Over the past decade, women’s cycling has undergone a remarkable transformation, almost on a ‘rags to riches’ trajectory. Tiffany stands out as one of the few riders still active in the peloton who has experienced these monumental changes firsthand. The contrast between the sport’s landscape then and now is nothing short of night and day, with progress visible across every facet of the discipline.

Throughout these years of honing her craft, Tiffany has naturally developed into a leadership role within CANYON//SRAM Zondacrypto. She brings immense experience and wisdom as team road captain at numerous races, making her an integral part of team success on the road.

“Initially I struggled to take on the team captain role but now I embrace it. I enjoy being able to share my knowledge and experience with the team, especially the younger riders. To guide and help them avoid making some of the same mistakes I did as a younger rider.”

Her tactical nous, extensive experience in critical race situations, and physical strength have contributed to numerous successes of her own, including two stage wins at the Giro d’Italia and victory at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad. They have also been a key asset to the Australian National Team at Road World Championships, where she has competed no fewer than 12 times throughout her career. In 2021, Tiffany realised a career goal by being selected for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, where she was entrusted with the on-road captaincy to guide the Australian team.

In recent years, Tiffany has also made her mark in off-road racing. An early adopter of gravel racing, she integrated it into her 2021 team contract and quickly became a dominant force in the discipline. In 2023, she won six gravel races, including the Unbound 100 and the European Gravel Championships. In 2024, she added three more victories to her tally, including a hard-fought win at the UCI Sea Otter Europe Girona, where she clawed her way back from early difficulties to snatch victory over stiff competition.

Despite her off-road success, a fourth-place finish in a stage of the 2024 Lotto Thüringen Ladies Tour (2.Pro) demonstrated that dabbling in two disciplines can enable both to flourish, and that the competitive roadie streak is still very much alive in her.

“I’m always striving to get the most out of myself. If I had to think about my goals for 2025 now, I would want to win more gravel races and keep pushing myself on the road to be the best teammate in the major races and help us bring home the victories. I want to enjoy the year and get the most out of myself so that I finish my career, whenever that will be, with no regrets.”