Maria Giulia Confalonieri

Maria Giulia Confalonieri (Uno-X) is one of the most consistent sprinters out there, but not a rider who wins frequently. That said, she’s always there or thereabouts, so she’s a rider you should be familiar with. Her list of podiums is a long read, but the Italian is still chasing a big stand-out win. At 30, she’s one of the more experienced riders in the peloton and is now in her 13th year as a pro.

After spending three years at Ceratizit-WNT, Confalonieri stepped up to the WorldTour for the first time in 2023, joining the Scandinavian outfit Uno-X. For 2024, she will be one of their main hopes for one-day races and sprints, alongside the likes of Amalie Dideriksen and Susanne Andersen.