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ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)
Spanish rider Mavi Garcia, at 41 years old, has just completed the best season of her career, claiming a stage win at the Tour de France Femmes and recently taking the bronze medal at the UCI Road World Championships in Rwanda.
These results convinced the athlete from Palma de Mallorca – a former Duathlon champion who has spent the last two seasons with Liv AlUla Jayco – to continue racing for one more year and return to UAE Team ADQ to close out her professional career in the 2026 season.
Garcia already wore the Emirati team’s jersey in 2022, right at the beginning of the project. “I already know the team and many of the people here, both riders and staff,” Garcia said.
“I believe I can make a strong contribution and play a different role now compared to what I’ve had before. With Elisa [Longo Borghini] as the team leader, I want to support her and at the same time help the younger riders. I also want to share everything I’ve learned during my career and contribute to the team’s growth – maybe even after I stop racing.”
The 2025 season was an incredible year for the rider from Mallorca. “I think I can say I’ve reached the peak of my career this year with the Tour de France stage victory and now the World Championships bronze medal. It’s been truly special.”
Looking ahead, Garcia said of her plans with the new team: “Even though it will be my last season on the bike, I’ll start it with renewed enthusiasm. I think I’ll approach it differently, enjoying it even more because it will be such a special season for me. I’ve known the ambitions of this project since the very beginning, and I want to support Elisa Longo Borghini while also having a few opportunities for myself – because I believe you never stop improving.”
Melissa Moncada, President of UAE Team ADQ, said: “We say welcome home. What she has achieved this year is truly remarkable and a great example of dedication and professionalism. She left a mark on this team at the beginning of our project, and knowing that we can count once again on her experience and passion is a huge motivation for all the young riders in our team.”
