Eglantine Layer signs two-year contract with FDJ-SUEZ

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Eglantine Layer signs two-year contract with FDJ-SUEZ

Eglantine Layer has transferred from DSM-Firmenich Post NL and will join FDJ-SUEZ in 2025. The 20-year-old from La Ferté Macé will bring her climbing talents to the French World Tour team until the end of the 2026 season.

“I am delighted to be part of this new family and to write a new chapter in my career with the FDJ-SUEZ team. My goal is to reach new levels in the coming years, choosing this team to progress and rediscover the joy of cycling that got me started,” said Reyer.

“I am confident that FDJ-Suez has the resources necessary to support young talent like myself towards the highest level, FDJ-Suez is a team that has been expanding rapidly for several years now and it is a great opportunity to be part of this important period in my career. I can't wait to begin this adventure in this new environment, among the most beautiful French teams.”

Layer began her WorldTour career in 2023 with DSM-Filmenig Post NL after emerging in junior women's road racing and winning a silver medal at the Wollongong World Championships. [In the same year she also won the junior women's time trial at the French Championships and the junior women's road race at the European Championships.

She continued to perform well, finishing in the top 10 at the Tour of Scandinavia, GP de Plouët, and Tour de Suisse, and this year she won a stage at the Tour de l'Avneille Femme.

She will look to continue her development in the WorldTour while supporting fellow FDJ-Suez newcomer Juliette Laboux in top-level stage races. Layer and Laboux have spent the past two seasons as DSM teammates.

“Eglantine represents the cyclist that every team wants to have.

“She will be an undeniable asset in the upcoming season. We are delighted to have her complete the team with her talents and to contribute to her progress in the professional peloton."

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