FDJ-SUEZ is delighted to announce the signing of Juliette Labous, who will join the team until 2027.
Juliette, 25, born on 4 November 1998 in Roche-lez-Beaupré/Besançon (Franche-Comté), is a professional cyclist renowned worldwide for her performances and consistency in both time trials and road races. With her experience and track record, Juliette will be a major asset for FDJ-SUEZ in the coming years.
From French hopeful to member of the very select circle of the world’s best cyclists
Juliette Labous began her career in BMX before turning to cyclo-cross and road racing, disciplines in which she quickly made her mark.
French junior time trial champion as early as 2015, double French junior road and time trial champion the following year, Juliette Labous has succeeded in realizing the hopes placed in her by passing the elite level with flying colors. Stage winner at the age of 19 in the inaugural time trial of the 2018 Giro d’Italia, best young rider in the Giro d’Italia and Tour of California in 2019, Juliette went on to win the elite French time trial title in 2020, at the age of 21.
French Road Champion 2024, Juliette Labous has established herself year after year in the closed circle of the world’s best cyclists, winning the overall classification at the Tour de Burgos 2022 and a stage victory at the Giro 2022. Praised for her consistency, Juliette has finished in the top 5 of all three major tours:4th in the Tour de France Femmes with Zwift 2022,2nd in the Giro d’Italia Donne 2023,4th in the Vuelta España Femenina by Carrefour.es 2024.
At 25, Juliette Labous has won 5 professional races and taken part in 14 Grand Tours since 2018.
The next logical step with FDJ-SUEZ
The expected signing of this contract marks Juliette’s return to a French band and a new stage in her career.
Created in 2006 and now supported by two title sponsors who are particularly committed to women’s sport, FDJ-SUEZ is a fast-growing professional team with the ambition of reaching the top of world cycling alongside Juliette.
A forward-looking vision
The arrival of Juliette Labous is a major boost for the team, as well as a strong signal from FDJ-SUEZ and its manager Stephen Delcourt to continue competing with the best teams in the world. With Juliette in its ranks, the FDJ-SUEZ team is ready to write a new chapter in its history. The partnership between Juliette Labous and Evita Muzic, two leading figures in French cycling, promises to strengthen the team’s ambitions on the international stage. The two athletes have a long-standing friendship, dating back to the Pôle Espoir Cyclisme in Besançon, first in the national team and then at club level in the youth categories.
“I’m very happy and proud to be joining the team in 2025. FDJ-SUEZ is a team that is constantly progressing and will be able to offer me the best possible environment in which to aim for the highest performances. I’ll be keen to make the team shine by bringing the experience of my first eight professional years. I can’t wait to begin this new adventure, which will open a new chapter in my career. – Juliette Labous
“It is with immense pride and pleasure that we welcome Juliette to the FDJ-SUEZ family. French champion and top 5 in the last two Tours de France, Juliette is a remarkable athlete and undeniably one of the best climbers in the professional peloton. We are also honoured by Juliette’s confidence in our project and our vision. Her arrival is another step towards realising our sporting ambitions. – Stephen Delcourt (General Manager)