In 2020, Llori Sharpe decided to focus solely on cycling after several years of competing in swimming and triathlon. With a long list of achievements in her home country of Jamaica, Llori has also shown her talent on the international stage with a bronze medal at the Caribbean Cycling Championships time trial. Last year she signed her first pro contract with CANYON//SRAM Generation and was delighted to extend for another season.

“I’m over the moon to extend my contract with CANYON//SRAM Generation! I’m happy that the team will continue supporting my development as a professional cyclist. I can’t wait for the 2023 season and all it brings.

This past season was a whirlwind, but that’s where all the excitement lies! From the exceptional performances by the team to the countries we competed in to the drastic weather changes (freezing cold and extremely hot!), had anyone told me last year that I would’ve spent 2022 training and racing as a pro cyclist in Europe, I would’ve laughed. At no point did I think this sort of opportunity would come my way, and not this soon either.

CANYON//SRAM Generation had a positive impact on my first year as a pro cyclist. The team (both riders and staff) provided an environment that was conducive to my development as I had the opportunity to learn and ultimately expand my knowledge base on the dynamics of cycling, be it technical skills, riding in a huge peloton, approaches to stage races (which was new to me), and the like which contributed immensely to my growth over the 2022 season. I’m glad I had the wonderful opportunity to join this team, and I’m looking forward to continuing with CANYON//SRAM Generation for 2023.

My cycling goals are to improve my confidence in the bunch, improve my nutrition and fuelling on and off the bike, challenge myself more, and not forget to have fun and enjoy the experiences. My non-cycling goals are to finish my bachelor’s degree program (I’m in my final year at university), and I’d also like to enrol in a chocolate-making course to become a certified chocolate maker to understand better the craft chocolate industry which my parents and I are a part.”