Alex Volstad
Hometown
Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada
Date of birth
3 January 2006
Languages
English and French
Nicknames
AV or Volstad
At 19, Alex is the youngest rider on EF Education-Oatly but she is wise and experienced beyond her years. She decided to turn down an opportunity to study engineering at university and become a professional bike racer.
Alex has always been an athlete. She was an avid speed skater growing up in Calgary and found track cycling when she was looking for a summer sport to complement skating. She loved that both sports demanded so much of her, but once she realized that could train and race on the road and not be stuck on an oval all the time, she was hooked on road racing.
Last year she made 10 podium appearances across Europe and Canada, including coming third at the Ronde van Vlaanderen Juniors, winning the Canadian junior crit national title, and defending her Canadian junior road national title. Alex’s primary goal for 2025 is to learn from her teammates and be able to help them on the road.
Questions & Answers
If you weren't a professional cyclist, what would you be? Why?
I would be an engineer. I was enrolled in it before I decided to fully pursue cycling. I enjoy problem solving and a good challenge.
Think about your best teammate ever. What was the quality in them that you appreciated?
Someone who can be serious but also has fun. Honestly is another quality I really appreciate.
What is your favorite pump-up song?
T.N.T. by AC/DC.
What is your favorite word in your native language? What does it mean? What do you like about it?
Yapping. Because it's fun to say and I love to do it.
If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go? Why?
I would love to go to Australia or Eastern Asia for the food and culture.