Silvia Zanardi has signed a two-year contract extension with Human Powered Health. The sprinter has been a reliable part of the leadout, most recently helping guide Kathrin Schweinberger to a stage and overall podium at the Tour de Pologne Women.
“I have found beautiful people who believe in me here,” says the 25-year-old. “They are giving me the chance to grow and improve day by day without stress, which I think is the most important thing.”
Zanardi has been an ever-reliable presence on start lines in 2025. The sprinter finished fourth on the final day of the UAE Tour Women, as well as scoring top tens at the Schwalbe Women’s One Day Classic, Classica de Almeria, Scheldeprijs and Ronde de Mouscron. She has also been a big part of stage racing squads, racing both the Vuelta a España Femenina and Giro d’Italia Women.
“I’ve found a really good group, united, and everyone works hard to support us athletes,” Zanardi said of her two years thus far on the team. “All we have left to do is think about pedalling and winning.”
Zanardi aims to once more reach the heights that saw her score a massive win for the team at the 2024 La Choralis Fourmies Féminine. She views her time working with the performance staff and at the Performance Lab as key to her development.
“I really enjoyed going to Wellesley and seeing such a well-structured lab,” she explains. “I also had a lot of fun doing the tests, and I’m glad I can go back this year. I think it’s very useful to have data to compare season to season to help me develop.”
These values will be a key baseline for 2026.
“Silvia is a key part of our leadout team and a fast-finishing sprinter,” says Ro De Jonckere, General Manager. “She has demonstrated that she can be a reliable card to play in the finales. She is vital when we are focused on a team objective. We know there’s more to come down the road from Silvia.”
Stay tuned for further announcements, renewals and signings as Human Powered Health builds towards 2026.
