Sander SteinsAnniina Ahtosalo (August 27, 2003) from Tuusula, Finland, is a professional cyclist known for her powerful performances in road racing, especially during sprints and time trials. Currently competing with Uno-X Mobility, a Norwegian UCI Women’s WorldTeam, Ahtosalo has quickly progressed since joining the team in 2022.
Racing style of Anniina Ahtosalo
Her skill set includes sprinting and time trials, and she is also a reliable contender in the flatter races. This versatility has earned her numerous national titles, including consecutive Finnish championships in both the road race and time trial disciplines from 2022 to 2024.
An important difference between Anniina Ahtosalo’s riding style and that of the typical sprinter is her introverted nature. While sprinters are often seen as loud and dominant in the peloton, Ahtosalo is known for her calm and quiet presence. This sometimes causes opponents to “overlook” her.
Career highlights
| Year | Match | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-2024 | National Championships Finland | 1 |
| 2024 | Trofee Maarten Wynants, Belgium | 1 |
| 2024 | European Continental Championships Women U23 | 1 |
Achievements
Since 2023, she has made considerable progress as a rider with several good placements in flatter races, first surprising with a 3rd place in the individual time trial at the European Championships (Women U23) in Emmen, Netherlands. In 2024, she won the Trofee Maarten Wynants, a 116 km race in Belgium. Then she took 2nd place in the first stage of the Tour de France Femmes in The Hague, Netherlands. On top of that became the European time trial champion (Women U23) in Hasselt, Belgium.
With these achievements, Ahtosalo demonstrated that in addition to a strong sprint, she is also a solid time trialist. She stands out as one of Finland’s most promising young athletes.
