Olympic champion Franziska Brauße will race for the newly launched REMBE | rad-net women team from the start of the 2026 season, stepping away from the WorldTour to become one of the cornerstone riders in Germany’s latest women’s continental project.
The move sees the 27-year-old transition from Ceratizit Pro Cycling to a programme designed to better balance elite track ambitions with a structured road calendar, as qualification for the next Olympic Games begins in 2026.
For Brauße, the decision is less about stepping back and more about regaining control over her sporting priorities. Having spent recent seasons juggling WorldTour road racing with a demanding track programme, the German rider has been open about the difficulty of excelling in both environments simultaneously.
“I’m happy that REMBE | rad-net now has a women’s team alongside the men’s squad. That says a lot about equality,” Brauße explained. “From experience, I know that it’s not always easy in the WorldTour to combine track and road, and I think this team offers a very good opportunity for track riders.”
At REMBE | rad-net women, Brauße will race a tailored programme that supports her long-term goal of returning to peak form for the Olympic qualification window, while remaining competitive on the road.
Olympic pedigree and leadership value
Brauße arrives with one of the most decorated track CVs in the peloton. She was part of Germany’s gold medal-winning team pursuit quartet at the Tokyo Olympic Games in 2021, where the squad repeatedly broke the world record. Since then, she has continued to collect world and European titles across team and individual pursuit disciplines.
That experience is central to why REMBE | rad-net women have targeted her as a foundational signing. Beyond results, Brauße brings leadership and technical knowledge that can shape a young squad still finding its feet at continental level.
She has made clear that mentoring will be part of her role. Alongside her own ambitions, the German sees value in passing on experience to the next generation of riders developing outside the WorldTour spotlight.
Focus on championships and Olympic qualification
The 2026 season marks the beginning of the qualification cycle for the next Olympic Games, and Brauße’s programme will reflect that timeline. National championships are a key target, both on the road and on the track, as she looks to secure form and selection momentum early in the cycle.
Racing with REMBE | rad-net women also allows greater flexibility in training blocks and track preparation, something that has become increasingly difficult within the rigid demands of the WorldTour calendar.
A statement signing for REMBE | rad-net women
For the German outfit, signing an Olympic champion is a clear statement of intent. The launch of a women’s team under the REMBE | rad-net banner signals a broader commitment to building a sustainable pathway for female riders, particularly those navigating dual track and road careers.
Brauße’s arrival gives the project immediate credibility and a reference point for performance standards, while also aligning with the team’s longer-term development focus.