ABOUT LARISSA TSCHENETT
With her relentless drive and unwavering discipline, Larissa Tschenett is the definition of an all-rounder on the bike. Having discovered cycling later than most, her rapid rise and past successes are all the more impressive - leaving us eager and excited for her first season in the international road cycling scene.
Questions & Answers
Strength/speciality
My strengths are my ambition and my discipline/perseverance. I would say the term "all-rounder" describes me well – I feel comfortable on hills, flat sections, and short climbs.
Weaknesses
I can be very self-critical and sometimes question my own performance, which occasionally prevents me from being proud of what I have achieved.
Greatest success
Overall victory at the national women road series "Frauen-Cup" 2024.
Goal for 2025
To gain my first experiences at the international level and continue developing as an athlete within NEXETIS.
Who inspires you? And why?
Mikaela Shiffrin inspires me with her incredible technique and consistency in skiing. Her ability to recover from setbacks and keep competing at the highest level shows me how important perseverance and mental strength are in sports.
I also find Demi Vollering inspiring due to her versatility, continuous improvement, strong focus, and relentless racing style.
What’s the craziest thing you’ve ever done?
My 8-hour bike ride over 6 mountain passes was definitely a crazy challenge.
What’s your secret talent that nobody knows about?
If I reveal it, it wouldn’t be a secret anymore 😉
If you could improve one thing about your character, what would it be?
I’m very happy with myself, but if I had to choose, I would like to be a bit more patient at times.
How did you get into cycling?
After an injury ended my tennis career, cycling was the first thing I could do again after my break. Since I could no longer continue with tennis and I have a competitive mindset, I switched to cycling