SILCA Announces Technical Partnership with CANYON//SRAM zondacrypto & Generation

Indianapolis, IN (USA) / Amsterdam (NL), March 11, 2026, 16:00 CET / 10:00 EST: SILCA, the science-driven performance brand redefining drivetrain efficiency and inflation precision, today announced a new technical partnership with CANYON//SRAM zondacrypto and its development squad, Generation. The collaboration brings SILCA’s category-leading lubricants, optimization protocols, and race-day equipment systems to one of the most progressive teams in the women’s peloton.

The partnership supports a roster that includes world-class athletes such as Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney, Zoe Bäckstedt, Tiffany Cromwell, and the already SILCA athlete and gravel specialist Rosa Klöser, riders competing at the sharp end of the sport where marginal gains decide outcomes.

At the WorldTour level, performance is measured in watts and time, where friction and rolling resistance are critical, not marketing claims. SILCA’s approach is grounded in test validation and real-world race data, with a product development philosophy that prioritizes measurable efficiency and improved gains.

Through this partnership, CANYON//SRAM zondacrypto will deploy SILCA’s advanced wax lubrication systems, drivetrain optimization processes, and precision inflation & sealing solutions across training and racing. SILCA’s research has consistently demonstrated that optimized chain preparation and waxing protocols can deliver meaningful reductions in drivetrain friction while dramatically improving efficiency, advantages that compound over long race calendars and demanding stage races.

In modern professional cycling, a single watt saved over hours of racing can translate into decisive time gaps. SILCA’s waxing systems are engineered to outperform traditional oil-based and to lead in the waxing drivetrain sector. For a team racing everything from the Spring Classics to the Tour de France, which implies anything from the cobbles, crosswinds, and variable conditions, drivetrain consistency is as critical as aerodynamics.

The partnership extends beyond product supply. SILCA will collaborate with team staff on performance testing, protocol refinement, and technical education, reinforcing both organizations’ shared commitment to elevating standards within women’s cycling.

Founded in 1917 in Milan, SILCA has built its reputation on engineering-led innovation—from pioneering the first frame-mounted pump to redefining high-performance chain lubrication for the modern era. Now headquartered in Indianapolis, the company remains privately held and product-first, investing in in-house testing, materials science, and rider-driven validation.

By aligning with CANYON//SRAM zondacrypto, SILCA continues its commitment to supporting athletes who demand quantifiable performance gains and equipment reliability at the highest level of competition.

The team will begin full integration of SILCA systems immediately, with deployment across the Spring Classics and the 2026 UCI Women’s WorldTour calendar.

Founded in 1917 in Milan, Italy, SILCA is one of cycling’s most storied performance brands. Known globally for precision pumps, titanium tools, and category-leading wax lubrication systems, SILCA engineers products with a singular focus: measurable data, efficiency, and long-term durability. Every product is developed through rigorous testing and a science-first methodology to deliver proven results.

CANYON//SRAM zondacrypto competes at the highest level of the UCI Women’s WorldTour and is widely recognized for its aggressive racing style, technical innovation, and commitment to developing the next generation of talent through its Generation squad.