Global bicycle brand Canyon has unveiled "Making Tracks," an inspiring new YouTube documentary from the Canyon Newsroom. The film showcases several female cyclists at The Traka gravel event in Girona, Spain, aiming to significantly boost women's participation for the 2026 edition, with dedicated entries now reserved exclusively for female applicants.
"Making Tracks" features American multisport star Heather Jackson racing the challenging 360 km distance, and Danish talent Klara Sofie Skovgård Hansen in the 200 km event. It also highlights GRL PCK, a German group focused on breaking cycling entry barriers, and newcomer Flaminia Cooper completing her first ever 100 km race with their support. The Traka, now in its seventh year, is Europe's largest gravel event, offering distances from 100 km to an epic 560 km. Canyon athletes, including two-time winner Caro Schiff on her Grail CFR, have achieved notable success.
As a title sponsor, Canyon is actively supporting The Traka's ambitious goal of achieving 35% female participation by 2027. This commitment is further strengthened by the launch of 'FORCE – No Fear, Just Forward,' a comprehensive mentoring and support initiative. This program offers inspiring videos, valuable resources from professionals (such as SRAM mechanics and nutritionists), a private WhatsApp community, and practical on-site support like dedicated bathroom breaks and women's hygiene products at feed zones, ensuring a welcoming environment for all female riders.