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Canyon Targets Younger, Female Gravel Riders to Stabilize Sales

Leaning into double-digit growth in gravel bikes, the company aims to secure a stable 2025 outlook through demographic and retail shifts.

Overview

  • Nicholas de Ros Wallace reports that women now account for about 21 percent of Canyon’s gravel bike customers as the brand attracts younger, price-sensitive riders.
  • Gravel bikes delivered double-digit growth last year while road models sustained high single-digit increases, reinforcing Canyon’s core strengths.
  • Annual revenue remained flat at €792 million versus €791 million in 2023 as heavy discounting weighed on operating margins but pressures are easing.
  • Canyon complements its online-direct model with new flagship stores in cities such as Munich and high-profile sponsorships of athletes like Mathieu van der Poel and teams including Movistar.
  • To underpin stable performance in 2025, the company is prioritizing affordable model launches tailored to its evolving customer base.