7mesh Ambassador

Svein Tuft

Intro: Former professional road rider turned adventurer, Svein needs no introduction for most. As one of Canadas most renowned cyclists, there’s no one quite like this Giro d’Italia stage winner, Tour de France stage winner, and thirteen-time Canadian national champion. Svein’s backcountry exploits beyond the peloton are legendary, as are his efforts in helping other riders achieve their goals. For these and many other reasons, we’re proud to call Svein a 7mesh ambassador.

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About

Age: 46

Location: Nelson, BC

Bike/favourite ride:: Landyachtz Bikes and new routes in the Kootenay's

Preferred Riding Disciplines: Gravel, Road, MTB

Additional Sponsors: : Landyachtz, Shimano, Reform, Lazer, 4iiii.

Notable Achievements: 

Road Raced professionally for 20 years.

20x National Champion

World's medalist in multiple disciplines

Pink jersey in Giro d'Italia

TTT stage win in Tour de France.

I still think exploring on a bike is better than all of it…

Why 7mesh? 

I ride 7mesh because the whole crew behind the scenes know what it's like to ride in BC on a cold December day. They're also the nicest most positive.

Bucket list plans or goals for the future?

Continue exploring my back yard. I've seen a lot of the world in my time and I still can't get over how much there is to explore in my region.

Favourite country to ride in, route, or favourite race:

Hard question, but Italy. The dolomites and the alps in one country, come on!!

One thing you always carry with you on every trip:

Leatherman tool

Go-to race day rituals or favourite ride snack?

Sourdough and egg sandwich

Best Weather to Ride in?

Mountainous!