Stina Kagevi
Hometown
Stockholm, Sweden
Date of birth
28 August, 2005
Languages
Swedish and English
Nickname
Kagewin
Stina joins EF Education-Oatly as the current time trial champion of Sweden. With two additional time trial victories in her palmarès, Stina wants to continue to strengthen her talents against the clock while also developing her abilities in the cobbled classics.
She got her racing start as a mountain biker and only participated in road racing when her mountain bike program began to field a road racing team. Stina has always thrived on strength and support from her large family and the experience of racing as a team felt the same to her. It wasn’t long before the Swede left mountain biking to dedicate herself to the road.
When she’s at home, Stina loves to spend time with her family. She and her three siblings live with their parents and their dog so the house is always bustling with energy. Stina enjoys cooking and getting her family’s feedback on new recipes. To relax, Stina goes for walks in the forest or swims in the lake near her home.
This season, Stina’s main goal is to continue to grow. The 20-year-old has been riding since she was just three years old and every year, she seeks to learn and develop, knowing that consistent, small improvements can lead to big results.
Questions & Answers
What is your favorite climb? What makes it special?
Soria Climb on Gran Canaria. I really like spending my winters there. There’s a beautiful hill that’s perfect for training and at the top you’ll find a local legend, the Orange Man, who sells drinks and hands out oranges.
When a race gets tough, what do you tell yourself?
Keep going, you can do this Stina. I have a saying I always think of: KBK – Kör bara kör, which translates to go, just go.
What is your favorite word in your native language? What does it mean? What do you like about it?
Lagom is a Swedish word that means just the right amount – not too much, not too little. It can describe anything, like food, behavior, or situations, and it often means balanced, comfortable, or just right. It’s the perfect word because it’s not too much, and it carries a sense of harmony. The meaning can shift a bit depending on the situation.
When you stop at a petrol station mid-ride, what do you get?
Haribo and Fanta.
If you could time travel, what date/year would you visit and why?
If I had to choose, I would go 500 years into the future, to see where development has gone.