People first
Long term talent development instead of short term success
Alpiq’s partnership with the Thömus maxon Racing Teams is driven by performance, talent development and sustainable progress.
At Alpiq, progress is driven by people, technology and the courage to perform in complex environments. That belief doesn’t stop at the energy system. Through our long‑term partnership with the Thömus maxon Swiss Mountain Bike Racing Teams, we support an ecosystem where talent is nurtured from the grassroots to the world stage – powered by outstanding Swiss engineering and a strong focus on human development.
This engagement brings our purpose to life in a tangible and emotional way – showing how a different kind of energy enables excellence far beyond our core industry.
Way more than a simple sponsorship
The partnership between Alpiq and the Thömus maxon Teams is not about logo presence but about shared values and a joint-committment. These principles define both the Thömus maxon Racing Teams and Alpiq’s role in shaping the energy system of the future.
Performance culture
Excellence built through trust, discipline and learning
Swiss roots, global ambition
Engineering precision competing on the world stage
Sustainable progress
Cycling as a symbol of efficient, low impact mobility
Lars Forster, mountain bike rider
One Ecosystem, one Performance Pathway
At the heart of the engagement lies a unique, pyramid‑shaped development system. This model is designed to grow world‑class performance step by step, starting with the U19 Alpiq Thömus Young athlethes at the bottom of the pyramid and as a foundation for future word-class athletes.
U19 – Alpiq Thömus Young
The team at the foundation of the development model. Here it is all about discovering potential, developing personalities and nurturing a love for the sport. As of the season 2026 the team is proudly competing under the Alpiq name.
Alpiq Thömus Young, official jersey
U23 – Thömus Akros Youngstars
The team that bridges between talent and elite sport. The focus of Team Manager Marcel Kuratli and his athletes is on gaining international experience and refining competitive skills.
Elite – Thömus maxon Team
One of the world’s leading mountain bike teams, competing at the very top of international racing and home of world champion Alessandra Keller and Olympic medallist Mathias Flückiger.
A blueprint for the energy transition
Mountain biking stands for resilience, efficiency and constant adaptation. Skills that are required in shaping today’s energy landscape. By supporting the Thömus maxon Racing Teams, Alpiq reinforces its ambition to drive transformation: in sport, in technology and in the way talent and innovation are developed for the future.
This engagement builds naturally on Alpiq’s commitment to sustainable progress. Cycling as a movement stands for the transformation of mobility - efficient, future‑oriented and low‑impact - making it a strong symbol and an active driver of the energy transition towards a better climate and an improved security of supply.
