WINORA E-Flitzer in everyday life of Ricarda Funk

Ricarda Funk: Always in motion!

The E-Flitzer in the athlete's everyday life

"NO, I am not a machine! Was I afraid of failing? YES!

But I embraced the fear and mastered it.

Anyway.. my heart is broken for the moment."

Ricarda Funk after the 2024 Olympics in Paris

Get up & keep going!

Ricarda Funk is a German canoeist in the canoe slalom.

As Olympic champion in Tokyo 2021, she wanted to repeat this success this year in Paris. Instead, there was a bitter disappointment for the canoeist:

50 penalty seconds due to a gate error dashed any hopes of a medal. But failure is part and parcel of sport - Ricarda keeps going! She wants to go all out again at the 2028 Olympics!

We visited Ricarda before the Olympic Games in Augsburg & talked to her about more than just canoeing.

Interview with Ricarda

Ricarda is always on the move, even outside of canoe training.

On two wheels through the seasons

Hey, I'm Ricarda - a sports enthusiast, nature-loving, environmentally conscious and fast-paced. I'm grateful and happy that I was able to turn my hobby into a career. As a competitive athlete and canoeist, I spend many hours in the great outdoors. My favorite means of transportation? The bicycle.

Why not use the canoe?

Sure, I'd actually prefer to paddle from A to B all the time, but unfortunately that doesn't quite fit in with everyday life. Cycle paths are better developed than river paths, and admittedly I'm also happy when my arms have a break.

The E-Flitzer: My loyal companion and always in use

For many years now, cycling has been an integral part of my daily training routine. Before training, after training, between training sessions – everything is done on two wheels. I cycle through all four seasons, so to speak. I've been through a lot: wind and weather, snow and ice. Always in a hurry, because my schedule is often bursting at the seams.

The temptation of the car

The bike has been an essential part of my everyday training routine for many years now. Before training, after training, between training sessions - everything is handled on two wheels. I've been through a lot: in wind and weather, in snow and ice. Always in a hurry, because my schedule is often bursting at the seams.

This is the E-Flitzer

Motor: Mahle Ebikemotion x35+
sporty look
Hydraulic disc brakes
Weight: 16.5 kg
Equipped with luggage rack, light & kickstand

All details

Fast and environmentally friendly

Not only am I faster and more environmentally conscious on the road with the E-Flitzer, I can also let my mind wander. Nature is simply good!

Practical in everyday life

The bike also scores points with me for its weight. No power socket in the garage? No problem with the E-Flitzer. When the battery is flashing, simply put the bike on your shoulder and off you go to the second floor. A few years ago, I smiled at people who rode an e-bike, but now I use one every day.

Stylish & cool

And then the E-Flitzer also looks sporty - e-bike incognito. As a sportswoman, you are a bit vain after all. So it's exactly what I need.

The E-Flitzer - my indispensable companion

I would never have thought that an e-bike would play such an important role in my life. Today, it's impossible to imagine life without my e-bike. It's fast, environmentally friendly and functional - and above all, it turns every ride into a little adventure. So, to all the bike enthusiasts out there:

Get on your bike or e-bike and enjoy the ride!

Best, Ricarda.