Thomas Genon Off Canyon After 11 Years

Dec 27, 2023 at 1:49
by Ed Spratt  
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Photo: JB Liautard

Thomas Genon has announced that he will be the latest rider to leave Canyon as his 11-year partnership with the brand comes to an end.

Following the news of Tomas Lemoine departing Canyon after nine years, Thomas Genon is the next long-timer to part ways with the German brand as he will be looking for something fresh in 2024. We don't know what his plans are for 2024 or which bike he may end up riding, but we will provide an update once we know more.

bigquotesFarewell Canyon

Turning the page on a huge part of my life. Thank you Roman for believing in me as a 19-year-old kid. 2024 has been challenging for sure. But also eye-opening on what is my future. This is definitely one of toughest decision I had to make so far. 11 years later, it’s time to move on. Sending love to my Canyon family. At the end of the day, mtb is our passion and we meet at the trails— Thomas Genon



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61 Comments
  • 76 2
 D Cnyn hv ny Tms lft?
  • 20 0
 CNYN WLL PRT WYS WTH MNY RDRS SHRTLY.
  • 2 0
 nstgm NFlncr Tms Strg
  • 2 0
 No single Thomas left behind...
  • 36 0
 This man from the future
  • 33 1
 I guess he already knows what happens in 2024 based on his comment.
  • 19 0
 "2024 has been challenging for sure"

Where's the flux capacitor?
  • 21 0
 Catch me watching my favourite ex-pro riders making espressos on Instagram in 2024 while they try to drum up content worthy of sponsorship money.
  • 11 0
 Brendog was robbed here somehow.
  • 9 0
 The lyrics used in the “farewell canyon” clip are pretty telling.
  • 4 0
 Used to be my homie but now you act like you dont know me - does seem a little close to the bone doesnt it!
  • 1 0
 @paulskibum: yep, seems like the germans f@@@kd him good
  • 5 0
 whahahah also posted on instagram but I really had a laugh using the no vaseline track... It almost sounds like Thomas is straight up dissing Canyon if you just listen to the lyrics and know the context of the song
  • 1 0
 He totally is! his replys basically confirm it lol
  • 8 0
 Interesting song choice…
  • 7 1
 Sounds like it was him that made the decision.
  • 25 1
 "This is definitely one of toughest decision I had to make so far." Got offered less money would be my guess.
  • 22 1
 He jumped off the Canyon
  • 6 2
 @kazwei: yesterday he stood close to the edge of the canyon, today he is one step further
  • 8 2
 @kazwei: he’s taking a Canyon gap year
  • 2 0
 Yep, just like when execs are asked to resign or politicians called to step down. Totally their decision mm hm.
  • 2 1
 He made the decision as in “I can’t work for free”?
  • 2 1
 They offered him less money than he wanted. It was just too big of a Canyon Gap. So he chose return to Sender.
  • 6 1
 2030 was a very tough year as well! I can just see how things are lining up.
  • 2 0
 we should start a rider leaving the team they've been working with for a very very long time bingo card before the 2024 season starts
  • 2 0
 He was supposed to leave Canyon End of next year but he's just ahead of time...
  • 2 0
 Thomas Lemoine, now Tommy G.. Tim bringer still on?? I wonder If they 'll build a new team together..
  • 2 0
 UCI/WBD is killing slopestyle
  • 3 0
 He said "cnyn gt fcked"
  • 5 5
 Nobody has yet to use the obligatory “I’m so gutted” for him phrase….yet. Lol.
  • 4 0
 Nobody saw his use of "turning the page" coming. A masterstroke
  • 3 0
 He left so I guess we’re supposed to say how gutted we are for Canyon
  • 6 13
flag giantwhip (Dec 27, 2023 at 7:30) (Below Threshold)
 Hey everyone! The racist POS has appeared again!
  • 1 0
 I thinks MVdP is getting a raise
  • 1 0
 They've had an XC racer racking up wins but it wasn't him.
  • 1 0
 @vinay:
Schwartzbauer (probably murdered the spelling)
  • 1 0
 @dougefresh: puck peterse (probably murdered the spelling)
  • 1 0
 Did he use Long Service Leave?
  • 1 0
 Off Canyon but the rampage is already over
  • 5 5
 Psychic!
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