A better year on the horizon for the INEOS Grenadiers in 2025? British side announce new partnership as new season begins

INEOS Grenadiers endured their most challenging season in 2024 and will need a strong comeback in 2025. The team also suffered a significant loss over the winter with the departure of Tom Pidcock, further adding to their struggles.

In an effort to rebuild and strengthen their talent pipeline, INEOS Grenadiers have officially partnered with Hot Tubes Development Cycling, a prestigious junior team in the United States with a 34-year history. Although the two teams have collaborated informally for several years, this agreement formalises their relationship.

"I've had a relationship with Ineos for a long time since Magnus was a junior, and when Ian Boswell was on Team Sky," said Hot Tubes Development Cycling founder Toby Stanton in an interview with Cyclingnews.

"If you're a good junior and you're interested in Ineos, you got to come to (Hot Tubes) now. We have more cache because of that association."

INEOS Grenadiers’ performance director, Scott Drawer, explained the reasoning behind the partnership, emphasising the shared values between the two teams.

"There’s an historic and long-term working relationship already in place with Hot Tubes and to formalise this process was a logical next step as we grow and develop our talent programme."

"Toby and his team have strong values and a great approach to development, always putting the junior rider at the centre and underpinned by significant safeguarding and welfare support."

As part of the collaboration, Dario Cioni and Simon Watts will oversee how INEOS Grenadiers work with young talent and their development partners, ensuring proper support for riders as they race and train in Europe.

"Within our team we have Dario Cioni and Simon Watts overseeing how we work with talent and our partners. They’ll play a crucial role in this partnership and be able to support the team when they’re travelling and racing in Europe," Drawer added.

Beyond reinforcing their existing network, this partnership is also aimed at broadening the team’s scouting efforts in the United States, providing a direct pathway for young American cyclists to progress through the under-23 category and eventually onto the WorldTour.

"This partnership will also enable us to expand our talent search in the USA and provide a pathway for American riders to the under 23 category and eventually into the WorldTour."