Team Jayco AlUla have reportedly had financial limitations, which pushed them into confirming deals late into the fall. After confirming the signings of multiple riders, the team has now also announced the extension of several of its current riders, providing a solid base for the future.
The Australian team announced the renewal of two of its female riders at Liv AlUla Jayco: Jeanne Korevaar and Josie Talbot. Alongside these two names, three male riders have extended their contract with the World Tour structure.
Patrick Gamper, 29, has renewed with the team for another two years. The Austrian rouleur has joined the team in 2025 and has proven to be an important domestique in the team, aiding its sprinters and classics specialists throughout the season.
Former MTB World Champion Alan Hatherly has also signed a new deal with the team all the way into 2028. The South African rider has oved onto road cycling as a full-time pro only in 2025 with Jayco AlUla, and has proven to be a good fit with the team. He continues to combined the two disciplines, but this year has raced his first Grand Tour at the Giro d'Italia.
Hatherly's 13th place at Tirreno-Adriatico and third place at the Settimana Internazionale Coppi e Bartali showcased how his talent on the road can provide the team with high hopes.
Former XCO World Champion Alan Hatherly will continue to combine road and MTB at Jayco AlUla
Felix Engelhardt looking to make the best out of a new deal
German national champion Felix Engelhardt had a deal running into 2027, but has extended it for another year. The trust from the team came after the end of a strong season.
“I’m really happy to extend with Team Jayco AlUla and that the team gave me the opportunity to do so. It was the team’s initiative. The role they see me in and want me to grow into is something I’m really looking forward to," he said.
The 26-year old was one of Jayco's bets into the 2023 season, bringing him from the Austrian continental scene. He has since developed into a strong classics specialists, and a rider that fits into the team's classics and UCI points-chasing block.
"They want me to take more responsibility and go for results, and to have the backing from the team is a privilege and it’s a big step forward for next year and I’m really excited to get this project going long-term as well.”
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- @PogiSloFans Yeah, I'm talking about what's possible, ignoring the "quality" question entirely. All Remco needed to win the Tour this year is Pog to crash 6 weeks earlier. That means Remco CAN win the Tour, even if it's not very likely.acem8228-10-2026
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