Artem Shmidt is about to enter his second season with one of the world's best development structures, the
Hagens Berman Axeon - Jayco. While the 19-year-old says it was mostly a year about learning, he's already managed to pick up several strong results along the way, including his first senior stage victory in Croatia's Istrian Spring Trophy.
"Not only is he a great rider and athlete, but he has a great personality. He’s probably one of the best American riders out there right now and we’ll continue the journey and development of cycling in the US together,"
Axel Merckx said about Shmidt at the time.