It is a team pointing towards GC success all out with
Simon Yates and
Luke Plapp co-leading the team. The latter, reigning national champion, will hope to peak in January in search of the race and the nationals.
Caleb Ewan, another new signing for the team, is also hoping to perform after moving off Lotto Dstny and possibly finding new motivation. There is a lot of focus coming into the race, and the team's ambition is clear as they confirm their lineup with just under a month left for the start of the race.
“As an Australian the Santos Tour Down Under is such an important and special race. Racing for Team Jayco AlUla the race is even more important as it is an Australian team, I am so motivated and excited for the race," Plapp said. "We really want to win and start the season off on a high. For me personally, I want to perform at my best, it will be my first UCI WorldTour race with Team Jayco AlUla, so I want to work well with my teammates. We have an incredibly strong team with Simon Yates, so we are aiming for stage wins with Caleb Ewan, and a strong overall result”.
The team is completed by
Chris Harper who will provide support in the climbs after he himself put on a set of very strong performances this year, and could be another card for the GC. Meanwhile, Aussie trio
Kelland O'Brien,
Michael Hepburn and
Campbell Stewart round-up the lineup to ride in support of their leaders.
Luke Plapp, Simon Yates, Caleb Ewan, Chris Harper, Kelland O'Brien, Michael Hepburn and Campbell Stewart.