Jonathan Castroviejo and Connor Swift renew INEOS Grenadiers contracts

Monday, 08 July 2024 at 15:30

Taking advantage of the rest day of the Tour de France 2024 after the first week of competition, INEOS Grenadiers have been busy renewing the contracts of their riders.

37-year-old Spanish veteran Jonathan Castroviejo has signed for one more season, until the end of 2025, and his stay at INEOS will therefore extend into his eighth year with the team. Connor Swift has also extended terms with the British based outfit, keeping him with the team until the end of the 2026 season.

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“I’m super happy to have signed again with the team. It’s been something that we’ve been working on this year and it feels good to have everything sorted and to have clarity for next season. I wanted to stay with the team and it makes me happy to know I’ll be here for another year," begins Castroviejo in the official statement published on the INEOS Grenadiers website.

“It’s an environment where I feel happy, valued and where we always work well together. Every year, the level of racing gets higher which means you always need to improve and it’s good to be able to do that here," he adds. “This team is full of young talent and riders that have a bright future in cycling, and it’s rewarding to be here helping and advising them where I can. It feels like the team is going in a good direction and it’s nice to be a part of the mindset of getting back to winning the Tour again.”

“I feel like I have settled into the team nicely over the last couple years and I always wanted to stay here. I enjoy being part of a team that always strives to win every race and has that all-in approach every time we line up," says Connor Swift. “My goals for the next two seasons are to have strong and successful Spring Classics campaigns, be part of the Team’s Tour de France squad, and look to get that stripy nationals jersey back on my shoulders again. They are goals that I know will push and drive me, and if there’s one thing I’ve learnt from being with my Grenadier teammates, it’s never give up and always believe in yourself. I’m looking forward to seeing what the next two seasons hold.”

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Castro 😍 New contract 🖋️☑️ We're thrilled to announce that @jcastroviejo has signed a contract extension to continue into an eighth season with the INEOS Grenadiers 🤝

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