OFFICIAL: Talented British classics rider makes a WorldTour step up with Jayco AlUla

Team Jayco AlUla's 2025 roster begins to shape up for next season as the team announces yet another new addition to the Australian team's roster. Robert Donaldson comes through the popular British U23 academy Trinity Racing where many present-day pros such as Tom Pidcock, Ben Healy, Ben Turner, Thomas Gloag, Paul Magnier or Luke Lamperti started their careers.

The 22-year-old Donaldson took whole four years in the U23 category to persuade the big teams that he deserves a shot at the professional level. His 2024 campaign was highlighted with a 2nd place at the Paris-Roubaix Espoirs, but the Brit also showed his ready for the 'big league' with strong showings and 19th overall at the 4 Jours de Dunkerque (2.Pro) and two top-10 stage finishes at last year's Tour of Britain.

"I am super happy to be joining such a strong WorldTour team," expressed the 22-year-old Brit in press release. "I am looking forward to stepping up as a professional rider as I feel that I am ready for it. I am grateful to have four years of U23 racing and experience and having been supported by one of the best development teams over the past two seasons. I look forward to meeting the whole team, getting stuck into racing and learning the craft from so many experienced riders."

"We have been following Donaldson’s progress closely and he is a rider with a lot of potential and talent," team manager Brent Coppeland shares his thoughts of their newest acquisition. "We are thrilled that he will be joining us next season and with our elite performance group, we believe we can help nurture Donaldson and enable him to reach his full potential."

"Within the team roster for 2025 we still have a lot of older experienced riders, and everybody will play an important role in Donaldson’s and other younger rider’s progression, teaching the ins and outs of the pro peloton. We are very intrigued to see what he can achieve in the coming years."