Jayco AlUla announces Vuelta a España 2026 roster

Team Jayco AlUla has announced its roster for the 81st edition of the Vuelta a España. The Australian team is focusing on stage victories rather than the general classification, utilizing a young and ambitious lineup.

The squad will be led by British climber Paul Double, who enters his second Grand Tour following recent successes in the Tour of Guangxi. He will be supported by Finlay Pickering, who is seeking stage wins in the mountains. The team also features veteran Koen Bouwman, participating in his fifth Vuelta.

The roster includes several riders making their Grand Tour debuts: Asbjørn Hellemose, Rudy Porter, Hamish McKenzie, and Alessandro Covi. The race is scheduled to begin in Monte Carlo and conclude on September 13 in Granada, featuring a Mediterranean-focused route with six major mountain stages.