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Team Jayco AlUla roster developments

Overview

The professional cycling team Jayco AlUla has announced several roster additions for the 2027 and 2028 seasons.

In early October 2026, the team secured Australian sprinter and Olympic gold medalist Sam Welsford on a two-year deal. Welsford, who will depart Netcompany INEOS after one year, will join the WorldTour squad alongside Olympic champion Oliver Bleddyn.

Shortly after, the team announced the signing of Italian climber Alessandro Fancellu. Fancellu, joining from MBH Bank CSB Telecom Fort, has signed a contract through the end of 2028 with the stated ambition to compete in a Grand Tour.

Entities

Team Jayco AlUla · Gene Bates · Oliver Bleddyn · Jayco AlUla · GreenEDGE Cycling

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Alessandro Fancellu signs with Team Jayco AlUla

    Italian climber Alessandro Fancellu will join WorldTour team Jayco AlUla in 2027 on a contract lasting through 2028.

  2. [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Sam Welsford signs two-year deal with Jayco AlUla

    Australian sprinter Sam Welsford has signed a two-year deal with Jayco AlUla starting in 2027, leaving Netcompany INEOS early. Olympic champion Oliver Bleddyn will also join the team for 2027-2028.

Sources

cyclinguptodate.com · escapecollective.com · inbici.net · indeleiderstrui.nl · tuttobiciweb.it · wielerkrant.be · wielerverhaal.com