Prime Australian riders Sarah Roy and Alex Manly have moved groups for 2025, with the previous heading to EF-Oatly-Cannondale from Cofidis and the latter swapping dwelling workforce Liv AlUla Jayco for a brand new problem at AG Insurance coverage-Soudal.
Versatile veteran Roy, 38, is signed for one season on the American workforce and is trying to bolster their Classics squad and produce a wealth of expertise to the largely under-25 roster. She’s a former Australian nationwide highway race champion and has two WorldTour wins to her identify from the 2017 and 2018 Girls’s Excursions.
“One-day races, stage races – I prefer it all. So within the first a part of the season, I may be targeted on the Classics, and I actually need to be a lead rider for some. However that takes loads of psychological and bodily power which I take pleasure in nevertheless it’s additionally refreshing to then change to stage racing the place I can go 100 per cent all in for my teammates,” stated Roy, who would not see her age as any form of limitation.
“Yearly I’m getting stronger nonetheless. There are loads of issues I nonetheless need to obtain. I am at that time in my profession the place I’d like to offer again and share my experiences now.”
Manly has joined Belgian squad AG Insurance coverage-Soudal on a two-year deal after driving the whole lot of her skilled profession at Liv AlUla Jayco, with a key deal with driving a profitable spring and Tour de France Femmes.
Regardless of not taking a victory in 2024, Manly has proven the flexibility to win at WorldTour stage having scored stage wins on the Santos Tour Down Below final yr and the 2022 Tour of Scandinavia. She was additionally third at De Brabantse Pijl in April behind solely Elisa Longo Borghini (Lidl-Trek) and Demi Vollering (SD Worx-Protime).
“I’ve solely ever ridden for one workforce, Greenedge, the place I’ve so many nice recollections. However now, I’m prepared for a brand new problem and a brand new atmosphere the place I can develop,” stated Manly in a press launch, whose transition will probably be made simpler by compatriot Sarah Gigante driving for a similar workforce.
“I see myself as a flexible rider, and I need to help the workforce in as some ways as doable. With my expertise in several roles, I feel I can carry worth all through the season. Personally, I’d wish to deal with a robust spring and goal for achievement within the Tour de France, particularly within the levels.”
At Manly’s soon-to-be former workforce Liv AlUla Jayco, they’ve made a number of contract extensions via Commonwealth champion Georgia Baker, Amber Pate and Caroline Andersson all till 2026 and Anna Trevisi till 2025. With these 4 confirmed, their roster for 2025 is nearing completion, with 14 riders confirmed.
“I’m actually glad to be extending my contract with the workforce, I’ve felt at dwelling driving right here over the previous three years,” stated Baker.
“I’ve been concerned in some nice workforce success and I’ve additionally been lucky to be given alternatives myself. I’m wanting ahead to taking one other step subsequent yr and concentrating on the cobbled Classics.”
