Training Jayco-AlUla revealed this Friday to partner with Hagen's Berman to develop its training team in 2025. Led by Axel Merckx since its creation in 2009, the team has long been considered one of the best in the men's peloton for developing the young stars of tomorrow. The team's current rider Jayco AlUla and stage winner on The Return, Eddie Dunbaris a veteran of the team, just like the former riders of the Jayco-AlUla, Lawson Craddock et Sam Bewley.
Video – Eddie Dunbar, passed by Hagens Berman
“Axel Merckx did an incredible job…”
Hagens Berman Jayco will continue its long-standing commitment to developing riders for the WorldTour, but will now officially partner with the team Jayco AlUlaproviding riders with an official pathway to the WorldTour. “We are thrilled to be able to call Hagens Berman Jayco our official development team. Axel has done an incredible job building the team over the last decade, which can be seen by the number of riders that have come through and have become stars in the WorldTour peloton with victories in the biggest races”said Brent Copelandboss of the Australian team.
“We are grateful to the Jayco AlUla team and owner Gerry Ryan for their confidence in our program and their commitment to the future of Cycling. We are thrilled to find a partner, alongside Hagens Berman and Steve Berman, who shares our passion for developing riders and fostering the next generation of talent Through this partnership, we are excited to build a stronger foundation for success and continue to shape the future of the sport together.”said Axel Merckxgeneral manager of the development team.