Top 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 house crew Liv AlUla Jayco for a brand new problem at AG Insurance-Soudal.
Versatile veteran Roy, 38, is signed for one season on the American crew and is trying to bolster their Classics squad and convey 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 Women’s Tours.
“One-day races, stage races – I prefer it all. So within the first a part of the season, I might be centered on the Classics, and I actually wish to be a lead rider for some. But that takes numerous psychological and bodily vitality 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,” mentioned Roy, who does not see her age as any kind of limitation.
“Every 12 months I’m getting stronger nonetheless. There are numerous issues I nonetheless wish to obtain. I’m at that time in my profession the place I’d like to present again and share my experiences now.”
Manly has joined Belgian squad AG Insurance-Soudal on a two-year deal after using everything of her skilled profession at Liv AlUla Jayco, with a key concentrate on using a profitable spring and Tour de France Femmes.
Despite not taking a victory in 2024, Manly has proven the power to win at WorldTour stage having scored stage wins on the Santos Tour Down Under final 12 months 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 crew, Greenedge, the place I’ve so many nice reminiscences. But now, I’m prepared for a brand new problem and a brand new surroundings the place I can develop,” said Manly in a press release, whose transition might be made simpler by compatriot Sarah Gigante using for a similar crew.
“I see myself as a flexible rider, and I wish to help the crew in as some ways as potential. With my expertise in several roles, I believe I can carry worth all through the season. Personally, I’d prefer to concentrate on a powerful spring and purpose for fulfillment within the Tour de France, particularly within the levels.”
At Manly’s soon-to-be former crew 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 pleased to be extending my contract with the crew, I’ve felt at house using right here over the previous three years,” mentioned Baker.
“I’ve been concerned in some nice crew success and I’ve additionally been lucky to be given alternatives myself. I’m trying ahead to taking one other step subsequent 12 months and concentrating on the cobbled Classics.”