The Australian Cycling Academy (ACA) is excited to introduce the Seventeen Junior U19 riders selected to join the 2025 Official Jayco AlUla Junior Development Team, ARA | Skip Capital.
In August, ACA announced a renewed focus exclusively on the future development of Australian Junior U19 riders. This decision stems from the recognition that young Australian cyclists now encounter challenges significantly different from those faced by previous generations.
Australian Cycling Academy CEO Matt Wilson, stated, “To gain access to the top WorldTour development programs, it’s now crucial that U19 riders can gain exposure to European racing and get results at this level. To achieve this, riders need to source a team and get themselves to Europe as high school students. This change in direction for the ACA means we can fulfil a critical stepping stone for young riders that will allow them to continue to complete their schooling, while providing a world class racing program designed around young Australian’s riders unique needs, that aligns perfectly with our Academy ethos; live, learn, ride.”
A selection panel including representatives from the ACA, AusCycling and Jayco AlUla met in September and accepted the following riders into the program:
The ARA | Skip Capital Team
- Alexander Hewez
- Amelie Sanders
- Anna Dubier
- Ben Coates
- Chloe Bowen
- Connor Wright
- Eddie Mungvoen
- Elsie Apps
- Hannah Gianatti
- Jonas Shelverton
- Leani Van Der Berg
- Megan Moore
- Never Parslow
- Ollie Jirovec
- Samuel Washington
- Toby Jones
- Vinnie Manion
Amelie Sanders said “Being given the opportunity to race and train with ARA for another year is an honourable achievement for me, as 2024 has already provided me with so many experiences and opportunities. I look forward to going back to Europe in 2025 to gain further learnings and knowledge by racing and training in such a strong and competitive environment. I also look forward to being able to work and race with my fellow ARA teammates and creating memories and experiences that I will remember for years to come.”
The 2025 racing calendar for the ARA | Skip Capital Team will feature the Road National Championships, the complete inaugural season of the ProVelo Super League, a three-month European racing block which will assist in the development of riders, along with participation in local Australian domestic competitions.
