Here is an overview of what we know so far about how the men’s domestic road race teams are shaping up for 2025. A similar overview for women’s domestic teams will be online soon.
This is a ‘live’ post, so expect frequent updates, especially as we get the post up and running. Check back in regularly to see all the latest.
Featured photo: Ian Wrightson/The British Continental
UCI Continental teams
Britain had just two UCI Continental men’s teams in 2024, down from six in 2019. There haven’t been so few men’s teams at that level in Britain since 2007, when the Plowman Craven – Evans Cycles Racing Team and Recycling.co.uk were the UK’s UCI-level squads. This number could drop to zero in 2025, however, with the news that both TRINITY Racing and Saint Piran will close. The Tanfield brothers were racing to create a new UCI Continental team in time for 2025 but the latest news is that this daring move won’t come off.
Saint Piran
Ricci Pascoe’s Cornish Saint Piran has folded. The team, founded in 2018 to develop Cornish cycling talent, cited a tough 2024 season, negative media coverage, and sponsorship challenges as reasons for the decision. The news leaves some of Britain’s top domestic riders scrambling for new teams, with many now facing an uncertain future. It is understood that some contracts had already been issued for 2025, and the team was in talks with British Cycling about integrating Academy riders into its roster. The closure adds to the mounting challenges for British riders, who have already seen opportunities shrink amid rising competition abroad and financial difficulties at home.
TRINITY Racing helped launch the careers of many British talents over the last few years including Tom Pidcock, Tom Gloag, Luke Lamperti, Ben Healy and Ben Turner, among many others. However, the team will close at the end of 2024, leaving many young riders scrabbling for contracts.
Lloyds Bank Tour of Britain 2024 – Stage 6: Lowestoft to Felixstowe – TRINITY Racing team sign on presentation – Callum Thornley KOM winner with Robert Donaldson, Joseph Pidcock, Fergus Browning, Dean Harvey, Alex Beldon (TRINITY Racing). Image: Will Palmer/SWpix.com
Out: Alex Beldon (MucOff-SRCT-Storck), Fergus Browning (CCACHE x BODYWRAP), Adrien Boichis (Red Bull – BORA – hansgrohe Rookies), Robert Donaldson (Team Jayco AlUla), Ugo Fabries (UAE Team Emirates Gen Z), Camilo Gomez (GW Erco Shimano), Joe Pidcock (Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team), Hugo Rodriguez (Team Sistecredito), William Smith (Team Visma | Lease a Bike Development), Callum Thornley (Red Bull – BORA – hansgrohe Rookies), LukeTuckwell (Red Bull – BORA – hansgrohe Rookies), Luca Unwin (Criterion Racing)
British Cycling’s Elite Development Team status is designed to ‘bridge the gap from club teams to those operating at UCI Continental level’. Only teams which meet a set minimum criterion are selected, based on the quality of support which they offer to their riders.
360 Cycling is set to double its Under-23 team size to ten riders in 2025, aiming to reshape rider development in the North West. Their ambitious race calendar includes the British Under-23 National Road Series, National and Regional A & B races, French National events, and UCI road races in Germany and France.
Key riders like Maxwell Hereward and John Bardsley lead the expanded squad, which also features promising talents such as Junior 25-Mile TT Champion Aidan Worden and former Zappi Racing rider Joe Watkins-Wilson.
Entering its second season as an Elite Development Team, BCC Race Team builds on a solid foundation of nurturing young talent. Based in the East Midlands, the team leads a pathway supporting over 40 riders from under-14s to seniors, with teamwork and development at its core.
The 2025 squad is headlined by marquee signing Alex Ball, one of Britain’s brightest prospects, and includes rising stars like Will Salter and Lewis Tinsley. New recruits Theo Anderson and Toby Bush join returning riders in a youthful, ambitious lineup. The team targets the National Road and Circuit Series, the U23 National Series, and select European races, aiming to animate events with teamwork and passion.
Off the bike, BCC drives its #raceforpositivechange ethos through partnerships with the University of Derby and Nottinghamshire charity Switch Up, using cycling as a platform to support young people and promote education.
With key departures like Josh Housley and Adam Kenway marking the end of an era, the team is poised to grow into a stronger, smarter unit, ready to leave a mark on and off the road.
A cornerstone of Britain’s domestic cycling scene, Cycling Sheffield continues to shine as a top-tier development team. Nominated for the Team of the Year at the British Conti Awards 2024, the squad had a stellar season with six National B wins and four riders securing contracts in France. For 2025, Dave Coulson’s team resets with a youthful eight-man lineup, including six new riders.
The squad features promising talents like Nathan Smith, a climber with a standout junior season, James Sawyers, a Junior Tour of Wales stage winner, and Denholm Edwards, who brings international race experience. Returning riders Sam Chaplin and Alex Foster will guide the newcomers while continuing their own progression. Coulson’s emphasis remains on long-term development, preparing riders for professional careers through a mix of domestic and European racing.
With a tight-knit roster and a focus on mentorship, Cycling Sheffield balances results with development, ensuring riders are equipped to take the next step in their careers.
Muc-Off-SRCT-Storck (formerly Thriva-SRCT) enters 2025 with a renewed focus and expanded ambitions. Established in 2022 by British motorsport racer Scott Redding, the team combines domestic road racing priorities with a growing international programme. Backed by sponsors Muc-Off, Storck, and Signature Payment, the team will compete in UK National A and B races, the National Circuit Series, French Elite events, UCI 1.2 and 2.2 races, and a US racing block.
New recruits include Edward Morgan (Spectra Racing), Alex Beldon (TRINITY Racing), Adam Howell (VC Meudon), and Bermudian Conor White, while key riders such as Jake Jackson, Will Truelove, and Redding himself remain. The addition of Directeur Sportif Phil Maddocks brings valuable experience to support Team Manager Adam Ellis, who continues to lead the squad.
With a mix of road and gravel racing on the horizon, Muc-Off-SRCT-Storck aims to build on 2024 successes, including victories at the Ryedale Grasscrete Grand Prix and Yorkshire Under-23 Classic, as they take on their most ambitious season yet.
Run by Paul and Louise Bennett, Team PB Performance was created as an opportunity to promote their coaching business and create a vehicle to support rider development. They are determined to do things in ‘the right way for their riders’. “We focused on supporting the riders as individuals, getting to know them and ensuring the fundamentals were taken care of,” Louise told us back in 2020.
The outfit has two squads. An Elite Development Team (EDT) squad, which focuses primarily on national racing, and a ‘pathway to EDT’ squad which has a focus more on regional racing, providing a progression pathway for riders.
The team is keen to actively support the racing scene, putting on a round of the Under-23 Open National Road Series each year. This season’s PB Performance Espoirs Road Race is on 30 March.
One of the most established elite development teams in the UK, Wheelbase CabTech Castelli enters 2025 as one of the most experienced squads left standing following the collapse of Saint Piran’s UCI Continental team and TRINITY Racing. While not looking to replace those teams, Wheelbase is set to play a major role in the reshaped domestic scene.
The team has retained seven key riders, including Rás Tailteann stage winner Tom Martin, National A podium finisher Thomas Armstrong, and powerful all-rounder Tim Shoreman, who claimed wins at Colne GP in 2023 and the Rás Tailteann final stage last season. Shoreman, in particular, is a rider to watch, with the potential to challenge for wins in any National Road Series race if he can balance his racing with a full-time chemical engineering internship.
Four new signings strengthen the team, led by James McKay, a regular National Road Series podium finisher who joins from Saint Piran and is expected to lead the squad in major one-day races. Also joining is Mitchel McLoughlin, a para-tandem pilot for the Irish Paralympic team, who will focus on National Circuit Series racing, and Dexter Leeming-Sykes, a former Lincoln GP top-ten finisher, returning after a season racing in France. First-year U23 Max Bufton, a promising talent from Tofauti Everyone Active, completes the lineup.
2024 East Cleveland Classic – Redcar and Cleveland and Saltburn by the Sea – Wheelbase CabTech Castelli. Image: Craig Zadoroznyj/SWpix.com
The team will prioritise the National Road Series and National Circuit Series while targeting select European races, including a stage race in Spain, the Rás Tailteann, and a summer block in Belgium kermesses. With Saint Piran no longer controlling the domestic scene, 2025 promises to be more open and unpredictable, a scenario that could work in Wheelbase’s favour.
A new team on the Scottish scene, Edinburgh Bike Fitting RT is a student-led project founded by racer-turned-team-organiser Elijah Kwon. With the closure of The Cycling Academy at the end of 2024, Kwon saw young male Scottish riders struggling for structure and took matters into his own hands. Backed by Edinburgh Bike Fitting – where Kwon works part-time – the team aims to keep promising Scottish talent racing domestically while juggling university commitments.
The six-rider roster, including Kwon, Finn McHenry, Craig Paterson, Sam Chisolm, Sam Carrotte, and Angus Toms, epitomises the project’s ethos: providing a low-cost, low-barrier route to elite-level races. Riders receive free kit, funded race entries, and a supportive platform shaped around academic timetables. While their schedule focuses on the Alba Road Series and National B events early in the year, they’re eyeing bigger opportunities including European outings over the summer.
Edinburgh Bike Fitting RT’s mission is simple: help Scottish riders stay in the sport, prove themselves at top-tier events, and still make those Monday morning lectures.
In: Elijah Kwon (Unattached), Finn McHenry (The Cycling Academy), Craig Paterson (Vanelli Project Go), Sam Chisolm (The Cycling Academy), Sam Carrotte (University of Aberdeen CC), and Angus Toms (University of Edinburgh CC)
Foran Cycling Team has announced it will carry forward its entire 2024 roster into the 2025 season. The team, founded in 2019 by Tom Quaid and Paul Lavelle of Foran Construction, is a unique collective of working professionals balancing their careers with competitive racing.
The squad is headlined by Dom Jackson, whose victory at the 2024 Rás Tailteann marked the team’s most successful season yet. Other notable riders include Charles Page, a seasoned UCI Continental-level competitor, and Ryan Christensen, formerly of Bolton Equities Black Spoke.
For 2025, Foran CT will focus on supporting the UK domestic racing scene, including National A events, while also maintaining a strong presence in Irish races like the Rás Mumhan and Rás Tailteann. The team remains committed to its culture of competitive yet approachable racing, emphasising the importance of grassroots support and camaraderie.
Mud Dock Racing, based in Bristol and launched in 2024, has outlined its ambitious plans for 2025. The team is expanding its elite men’s road squad, introducing a women’s road division, and targeting a mixed calendar of domestic and international races.
The men’s team has grown to ten riders, including returning team founders Charlie Parry, Will Jewitt, and Felix Skelton, and new additions like Galahad Bland (Team Tor 2000) and Mia Rutterford (Tofauti Everyone Active) headlines the women’s road team, which will focus on the National Series and potential European events.
New signings bolster the roster, including Galahad Bland (from Team Tor 2000), Will Deely (Southampton University), Lewis Whitcombe (unattached), and Tom Ashcroft (Pocomotion Road Club).
With its ethos of supporting riders at all levels, Mud Dock Racing remains committed to its grassroots connections and community-driven approach, while aiming to build its presence on UK and European racing circuits.
Established in 2022, Moonglu RT was initially formed to assist younger Moonglu Cycling Club members who had already started to race. Steadily growing over the last two seasons, the small Yorkshire-based team has punched above its weight, with Ben Pease’s victory in the 2024 CAMS Ronde van Wymeswold a particular highlight.
Moonglu have some new partners for 2025 that will be announced over the winter. The squad is developing too, with the team expanding from seven riders to eleven. All of the existing riders will continue with five new signings joining to bolster the squad, including former BC Academy Ross Birrell and promising first-year under-23 Joel Hurt. The team will continue to target the National Road Series and prominent National Bs, aiming to build on a successful 2024.
Run by Jason Gault and sponsored by Primera Sport bike shop and the TeamJobs recruitment agency, the Poole-based team operated two squads in 2024: an elite squad made up of eight riders and a development squad focused on the lower road racing tiers.
The team has made a statement for 2025, revealing the signing of some of the most impressive riders on the domestic circuit in 2024 – Gabe Dellar, Bernard Galea and Josh Housley – as well as the highly experienced Steve Lampier, who returned to racing in 2024. The squad is already shaping up to be one of the strongest domestic teams next season.
After just one season, Project1 Cycling Team is closing its doors—or, as the team states, “changing direction.” Launched as a British Cycling Elite Development Team in 2024, the squad aimed to help young riders progress to higher levels in cycling. It delivered on that promise, with four riders securing spots on higher-level teams by the year’s end.
Companies House records reveal it was run by the family of rider Jenson Brown, who has reportedly joined the Italian UCI Continental team MG.Kvis Colors For Peace. This family connection likely shaped the team’s purpose and decision to wind down after achieving its goal. Alongside Brown, Hamish Armitt has signed with UCI ProTeam Team Novo Nordisk, and Ben Marsh joins French DN3 outfit Team Apogé Charente-Maritime. A new collaboration with an Italian UCI team for 2025 hints at a continued focus on Brown’s career.
Project1’s closure feels like a natural conclusion rather than a failure. It fulfilled its mission of rider development and provided a stepping stone for its young talents, leaving a lasting impact despite its short tenure.
Raptor Factory Racing is the standout new addition to the British domestic scene in 2025. Based in Putney, the team launches with a compact yet talent-packed roster of eight riders. The squad features UCI race winners, proven National Series champions, and rising local stars, blending experience with potential.
The team boasts three former Saint Piran riders: Rowan Baker, the 2024 U23 National Road Series champion and East Cleveland Classic winner; Dylan Hicks, a UCI stage winner at the Tour of Hellas; and Bradley Symonds, a seasoned Continental-level rider who will act as road captain. Adding further depth are Tom Heal, a past winner of the Jock Wadley Memorial Road Race, and Alex Franks, an under-23 standout whose comeback story underpins the team’s creation.
The roster also includes Archie Waller and Judicaël Clair, two developing talents focused on making their mark at the National A level. Joining the men’s squad is Charlotte Hodgkins-Byrne, a former Olympic rower turned cyclist who will combine her independent racing program with representing the team. The team is targeting National A races with aspirations for international racing later in the year.
Reflex Racing had a standout season in 2024, finishing 2nd (through Archie Peet) and 8th (Sam Nisbett) in the Under Open National Road Series and making an impact in Nat A and Nat B races across the country. Building on this success, the team has secured co-title sponsorship from Nopinz for 2025, marking the British clothing brand’s return as a title sponsor of a road racing team after several years.
Renamed Reflex Nopinz Race Team, the squad will now operate two divisions for the first time: a national race team, strengthened by the addition of several Cat 1 riders to enhance its domestic and international racing calendar, and a development/club Team, featuring competitive masters riders, including multiple world champions, alongside emerging young talent aiming to progress to the national team. The listing below shows the national race team only.
RIBBLE REBELLION was set up in March 2024 by Ribble Cycles. The Preston-based company aimed to “disrupt the global crit circuit,” assembling a roster of top riders, including team captain Joe Laverick, former British National Criterium Champion Matt Bostock, and UCI road race winner Jim Brown.
Despite a strong showing in events across the USA, Canada, and the UK—winning the National Circuit Series team title—the squad will not continue in 2025. While reasons for the closure remain unclear, the decision leaves several riders without contracts, marking another setback for the British racing scene.
RideRevolution, the British domestic team founded by Jake Hales, has revealed its 2025 squad, blending seasoned performers with exciting new talent. Headlining the new signings is Harry Macfarlane, the newly crowned British hill climb champion, whose climbing expertise and a strong 7th-place finish at the East Cleveland Classic mark him as one to watch. Joining him are Joe Adlam-Cook, an under-23 prospect from Cambridge University CC, Alex Pickering, a breakout rider and winner of the Sherpa Performance Stage Race, and James Ambrose Parish, a dual-discipline athlete who claimed two Nat B road race victories in 2024.
The returning lineup, which forms the backbone of the team, includes Clay Davies, fourth in the national road race rankings, and Daniel McDermott, whose 6th place at the Rás Tailteann showcased his resilience on international roads. national masters champions Gav Howell and Matt Bailey also return, alongside Blake Roberts, Caleb Pain, Cameron Still, Adam Robertson, Gabriel Taylor, Matt Wilson, Bob McGlue, and Hales himself, who continues to balance his dual role as racer and team manager.
With an ambitious race calendar including Belgium, the Rás Mumhan, and potential French stage races, Hales is confident about the team’s progression. Alongside the elite squad, a restructured development programme will nurture ten second-category riders, with a proven pathway to the top. “Four of our elite team for 2024 started in the development team. It’s proof that the structure works,” says Hales. 2025 promises to be a pivotal year for RideRevolution as it continues to balance ambition with sustainability.
In: Joe Adlam-Cook (Cambridge University CC), James Ambrose-Parish (TAAP Kalas), Harry Macfarlane (TAAP Kalas), Alex Pickering (Elysium Kalas Race Team)
Re-signed: Matt Bailey, Clay Davies, Jake Hales, Gavin Howell, Daniel Mc Dermott, Bob McGlue, Caleb Pain, Blake Roberts, Adam Robertson, Cameron Still, Gabriel Taylor, Matt Wilson
Schils-Doltcini Racing Team returns for 2025 with an expanded roster and an ambitious international calendar, balancing its grassroots origins with global aspirations. Based in Essex and managed by former professional Patrick Schils, the team continues to provide a unique platform for riders to compete in UCI races across the world, with a focus on regions outside traditional cycling strongholds.
This year’s lineup features an exciting mix of talent, headlined by Commonwealth Games medallist Will Roberts, the former Saint Piran rider adding firepower to the squad. Returning riders such as Archie Cross, a Tour Of Mauritius winner in 2023, bolster the team’s depth, while a host of young recruits signal a commitment to rider development.
The team’s heritage of racing on the periphery – from Asia to South America and beyond – has established it as a proving ground for riders seeking to challenge themselves on a global stage.
The Hampshire-based team began in 2013 and is currently backed by clothing brand Stolen Goat. The team’s men’s squad had an excellent 2024 season with Gabe Dellar collecting four National B road race wins and Thomas Heal and Ollie Hurdle also performing strongly.
The off-season has seen some notable departures, with standout rider Gabe Dellar, who secured four National B road race wins this year, moving on to the bolstered Primera-TeamJobs setup. Another key member, Ollie Hurdle, will step away from racing to pursue a new career as a doctor. Both riders leave big shoes to fill, but the team has already lined up some exciting new signings to take on the mantle.
Among the new recruits, Jack Bartholomew stands out with a unique background. A successful motorsport athlete, he has competed at the highest levels with Aston Martin, Porsche, and Lamborghini in GT racing. His transition to cycling has been remarkably swift, with a podium finish in only his third race. Another eye-catching signing is Stephen Bradbury who returns to the team after several years away, bringing a wealth of experience from his time at UCI Continental outfits such as SwiftCarbon Pro Cycling, Vitus Pro Cycling, and Saint Piran.
In: Sebastian Anderson (Lee Valley Youth CC), Jack Bartholomew (Eastbourne Rovers CC), Stephen Bradbury (Unattached), Ben Goodwin (Fibrax Fenwick’s Wrexham Cycling Club), Alexander Murphy (Shibden Apex RT), Daniel Piercy (Unattached)
TAAP Kalas, a stalwart in British domestic cycling, has unveiled its 2025 roster, blending seasoned athletes with emerging talents. The team retains key figures such as Ollie Hucks, their standout road racer from 2024, alongside dependable teammates including Henry Latimer, Harvey Stroh, and Cameron McLaren.
New additions include under-23 riders Elliott Colyer, who secured fifth place at the PNE National B Road Race in 2024, and Sam Kettlewell from Spirit TBW Stuart Hall Cycling. Hamish Strachan, with experience from Torres-Fernando Barcelo and Holdsworth Zappi, brings valuable European racing exposure to the squad. Departures include national hill climb champion Harry Macfarlane and two-time National B road race winner James Ambrose-Parish, both transitioning to RideRevolution.
Reflecting on the team’s ethos, owner Ryan Visser emphasizes creating an environment where riders can flourish across various disciplines, aiming to serve as a stepping stone toward continental teams. The 2024 season marked one of their most successful, with multiple National B victories, a national hill climb championship win, and the national paracycling tandem road race title, alongside top-10 finishes in National A races.
Fensham Howes – MAS Design, one of the UK’s leading junior cycling teams, has revealed its six-rider line-up for 2025. The volunteer-run team, founded in 2019, supports 16- and 17-year-old male cyclists as they transition from youth racing to professional pathways.
The team’s 2024 season was marked by standout achievements, including Sebastian Grindley’s victories at the Danilith Nokere Koerse Juniors, Sint Martinusprijs Kontich, and the Junior Tour of Wales, alongside Oliver Dawson’s National Championships Road Race win.
The 2025 squad includes returning riders Luca Bednarek, Max Hinds, and Harrison Dainty, along with new recruits Henry Hobbs, Seth Jackson, and Leon Atkins. Five riders, including Grindley and Dawson, leave the team after completing their junior careers, with Grindley and Elliot Rowe joining professional development teams.
In: Leon Atkins (258 Protégé), Henry Hobbs (Willebrord Wil Vooruit Juniors), Seth Jackson (Willebrord Wil Vooruit Juniors)
Re-signed: Luca Bednarek, Harrison Dainty, Max Hinds
Out: Toby Bush (BCC RT), Joe Cosgrove (Team Lotto Kern-Haus PSD Bank), Oliver Dawson (Unknown), Sebastian Grindley (Lidl – Trek Future Racing), Elliot Rowe (Team Visma-Lease a Bike Development)
Yorkshire’s Prologue Junior Racing Team heads into its third season in 2025 with a mix of returning riders and fresh recruits. Under manager Glen Turnbull, the team has quickly established itself on both the UK and European circuits. Notable achievements in 2024 included Nathan Smith’s 2nd place in the National Road Race Championship and a stage win at the Bizkaiko Itzulia in Spain. With support from the Rayner Foundation’s Gateway Scheme, Prologue has been able to compete in prestigious UCI junior races across Europe, gaining valuable experience and consistently placing within the top 20.
For 2025, Prologue will see the return of riders Dan Kemp, James Ingham, and James Beagley, who each showed promise last season. New additions include Louis Herring, a Red Bull Junior Brothers Competition finalist, along with first-year juniors Zack Lowe and Mark Ketteringham. This blend of talent is aimed at taking on a busy calendar of domestic and European races, with the team hoping to build on last season’s momentum and achieve further success on the junior racing scene.
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In: Louis Herring (Harrogate Nova Race Team), Zack Lowe (Clifton CC), Mark Ketteringham (Harrogate Nova Race Team)
Re-signed: James Beagley, James Ingham, Dan Kemp
Out: Joel Hurt (Moonglu Spatzwear), Oliver Sergeant, Nathan Smith (Cycling Sheffield), Joseph Turnbull (Sima Cepial)
With its first year of racing completed, the Shibden Apex junior men’s race team is gearing up to build on the foundations laid in 2024. The team says it has an ambitious calendar at home and abroad in 2025, creating valuable opportunities for some of the UK’s top riders to make an impact in the junior ranks.
Leading the team will be experienced second-year riders Sam Abbott, Matti Bell, Charlie Hoyle, and Cillian Lewis, all returning for a second season. They’ll be joined by an impressive group of first-year riders who have already made their mark in the UK youth ranks: Aaron Cocker, James Canham, Elliot Speedie, Sam Stewart-Ball, and Will Brown.
2024 Lloyds Bank National Circuit Series – Otley Cycle Races – The Rayner Foundation Grand Prix – Cillian Lewis of Shibden Apex RT. Image: Mathew Wells/SWpix.com
In: William Brown (Clancy Briggs Cycling Academy), James Canham (RTD – J’sCycleShack), Aaron Cocker (RTD – J’sCycleShack), Elliot Speedie (Edinburgh RC), Sam Stewart-Ball (ESV Manchester)
Re-signed: Sam Abbott, Matti Bell, Charlie Hoyle, and Cillian Lewis
A junior team with strong women’s and men’s squads that competes across Europe and the UK in its distinctive green kit. In a landmark move for British junior cycling, the team announced a pioneering partnership with the prestigious Team dsm-firmenich for 2024, encompassing their men’s and women’s WorldTour teams and development team.
For 2025, Tofauti Everyone Active’s male junior team comprises both seasoned riders and promising new talents. Returning male riders include Jamie Stewart, Matthew Kent, Matthew Peace, Oliver Gill, and Struan Shaw, who together offer experience and continuity. They’re joined by new recruits Rory Gravelle, a Junior Tour of Wales winner formerly with Decathlon AG2R, along with Albie Jones (RTD J’s Cycles RT), Alex Coles and Oliver Tregear (both from Evolution Racing Academy), and Harley Widdowson (Clancy Briggs Cycling Academy). Each of these additions has progressed through respected British youth programs, bringing fresh energy and potential to the team.
The team’s ambitious European race calendar includes Gent-Wevelgem and the Tour of Flanders, offering the male juniors a platform to challenge themselves against top Continental talents.
In: Rory Gravelle (Decathlon AG2R), Albie Jones (RTD J’s Cycles RT), Alex Coles (Evolution Racing Academy), Harley Widdowson (Clancy Briggs Cycling Academy), Oliver Tregear (Evolution Racing Academy)
Re-signed: Oliver Gill, Matthew Kent, Matthew Peace, Struan Shaw, Jamie Stuart
Out: Ollie Boarer (SCO Dijon – Team Matériel – Velo.com), Max Bufton (Wheelbase CabTech Castelli), Joshua Jackson (Unknown)
Zappi Junior Race Team has been running since 2016. Previously run by Paul Quarterman and Patrick Kavanagh from the UK, the team’s structure will evolve in 2025 as it comes under the direct stewardship of team founder Flavio Zappi and will be based in the team’s house in Italy. This will bring the squad closer to the under-23 Zappi Race Team.
Several of the junior team’s riders have graduated to race with the senior team. It has an excellent European race programme and has played a part in launching the professional careers of several riders including Ben Healy, Mark Donovan, Mason Hollyman, James Knox, Charlie Quarterman, Archie Ryan, Jack Rootkin-Gray, and Josh Giddings.
More to follow.
In: Rory Condon (Tarrants Skoda Cycling Munster), Michael Gitnik (VC Londres), Luke Meyer-Eland (VC Londres), Jody Mills (Inspire Racing Adaston Scape)
Here is an overview of what we know so far about how the men’s domestic road race teams are shaping up for 2025. A similar overview for women’s domestic teams will be online soon.
This is a ‘live’ post, so expect frequent updates, especially as we get the post up and running. Check back in regularly to see all the latest.
Latest update: 17:15, 28 February 2025
Featured photo: Ian Wrightson/The British Continental
UCI Continental teams
Britain had just two UCI Continental men’s teams in 2024, down from six in 2019. There haven’t been so few men’s teams at that level in Britain since 2007, when the Plowman Craven – Evans Cycles Racing Team and Recycling.co.uk were the UK’s UCI-level squads. This number could drop to zero in 2025, however, with the news that both TRINITY Racing and Saint Piran will close. The Tanfield brothers were racing to create a new UCI Continental team in time for 2025 but the latest news is that this daring move won’t come off.
Saint Piran
Ricci Pascoe’s Cornish Saint Piran has folded. The team, founded in 2018 to develop Cornish cycling talent, cited a tough 2024 season, negative media coverage, and sponsorship challenges as reasons for the decision. The news leaves some of Britain’s top domestic riders scrambling for new teams, with many now facing an uncertain future. It is understood that some contracts had already been issued for 2025, and the team was in talks with British Cycling about integrating Academy riders into its roster. The closure adds to the mounting challenges for British riders, who have already seen opportunities shrink amid rising competition abroad and financial difficulties at home.
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Out: Matt Gibson (retired), Alexandar Richardson (retired), Rowan Baker (Raptor Factory Racing), Harry Birchill, Rhys Britton, Sam Culverwell, Tyler Hannay, Dylan Hicks (Raptor Factory Racing), Joshua Ludman, Finn Mason (Hubo Scott Cycling Team), Alexander Mayer (Foran CT), James McKay (Wheelbase CabTech Castelli), William Roberts (Schils-Doltcini), Rhys Robotham, Bradley Symonds (Raptor Factory Racing), Charlie Tanfield, Harry Tanfield, William Tidball, Dylan Westley (retired), Tom Williams (Monzon Incisor GUB), Oliver Wood (Tekkerz CC)
TRINITY Racing
TRINITY Racing helped launch the careers of many British talents over the last few years including Tom Pidcock, Tom Gloag, Luke Lamperti, Ben Healy and Ben Turner, among many others. However, the team will close at the end of 2024, leaving many young riders scrabbling for contracts.
Out: Alex Beldon (MucOff-SRCT-Storck), Fergus Browning (CCACHE x BODYWRAP), Adrien Boichis (Red Bull – BORA – hansgrohe Rookies), Robert Donaldson (Team Jayco AlUla), Ugo Fabries (UAE Team Emirates Gen Z), Camilo Gomez (GW Erco Shimano), Joe Pidcock (Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team), Hugo Rodriguez (Team Sistecredito), William Smith (Team Visma | Lease a Bike Development), Callum Thornley (Red Bull – BORA – hansgrohe Rookies), Luke Tuckwell (Red Bull – BORA – hansgrohe Rookies), Luca Unwin (Criterion Racing)
Unknown: Josh Charlton, Dean Harvey, Ralf Holden, Alex Malacarne, Tobias Nakken
Elite Development Teams
British Cycling’s Elite Development Team status is designed to ‘bridge the gap from club teams to those operating at UCI Continental level’. Only teams which meet a set minimum criterion are selected, based on the quality of support which they offer to their riders.
360 Cycling
360 Cycling is set to double its Under-23 team size to ten riders in 2025, aiming to reshape rider development in the North West. Their ambitious race calendar includes the British Under-23 National Road Series, National and Regional A & B races, French National events, and UCI road races in Germany and France.
Key riders like Maxwell Hereward and John Bardsley lead the expanded squad, which also features promising talents such as Junior 25-Mile TT Champion Aidan Worden and former Zappi Racing rider Joe Watkins-Wilson.
Read more here.
In: Daniel Saba (Ribble Rechrg RT), George Safranauskas (HIVE Racing), Joe Watkins-Wilson (Zappi Junior RT)
Re-signed: John Bardsley, Cai Curtis-Roberts, Ben Etherington, Archie Fletcher, Elliot Fraser, Maxwell Hereward, Aidan Worden
BCC Race Team
Entering its second season as an Elite Development Team, BCC Race Team builds on a solid foundation of nurturing young talent. Based in the East Midlands, the team leads a pathway supporting over 40 riders from under-14s to seniors, with teamwork and development at its core.
The 2025 squad is headlined by marquee signing Alex Ball, one of Britain’s brightest prospects, and includes rising stars like Will Salter and Lewis Tinsley. New recruits Theo Anderson and Toby Bush join returning riders in a youthful, ambitious lineup. The team targets the National Road and Circuit Series, the U23 National Series, and select European races, aiming to animate events with teamwork and passion.
Off the bike, BCC drives its #raceforpositivechange ethos through partnerships with the University of Derby and Nottinghamshire charity Switch Up, using cycling as a platform to support young people and promote education.
With key departures like Josh Housley and Adam Kenway marking the end of an era, the team is poised to grow into a stronger, smarter unit, ready to leave a mark on and off the road.
Read more here.
In: Theo Anderson (Team Inca), Alexander Ball (PROJECT1 CT), Toby Bush (Fensham Howes-MAS Design), Alex Galpin (Beeston CC), William Gilbank (Lee Valley Youth CC), William Salter (BCC Junior RT), Lewis Tinsley (BCC Junior RT)
Re-signed: Dan Galpin, Zak Machin, George Stephen
Out: Tobias Bartlett (Doddington Cycling Club), Luke Brennan (Lyon Spring Evolution), Matthew Brown (UoN RT), Benjamin Flatau, Sebastian Garry, Josh Housley (Primera-TeamJobs), Adam Kenway (Retired), Rhys Thomas, Ryan Williams (Cycling Sheffield)
Cycling Sheffield
A cornerstone of Britain’s domestic cycling scene, Cycling Sheffield continues to shine as a top-tier development team. Nominated for the Team of the Year at the British Conti Awards 2024, the squad had a stellar season with six National B wins and four riders securing contracts in France. For 2025, Dave Coulson’s team resets with a youthful eight-man lineup, including six new riders.
The squad features promising talents like Nathan Smith, a climber with a standout junior season, James Sawyers, a Junior Tour of Wales stage winner, and Denholm Edwards, who brings international race experience. Returning riders Sam Chaplin and Alex Foster will guide the newcomers while continuing their own progression. Coulson’s emphasis remains on long-term development, preparing riders for professional careers through a mix of domestic and European racing.
With a tight-knit roster and a focus on mentorship, Cycling Sheffield balances results with development, ensuring riders are equipped to take the next step in their careers.
Read more here.
In: Sam Barbour (Ribble rechrg Race Team), Dan Eastham (Cog Set Papyrus Racing Club), Denholm Edwards (Shibden Apex RT), James Sawyers (trainSharp Development Team), Nathan Smith (Prologue Racing Team), Ryan Williams (HUUB BCC RT)
Re-signed: Sam Chaplin, Alexander Foster
Out: Jack Hartley (UV Aube), James Hartley (Team Bricquebec Cotentin), David Hird (ESEG Douai), Max Krasinski (Team Apoge Charente-Maritime), James Wordsworth (Unknown), Matthew Warhurst (Unknown)
DAS Richardsons
More to follow.
In: Frank Longstaff (Schils – Doltcini Racing Team), William Perrett (Spirit TBW Stuart Hall), Lyle Simpson (Rapha Works Racing)
Re-signed: Simon Alexander, Peter Cocker, Cai Davies, Jordan Giles, Michael Gill, Rhys Howells, Olivier Mangham, Steven Parsonage, Alex Peters, Alexander Pritchard
Out: Samuel Asker (Unknown), Matthew Lord (Team Bricquebec Cotentin), Conor McGoldrick (retired), Callum Riley, Luke Ryan, William Scott
MucOff – SRCT – Storck
Muc-Off-SRCT-Storck (formerly Thriva-SRCT) enters 2025 with a renewed focus and expanded ambitions. Established in 2022 by British motorsport racer Scott Redding, the team combines domestic road racing priorities with a growing international programme. Backed by sponsors Muc-Off, Storck, and Signature Payment, the team will compete in UK National A and B races, the National Circuit Series, French Elite events, UCI 1.2 and 2.2 races, and a US racing block.
New recruits include Edward Morgan (Spectra Racing), Alex Beldon (TRINITY Racing), Adam Howell (VC Meudon), and Bermudian Conor White, while key riders such as Jake Jackson, Will Truelove, and Redding himself remain. The addition of Directeur Sportif Phil Maddocks brings valuable experience to support Team Manager Adam Ellis, who continues to lead the squad.
With a mix of road and gravel racing on the horizon, Muc-Off-SRCT-Storck aims to build on 2024 successes, including victories at the Ryedale Grasscrete Grand Prix and Yorkshire Under-23 Classic, as they take on their most ambitious season yet.
Read more here.
In: Alex Beldon (TRINITY Racing), Adam Howell (VC Meudon), Edward Morgan (Spectra Racing), Conor White (Austin Outlaws)
Re-signed: Jake Jackson, Scott Redding, William Truelove
Out: Joseph Beckingsale (Unknown), Benjamin Bright (ASPTT Nancy), Matthew Ellis (Unknown), Joshua Price (Unknown)
Spirit Racing Team
More to follow.
In: Luke Gibson (4T+ Cyclopark), Charlie McFadzean (Friction Racing (2024)) Mathys Venter (Maindy Flyers CC)
Re-signed: John Appleby, Matthew Houlberg, George Kimber, Ethan Rowell
Out: Alexander Bosley (Retired), Luke Brennan (Lyon Sprint Evolution), Sam Kettlewell (TAAP Kalas), William Perrett (DAS Richardsons)
Team PB Performance
Run by Paul and Louise Bennett, Team PB Performance was created as an opportunity to promote their coaching business and create a vehicle to support rider development. They are determined to do things in ‘the right way for their riders’. “We focused on supporting the riders as individuals, getting to know them and ensuring the fundamentals were taken care of,” Louise told us back in 2020.
The outfit has two squads. An Elite Development Team (EDT) squad, which focuses primarily on national racing, and a ‘pathway to EDT’ squad which has a focus more on regional racing, providing a progression pathway for riders.
The team is keen to actively support the racing scene, putting on a round of the Under-23 Open National Road Series each year. This season’s PB Performance Espoirs Road Race is on 30 March.
In: Elliot Bain (Vanelli-Project Go), William Pollard (Lee Valley Youth CC), George Watch (Mid Devon CC)
Re-signed: Thomas Charles, Nathan Hardy, Sam Llewellyn, George Peden, Max Sillifant, Jude Taylor
Out: Adam Charleston (High Wycombe Cycling Club)
Wheelbase CabTech Castelli
One of the most established elite development teams in the UK, Wheelbase CabTech Castelli enters 2025 as one of the most experienced squads left standing following the collapse of Saint Piran’s UCI Continental team and TRINITY Racing. While not looking to replace those teams, Wheelbase is set to play a major role in the reshaped domestic scene.
The team has retained seven key riders, including Rás Tailteann stage winner Tom Martin, National A podium finisher Thomas Armstrong, and powerful all-rounder Tim Shoreman, who claimed wins at Colne GP in 2023 and the Rás Tailteann final stage last season. Shoreman, in particular, is a rider to watch, with the potential to challenge for wins in any National Road Series race if he can balance his racing with a full-time chemical engineering internship.
Four new signings strengthen the team, led by James McKay, a regular National Road Series podium finisher who joins from Saint Piran and is expected to lead the squad in major one-day races. Also joining is Mitchel McLoughlin, a para-tandem pilot for the Irish Paralympic team, who will focus on National Circuit Series racing, and Dexter Leeming-Sykes, a former Lincoln GP top-ten finisher, returning after a season racing in France. First-year U23 Max Bufton, a promising talent from Tofauti Everyone Active, completes the lineup.
The team will prioritise the National Road Series and National Circuit Series while targeting select European races, including a stage race in Spain, the Rás Tailteann, and a summer block in Belgium kermesses. With Saint Piran no longer controlling the domestic scene, 2025 promises to be more open and unpredictable, a scenario that could work in Wheelbase’s favour.
Read more here.
In: Max Bufton (Wheelbase CabTech Castelli), Dexter Leeming-Sykes (Team U Charente‐Maritime), James McKay (Saint Piran), Mitchell McLoughlin (All Human – VeloRevolution Cycling Team)
Re-signed: Thomas Armstrong, David Duggan, Aaron King, David Lines, Tom Martin, Lee Rosie, Tim Shoreman, Jacob Smith
Out: Joseph Smith (ESEG Douai), Callum Laborde (Retired)
Other elite teams
Edinburgh Bike Fitting RT
A new team on the Scottish scene, Edinburgh Bike Fitting RT is a student-led project founded by racer-turned-team-organiser Elijah Kwon. With the closure of The Cycling Academy at the end of 2024, Kwon saw young male Scottish riders struggling for structure and took matters into his own hands. Backed by Edinburgh Bike Fitting – where Kwon works part-time – the team aims to keep promising Scottish talent racing domestically while juggling university commitments.
The six-rider roster, including Kwon, Finn McHenry, Craig Paterson, Sam Chisolm, Sam Carrotte, and Angus Toms, epitomises the project’s ethos: providing a low-cost, low-barrier route to elite-level races. Riders receive free kit, funded race entries, and a supportive platform shaped around academic timetables. While their schedule focuses on the Alba Road Series and National B events early in the year, they’re eyeing bigger opportunities including European outings over the summer.
Edinburgh Bike Fitting RT’s mission is simple: help Scottish riders stay in the sport, prove themselves at top-tier events, and still make those Monday morning lectures.
Read more here.
In: Elijah Kwon (Unattached), Finn McHenry (The Cycling Academy), Craig Paterson (Vanelli Project Go), Sam Chisolm (The Cycling Academy), Sam Carrotte (University of Aberdeen CC), and Angus Toms (University of Edinburgh CC)
Foran CT
Foran Cycling Team has announced it will carry forward its entire 2024 roster into the 2025 season. The team, founded in 2019 by Tom Quaid and Paul Lavelle of Foran Construction, is a unique collective of working professionals balancing their careers with competitive racing.
The squad is headlined by Dom Jackson, whose victory at the 2024 Rás Tailteann marked the team’s most successful season yet. Other notable riders include Charles Page, a seasoned UCI Continental-level competitor, and Ryan Christensen, formerly of Bolton Equities Black Spoke.
For 2025, Foran CT will focus on supporting the UK domestic racing scene, including National A events, while also maintaining a strong presence in Irish races like the Rás Mumhan and Rás Tailteann. The team remains committed to its culture of competitive yet approachable racing, emphasising the importance of grassroots support and camaraderie.
In: Alexander Mayer (Saint Piran), Mitch Pomfret (GFTL)
Re-signed: Ryan Christensen, Tobias Dahlhaus, Dom Jackson, George Mitchell, Robin Mould, James Nicholson, Charles Page, Danylo Riwnyj, Thomas Springbett, Nicholas Tyrie
Wider team: Mike Ewing, Paul Lavelle, Ian Middleton, Joseph Murray, Thomas Quaid, Andrew Rigg
Out: None
Mud Dock Racing
Mud Dock Racing, based in Bristol and launched in 2024, has outlined its ambitious plans for 2025. The team is expanding its elite men’s road squad, introducing a women’s road division, and targeting a mixed calendar of domestic and international races.
The men’s team has grown to ten riders, including returning team founders Charlie Parry, Will Jewitt, and Felix Skelton, and new additions like Galahad Bland (Team Tor 2000) and Mia Rutterford (Tofauti Everyone Active) headlines the women’s road team, which will focus on the National Series and potential European events.
New signings bolster the roster, including Galahad Bland (from Team Tor 2000), Will Deely (Southampton University), Lewis Whitcombe (unattached), and Tom Ashcroft (Pocomotion Road Club).
With its ethos of supporting riders at all levels, Mud Dock Racing remains committed to its grassroots connections and community-driven approach, while aiming to build its presence on UK and European racing circuits.
Read more here.
In: Thomas Ashcroft (Unattached), Galahad Bland (Team Tor 2000 Kalas), William Deely (Southampton University Road Club), Lewis Whitcombe (Unattached)
Re-signed: Thomas Adby, William Jewitt, Thomas Munn, Charlie Parry, Felix Skelton, George Whitlock
Out: Joshua Horsfield (Reflex Nopinz)
Moonglu Spatzwear RT
Established in 2022, Moonglu RT was initially formed to assist younger Moonglu Cycling Club members who had already started to race. Steadily growing over the last two seasons, the small Yorkshire-based team has punched above its weight, with Ben Pease’s victory in the 2024 CAMS Ronde van Wymeswold a particular highlight.
Moonglu have some new partners for 2025 that will be announced over the winter. The squad is developing too, with the team expanding from seven riders to eleven. All of the existing riders will continue with five new signings joining to bolster the squad, including former BC Academy Ross Birrell and promising first-year under-23 Joel Hurt. The team will continue to target the National Road Series and prominent National Bs, aiming to build on a successful 2024.
In: Ross Birrell (Unattached), Joel Hurt (Prologue Junior Race Team), Conor McKinnon (Dolan Ellesse RT), Jamie Philpott (Unattached), Dean Watson (Wold Top The Edge)
Re-signed: Jonny Britton, Alex Luhrs, Ben Mewes, Ben Pease, Jack Rees, Carl Stubbs, William Taylor
Out: None
Primera-TeamJobs
Run by Jason Gault and sponsored by Primera Sport bike shop and the TeamJobs recruitment agency, the Poole-based team operated two squads in 2024: an elite squad made up of eight riders and a development squad focused on the lower road racing tiers.
The team has made a statement for 2025, revealing the signing of some of the most impressive riders on the domestic circuit in 2024 – Gabe Dellar, Bernard Galea and Josh Housley – as well as the highly experienced Steve Lampier, who returned to racing in 2024. The squad is already shaping up to be one of the strongest domestic teams next season.
In: Matty Beecher (Team 05/03), Casper Brazier (TRASH MILE), Gabriel Dellar (Stolen Goat RT), Bernard Galea (SPRNT), Josh Housley (HUUB BCC RT), Hamish Hunter (VC Venta), Jack Jee (Team 05/03), Steve Lampier (Kernow Racing Team)
Re-signed: Sean Adams, Luke Barfoot, Lee Curtis, Thomas Doig, Max Fleming, Matthew Gilmour, Paul Jones, Ashley Newman, Sebastian Tyrie
Out: Ben Millar (Reflex Nopinz)
Unknown: William Abbott, Guido Blee, Vaughn Pretorius
PROJECT1 Cycling Team
After just one season, Project1 Cycling Team is closing its doors—or, as the team states, “changing direction.” Launched as a British Cycling Elite Development Team in 2024, the squad aimed to help young riders progress to higher levels in cycling. It delivered on that promise, with four riders securing spots on higher-level teams by the year’s end.
Companies House records reveal it was run by the family of rider Jenson Brown, who has reportedly joined the Italian UCI Continental team MG.Kvis Colors For Peace. This family connection likely shaped the team’s purpose and decision to wind down after achieving its goal. Alongside Brown, Hamish Armitt has signed with UCI ProTeam Team Novo Nordisk, and Ben Marsh joins French DN3 outfit Team Apogé Charente-Maritime. A new collaboration with an Italian UCI team for 2025 hints at a continued focus on Brown’s career.
Project1’s closure feels like a natural conclusion rather than a failure. It fulfilled its mission of rider development and provided a stepping stone for its young talents, leaving a lasting impact despite its short tenure.
Read more here.
Out: Hamish Armitt (Team Novo Nordisk Development), Ben Marsh (Team Apoge Charente Maritime), Alexander Ball (HUUB BCC RT), Jenson Brown (Unknown), Adam Kelly (Unknown), Thomas Mein (Unknown), Louis Moore (Unknown)
Raptor Factory Racing
Raptor Factory Racing is the standout new addition to the British domestic scene in 2025. Based in Putney, the team launches with a compact yet talent-packed roster of eight riders. The squad features UCI race winners, proven National Series champions, and rising local stars, blending experience with potential.
The team boasts three former Saint Piran riders: Rowan Baker, the 2024 U23 National Road Series champion and East Cleveland Classic winner; Dylan Hicks, a UCI stage winner at the Tour of Hellas; and Bradley Symonds, a seasoned Continental-level rider who will act as road captain. Adding further depth are Tom Heal, a past winner of the Jock Wadley Memorial Road Race, and Alex Franks, an under-23 standout whose comeback story underpins the team’s creation.
The roster also includes Archie Waller and Judicaël Clair, two developing talents focused on making their mark at the National A level. Joining the men’s squad is Charlotte Hodgkins-Byrne, a former Olympic rower turned cyclist who will combine her independent racing program with representing the team. The team is targeting National A races with aspirations for international racing later in the year.
Read more here.
In: Rowan Baker (Saint Piran), Judicaël Clair (London Dynamo RT), Alex Franks (Londonb Dynamo RT), Thomas Heal (Stolen Goat RT), Dylan Hicks (Saint Piran), Bradley Symonds (Saint Piran, Archie Waller (London Dynamo RT)
Reflex Nopinz
Reflex Racing had a standout season in 2024, finishing 2nd (through Archie Peet) and 8th (Sam Nisbett) in the Under Open National Road Series and making an impact in Nat A and Nat B races across the country. Building on this success, the team has secured co-title sponsorship from Nopinz for 2025, marking the British clothing brand’s return as a title sponsor of a road racing team after several years.
Renamed Reflex Nopinz Race Team, the squad will now operate two divisions for the first time: a national race team, strengthened by the addition of several Cat 1 riders to enhance its domestic and international racing calendar, and a development/club Team, featuring competitive masters riders, including multiple world champions, alongside emerging young talent aiming to progress to the national team. The listing below shows the national race team only.
In: Harry Codd (University of Bath Cycling Club), Thomas Grigson (Pontypool RCC), Joshua Horsfield (Mud Dock Racing), Ben Meek (Mid Devon CC), Ben Millar (Primera TeamJobs), Sam Walsham (Beeston CC)
Re-signed: Edward Ayres, Tom Bowden, Samuel Nisbet, Archie Peet, Lui Pollastrone, Joe Reeves, James Williams
Out: Zackary Hamon
Unknown: Samuel Tillett, Thomas Price
RIBBLE REBELLION
RIBBLE REBELLION was set up in March 2024 by Ribble Cycles. The Preston-based company aimed to “disrupt the global crit circuit,” assembling a roster of top riders, including team captain Joe Laverick, former British National Criterium Champion Matt Bostock, and UCI road race winner Jim Brown.
Despite a strong showing in events across the USA, Canada, and the UK—winning the National Circuit Series team title—the squad will not continue in 2025. While reasons for the closure remain unclear, the decision leaves several riders without contracts, marking another setback for the British racing scene.
Read more here.
Out: Ruben Apers, Matthew Bostock, Jim Brown (Miami Blazers), Tom Couzens, Cole Davis (Project Echelon Racing), Cam Fitzmaurice, Joseph Laverick, Al Murison, Max Rushby (Retired)
RideRevolution
RideRevolution, the British domestic team founded by Jake Hales, has revealed its 2025 squad, blending seasoned performers with exciting new talent. Headlining the new signings is Harry Macfarlane, the newly crowned British hill climb champion, whose climbing expertise and a strong 7th-place finish at the East Cleveland Classic mark him as one to watch. Joining him are Joe Adlam-Cook, an under-23 prospect from Cambridge University CC, Alex Pickering, a breakout rider and winner of the Sherpa Performance Stage Race, and James Ambrose Parish, a dual-discipline athlete who claimed two Nat B road race victories in 2024.
The returning lineup, which forms the backbone of the team, includes Clay Davies, fourth in the national road race rankings, and Daniel McDermott, whose 6th place at the Rás Tailteann showcased his resilience on international roads. national masters champions Gav Howell and Matt Bailey also return, alongside Blake Roberts, Caleb Pain, Cameron Still, Adam Robertson, Gabriel Taylor, Matt Wilson, Bob McGlue, and Hales himself, who continues to balance his dual role as racer and team manager.
With an ambitious race calendar including Belgium, the Rás Mumhan, and potential French stage races, Hales is confident about the team’s progression. Alongside the elite squad, a restructured development programme will nurture ten second-category riders, with a proven pathway to the top. “Four of our elite team for 2024 started in the development team. It’s proof that the structure works,” says Hales. 2025 promises to be a pivotal year for RideRevolution as it continues to balance ambition with sustainability.
Read more here.
In: Joe Adlam-Cook (Cambridge University CC), James Ambrose-Parish (TAAP Kalas), Harry Macfarlane (TAAP Kalas), Alex Pickering (Elysium Kalas Race Team)
Re-signed: Matt Bailey, Clay Davies, Jake Hales, Gavin Howell, Daniel Mc Dermott, Bob McGlue, Caleb Pain, Blake Roberts, Adam Robertson, Cameron Still, Gabriel Taylor, Matt Wilson
Out: None
Schils – Doltcini RT
Schils-Doltcini Racing Team returns for 2025 with an expanded roster and an ambitious international calendar, balancing its grassroots origins with global aspirations. Based in Essex and managed by former professional Patrick Schils, the team continues to provide a unique platform for riders to compete in UCI races across the world, with a focus on regions outside traditional cycling strongholds.
This year’s lineup features an exciting mix of talent, headlined by Commonwealth Games medallist Will Roberts, the former Saint Piran rider adding firepower to the squad. Returning riders such as Archie Cross, a Tour Of Mauritius winner in 2023, bolster the team’s depth, while a host of young recruits signal a commitment to rider development.
The team’s heritage of racing on the periphery – from Asia to South America and beyond – has established it as a proving ground for riders seeking to challenge themselves on a global stage.
Read more here.
In: Nicholas Cooper (Unattached), Matthew Ellmore (Prologue Racing Team), Aaron Freeman (London Dynamo), Theo Hester (Avid Sport), Stevan Kervadec (unattached), Dexter Mansel-Thomas (Cardiff University), Oscar Pratt (05/03), Matt Rizzo-Naudi (Cambridge University CC), William Roberts (Saint Piran)
Re-signed: Patrick Biel, Archie Cross, Eugene Cross, Peter Fuller, Fabian Horrocks, Cameron Hurst, Oscar Hutchings, Carl Jolly, Charlie Lacaille, Dominic Schils, Oliver Wood
Out: George Bowman (Unknown), Alexander Cross (Unknown), Liam Fenner (Unknown), Ryan Klein (Unknown), Bob Longstaff (Unknown), Frank Longstaff (Richardsons Trek DAS), Ian Perry (Unknow), James Pittard (Unknown), Tom Vandormael (Unknown)
Spectra Racing
More to follow.
In:
Re-signed:
Out: Toby Barnes (UV Aube), Edward Morgan (Muc-Off-SRCT-Storck)
Unknown: Daniel Barnes, Frederik Schescke, Joe Shillabeer, Joe Wilson, Simon Wyllie, Jenson Young
Stolen Goat RT
The Hampshire-based team began in 2013 and is currently backed by clothing brand Stolen Goat. The team’s men’s squad had an excellent 2024 season with Gabe Dellar collecting four National B road race wins and Thomas Heal and Ollie Hurdle also performing strongly.
The off-season has seen some notable departures, with standout rider Gabe Dellar, who secured four National B road race wins this year, moving on to the bolstered Primera-TeamJobs setup. Another key member, Ollie Hurdle, will step away from racing to pursue a new career as a doctor. Both riders leave big shoes to fill, but the team has already lined up some exciting new signings to take on the mantle.
Among the new recruits, Jack Bartholomew stands out with a unique background. A successful motorsport athlete, he has competed at the highest levels with Aston Martin, Porsche, and Lamborghini in GT racing. His transition to cycling has been remarkably swift, with a podium finish in only his third race. Another eye-catching signing is Stephen Bradbury who returns to the team after several years away, bringing a wealth of experience from his time at UCI Continental outfits such as SwiftCarbon Pro Cycling, Vitus Pro Cycling, and Saint Piran.
Read the full news story here.
In: Sebastian Anderson (Lee Valley Youth CC), Jack Bartholomew (Eastbourne Rovers CC), Stephen Bradbury (Unattached), Ben Goodwin (Fibrax Fenwick’s Wrexham Cycling Club), Alexander Murphy (Shibden Apex RT), Daniel Piercy (Unattached)
Re-signed: Ross Fawcett, Callum Slade
Out: Gabriel Dellar (Primera-TeamJobs), Thomas Heal (Raptor Factory Racing), Oliver Hurdle (Sabbatical)
TAAP Kalas RT
TAAP Kalas, a stalwart in British domestic cycling, has unveiled its 2025 roster, blending seasoned athletes with emerging talents. The team retains key figures such as Ollie Hucks, their standout road racer from 2024, alongside dependable teammates including Henry Latimer, Harvey Stroh, and Cameron McLaren.
New additions include under-23 riders Elliott Colyer, who secured fifth place at the PNE National B Road Race in 2024, and Sam Kettlewell from Spirit TBW Stuart Hall Cycling. Hamish Strachan, with experience from Torres-Fernando Barcelo and Holdsworth Zappi, brings valuable European racing exposure to the squad. Departures include national hill climb champion Harry Macfarlane and two-time National B road race winner James Ambrose-Parish, both transitioning to RideRevolution.
Reflecting on the team’s ethos, owner Ryan Visser emphasizes creating an environment where riders can flourish across various disciplines, aiming to serve as a stepping stone toward continental teams. The 2024 season marked one of their most successful, with multiple National B victories, a national hill climb championship win, and the national paracycling tandem road race title, alongside top-10 finishes in National A races.
Read more here.
In: Elliot Colyer ((Unattached), Sam Kettlewell (Spirit TBW Stuart Hall Cycling), Hamish Strachan (Torres-Fernando Barcelo)
Re-signed: Lance Childs, Benjamin Fish, Oliver Hucks, Frank Kilsby, Llewellyn Kinch, Joshua Knowles, Henry Latimer, Harvey Lawson, Matthew Lock, Cameron McLaren, Marco Overbeeke, Jamie Pullen, Harvey Stroh, Ryan Visser, Zach Walters, Chris Wilkins
Out: James Ambrose-Parish (RideRevolution), Matthew Downie (VC St Raphael), Harry Macfarlane (RideRevolution), Alexander Speirs (Unknown)
Zappi Racing Team
More to follow.
In: Sam Geldard (Hawthorn CC), Tallis Pritchard (Blackburn CC), Xavier Sirianni (Blackburn CC), Leo Worsam (Brunswick CC)
Re-signed: Jack Gillingham, Euan Mason, Rodrigo Merino, John Roberts, Bailey Swan, Joe Wilson, George Wood
Out:
Unknown:
Junior teams
Fensham Howes – MAS Design – CAMS
Fensham Howes – MAS Design, one of the UK’s leading junior cycling teams, has revealed its six-rider line-up for 2025. The volunteer-run team, founded in 2019, supports 16- and 17-year-old male cyclists as they transition from youth racing to professional pathways.
The team’s 2024 season was marked by standout achievements, including Sebastian Grindley’s victories at the Danilith Nokere Koerse Juniors, Sint Martinusprijs Kontich, and the Junior Tour of Wales, alongside Oliver Dawson’s National Championships Road Race win.
The 2025 squad includes returning riders Luca Bednarek, Max Hinds, and Harrison Dainty, along with new recruits Henry Hobbs, Seth Jackson, and Leon Atkins. Five riders, including Grindley and Dawson, leave the team after completing their junior careers, with Grindley and Elliot Rowe joining professional development teams.
Read more here.
In: Leon Atkins (258 Protégé), Henry Hobbs (Willebrord Wil Vooruit Juniors), Seth Jackson (Willebrord Wil Vooruit Juniors)
Re-signed: Luca Bednarek, Harrison Dainty, Max Hinds
Out: Toby Bush (BCC RT), Joe Cosgrove (Team Lotto Kern-Haus PSD Bank), Oliver Dawson (Unknown), Sebastian Grindley (Lidl – Trek Future Racing), Elliot Rowe (Team Visma-Lease a Bike Development)
Prologue Junior Race Team
Yorkshire’s Prologue Junior Racing Team heads into its third season in 2025 with a mix of returning riders and fresh recruits. Under manager Glen Turnbull, the team has quickly established itself on both the UK and European circuits. Notable achievements in 2024 included Nathan Smith’s 2nd place in the National Road Race Championship and a stage win at the Bizkaiko Itzulia in Spain. With support from the Rayner Foundation’s Gateway Scheme, Prologue has been able to compete in prestigious UCI junior races across Europe, gaining valuable experience and consistently placing within the top 20.
For 2025, Prologue will see the return of riders Dan Kemp, James Ingham, and James Beagley, who each showed promise last season. New additions include Louis Herring, a Red Bull Junior Brothers Competition finalist, along with first-year juniors Zack Lowe and Mark Ketteringham. This blend of talent is aimed at taking on a busy calendar of domestic and European races, with the team hoping to build on last season’s momentum and achieve further success on the junior racing scene.
In: Louis Herring (Harrogate Nova Race Team), Zack Lowe (Clifton CC), Mark Ketteringham (Harrogate Nova Race Team)
Re-signed: James Beagley, James Ingham, Dan Kemp
Out: Joel Hurt (Moonglu Spatzwear), Oliver Sergeant, Nathan Smith (Cycling Sheffield), Joseph Turnbull (Sima Cepial)
Shibden Apex RT
With its first year of racing completed, the Shibden Apex junior men’s race team is gearing up to build on the foundations laid in 2024. The team says it has an ambitious calendar at home and abroad in 2025, creating valuable opportunities for some of the UK’s top riders to make an impact in the junior ranks.
Leading the team will be experienced second-year riders Sam Abbott, Matti Bell, Charlie Hoyle, and Cillian Lewis, all returning for a second season. They’ll be joined by an impressive group of first-year riders who have already made their mark in the UK youth ranks: Aaron Cocker, James Canham, Elliot Speedie, Sam Stewart-Ball, and Will Brown.
In: William Brown (Clancy Briggs Cycling Academy), James Canham (RTD – J’sCycleShack), Aaron Cocker (RTD – J’sCycleShack), Elliot Speedie (Edinburgh RC), Sam Stewart-Ball (ESV Manchester)
Re-signed: Sam Abbott, Matti Bell, Charlie Hoyle, and Cillian Lewis
Out: Rowan Baxter (Unknown), Denholm Edwards (Cycling Sheffield), Alexander Murphy (Stolen Goat RT)
Tofauti Everyone Active Majoco
A junior team with strong women’s and men’s squads that competes across Europe and the UK in its distinctive green kit. In a landmark move for British junior cycling, the team announced a pioneering partnership with the prestigious Team dsm-firmenich for 2024, encompassing their men’s and women’s WorldTour teams and development team.
For 2025, Tofauti Everyone Active’s male junior team comprises both seasoned riders and promising new talents. Returning male riders include Jamie Stewart, Matthew Kent, Matthew Peace, Oliver Gill, and Struan Shaw, who together offer experience and continuity. They’re joined by new recruits Rory Gravelle, a Junior Tour of Wales winner formerly with Decathlon AG2R, along with Albie Jones (RTD J’s Cycles RT), Alex Coles and Oliver Tregear (both from Evolution Racing Academy), and Harley Widdowson (Clancy Briggs Cycling Academy). Each of these additions has progressed through respected British youth programs, bringing fresh energy and potential to the team.
The team’s ambitious European race calendar includes Gent-Wevelgem and the Tour of Flanders, offering the male juniors a platform to challenge themselves against top Continental talents.
Read more here.
In: Rory Gravelle (Decathlon AG2R), Albie Jones (RTD J’s Cycles RT), Alex Coles (Evolution Racing Academy), Harley Widdowson (Clancy Briggs Cycling Academy), Oliver Tregear (Evolution Racing Academy)
Re-signed: Oliver Gill, Matthew Kent, Matthew Peace, Struan Shaw, Jamie Stuart
Out: Ollie Boarer (SCO Dijon – Team Matériel – Velo.com), Max Bufton (Wheelbase CabTech Castelli), Joshua Jackson (Unknown)
Zappi Junior Race Team
Zappi Junior Race Team has been running since 2016. Previously run by Paul Quarterman and Patrick Kavanagh from the UK, the team’s structure will evolve in 2025 as it comes under the direct stewardship of team founder Flavio Zappi and will be based in the team’s house in Italy. This will bring the squad closer to the under-23 Zappi Race Team.
Several of the junior team’s riders have graduated to race with the senior team. It has an excellent European race programme and has played a part in launching the professional careers of several riders including Ben Healy, Mark Donovan, Mason Hollyman, James Knox, Charlie Quarterman, Archie Ryan, Jack Rootkin-Gray, and Josh Giddings.
More to follow.
In: Rory Condon (Tarrants Skoda Cycling Munster), Michael Gitnik (VC Londres), Luke Meyer-Eland (VC Londres), Jody Mills (Inspire Racing Adaston Scape)
Re-signed:
Out: Finlay Hawker (Caja Rural-Alea), Joe Watkins-Wilson (360 Cycling)
Unknown: Finn O’Brian, Joseph Mullen, Mackenzie Riley, Joe Watkins-Wilson
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