2027 women’s domestic team guide
A ‘live’ overview of how the women’s domestic peloton is shaping up for 2027
British Conti
Mercato, 9 October: Gardiner signs four-year Fenix-Premier Tech deal, and On Form name 11 for 2027
Rebecca Gardiner signs a four-year deal with Fenix-Premier Tech that takes her to the WorldTour in 2029, and Duckworth Motor Group–On Form name their first 11 riders under a new sponsor. Smurfit Westrock add Maaike Brandwagt, Halesowen sign three, Neah Evans and Amelia Tyler leave Alba, and Ben Chilton and Bradley Perkins change teams abroad.
Watts Occurring Racing: Maindy Flyers to launch a junior team with Thomas and Rowe behind it
Maindy Flyers, the Cardiff club that produced Geraint Thomas and Luke Rowe, is setting up a junior team for 2027 with the pair’s support. Chair Mike Richards explains how it will work, who is paying, and what developing riders ‘the right way’ means.
Mercato, 8 October: 2025 junior champion Isaac to Smurfit Westrock, and FTP name all 15 for 2027
Smurfit Westrock sign 2025 junior national road race champion Ruby Isaac and keep Amelia Cebak and Lidia Cusack, and FTP name a 15-rider squad with Amy Henchoz joining Ruby Oakes. Ethan Hayter’s move to Pinarello Q36.5 is confirmed, UV Aube swap one Briton for another, Claire Steels retires, and Harrogate Nova sign two juniors.