Big news at INEOS Grenadiers: in 2026, the INEOS Grenadiers Racing Academy will be launched, reinforcing the team's focus on identifying, preparing, and developing the next generation of race-ready talents. The Racing Academy will be the core of the Grenadiers' growth path, integrating a UCI Continental team and development programs for elite young cyclists.

Created to develop and inspire the next generation of INEOS Grenadiers, the Racing Academy will cultivate and help cyclists grow who combine talent, commitment, and resilience to fully realize their potential. The Racing Academy will offer a structured environment that reflects WorldTour standards, preparing young cyclists for the challenges of elite team racing.

The first lineup of the INEOS Grenadiers Racing Academy brings together a group of cyclists from around the world, each demonstrating a desire to prove themselves.

Hugo Boucher (18) – France
A rider with tactical intelligence and resilience, Boucher placed among the top 10 in the Junior Liège-Bastogne-Liège and consistently achieved excellent results in challenging one-day races for his team.

Josh Charlton (22) – Great Britain
Time trial and flat power specialist, Charlton is a world track champion and world record holder in individual pursuit. British, European, and World track champion, Charlton will now seek to transfer his ability and speed to the road.

Mattie Dodd (21) - Great Britain
Raised in the competitive UK environment, Dodd quickly built a reputation for his work ethic and ability to read races beyond his age. Whether maintaining pace uphill, positioning intelligently in the final kilometers, or committing to team roles, he has demonstrated characteristics that outline a promising future.

Davide Frigo (18) – Italy
A talented climber with a series of excellent results in the Italian national circuit, Frigo demonstrates tactical maturity. Following in the footsteps of his brother, WorldTour rider Marco Frigo, the young Italian lives and breathes this sport.

Max Hinds (18) – Great Britain
Two-time Junior World Championships medalist on the track, Hinds impressed on the road, placing fourth in the Junior Road Race in Kigali and fifth in the individual time trial. A powerful climber, he combines track talent with road versatility, making him a complete and highly talented rider.

Milkias Maekele (20) – Eritrea
A sprinter with numerous victories in Africa and Asia, Maekele trained at the UCI African Cycling Centre in South Africa and has already raced at the continental level. At his first appearance in the European circuit, Maekele will be one to watch in the final stages of races.

Fletcher Medway (18) – Australia
A former triathlete who made rapid progress in 2025, Medway has adapted well to Europe and become a promising climber.

Nicolas Milesi (21) – Italy
A strong time trialist, Milesi brings valuable experience having already raced with a WorldTour team (he was registered with Arkea B&B Hotels' Devo team). As one of the most experienced riders in the group, he will be a key team member in guiding younger riders, while also pushing himself to reach his potential.

Dylan Sage (18) – Great Britain
After starting racing in Geraint Thomas's first club, Maindy Flyers, Sage aims to follow in his footsteps. A climber with time trial skills, the Welshman has demonstrated consistency in stage races and one-day events, highlighted by a fifth place at the Kuurne-Brussels-Kuurne Juniors.

Max Standen (18) – Great Britain
Coming from mountain biking and blessed with exceptional physical potential, Standen brings power, agility, and technical ability to an exciting road future. A talented climber, Standen has untapped potential that can be cultivated in the academy.

Cameron Rogers (21) - Australia
Rogers follows in the footsteps of his uncle and former three-time world time trial champion, Michael Rogers, who raced for Team Sky in the 2011 and 2012 seasons. He made a name for himself on the international scene in 2024, winning the prologue at the Tour of Austria.

Theodor Storm (20) – Denmark
Storm has already gained experience in continental racing and, after a difficult start with the team, his experience will be important in 2026.

Geraint Thomas, Race Director, stated: "The academy system played a crucial role in shaping my career. It taught me how to be a professional: taking care of myself, staying healthy, being organized, and preparing adequately. All these simple habits and behaviors have stayed with me throughout my career. For me, the priority is helping young riders learn what it means to be a professional. Some are living away from home for the first time, others have moved from the other side of the world, so they have a lot to learn. It's about race skills, understanding your body, and managing emotions, not just hitting numbers. It's the complete package. We've signed some interesting guys in the Racing Academy, and seeing them all together for the first time was exciting: it's like I've gone back 20 years. I imagine myself sitting where they are now, with the entire journey ahead of them. They are young, enthusiastic, and it's fantastic to have them integrated into the WorldTour team."