Nicola Rutzou
As the European pro season comes to an end for 2025, the deckchairs of the pro peloton continue to shuffle.
Here are a few highlights of the biggest Aussie riders’ moves for 2026.
Chris Harper – makes a big move from the Australian team Jayco-AlUla after three years, to the Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team.
Luke Tuckwell – having established himself among the U23 elite, Tuckwell has been promoted to the Red Bull—BORA—Hansgrohe WorldTeam from the team’s development squad.
Jarrad Drizners – joining Tuckwell from the Belgian team Lotto, Drizners also joins Red Bull – BORA – Hansgrohe to strengthen the team as an important part of the sprint train.
Brady Gilmore – turning pro in 2026, Gilmore has signed a three-year deal with Israel Premier Tech and steps up from the team’s Academy team.
Lucie Fityus – moving from St Michel – Preference Home – Auber93 after just one year to Team Picnic PostNL, Fityus makes a big career move with her first WorldTour contract.
Nicola Rutzou – a long-time contributor and, most recently, the editor of Bicycling Australia. Nicola is a keen Sydney-based road cyclist who writes reviews, news, and destination pieces, as well as the weekly e-newsletter for BA online.
