Caleb Ewan rejoins Team Jayco AIUla to seal Australia homecoming for 2024 season – ‘It means a lot to me’

Caleb Ewan will return to GreenEDGE cycling next year and link up with the men’s Team Jayco AlUla squad ahead of the new season.

This is a homecoming for the Australian sprinter, who will be hoping for more success with the team after stage victories at the Giro d’Italia, Tour of Britain and Abu Dhabi Tour.

After five years with Lotto Dstny, the 29-year-old heads back Down Under with 11 Grand Tour stage wins to his name to bolster Team Jayco AIUla’s sprint options.

The team announced the news on social media with a humorous Crocodile Dundee parody, whetting the excitement ahead of the 2024 campaign.

“For us to have another Australian rider which such calibre joining us, it is very special, and he will provide us with another fantastic option to challenge for sprint finishes.

“We have been working hard to add depth to our men’s team and with the addition of another top-level sprinter into our ranks, we are certainly going to be looking for wins in all races that we see Caleb and Dylan line-up in.

Ewan also left the 2023 Tour de France on Stage 13 and has struggled for victories this year, but will hope that moving back to Australia will turn his fortunes around.

He added: “It means a lot to me to come back to GreenEDGE. I had a lot of success with the squad in the past, it’s obviously where I started my professional career, so I have really good memories from being with GreenEDGE those first few years.

“For me, it will be nice being back in the Australian culture and English-speaking environment. Being an Australian and riding for an Australian team is very special.

“There are a lot of riders and staff that I have worked with before, many of my old team-mates remain, so it will be great to work with everyone again and I think the transition back will be smooth.

“The main thing for me will be getting back to winning ways and I hope to bring a lot of success to the team. It will be a strong roster for 2024.”