Steve Cummings has joined Jayco AlUla as a sports activities director after deciding to ‘step away’ from his position at Ineos Grenadiers following months of experiences and hypothesis about his position and the struggles and alter throughout the crew.
Cummings was Director of Racing at Ineos Grenadiers however Kurt Asle Arvesen was not too long ago introduced as lead Sport Director. Cummings directed Ineos Grenadiers on the Tour de France for a number of years however was dropped from the position only a few days earlier than this yr’s race, after his relationship with Tom Pidcock had reportedly turn out to be troublesome.
The crew insisted Cummings performed a distant position in the course of the Tour however he has most popular to not touch upon inner issues, together with the position of Tom Pidcock after he was ”deselected’ for Il Lombardia by senior administration.
Cummings has by no means spoken about any difficulties at Ineos Grenadiers and introduced he had left the crew by way of his LinkedIn web page. He’ll quickly be a part of Jayco AlUla at their December coaching camp in Spain and work with new stage ace chief Ben O’Connor.
“I’m actually excited to be becoming a member of Crew Jayco AlUla. This crew has a robust popularity for its professionalism, and dedication to success, which aligns with my very own values and experiences in sport,” Cummings stated.
“For me, that is extra than simply becoming a member of a crew – it’s a possibility to be a part of a tradition that celebrates progress, resilience, and significant outcomes. Naturally by way of having a protracted profession inside biking, on and off the bike, I already know a variety of crew members and I can’t wait to roll up my sleeves and get began with them.”
43-year-old Cummings raced as knowledgeable for 15 years, utilizing his expertise and tactical abilities to win two levels on the Tour de France.
Jayco AlUla crew supervisor Brent Copeland is assured Cummings shall be an enormous asset.
“We’re delighted to be welcoming Steve onto the crew in 2025. His persona and professionalism is one thing that we consider will match very effectively inside our tradition,” Copeland defined.
“Steve has such a large ability set and is a really skilled sport director having after all skilled first-hand what it means to be a rider himself, having gained on the highest stage throughout his time as a professional rider.
“I used to be really impressed by Steve’s consideration to element and visionary method throughout our first dialog in regards to the crew. I instantly felt that he would carry a dynamic power that we’d all profit from.”
