Thalita de Jong will return to the Ladies’s WorldTour having signed a two-year contract to race with the US-registered workforce Human Powered Well being in 2025 and 2026. The previous cyclocross World Champion will depart from the Continental workforce Lotto Future Women after a profitable 2024 season.
“This can be a new journey for me. I’m wanting ahead to being a part of this program. I’ve so many constructive vibes in regards to the workforce. I believe I will probably be very comfortable and may make additional steps within the upcoming years,” De Jong mentioned.
This yr De Jong gained two levels and the general of the Tour of ‘Ardèche, completed tenth on the Tour de France, seventh total at Itzulia Ladies, fifth on the Bretagne Women Tour, third on the Baloise Women Tour, and in one-day racing was second in GP Oetingen, fifth at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad, and eighth at Gent-Wevelgem.
The workforce’s basic supervisor Ro De Jonckere mentioned she was thrilled to welcome De Jong to the workforce for the subsequent two seasons.
“She is an distinctive all-round expertise and had a really strong season this yr with a very spectacular efficiency on the Tour de France,” De Jonckere mentioned.
“Together with her expertise and aggressive spirit, she’s going to add depth to our squad. We’re excited to assist her progress and success as we proceed to construct a powerful future collectively.”
De Jong spent 5 seasons with the previous Rabobank workforce from 2012-2016 and he or she spent practically two full seasons on the WorldTour with Liv Racing (from June of 2022 and 2023). She is keen to deliver her one-day racing and stage racing strengths to the Human Powered Well being and he or she hopes the workforce will assist her put together for goal races through the 2025 season.
“I raced loads this season, which helped develop my expertise. Subsequent season now we have a powerful workforce – we might help one another and get to the end line along with as a lot power as doable,” De Jong mentioned, who may also concentrate on balancing competitors, coaching and life outdoors of racing.
“Individuals who have adopted me over time have seen the journey I’ve been by with accidents and psychological fatigue. This yr, I used to be wholesome and had constructive vibes in my physique and thoughts. After which I noticed the heights I might attain. I completely subscribe to the Pillars. Every part must be in stability to work nicely. In our sport, on this workforce atmosphere, we are able to work collectively to all try for this.”
