The Jayco AlUla team shows confidence in the youth of its cyclists. The Australian team announced on Monday the extension of the contracts of Felix Engelhardt and Jesus David Peña, both 23 years old.
The cyclists showed their full potential this year by securing their first career victories. Engelhardt, who recently joined the team from Tirol KTM, a versatile German cyclist, celebrated victories at Per Sempre Alfredo and in a stage of the Vuelta a Castilla y León. Additionally, he made his debut in the Vuelta a España, participating in his first Grand Tour.
Watch Felix Engelhardt’s victory:
On the other hand, after a 2022 season marked by injuries, Colombian climber Jesus David Peña conquered the most challenging stage of the Tour of Slovenia.
Engelhardt has signed a new two-year contract, while Peña extended his contract for another year. Both shared their words in the team’s official statement.
Felix Engelhardt:
“I feel really at home in the team and enjoy working with everyone; it’s a great atmosphere. It’s also been a great season, far beyond my expectations, with two victories and a podium in the general classification. I think I still have a lot to learn and work on some skills, but I also feel like I’ve grown a lot over the year and am very excited to take another step forward in 2024.”
Jesus David Peña:
“I’m very happy to continue with the team; they supported me a lot this season, and I managed to secure my first victory. I learned a lot in every race, and it was good to finish the season with an eighth-place overall in Guangxi. I hope to continue my progression and have another full season without injuries and try to achieve more victories with this team.”