Enniskerry cyclist signs deal with UAE Team ADQ squad until the end of 2026
Lara Gillespie has moved to a top-level WorldTour contract and will transfer to the UAE Team ADQ squad from its feeder team. Photograph: Ben Brady/Inphohas confirmed a move to a top-level WorldTour contract, with the 23-year-old transferring to the UAE Team ADQ squad from its feeder team.Despite focusing much of her energy to track competition, she has had a superb road season.
“I have to thank all my team-mates and staff, from whom I learnt a lot. And thanks also to the Irish cycling federation Cycling Ireland] who supported me in balancing a multidisciplinary career. I am really looking forward to continue on this pathway and enjoy the adventures that WorldTour racing will bring me.”
She said last year that moving up to WorldTour then was a possibility but that she held off in order to have the flexibility needed in her race programme to target Olympic qualification. “Over the next few years I want to learn more about myself and continue to develop, I think this is the perfect place to grow and become a successful and happy rider.”
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