Magnus Sheffield has prolonged his contract with Ineos Grenadiers and can stay a part of the British staff till a minimum of 2026.
The Younger American has made a fantastic begin to 2024 with second on the Volta ao Algarve particular person time trial behind Remco Evenepoel (Soudal-QuickStep) and might now settle into the remainder of the season along with his future assured.
Sheffield’s contract was set to finish after 2024, however he stays a part of Ineos’ mission to put money into youth after becoming a member of from Rally Biking as an 18-year-old in 2020.
“Rising up it was an enormous aim of mine to affix this staff, with riders that I seemed as much as, and who have been position fashions for me, so simply to be part of it’s a large accomplishment. And I am actually excited to be a part of its future for the approaching years,” stated Sheffield in a staff press launch.
“The chance to be on this surroundings which has been extremely supportive – each on and off the bike – is an actual privilege and I see it as the proper place for the subsequent chapter of my profession.”
He’s considered one of six riders aged underneath 23 within the Ineos Grenadiers’ squad, alongside the likes of Josh Tarling (20), Leo Hayter (22), Michael Leonard (19) Theodor Storm (18) and AJ August (18).
Sheffield has impressed an all-round expertise with wins at De Brabantse Pijl, the Tour of Denmark and Ruta del Sol, however is dreaming of taking a primary WorldTour victory in 2024.
“This 12 months is essential to me with the Olympic Video games in Paris, which is an enormous aim of mine particularly forward of my house Video games in LA in 2028,” Sheffield stated.
“One other aim this 12 months is to win my first WorldTour race, in addition to a stage race, and I would love to go for one of many Monuments or one of many large Classics, there’s a lot to goal for!”
He makes up a part of a robust Ineos Grenadiers squad for this Saturday’s Strade Bianche alongside defending champion Tom Pidcock and former two-time winner in Tuscany, Michał Kwiatkowski.
The remainder of his season is provisionally right down to proceed with an Italian theme, at Tirreno-Adriatico and the Giro d’Italia, the place he’ll journey in help of Geraint Thomas’s GC bid.
“Magnus has clearly demonstrated, in his temporary profession to this point, that he’s an infinite expertise. He’s delivered some excellent performances on the bike and has big scope to develop,” stated INEOS Grenadiers CEO John Allert.
“That promise is coupled with an angle and manner off the bike that makes him a really spectacular younger skilled.
“The Grenadiers are targeted on growing a number of the world’s finest expertise and Magnus is an instance of our dedication to that goal. We’re very excited concerning the profession he has forward and supporting him in attaining the massive ambitions that he has set for himself.”
