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We are already working flat out on the 2026 season where we intend continuing to build on our successes and have some very exciting plans. Watch this space for news and updates in the coming days and weeks and please continue to get behind the team. Everyone is grateful for your support......

Whilst the riders, quite rightly, take centre stage for the amazing season we have had, big thanks also go to all sponsors, partners and staff, without whom none of this would be possible.........

From a development perspective, Lauren’s move to the best female team in the world underlines what we as a team are all about, but every single rider has worked with their individual programmes and made huge strides forward, there is a lot more to come..........

From UCI stage race wins, podiums in world class fields to European and National champions, every member of the team has contributed to an incredibly successful season, delivering an impressive world ranking for a team of our size........

We frequently say that results don’t matter, but if you get the development piece right the results will come - and come they did .....

It is pleasing to see that the implementation of a somewhat different strategy is bearing fruit. Good luck Lauren.”

Best of luck to Lauren from all at ALBA!
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Her future is very bright indeed and we will be hearing her name a lot in the coming years. The team was set up to create a platform for development, with the team’s major focus being the rider and getting the best out of them.

Team Manager Bob Lyons added:
“We are delighted that Lauren has signed a two year contract with FDJ-Suez. It has been a delight watching, and being a part of, her development this year. She has had an incredible season and this move is just reward.

Looking forwards, I endeavour to give my all and continue learning and progressing with FDJ-Suez. My long-term ambitions are to race the Grand Tours, but next year I want to focus on perfecting race craft and doing my best for our leaders.”

Stepping up from club level and progressing to WorldTour in 18 months is, I believe, a testament to Alba’s development pathway.
No words can describe how grateful I am for the opportunities provided, the support and friendship from my teammates, and the generosity and efforts of sponsors and staff

Speaking about her signing, Lauren says:
“When I signed for Alba, Bob said the team focuses on developing riders. I’m very excitemed and honoured to confirm that I’ve signed a two-year contract with the world’s number one team FDJ-Suez, a dream become reality.

A tough week with injuries and illness compounding the challenging travel schedule, but the team have ridden extremely well, despite reduced numbers.

On to Devon now for the final round of the Circuit Series in Dawlish and the next round of the National Road Series in Witheridge.

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