'We believe there is still a lot more to come' – Netcompany-Ineos sign British pair, including former Tour de l'Avenir winner
Joe Blackmore, James Shaw and Clément Champoussin sign for British team
Netcompany-Ineos has announced the signing of former Tour de l'Avenir winner Joe Blackmore, as the British WorldTour team undergoes changes. The 23-year-old will be with the squad for the next three years, alongside British rider James Shaw and Frenchman Clément Champoussin, who will join in 2027. The team has now confirmed six new riders for 2027, while losing riders such as Filippo Ganna, Magnus Sheffield, and Ben Turner.
Blackmore, who has only competed in one race in 2026 due to a persistent knee issue, will move from NSN Cycling, the team he turned professional with in 2024. He secured victories in the Tour de l'Avenir, Liège-Bastognie-Liège U23, Tour de Taiwan, and Tour de Rwanda, earning him the title of Cycling Weekly's rider of the year. Blackmore expressed his excitement and gratitude for joining Netcompany-Ineos, acknowledging the challenges he faced in 2026 and his determination to reach his full potential.
Geraint Thomas, Netcompany-Ineos' director of racing, stated that Blackmore is a rider with significant potential, having shown his capability across various types of racing. Shaw, a British climber who previously raced with EF Education-EasyPost, moved to Netcompany-Ineos after five years in the sport. Thomas emphasized Shaw's strong work ethic, diverse skill set, and contribution to the team's British culture.
Champoussin, a 28-year-old rider from XDS Astana, joins the team to enhance its climbing abilities. With Tom Thomas' support, the trio aims to achieve general classification objectives together.
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