Rayner Foundation Riders 2026

The 2026 season sees an exciting mix of first-year riders, experienced U23s, and returning performers taking the next step in their careers across France, Belgium, Italy, Austria, Spain, and beyond.

Sam Abbott A first-year, first-time RF rider, Sam steps up from junior team Shibden RT and heads to France to join La Sportbreizh Axel.

Ben Askey Now a fourth-year U23, Ben moves to Belgium after three seasons in France, joining Coppi BO Buro.

Alex Beldon Alex heads to France to race with DN1 outfit Mayenne Monbana Rapido.

Oliver Boarer Following last year’s French sojourn, Oliver will cross the border to ride for UC Monaco.

Ben Bright After a solid season of consistent and reliable results, Ben remains with ASPTT Nancy for another year.

Joe Brookes Joe capped off 2025 with a massive win in Italy and continues with AVC Aix Dole, where he has been for the past two seasons.

Jack Brough Jack spends another year in green, continuing with AVC Aix Dole.

Huw Buck Jones After a successful 2025, Huw returns to France with Bourg en Bresse Cyclisme.

Ben Chilton Following multiple victories in France last season, Ben stays with Mayenne Monbana Rapido for another year.

Mattie Dodd After two seasons with Austrian team Tirol KTM and a long battle with a virus, Mattie returned 2025 strongly and earns a place with the new INEOS Development Team.

Rebecca Gardiner A first-year U23 coming from top junior team Tofauti Majaco, Rebecca will be based in Belgium in summer 2026 with KDM Pack.

Alistair Gardner After his previous U23 team CC Etupes closed, Alistair joins French team ASPTT Nancy.

Rory Gravelle Another first-year U23 developed by Tofauti Majaco, Rory moves to Austria to join Tirol KTM.

James Hartley After several wins last season, James retains his place with Briquebec Cotentin the team from Normandy in France.

Adam Howell Winner of the British National Road Series, Adam makes his French debut with Bourg en Bresse Cyclisme.

Charlie Hoyle a former Shibden RT junior, moves to Belgium to join Hubo Scott CT.

Seth Jackson was also developed by Tofauti Majaco and joins Hubo Scott CT in Belgium.

Max Krasinski rejoins Briquebec Cotentin for the upcoming season.

Mak Larkin In his first year, Mak joins Belgian team GMS Glabeek.

Mark Lightfoot Mark continues in France for another season with AVC Aix Dole.

Adam Mitchell After balancing racing in France with completing his degree, Adam graduates with a Bachelor of Engineering and returns to Vendee U, where he has been a regular winner over the past few seasons.

Paul Opie Paul remains in France but switches teams to Top 16 Cyclisme.

Awen Roberts enters her second year as a supported rider with CANYON//SRAM Zondacrypto GEN.

Struan Shaw Another first-year rider from Tofauti Majaco, Struan joins Illes Balearas Arabay.

Jed Smithson A change of team brings a new opportunity as Jed joins Hagens Berman Jayco.

Jamie Stewart The 2025 British National Road Champion for Tofauti Majaco joins ESEG Douai in northern France.

Angus Stoneham After two years sidelined with injury, Angus returns to racing with SCO Dijon in France.

Callum Twelves lines up once again with Spanish team Torres Sabato.

George Wood After two seasons with Zappi RT in Italy and a big win at the end of 2025, George earns a place with Mg.K Vis Costruzioni e Ambiente.

Wishing all these riders good luck and safe riding as they move to Europe in 2026