Winning youngsters Engelhardt and Peña sign new deals with Team Jayco AlUla

Winning Youngsters Engelhardt and Peña Renew Contracts with Team Jayco AlUla

Team Jayco AlUla has announced that promising young talents Felix Engelhardt and Jesus David Peña have both signed new contracts for the 2024 season. Engelhardt, a German all-rounder, had an exceptional debut season, winning two professional races and completing his first Grand Tour. Peña, a Colombian climber, had a slow start due to injuries but impressed with a stage win at the Tour of Slovenia. Both riders have shown great potential and Team Jayco AlUla is excited to continue developing them.

Team Jayco AlUla General Manager, Brent Copeland, expressed his confidence in Engelhardt, stating, “This kid is talented, he’s got a huge future and a good career ahead of him.” Copeland also praised Engelhardt’s winning mentality, saying, “A rider that is able to win in his first year shows that he has the right mindset.”

Engelhardt expressed his gratitude for the team’s support and his excitement for the upcoming season, saying, “It’s a great confidence boost that the team offered me an early contract extension and it is super motivating to know that I have a great environment and backing for the next years.”

Regarding Peña, Copeland emphasized the rider’s potential and the team’s belief in his abilities, stating, “We believe if he can stay injury-free and keep his mindset on dedicating himself to being a professional cyclist, we can pull out the best of him and get the results he is capable of.”

Peña expressed his happiness in continuing with the team and his determination to continue his progression, saying, “I hope to have another full season without any injuries and try to take more wins with this team.”

Both Engelhardt and Peña have shown promise in their young careers, with Engelhardt winning races such as Vuelta a Castilla y Leon and Per Sempre Alfredo, and Peña achieving a stage win at the Tour of Slovenia. With their potential and the support of Team Jayco AlUla, both riders are expected to achieve great things in the future.