Orica-Scott development squad Mitchelton-Scott has confirmed four new additions to its 2017 roster, finalising its inaugural squad. After impressing over the Australian summer at the Tour Down Under and Herald Sun Tour, the quartet of Lucas Hamilton, Jai Hindley, Sam Jenner and Michael Storer will ride for the Continental team this season
Although Mitchelton-Scott replaced the Australian Jayco-AIS WorldTour Academy Team, the squad is registered under a Chinese license with six Chinese riders included on the roster. Mitchelton-Scott will combine an Asian and European racing program during its first year.
"Finalising the line-up for our European and Chinese campaign was difficult with the talent that has been witnessed in Australia's under-23 ranks," sports director James Victor said. "Along with outstanding results over the Australian summer, and the earlier announced signings of Robert Stannard and Harry Sweeny, this team will head to Europe with enduring confidence in their individual and cohesive abilities."
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At the Herald Sun Tour, Hindley rode to second place on the queen stage up Falls Creek and held onto his podium position over the next three days for the best result yet of his young career. The 20-year-old was the runner-up at the An Post Ras last year, also impressing in his first U23 season with victory at the GP Capodarco, and fifth on GC at the Tour de l'Avenir.
"I am really keen to join Mitchelton-Scott and start racing over in Europe again," said 20-year-old Hindley. "I think we have a strong squad that suits the calendar, supported by some great staff and sponsors."
Storer also impressed on the Falls Creek climb at the Herald Sun Tour as he finished the race in fifth place overall. Along with Hamilton and Hindley, 19-year-old Storer has proven his potential as a general classification rider and is looking forward to further progression with the new squad.
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