Key Takeaways:
– Caleb Ewan’s profile disappeared from the 2025 roster of his team, Jayco-AlUla, raising questions about his future in professional racing.
– Despite his wins at Jayco last year, Ewan is not listed as part of the team for the upcoming Tour Down Under.
– His absence from last month’s team training camp adds to speculations.
– Potential issues between Ewan and his team were reported last season.
– A reportedly proposed 2025 deal with Astana collapsed during the winter, suggesting potential legal proceedings between Ewan and the team.
Australian sprinter with star status, may be considering a shift from his current team, Jayco-AlUla, or even a possible early retirement from professional racing. Rumors have escalated this week following the noticeable absence of Ewan’s profile from the Jayco-AlUla 2025 roster.
Ewan and Jayco-AlUla: A Potential Departure
Ewan has previously emphasized his commitment to winning races. The 30-year-old noted that he would consider retirement once he felt incapable of securing race victories. His absence from Jayco’s training camp last month and his exclusion from the team’s selection for the upcoming Tour Down Under, where he has secured nine stage wins in the past, have only served to amplify speculations about his future in professional cycling.
At this stage, neither Ewan’s agent nor Jayco-AlUla’s team manager, Brent Copeland, have offered clarifications on the speculation. However, this lack of official acknowledgement has only further aroused suspicion about Ewan’s current status with the team.
A Challenging Past and an Unclear Future
Barely a year ago, Ewan opted for Jayco-AlUla, the team with which he started his professional career, after a dispute with management resulted in the termination of his Lotto contract. Ewan perceived this shift as a beneficial switch that promised a fresh career start. Despite his efforts, rifts developed in his relationship with his team.
A speculated offer from Astana collapsed during the 2025 winter, which ignited assumptions about possible legal ramifications between Ewan and the team. Despite these issues, Ewan continued to express his dedication towards winning races. This firm mindset suggests a potential team switch in the future, should Ewan believe his current environment is limiting his victory prospects.
Ewan’s Achievements Amidst Speculations
Ewan, recognized for winning 11 Grand Tour stages during his career including five at the Tour de France, claimed four victories last year with Jayco-AlUla. Despite not achieving any WorldTour level wins, Ewan demonstrated his racing ability in 2024. This proficiency signifies that the Australian sprinter might still have much to contribute to the sport.
Notably, there isn’t a lack of potential opportunities for Ewan if he decides to branch out. According to reports, 11 out of the 18 WorldTour teams still have open roster spots. Ineos Grenadiers, for example, currently has an open no-neo-pro roster spot and shows interest in signing Ewan. Consequently, a career move could very well be on the horizon for Caleb Ewan if he chooses to rise from these controversies and continue his racing career.
Ewan’s future racing direction could well pivot on his ability to reclaim his winning form. The industry will wait to learn whether his future continues firmly in the saddle or takes an unexpected detour.