2016 is shaping up to be an exciting year for Drapac Professional Cycling. Along with a strong group of new riders coming to the team, eight riders have renewed contracts with the long standing Drapac Program.

In addition to the already announced signings of Nathan Earle, Jason Lowndes, Gavin Mannion and Jens Mouris, young up and coming talent Brendan Canty and Thomas Scully are also set to join Drapac Professional Cycling.

“I am truly excited to be racing with Drapac Professional Cycling for the next two years as a Neo-Pro. The team has a really strong and diverse race program that will provide ample opportunities to race around the globe against the worlds best cyclists. I believe that I have unique attributes that coincide with the Michael Drapac’s three pillar philosophy of allowing athletes to perform at the highest level of the sport, whilst cultivating a pathway into life beyond cycling. I look forward to growing with the team, and cannot wait to race with Drapac Professional Cycling in 2016 and beyond,” Canty said.

“We have solidified a diverse and strong squad for 2016 and will look to grow our program off the momentum of 2015. We wish continued success to our departing riders in their new opportunities,” Jonathan Breekveldt, General Manager, said.

New signings:

Brendan Canty, Nathan Earle, Jason Lowndes, Gavin Mannion, Jens Mouris, Thomas Scully

Contract renewals:

Graeme Brown, William Clarke, Jordan Kerby, Lachlan Norris, Travis Meyer, Adam Phelan, Timothy Roe, Bernard Sulzberger

Under existing contract:

Brenton Jones, Peter Koning, Samuel Spokes

Departing riders:

Dylan Girdlestone, Robbie Hucker, Martin Kohler, Darren Lapthorne, Cameron Petersen, Malcolm Rudolph, Wouter Wippert