NSN Growth Team announces Ambitious 2026 Roster,aiming for UCI Success
The NSN Development Team has unveiled its roster for the 2026 season,signaling a clear intent to compete at the highest levels of UCI racing and cultivate the next generation of cycling stars. This team serves as a crucial stepping stone for young riders aspiring to reach the ProTeam and WorldTour ranks. Several promising talents are poised to make their mark, building on a program with a proven track record of success.
A Focus on Podium Finishes and Development
Oscar Amey,a British rider,embodies the team’s ambitions. He expressed his excitement about the opportunity, stating his goal is to fight for podiums and victories in UCI races. Amey also emphasized the importance of learning from the experienced staff and teammates surrounding him, recognizing the value of mentorship in his development.
Returning Talent and Rising Stars
Several familiar faces will be back for another season, bringing valuable experience to the squad.Moritz Kretschy and Matar Peretz are returning for their third seasons with the team. Kretschy, 23, demonstrated his potential with stage wins at the Alpes Isere Tour and a strong second-place overall at the Tour de Taiwan while riding with the parent squad. Peretz, 20, a talented Israeli rider, holds national U23 titles in both road and time trial disciplines.
Proven Pathway to the WorldTour
The NSN Development Team has consistently served as a launchpad for riders progressing to the highest echelons of the sport. Notably, Brady gilmore’s prolific winning record in 2025 – including a GC title at Circuit des Ardennes and stage victories at Volta a Portugal – earned him a promotion to the NSN Cycling Team. Pau Marti and Floris Van Tricht also earned promotions following prosperous seasons.
Furthermore, the program boasts remarkable alumni like Canadian Derek Gee-West, who achieved a remarkable fourth-place overall finish at the 2025 Giro d’Italia. British rider Joseph Blackmore also showcased the team’s development prowess by winning the U23 Liège-Bastogne-Liège in 2024.
2026 Roster: A Global Squad
Here’s a look at the full roster for the 2026 season:
* Oscar Amey (GBR)
* Dylan Bibic (CAN)
* Patrick Casey (IRL)
* Roei Edinger (ISR)
* Imry Faingezicht (ISR)
* alvaro Garcia (ESP)
* Max Goold (AUS)
* Alex Hewes (AUS)
* Moritz Kretschy (GER)
* Dawid Lewandowski (POL)
* Enrique Maranchón (ESP)
* Zac Marriage (AUS)
* Ben Morin (CAN)
* Matar Peretz (ISR)
* Miko Pirinen (FIN)
* Omer Ramon (ISR)
* Filip Smørås (NOR)
* Finlay Tarling (GBR)
* Jens Verbrugghe (BEL)
* Kiaan Watts (NZL)
This diverse group of riders represents a broad range of nationalities and skillsets. You can expect exciting performances and fierce competition from this team throughout the 2026 season as they strive to achieve their goals and continue the NSN Development Team’s legacy of success.
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