Drama surrounding Caleb Ewan: Sprint star has suddenly been removed from the Jayco AlUla website
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Cycling fans around the world are gearing up for the first races of 2025. In just over three weeks, the Tour Down Under will kick off. For Jayco AlUla, this home race is always a significant event, but surprisingly, one of their biggest Australian stars, Caleb Ewan, has been left out of the lineup. Shortly after, Ewan’s profile also vanished from the team’s website.
In a press release, Jayco AlUla announced the riders that are set to compete in Adelaide. "Luke Plapp comes back after his crash in this year in January at the Tour Down Under, and he’ll be leading the team," said team director Mathew Hayman. "We also have Mauro Schmid coming out to Australia as well, he’s done well on the GC in the past. Campbell Stewart will be an option for the bunch sprints but it’s quite a demanding course this year." The roster also includes Luke Durbridge, Chris Harper, Michael Hepburn, and Kelland O’Brien.
The choice of Stewart as the team’s sprinter is notable, particularly given the absence of Caleb Ewan. The 30-year-old Australian is a prolific winner, with nine victories in his home race to date. However, the past few years have been challenging for the 'Pocket Rocket.' In 2024, he managed only three wins and struggled to perform at the highest level. As a result, he wasn’t selected for the Vuelta a España.
Ewan’s profile was still listed on Jayco AlUla’s website at the start of January, but by the second week of 2025, it mysteriously disappeared — even though he has a valid contract with the team. To be continued, no doubt...
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Despite the uncertainty surrounding Ewan, Jayco AlUla is targeting general classification success in the Tour Down Under with Luke Plapp, who hopes to shine once again in his national champion’s jersey. "Last year was a dream start to the season when I won the national championship and was able to represent the national colors in the Tour Down Under. There’s no greater honor as a rider. I hope to defend my national title in Perth the week before — it would be the perfect preparation," said Plapp.
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- This was very informative! Luiz Antonio Duarte Ferreiraluizantonioduarteferreira02-01-2025
- Well explained, thanks for the clarity! Daniel DantasDanieldantas20-12-2024
- This is the kind of 'news' that belongs in a cheap tabloid. No matter how boring the offseason gets, nobody wants to read this.
santiagobenites19-12-2024 - I wish we could have seen him try. He'd absolutely get dropped before Pogi overtakes his domestiquesVeganpotter10-12-2024
- Talk is cheap! Next year barring crashes with a healthy team... all well be on track! Some need to talk to make a headline!mootman27-11-2024
- I do not see this event listed on HBO Max Sports Online? Can anyone confirm? Thanks!
MrYuck23-11-2024 - It seemed that he was focusing forward at the time of the crash, after seeing a quick video snippet. But one thing I think he should focus on more intently is breaking a bad habit he has, right now. And that is his constant looking over his shoulders. He does that so much, that I am very sure it is not good for him. Simply watch videos of the greats of CX and you will see very little of that constant looking over their shoulders. That is a behavior that betrays a bit of insecurity on his part. He shouldn't be so concerned, incessantly, about what is over his shoulder. He needn't worry they didn't all disappear. He neds to keep his focus more ahead of himself, and he needs to pay a bit more attention to himself, in a confident manner. It is very frustrating to watch, because it is apparent that he has a lot of potential, and is in much better shape thwan many of his competitors, but the mental game needs to be sharpened more, because that part of strategy plays a huge part in the final results
reemmo022-11-2024 - hahahaha love this shit! I didnt even watched the race, but reading all the gossip articles of how stupid this is!Zatoichi19-11-2024
- Van Aert is really handsome. He can influence me all day! Ditto for Philipsen. Why do you think many of us love cycling?: to see heroic attempts at climbing mountains at high altitudes or to watch speedsters sprint for the finish line or to watch a human being ride at break neck speed down a tricky descent? No, it's all about their lean physiques and muscular legs. (apologies for objectifying these dedicated and amazing athletes).BarwonHeadsUp25-10-2024
- It is unfortunate that the author can't feel the joy that Pogacar brings to the sport and his fans who are legion and I for one feel lucky to have watched such a memorable performance and historic season From the Strada until yesterday with multiple wins in stages in both tours and beyond dominance in the World's. He is proud to wear the Rainbow stripes, shows his leadership to protect his fellows and is as courteous and sportsman-like as the sport allows. He goes early to not have to respond to each attack as all the rest would make him do it. Any racer who could would do the same. Don't "grow tired" of greatness as it is always fleeting.ccrider13-10-2024