Josh Tarling commits to new deal with INEOS Grenadiers

Josh Tarling, one of cycling’s most promising talents, has committed to race as a Grenadier until the end of 2027.

The 20-year-old Welshman turned pro with the team in 2023 and has since become European and British time trial Champion, along with winning the bronze medal at the World Championships in Stirling.

The 2024 season saw him take the opening stage of O Gran Camiño, a second place in the time trial at the Critérium du Dauphiné and finish sixth at Dwars door Vlaanderen.

In June, he won the British National Time Trial Championship for the second year running after becoming the youngest ever winner in 2023.

Josh Tarling said: “I am now two seasons into my pro career, and I am loving every minute of it. Obviously, there is still loads to learn and improve upon over the coming years, but I am glad to be doing that as a Grenadier surrounded by riders like G, Pippo and Egan. It really makes you feel like you’re learning from the best.

“I’m looking forward to supporting the Team where I can, whilst also targeting some big wins together.

“We have a dynamic, world-class group of riders with a lot to prove and that just fuels me to keep working hard and explore my limits across time trials, the Classics, and hopefully soon Grand Tours.”

Scott Drawer, Performance Director, said: “Josh is an incredible athlete and one of the most promising young talents in cycling. A big career lies ahead of him, and we are 100% committed to giving him the support he needs to live up to the expectations he has for himself and fulfil his potential.

“This contract is the perfect example of the team’s commitment to identifying and nurturing young talent. Josh joined the team at just eighteen and we have done all we can to ensure he had a holistic plan to develop at the right pace, doing the right things at the right time. Our young riders have the very best resources and tech available and input from some of the most experienced support staff in the sport.

“One of the amazing things about this team is the breadth we have in our rider group, from multiple Grand Tour winners like Egan and G, and time trial specialists like Ganna, through to some of the future stars of the sport like Josh. It is invaluable for our younger riders to be able to learn from the experience, professionalism, race craft and know-how of our leaders while they in turn bring energy and new ideas into the group.

“Josh obviously has a big goal for the Olympics this summer and we will then support him to kick on and continue to build on the success of his first two seasons as a pro. I know he will play a big part in helping the team achieve the clear ambitions we have for the coming years.”

John Allert, INEOS Grenadiers CEO, added: ‘We’re delighted to continue working with Josh. He's everything that the INEOS Grenadiers is about - ambition, grit, a great team-mate and a hard worker.

“The sky's the limit for Josh, and together we're working super hard to see what is achievable.”