Orica-GreenEdge change to Orica-BikeExchange ahead of Tour de France
Orica-GreenEdge will change their name to Orica-BikeExchange before the start of the Tour de France on July 2
WorldTour team Orica-GreenEdge will announce on Thursday they are changing their name to Orica-BikeExchange ahead of the Tour de France.
The deal with the Australian marketplace company, invested in by team owner Gerry Ryan, will continue until the end of 2016 and will be reviewed for the 2017 season, according to Fox Sports.
BikeExchange was already a sponsor of the Orica team and now steps into the role of title sponsor before the year's biggest race.
Mining explosives company Orica revealed earlier this season that it would continue as title sponsor for the 2017 season, but would then end its involvement in the sport.
A new kit will reportedly be revealed before the start of the Tour de France on Saturday, July 2, to reflect the new team name.
Orica head to the Tour seeking stage wins from the likes of Adam Yates, Simon Gerrans and Michael Matthews rather than targeting the general classification.
Get The Leadout Newsletter
The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!
Thank you for reading 20 articles this month* Join now for unlimited access
Enjoy your first month for just £1 / $1 / €1
*Read 5 free articles per month without a subscription
Join now for unlimited access
Try first month for just £1 / $1 / €1
Stuart Clarke is a News Associates trained journalist who has worked for the likes of the British Olympic Associate, British Rowing and the England and Wales Cricket Board, and of course Cycling Weekly. His work at Cycling Weekly has focused upon professional racing, following the World Tour races and its characters.
-
Squire Straplok 35/850 wearable bike lock review: lightweight, comfortable, and so simple to use
This has my vote for best wearable bike lock because it's a breeze to use, incredibly comfy to wear and let down only by its slightly inferior Sold Secure Silver rating
By Matt Ischt-Barnard Published
-
Cycling interval sessions hurt, but, you'll find all the people who want to kill you with their car in the gym
CW's columnist goes in search of workouts - but only finds woe - especially in the gym
By Michael Hutchinson Published
-
BikeExchange safe from WorldTour relegation, no more 'scrapping over points to the death'
"The points system is clearly broken" says Matt White, team's head directeur sportif
By Adam Becket Published
-
Kristen Faulkner takes a stunning solo win at the Giro Donne
Van Vleuten loses time but easily maintains a commanding lead going into Sunday’s final stage
By Owen Rogers Published
-
Fresh start for Dylan Groenewegen after comeback victory at Tour de France
Team BikeExchange-Jayco rider is at his first Tour de France since serving his nine-month suspension for causing crash
By Adam Becket Published
-
Kristen Faulkner cools down after making a splash at the Giro Donne
The American headed straight for the sea to after winning the stage and taking the Giro Donne overall lead
By Owen Rogers Published
-
Simon Yates misses out on Tour de France selection
Team BikeExchange-Jayco opt for sprint focussed line-up focused on Dylan Groenewegen
By Tom Thewlis Published
-
Simon Yates abandons Giro d'Italia with ongoing knee issue
Team BikeExchange-Jayco rider won two stages, but missed out on GC challenge
By Adam Becket Published
-
Simon Yates to target stage wins after ending general classification challenge at Giro d'Italia
Team BikeExchange-Jayco rider to hunt stage wins in final two weeks
By Adam Becket Published
-
'I just tried to go as fast as possible' — Simon Yates on his Giro d'Italia time trial win
Team BikeExchange-Jayco rider beat Mathieu van der Poel by three seconds
By Adam Becket Published