Jayco al-'Ula and its GreenEdge predecessors

[pastronef]

Jayco-AlUla founder Gerry Ryan says 2027 will likely be his last season

The Australian businessman has been a major financier of cycling for decades but now in his mid-70s he is making plans to wind down his involvement in the team he founded in 2012.

escapecollective.com

2027 will probably be last Gerry's season

 

[yaco]

Jayco-AlUla founder Gerry Ryan says 2027 will likely be his last season

The Australian businessman has been a major financier of cycling for decades but now in his mid-70s he is making plans to wind down his involvement in the team he founded in 2012.

escapecollective.com

2027 will probably be last Gerry's season

I was the one who informed Daniel Benson of this podcast. He quickly went to work and had a well-researched interview up in 24 hours.

 

[Rob5091]

Jayco-AlUla founder Gerry Ryan says 2027 will likely be his last season

The Australian businessman has been a major financier of cycling for decades but now in his mid-70s he is making plans to wind down his involvement in the team he founded in 2012.

escapecollective.com

2027 will probably be last Gerry's season

Anything to do with the Saudis looking at saving money, or as they put it -
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/apr/16/liv-and-let-die-golf-rebels-count-cost-saudi-cutbacks

A source who has worked with both the Saudi Ministry of Sport and the Saudi Pro League says the mooted LIV cull should be seen in this context, with PIF now focused on investments with the potential to deliver a financial return and bring long-term economic and public health benefits.

 

[yaco]

Anything to do with the Saudis looking at saving money, or as they put it -
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/apr/16/liv-and-let-die-golf-rebels-count-cost-saudi-cutbacks

No relationship at all. Gerry is 73 or 74 so his time in the sport will come to an end. The main driver behind the Saudi's funding of sport is predicated on the health and fitness of the local population. Actually, there is a possibility that cycling could get more money.

 

[the asian]

Will the Team fold ? or move on with new managment?

 

[Dazed and Confused]

It is always sad to hear when a long established supported of our sport decides to leave. Hopefully the team will find a way to move forward.

 

[yaco]

Will the Team fold ? or move on with new managment?

Gerry Ryan owns the team licence, so my guess it will be sold to Middle East interests. If by small chance gerry can't sell the team licence, then my guess is he will fund the team until 2028 and then it will fold. The most interesting fact is Gerry announced the teams buget is 28m Euro.

 

[pastronef]

Brent Copeland in November 2025 "“Gerry gave us the final approval to proceed,” Copeland said. “We have contracts with Jayco, Alula and Giant until 2028.”"

After near collapse, Jayco confirm Michael Matthews contract extension

Jayco-Alula came close to disbanding in recent weeks, but after securing the necessary bank guarantee for WorldTour registration, the team has confirmed…

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Giant's deal ends at the end of 2027

 

[yaco]

Brent Copeland in November 2025 "“Gerry gave us the final approval to proceed,” Copeland said. “We have contracts with Jayco, Alula and Giant until 2028.”"

After near collapse, Jayco confirm Michael Matthews contract extension

Jayco-Alula came close to disbanding in recent weeks, but after securing the necessary bank guarantee for WorldTour registration, the team has confirmed…

www.domestiquecycling.com

Giant's deal ends at the end of 2027

I believe Giant will be extended. Plapp was in China last month for Giant for promotional purposes.

 

[pastronef]

I believe Giant will be extended. Plapp was in China last month for Giant for promotional purposes.

maybe as you say, Gerry will add 1 year and stay until the end of this WT cycle. let's hope so. probably he made the announcement now so that the management starts early looking for sponsors.

 

[Rob5091]

maybe as you say, Gerry will add 1 year and stay until the end of this WT cycle. let's hope so. probably he made the announcement now so that the management starts early looking for sponsors.

As you say, the current UCI cycle ends in 2028 so a team with a WT licence for the following three years looks more promising for a sponsor then just a guarentee of one year.
The current "turmoil" in the world will not be very helpful to find a sponsor.

 

[yaco]

As you say, the current UCI cycle ends in 2028 so a team with a WT licence for the following three years looks more promising for a sponsor then just a guarentee of one year.
The current "turmoil" in the world will not be very helpful to find a sponsor.

The licence is attractive if the team is in a good position in the UCI ranking. I suggest keep you eye on Q36.5.

 

[the asian]

It will not be easy to find a sponsor , even from the Middle East. The Saudi PIF are scaling back investments, and looking to fold LIV. Highly unlikely they will sponsor a Cycling Team . The Team will most probably fold or merge with a team like Q 36.5. Both Copeland and the owner of Q 36.5 are South African , aren't they ?

 

[yaco]

It will not be easy to find a sponsor , even from the Middle East. The Saudi PIF are scaling back investments, and looking to fold LIV. Highly unlikely they will sponsor a Cycling Team . The Team will most probably fold or merge with a team like Q 36.5. Both Copeland and the owner of Q 36.5 are South African , aren't they ?

Its not just a sponsor its also a matter of the team licence. They will get a buyer for the licence with my favorite being Q36.5 and therefore a merged team.