With the 2018 Road Nationals fast approaching, Sydney Uni has announced a new women’s cycling team, Sydney Uni – Staminade.
Previously known as NSWIS – Sydney Uni, the freshly formed elite women’s cycling team will compete in the 2018 National Road Series and other selected domestic and international events thanks to the generous support of Sydney Uni Sport & Fitness, Sydney Uni Velo Club and new naming sponsor – Staminade, alongside loyal sponsors Trek Bicycles and Park Bikes.
Sydney University aims to create a sustainable NSW-based race team that will advance female athlete development, and provide academic support to riders. The team will provide elite experience and development opportunities to some of the most promising riders in the state.
The dynamic 10 rider roster of NSW and Sydney based riders includes;
Abby Sneddon
Amy Vesty
Angela Smith
Chloe Heffernan
Emma Roberts
Emily Watts
Georgia Whitehouse
Gina Ricardo
Jade Colligan
Megan Scott
The University of Sydney and its sporting bodies have been promoting inclusion and diversity in education, research and sport for the past 160 years and managing a new team takes this commitment a step further.
Sydney Uni – Staminade will kick off the 2018 road season with an action packed January, racing at the National Road Championships, Santos Tour Down Under, Cadel Evans Road Race, and the Herald Sun Tour, alongside some of the best professional women’s teams in the world.
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