Luke Rowe inks new four-year deal with Team Ineos
Feb 20 2020 10:32 pm CET
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Team Ineos has announced the contract extension of Luke Rowe for the next four seasons, until at least the end of 2023.
The 29-year-old has grown up in the team over the last eight years and will continue there for the next four. "Obviously this new contract extension shows a lot of commitment from myself and the team," said Rowe. "I turned pro here; I've been here from day one – and now I'm as excited as ever to be part of this new chapter with Ineos.
"For me, this team is the number one in the world for looking after their riders and that is a big factor in me committing my future to Team Ineos. It's a special environment to win bike races, which is something we're constantly striving for."
Rowe is at the moment riding the Volta ao Algarve and he will continue with the role he has had up until now and support the younger cyclists. "I think working with the young guys is a big part of why the team has committed to me for another four years," he explained. "If you look through the riders we've got in the team, there's a long list of young guys who are growing and developing into riders at the very top of their game. To work with these young guys is something I really enjoy – trying to pass on what I can to help guide them on their way up in the sport.
"We're a British Team, we've got a British backer, a British boss, and a strong core of British riders. Two of our leaders in the team – Froomey (Chris Froome) and G (Geraint Thomas)– are British, but now we've taken on a strong South American contingent. For me, it's a case of bouncing off everyone and being that middleman between all of them. I think us Brits and South Americans have quite a similar mentality, which a lot of people might not realise. We're a humble group of riders, there's no big egos, and I think that's a big reason why we work so well together. That was another big factor for me in signing this extension."
Team Principal, Sir Dave Brailsford, welcomed the news. "Luke embodies what this Team is all about – grit, hard work, learning from setbacks and coming back stronger, racing at the front and always putting the team first," he said. "He is a true racer, a hugely talented bike rider in his own right and someone totally committed to helping the team. He has been a big part of our past and will have an important role to play in our future."
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