AC O’Shea Racing, formerly known under a different name, has revealed its refreshed identity and ambitious plans for the 2025 season. With a new title sponsor, additional partnerships, and a promising rider line-up, the team is gearing up for an eventful year.
The team, which now carries the name of long-term supporter O’Shea, announced that it is backed by an expanded network of partners, including HSS-the Hire Service Company and Verus Group. Additionally, a transnational partnership with Watersley Sports Park in the Netherlands will bring further depth to the team’s infrastructure and facilities. “Our partners’ invaluable expertise and insight feeds into the daily team life and how the team develops,” the team press release explained.
This year’s roster boasts a mix of experienced and developing riders, with nearly half the team competing in the under-23 category. Riders are expected to target some of Europe’s most competitive one-day races and the UK’s most iconic events. The team’s new Director Sportif, Christine White, will oversee these efforts, utilising tools from leading cycling brands such as Bioracer, Abus, and TIME Bicycles.
The full 2025 rider roster includes:
- Cindy Pomares (France)
- Camille Devigne (France)
- Emilie Fortin (Canada)
- Frøya Knox (Norway) U23
- Tilde Hammarström (Sweden) U23
- Ella Wahlström (Sweden) U23
- Ylila Threels (Belgium)
- Ida Krickau Ketelsen (Denmark) U23
- S’Annara Grove (South Africa)
- Isabella Escalera (Spain) U23
- Connie Hayes (Great Britain)
- Sophie Holmes (Great Britain)
- Isabel Mayes (Great Britain) U23
- Matilda McKibben (Great Britain) U23
- Isabel Darvill (Great Britain)
- Katie Scott (Great Britain)
- Sannah Zaman (Great Britain) U23
The 2025 season has already begun for some riders, with action on both the track and cyclocross circuits. “We are well underway,” the team remarked, hinting at an exciting season ahead.
