The team has confirmed the signing of 23-year-old Becky Storrie on a two-year deal, bringing one of the UK’s most promising climbing talents into its 2023 roster.
Hailing from the Isle of Man, Storrie made the switch from triathlon to cycling in 2019 after recovering from chronic fatigue. Since then, she has risen quickly through the domestic ranks, with standout results including second place at the Ryedale GP in 2021 and a top-10 finish on the Black Mountain stage of this year’s Women’s Tour.
General Manager Tom Varney said the team had been tracking her progress closely. “Despite the team not racing as much in the UK, we still follow the domestic scene closely. We’ve been impressed with Becky over the last 18 months and see a lot of potential. The way she is as a person also fits our philosophy.”
Storrie currently rides for CAMS – Basso, having joined from the Cycle OnForm development squad after her Ryedale GP podium. Known for her climbing ability, she also has a solid time trial pedigree, finishing eighth in the 2021 British National Time Trial Championships.
The move to the European peloton is one she is relishing. “I’ve been following the team since I started cycling. I’ve always known who they were and loved watching them grow each year. For me, being in the right environment and being happy on my bike is key. Whenever I’ve been around the team at events, they’ve given off that vibe – and that’s exactly where I want to be.”
Varney confirmed she will be part of the team’s climbing group but will also race a wide variety of events to develop her skills and take on different roles. “She will be a leader in some pure climbing races, but we don’t want to put too much pressure on her. She’s already shown she can climb with the best, as we saw in The Women’s Tour with her top-10 on a summit finish.”
Storrie will debut in the team’s colours in January 2023 and will race next at the Commonwealth Games, representing the Isle of Man. The new kit, she says, is “the best in the peloton.”
