The next Australians on the path to the WorldTour? Taking a closer look at the riders who shot to the top at the 2026 ProVelo Super League

The 2026 ProVelo Super League has once again highlighted a fresh crop of Australian cycling talent poised to make the leap to the WorldTour. Following the success of the 2025 season’s top performers, many of whom secured contracts with prominent development squads linked to WorldTeams, attention now turns to the riders who dominated this year’s domestic series. With the final race concluded in Australia’s premier domestic competition, several athletes have emerged as strong candidates to follow in the footsteps of their predecessors by attracting international interest and progressing their professional careers. Among the standout performers, Oliver Bleddyn of Team Brennan claimed the men’s overall series title, building on his impressive track pedigree as a Paris Olympic gold medallist in the team pursuit. Bleddyn demonstrated his versatility by delivering consistent results on the road throughout the six-race series, including stage victories and podium finishes, which secured him the overall win by a significant margin. His season also featured notable performances in WorldTour events such as the Santos Tour Down Under, signalling his readiness to compete at the highest level. Bleddyn’s immediate focus will be the Oceania Championships, with ambitions to join the ranks of fellow Australian track stars who have successfully transitioned to the WorldTour. In the women’s competition, 20-year-old Sophia Sammons from Team Redcat emerged as both the overall and Under-23 series winner, showing marked improvement from her fifth-place finish in 2025. Sammons’ campaign was highlighted by a dominant solo stage win at the Tour of Tasmania and consistent podium finishes that helped her secure the series crown despite a mid-race crash. Her plans include returning to Europe, particularly Spain, to compete in UCI races and build on her experience from last year, with the ultimate goal of representing Australia at the Road World Championships. Sammons’ determination and progression this season position her as a promising prospect for professional teams. Levi Hone, also from Team Brennan, secured the Under-23 men’s series title, reinforcing the strength of his squad in nurturing young talent. The ProVelo Super League continues to serve as a vital platform for emerging Australian riders to showcase their abilities on an international stage, attracting the attention of overseas teams. With several riders now transitioning to development squads affiliated with WorldTeams, the 2026 season’s top performers are well placed to follow suit, signalling a positive future for Australian cycling talent aiming to compete at the sport’s highest echelons.