Four national champions and a Nations Cup race winner are among the 10 new riders confirmed for the NSN Progress Team next season. The Continental program enters a seventh season in 2026 with a 20-rider roster.
Following the lead of their WorldTour parent organisation NSN Cycling TeamNSN Devo also boasts a “clear evolution” with a refreshed roster and a team rebrand that includes new registration in Switzerland.
British junior cyclocross champion Oscar joins as the youngest rider in the group, just 17 until December 28, while a trio of 18-year-olds include Canadian junior road champion Ben Morin, Australian junior TT champion Max Goold and Nations Cup race winner Filip Smørås of norway.Polish under-23 road champion Dawid Lewandowski is also among the new arrivals at just 19 years of age.Six of the 10 retained riders for 2026 rode with NSN’s professional team this past season, and Australian U23 time trial champion Zac Marriage joins the squad after a triumphant time as an end-of-year stagiaire, which emphasizes the pathway offered to the highest level of the sport.
“Our team is a real springboard to the WorldTour. We’ve
NSN Development Team Announces 2026 Roster
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The NSN Development Team has announced its roster for the 2026 season, featuring a diverse group of young cycling talent from around the globe. This team serves as a crucial development platform for promising riders, providing them with opportunities to compete and hone their skills before possibly moving up to professional WorldTour teams. Here’s a look at the riders who will be representing NSN in 2026:
Roster Breakdown
The 2026 NSN Development Team roster includes riders from ten different countries:
* oscar Amey (GBR): Great britain
* Dylan Bibic (CAN): Canada
* Patrick Casey (IRL): Ireland
* Rowing Edinger (ISR): Israel
* Imry Faingezicht (ISR): Israel
* Alvaro Garcia (ESP): Spain
* Max goold (AUS): Australia
* Alex Hewes (AUS): Australia
* Moritz Kretschy (GER): Germany
* Dawid Lewandowski (POL): poland
* Enrique Maranchon (ESP): Spain
* Zac Marriage (AUS): Australia
* Ben Morin (CAN): Canada
* Matar Peretz (ISR): Israel
* Miko Pirinen (FIN): Finland
* Omer Ramon (ISR): Israel
* Filip Smørås (NOR): Norway
* Finlay Tarling (GBR): Great Britain
* Jens Verbrugge (BEL): Belgium
* Kiaan Watts (NZL): New Zealand
The Importance of Development Teams
Development teams like NSN play a vital role in the cycling ecosystem. Thay bridge the gap between junior and professional cycling, offering riders a structured environment to learn the demands of the sport at a higher level. thes teams often participate in UCI Continental-level races, providing valuable experience in stage racing, one-day classics, and team tactics.Success within a development team can lead to contracts with UCI WorldTour teams, the highest echelon of professional cycling.
Looking Ahead
The 2026 season promises to be an exciting one for the NSN Development Team. With a strong and internationally diverse roster, the team is well-positioned to compete at a high level and develop the next generation of cycling stars. Fans can follow the team’s progress and individual rider performances throughout the season on CyclingNews and othre cycling news outlets.
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