Who? Jordi Meeus, the lion of Lommel. What about him?  Jordi Meeus joined the Academy program as a trainee towards the end of the 2017 season as a first-year U23 as a talented and promising rider. Three and half years later he developed into one of the most dominant sprinters of the U23 ranks and a very strong one-day racer.    How did he perform? Already in his first full season at the Academy, Meeus snatched a win at 1.1's Gooikse Pijl which already brought his name to the table of the teams…continue reading →

Who? David Dekker, A.K.A SneakerDave. What about him?  David joined the Academy ahead of the 2020 season which was also his last in the U23 ranks. He landed a spot onto our program after seizing five wins in 2019 including the U23 Dutch Road Race title.    How did he perform?   His first and only season at the Academy was a very successful one. Straight from the gate, David showed the world what he was capable off and seized the win in our season opener, Ster van Zwolle, as well as in…continue reading →

Who? Thymen Arensman, cycling's Clark Kent: Monday-Friday, just a regular high school student. Sunday,Tour de l'Avenir podium finisher. What about him?    Thymen Arensman joined the Academy in 2018 from the junior ranks after showing that talent in road racing as well as cyclo-cross. In 2018 he combined his racing and training programs with his last year in high-school and graduated during the summer time and enroled in History studies in the University of Utrecht. The multi-talented rider has been an example of time planning during his stay at the Academy.    How…continue reading →

Who? Kaden Groves, 'Grovesy'. What about him?    While racing in Australia and Asia with Saint George Continental team and Mitchelton-Scott's development squad, he quickly became was one of the most promising sprinting prospects, and landed in the Academy ready to show what he was capable of in the European circuit.    How did he perform?   Kaden took the European scene by storm and proved himself as one of the best sprinters in the category after taking two stage wins in the first two stage races he started in, Triptyque des Monts…continue reading →

Who? The Greek cycling God, Vasilis Anastopoulos. He was the shadow of all our talents for five years.  What about him? Back in 2014, when the project of the SEG Racing Academy was at a very early stage, Anastopoulos was contacted and offered the chance to join the Performance Staff of the team. Five years down the line and after being promote to Performance Manager when Michel Elijzen graduated in 2017, we can proudly say that the Academy achieved its initial goal. To become one of the best development teams in the world. …continue reading →

Who? Ide Schelling, from Den Haag to the Bora - Hansgrohe squad.  What about him?    Ide joined the Academy straight from the junior ranks in 2017. The young Dutchman was the most talented rider in the country in the category and was willing to learn all about professional cycling in the Academy. The plan was clear, he had the potential, we had the knowledge, logistics and the right racing program to slowly develop him into an all-arounder. Each season the season was heavier and the goals were higher and bigger, and step…continue reading →

Who? Italian roots, unique style. Alberto 'King of Europe' Dainese.  What about him?    In September 2018, Alberto Dainese landed onto the Academy ready to make himself ready to move up to the professional peloton. In his first month as a member of the Academy he already took the win in to Kermesses competing against WorldTour rider. It takes a special mindset to come all the way from Italy to the Netherlands and be the best sprinter of the U23 ranks. But the goal was clear and the path was achieved.    How…continue reading →

Who? Bárnabas 'Barney' Peák, he came as Hungarian champion and left as WorldTour rider. What about him?    Bárnabas arrived to the Academy ahead of the 2019 season from the UCI World Men Team and a traineeship at Quick-Step Floors. He was the current U23 and Elite Hungarian Champion in both disciplines, which allowed him to wear a really stylish jersey that made him stand out in the peloton.    How did he perform?   Barnabás showed the type of rider that he is in Tour de Normandie. After crashing hard in the…continue reading →

Who? Alex Evans. All the way from Australia, with a huge climbing engine. What about him?    Alex had been racing in Australia before the Academy management got in contact with him. After a super performance at 2018 Herald Sun Tour, where he only Esteban Chaves could beat him in the only mountain top finish. He's climbing talent was there, and his massive engine as well but he need the right guidence and experienced training personel to get the best out of him. After a traineeship with BMC Racing, where he got a…continue reading →