Modern Adventure just keeps growing: Hincapie's team strengthen 2027 roster with 4 great signings
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Follow us on GoogleThe newest American team on the block, Modern Adventure, continues to go from strength to strength, signing some big names for the 2027 season. Having had a break-out debut year, the team, headed by George Hincapie, has boosted its ranks to 25 riders.
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National champions join the ranks at Hincapie's Modern Adventure
Last week, the team announced the signing of four riders, boosting their debut roster of 21 to 25.
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German Jonas Rutsch will join the American team, having cycled with WorldTour teams since 2020. The 28-year-old will bring his experience with him to the budding ProTeam.
Also joining the ranks is American youngster, and former U23 road champion Owen Cole. The 22-year-old, from North Carolina, won the title in 2023. He came fifth in this year's U23 World road race, and second in the time trial.
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American Cole is among the signings
Riders join from the Southern Hemisphere
The third rider joining the squad is reigning Australian champion Patrick Eddy. Having previously taken three junior national titles, the 24-year-old will line up for Hincapie's team in the national champion's jersey.
Eddy has also ridden in the WorldTour races, spending two seasons at Picnic PostNL.
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Aussie Road Champion joins the team
Most recently, Modern Adventure announced the signing of Josh Burnett, a Kiwi rider who has spent the last two seasons at Burgos Burpellet BH. Burnett, 26, is a GC rider who is decent on the mountainous and hilly stages.
Will Quinn Simmons ever join Modern Adventure?
Quinn Simmons is among the biggest of American names in cycling at the moment. The 25-year-old Coloradan is three time US national champ, and a strong supporter of the American cycling scene.
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He has, for a long time, been linked by rumours to Hincapie's new team. However, Simmons has a contract with Lidl-Trek until 2029, having been with the team since 2020.
It is therefore highly unlikely that he will break his long-term contract, especially for a move to a lower ranked team. Recently, rumours surrounding the American's move have died down.
What is next for Hincapie's blossoming team?
As well as signing four new names, Hincapie's squad will seemingly retain all 21 of the riders who debuted the team. As of late October, no rider has announced a departure from the American team.
Hincapie, has his sights set on the Tour de France in years to come. The team, who are ranked 14th out of 16 ProTeams have some work to do there, but have already had a promising season.
In the 2026 season, the team were given a Paris-Roubaix wildcard, as well as taking wins in the Tour of the Gila, and the Tour de Wallonie.
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- How can current riders give evidence without their comments being traced back to them? That seems especially important in a case about fear.raceready730-10-2026
- Olfers’ experience with the Rasmussen case is relevant: that inquiry also scrutinised the team’s decisions, not just the rider’s. Let’s hope this one looks closely at management and working conditions too.patriciaw30-10-2026
- An independent investigation is the right step, but it needs to be genuinely independent in practice. With 71 people already speaking to NOS and Thijs Zonneveld, Verinorm has a substantial starting point. I hope people can give evidence confidentially and the findings are made public.breakawaybikerd30-10-2026
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- - A Tour of California comeback would be brilliant. Pogacar winning the last edition seems a long time ago now!davidm29-10-2026
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