Team Name: Orica – AIS
Country: Australia
UCI Team Ranking: 2nd
Not only are this team number 2 in the world, but they also boast the world’s number one female cyclist – Emma Johansson. If that’s not a reason to watch them we don’t what is!
With Olympic accolades and World Championship titles to her name, she’s one of the world’s top riders, placing as runner up at last year’s World Champs and World Cup series behind the legendary Marianne Vos.
There are more Olympians in the lineup, including Annette Edmondson who took a Bronze medal at London 2012, and Melissa Hoskins, a multiple road and track World Championship medalist.
Another one to keep your eye on is Valentine ‘Crazy Horse’ Scandolara. The Italian rider was nicknamed for her willingness to take risks, and attack where she can.
Find out more about the team: www.greenedgecycling.com/women
Orica – AIS
- Emma Johansson (SWE)
- Loes Gunnewijk (NED)
- Shara Gillow (AUS)
- Annette Edmondson (AUS)
- Valentina Scandolara (ITA)
- Gracie Elvin (AUS)
- Amanda Spratt (AUS) (Reserve)
- Melissa Hoskins (AUS) (Reserve)
- Jessie Maclean (AUS) (Reserve)
