With Jumbo-Visma, Brennan, Pattinson, and Smithson will enter the U23 peloton after rising through the junior levels. "These are three riders from the top of the junior peloton that we have scouted very carefully”, development director Robbert de Groot explained. "They are well-rounded riders who have already proven themselves. Tomos has experience on the track and in cyclocross, while Jed and Matthew have track backgrounds. With them, we have a good group of young riders that we are now starting to develop. It's far too early to categorise them as certain types of riders, so we won't do that just yet. Based on their performance, training data, and personalities, they have everything necessary to succeed as professionals.”

The trio are enthusiastic about their move to Jumbo-Visma, where all three have signed two-year contracts. "This is the best development team you can be in”, said Pattinson, who won the Liège-Bastogne-Liège junior race earlier this year. "I believe there is a lot for me to learn here. The team has specialists in all areas. There are seasoned coaches, and because of the racing schedule, we can compete against the best U23 cyclists in the world. I am looking forward to the next two years.”

"It's all about development here”, added Brennan, winner of the Guido Reybrouck Classic. "There is a good and professional structure in place. When I visited the High Performance Centre in Den Bosch, I felt like a kid in a candy store. I am looking forward to developing in this environment. I'd also like to thank my current junior team Fensham Howes-MAS Design, without whom this probably wouldn't have been possible.”

For Smithson, who added Nokere Koerse to his junior palmares this year, the move to Jumbo-Visma is a dream come true. “Thanks to everyone who has helped me to get to this point. This is the best team in the world, and I have always hoped to end up here. Here I can maximise my potential and take the next step in my career. The team has helped many riders step up to the professional peloton. I want to be the next.”