The Canadian runner Alison Jackson is back home. After spending two seasons with the American team EF Education-TIBCO-SVB in 2018 and 2019, the latter has just formalized her return from 2023 with the signing of a one-year contract. Aged 33, the current resident of Liv Racing Xtra already enjoys a certain track record, in particular thanks to a very good year 2021 with a double time trial/road race on the canadian championshipsa step of Simac Ladies Tour as well as a 6th place World’s Championships. His new formation relies on his experience and leadership, especially for the classics campaign.
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Alison Jackson: ‘I can’t wait to invest in it and for the team to invest in me’
“I have many fond memories of my time in this program.“, began by stating Alison Jackson in comments reported by EF Education-TIBCO-SVB. “Linda Jackson is a true legend. She has such a passion for women in this sport. I just watched the team develop and grow. I think it’s a new team now that it’s moved to WorldTour. I can’t wait to get involved in it and for the team to invest in me. I am a classic runner. All the spring classics are at the top of my to-do list“.
Linda Jackson, the founder and owner of the WorldTour structure, is equally enthusiastic regarding the return. “We are delighted to welcome Alison back to the team. We have both grown a lot in recent years and I believe we have a lot to give each other. She is incredibly strong and reads the races well, especially the classics. Our goal is to be in the top 5 WorldTour teams in the next few years and Alison Jackson is part of that process. I look forward to working with her once more!“
🎉Welcome to the team, Alison Jackson!
“I’ve just been watching the team develop and grow. I think for sure it’s a new team now that it’s gone WorldTour. ​​I’m just excited to invest in it and have the team invest in me.” – Alison
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— EF Education-TIBCO-SVB (@EF_TIBCO_SVB) September 19, 2022