Cycling Australia Unveils 2025 Top Talent
Adelaide, Australia – Cycling Australia has unveiled its roster of elite cyclists who are poised to compete at the highest levels, setting their sights on international podium finishes. This group includes 88 athletes across disciplines like BMX racing, BMX freestyle, track, road, mountain biking and para-cycling. These athletes were selected through a rigorous categorization process.
Cycling Australia utilizes the National Athlete Categorisation Framework (NACF) to identify and support athletes with the highest potential. The NACF has evolved for the upcoming 2028 Los Angeles Olympic cycle, with a renewed focus on athletes demonstrating clear pathways to Olympic and Paralympic glory.
This year’s selection reflects the depth of cycling talent within Australia, with a combination of established champions and emerging talents ready to make their mark.
Podium: Ready To Shine
This elite group represents Australia’s most accomplished cyclists, those viewed as medal contenders:
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BMX Racing: Saya Sakakibara stands ready to defend her Olympic credits medal
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BMX Freestyle: Rotating the focus, Logan Martin and Natalya Diehm will be pushing for finals appearances at world championships,
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Track Sprint:
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Track Endurance: Hanna: Georgie Baker Auckland Edwards and Maeve Plouffe are motivated for team pursuit domination with strong performances expected from Sam Welsford,
- Road: Provence
The road cycling category pairs seasoned veterans like Amanda Sprat
And the doping-free Sarah Gigante is locked and loaded
Cara Reynolds: Rebecca Henderson will steer
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Podium Ready: On Watch
This tier comprises athletes who are inching closer to podium contention, having earned impressive results and ready
Podium Potential: Future Brilliance
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- Track Sprint: Grinding their way.
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- Mountain Bike: Passion
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What are Cycling Australia’s main goals for the 88 athletes selected for the 2025 talent roster?
## Interview with Cycling Australia Representative
**Host:** Welcome back to the show. Today we’re joined by Alex Reed, representative from Cycling Australia, to discuss the exciting news regarding the 2025 cycling talent roster. Alex Reed, thanks for being here.
**Alex Reed:** It’s a pleasure to be here.
**Host:** Cycling Australia has just announced a stellar lineup of 88 athletes across various disciplines. Can you give our viewers a glimpse into the selection process and what makes this group so special?
**Alex Reed:** Absolutely. This year’s selection was truly remarkable. We utilize the National Athlete Categorisation Framework (NACF), which underwent some refinements to sharpen our focus on athletes with clear pathways to Olympic and Paralympic success in Los Angeles 2028. These 88 athletes represent the best of the best, a mix of seasoned champions and rising stars ready to make their mark on the international stage.
**Host:** That’s inspiring! We see names like Saya Sakakibara in BMX racing, who is definitely a force to be reckoned with.
**Alex Reed:** Precisely! Saya, along with other athletes like Ruby Roseman-Gannon and Luke Plapp who are set to compete in the 2025 Tour Down Under [[1](https://www.cyclingnews.com/news/tour-down-under-return-for-australian-champions-ruby-roseman-gannon-and-luke-plapp/)], exemplify the incredible depth and potential within our cycling program.
**Host:** It sounds like Australian cycling fans have a lot to look forward to. What are some of the key goals you’ve set for this talented group?
**Alex Reed:** Our primary goal is to nurture these athletes, providing them with the best support and resources to achieve their full potential on the world stage. We want to see them standing on podiums at international events, representing Australia with pride and bringing home medals
**Host:** Fantastic. We’ll certainly be keeping a close eye on their progress. Thank you, Alex Reed, for joining us and for sharing these exciting developments.
**Alex Reed:** It was my pleasure.
