Adam Rafferty leaves Hagens Berman Jayco: in 2027 he will ride for Team Jayco AlUla

A new chapter for Rafferty The market ahead of the 2027 season records an official move: Adam Rafferty leaves Hagens Berman Jayco and joins Team Jayco AlUla. The announcement was reported on 19 October 2026. Team Jayco AlUla's market The team welcoming Rafferty is moving decisively. In addition to his arrival, Team Jayco AlUla has announced seven other signings: Alessandro Fancellu, Ben Wiggins, Jed Smithson, Mikkel Frølich Honoré, Oliver Bleddyn, Sam Welsford and Ugo Fabries. In the same period, the Australian outfit has communicated two departures: Ben O'connor and Jelte Krijnsen. A market balance that thus sees eight arrivals and two exits. Outgoing movements from Hagens Berman Jayco As for the team Rafferty leaves, Hagens Berman Jayco records three other departures besides his: Ben Wiggins, Daniel Filipe Vieira Moreira and Jed Smithson. No arrivals have been announced. An exodus that reshapes the squad. Rafferty's 2026 results In the 2026 season, Rafferty achieved several notable placings. At the UCI Road World Championships – Men Under 23 Individual Time Trial he finished 10th. At the Giro d'Italia Next Gen he shone with a 2nd place on stage 8 and a 10th on stage 6. At the Peace Race he took two second places, on stages 3 and 4. Notably, Ben Wiggins and Jed Smithson appear both among the new arrivals at Team Jayco AlUla and among the departures from Hagens Berman Jayco: a double movement involving the same riders. — source: verified facts Market context Rafferty's transfer is part of a lively market: Team Jayco AlUla aims to strengthen its roster with eight signings, while Hagens Berman Jayco has to deal with four departures and no announced arrivals. For Rafferty, 2027 will be his first season in the new jersey.