Talented young Scottish rider, Oscar Onley, has signed with the INEOS Grenadiers cycling team from the beginning of the 2026 season, after agreeing a transfer with his current team, Picnic PostNL.
The Scottish rider from Kelso has stamped his mark on the peloton since turning pro at just 19, with a string of impressive results against quality opponents. Oscar’s standout fourth place at the 2025 Tour de France, aged just 22, made him the youngest finisher in the top 10, and underscored his ability to compete at the top of the sport.
Oscar Onley said: “I grew up watching Geraint, Dave and the team dominate the sport and put cycling on the map in the UK, so I am really proud to be joining the Grenadiers on a long-term deal, which will also mean racing for a British team when the Tour de France departs from Scotland in 2027.
“I want to thank Team Picnic PostNL for all their support, I’m really proud of what we have achieved together. I’ll miss my friends in the team and hold the memories made with them close, and I know I’ll face tough competition from the next generation of talent they develop in the years to come.”
Geraint Thomas, Director of Racing, said: “Oscar’s performance in 2025 has been incredible really. I rode my first Tour when I was 21, so to see what he achieved at this year’s Tour at just 22 was really impressive. The way he rides and understands a race is mature beyond his years – he’s a proper racer. I can’t wait to work with him – at his age there’s still loads of headroom.
“Our whole team has worked really hard over the winter to re-focus and re-set our ambition, changing our structures and processes to help us deliver against our goals. Oscar fits naturally with this project – and I’m confident the new system we’re building will help him achieve his absolute best.
“The strongest teams I ever rode with had multiple, talented GC riders, and that’s what I feel we have now – super strong options for any stage of the race. Oscar complements our rider roster perfectly, and it feels like we’re really on our way now.”