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Dani Ostanek

'Proud of my progression' –Mountain bike world champion Alan Hatherly prepared for sophomore season of WorldTour road racing

MARAYA, SAUDI ARABIA - JANUARY 31: Alan Hatherly of South Africa and Team Jayco AlUla prior to the 5th AlUla Tour 2025, Stage 4 a 140.9km stage from Maraya to Skyviews of Harrat Uwayrid 1159m on January 31, 2025 in Maraya, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Szymon Gruchalski/Getty Images).

South African Alan Hatherly is one of the world's top racers on the mountain bike, having won each of the two most recent cross-country world titles. However, he's still finding his way in the world of road racing with Jayco-AlUla, having raced his first season at the WorldTour level in 2025.

It was a year that saw him open his account with two podium spots and sixth overall at the season-opening AlUla Tour before claiming the South African national time trial title. Later, he scored 11th and 17th places at the Arctic Race of Norway and Tour of Guangxi, assisting teammate Paul Double to overall victory at the latter.

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