SYDNEY — Australian racer Brodie Chapman will join Liv-AlUla-Jayco for the next two seasons and has announced she is pregnant with her first child due next April. The 35-year-old, who has spent the past two seasons with UAE Team L'IMAD, is heading 'home' to the Australian squad with her eyes on the time trial at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.
Chapman said Liv-AlUla-Jayco had offered her "security and unmatched support" towards her ambitions, adding the team's reaction to her pregnancy had been nothing but positive. "Joining Liv-AlUla-Jayco feels like the perfect choice for me. When I was approached earlier this year, I wasn't out looking for a change, but the prospect put forward by Gene Bates was extremely encouraging and confidence-inspiring," she said. "When I shared the news of my pregnancy with the GreenEdge Cycling management, I was met with genuine joy and support. The team's response exemplifies what should be the status quo in its structure and considerations for female professional athletes. I have no doubt becoming a mother will only add to my strength and ambition."
The Australian has taken 12 pro victories during her career, including both national road and time trial titles as well as overall wins at the Herald Sun Tour and Tour of the Gila. After earlier spells with Tibco-SVB, FDJ and Lidl-Trek, she has established herself as a powerful engine in support of leaders at UAE Team L'IMAD while still carving out her own results, including a stage win at last year's Tour Féminin des Pyrénées, fourth in the time trial at the Rwanda Worlds and fifth at the Vuelta a Extremadura earlier this season.
Liv-AlUla-Jayco said they will "assist the Australian on and off the bike in one of the most exciting phases of her life and career" as she targets Los Angeles. Head directeur sportif Wim Stroetinga said: "We are committed to giving her all the support she needs as she targets the individual time trial at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. Brodie's strength and experience in the Classics will provide a boost to our team, and we know she is still highly motivated to achieve more in her career."
Chapman has already worked with many of the staff and riders at Liv-AlUla-Jayco while representing Australia, including at the 2024 and 2025 World Championships where she was part of the mixed relay-winning squad. "To finally be able to work with them full time towards some major targets is really exciting. I'm also looking forward to racing alongside younger talent, especially Australian riders, who I hope I can share my experiences," she said.