eddah, Saudi Arabia – June 13, 2025 – In a significant stride towards elevating the sport of cycling within the Kingdom, the Saudi Cycling Federation (SACF) has announced a strategic partnership with global cycling powerhouse, GreenEDGE Cycling. This collaboration is poised to revolutionize cycling in Saudi Arabia by enhancing technical standards and fostering the development of both male and female athletes, ultimately paving their way to international success.
The agreement encompasses comprehensive technical support, leveraging GreenEDGE Cycling’s extensive global expertise and capabilities, as reported by the Saudi Press Agency on Friday, June 13, 2025. This partnership marks a pivotal moment in the growth of cycling in the Kingdom, aiming to hone athletes’ skills and abilities to achieve professional technical standards and secure notable achievements on the international stage.
Abdulaziz Al-Shahrani, President of the SACF, emphasized that this partnership with GreenEDGE Cycling underscores the federation’s commitment to strengthening international collaborations and expanding growth opportunities for the sport. He hailed it as a landmark in transforming cycling in Saudi Arabia into a fiercely competitive and sustainable sport with a formidable technical presence globally. Al-Shahrani also extended his gratitude for the unwavering support provided to the sports sector by the Saudi leadership and the dedicated oversight of Minister of Sport Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Faisal, who also serves as the president of the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee. This support is crucial in advancing Saudi clubs and national teams across all sports.
GreenEDGE Cycling, with its impressive roster of over 180 competitors across four distinct teams – including men’s and women’s UCI WorldTour Teams and men’s and women’s UCI Continental teams – brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the Saudi federation. A statement from GreenEDGE Cycling confirmed that the partnership will establish a new framework and pathway, enabling the federation to evolve into a world-leading and results-driven organization.
Brent Copeland, GreenEDGE Cycling General Manager, expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership, stating, “We are happy to share the news of this partnership with the Saudi Cycling Federation. There’s a lot of untouched talent within the Kingdom, and we are delighted to be involved with and support their development.” He added his confidence that by providing the Saudi Cycling Federation access to their extensive resource pool, they can make a significant impact and aid in the growth of cycling within the nation. Copeland also highlighted existing successes through their naming rights partner, AlUla, citing Moroj Adil, the first female Saudi rider to join a UCI Continental Team with their Liv AlUla Jayco Continental team, as an inspiring example for future generations.