Pregnant Australian cyclist Chapman signs two-year team deal

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 12 Oct, 10:24 · Archive

Australian cyclist Brodie Chapman, who is expecting her first child in April, has signed a two-year contract with Liv Jayco AlUla.

Brodie Chapman, a 35-year-old cyclist from Queensland, has signed a two-year contract with Australian team Liv Jayco AlUla whilst expecting her first child in April next year. She plans to return to racing later in the season. The road time trial at the 2028 Olympics is a key goal for her.

Chapman had been in talks with team boss Gene Bates earlier this year before informing the team of her pregnancy. She said she received 'genuine joy and support' from the team's management when she shared the news. 'The team's response exemplifies what should be the status quo in its structure and considerations for female professional athletes,' Chapman stated in a statement.

Chapman switched from UAE Team L'IMAD, where she had ridden for the previous two years. She was part of the Australian combinations that won mixed team relay gold medals at the 2024 and 2025 world road championships. She finished fourth in the road time trial at last year's world championships, won the Australian time trial championship last year and the national road race title in 2023.

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• Chapman expectant, and expecting, with new cycling dealAustralian cyclist Brodie Chapman, who is pregnant with her first child, has signed a two-year deal with the Liv Jayco AlUla team.Perth Now · 12 Oct, 10:08
• Chapman expectant, and expecting, with new cycling dealAustralian cyclist Brodie Chapman, who is pregnant with her first child, has signed a two-year deal with the Liv Jayco AlUla team.The West Australian · 12 Oct, 10:08

In this story: Brodie Chapman · Liv Jayco AlUla · Gene Bates · Queensland · Australia

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