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Tomos Pattinson, the 21-year-old British rider who won the junior Liège-Bastogne-Liège in 2023, will join EF Education-EasyPost’s senior WorldTour team in 2027. He moved to EF’s development squad in 2026 and has already raced some events with the senior team. EF scouting head Sebastian Langeveld said the team believes Pattinson has substantial room to develop.
Tomos Pattinson, the 21-year-old British rider who won the junior Liège-Bastogne-Liège in 2023, will move from EF Education-EasyPost’s development team to its senior WorldTour squad in 2027. The promotion follows a 2026 season in which he raced for the development team and also appeared with the senior squad at stage races.
Pattinson, from Dudley in the West Midlands, joined EF Education-Aevolo at the start of 2026. His development-team programme included the Giro d’Italia Next Gen, Tour de l’Avenir and Il Lombardia Under-23, among the major races on the under-23 calendar. He also rode with EF’s senior team at the Tour of Provence and Tour of Austria.
“I’ve raced a lot with the WorldTour team throughout the year, so I’ve gained a lot from that and become more mature,” Pattinson said in a statement released by EF. He cited learning to race with a radio and taking guidance from older teammates as valuable parts of the experience.
EF head of scouting Sebastian Langeveld called Pattinson “a rider with enormous talent.” Langeveld said he sees the Briton developing into a strong all-rounder who can spend time in breaks and support the team. Pattinson’s move adds him to EF’s 2027 WorldTour roster alongside fellow Britons Noah Hobbs, Max Walker and Tao Geoghegan Hart.
A Development-Team Promotion
The move gives Pattinson a place in cycling’s top professional team tier after a season in which he has already gained experience around EF’s senior riders. That continuity may help him adjust to the demands of WorldTour racing, although the team has not set out specific race targets or a defined role for his first season.
For EF, the promotion is a commitment to developing a young rider from within its own system. Langeveld’s remarks point to a potential role as a versatile support rider, particularly in breakaways, but his comments describe the team’s view of Pattinson’s future rather than confirmed results or responsibilities.
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From Junior Winner to EF
Pattinson first drew wider attention at 17 years old, winning the junior Liège-Bastogne-Liège in 2023. In 2024, he won the under-23 time trial at the British National Road Championships, beating competitors as much as four years older, according to the supplied report.
He began riding with Halesowen Cycling Club and later Tofauti Everyone Active. Before joining EF’s development setup, he was part of Visma-Lease a Bike’s development team. His route to the senior squad has therefore included experience in more than one development programme, followed by a 2026 season in EF’s system.
Pattinson said EF was the team he wanted to join for his WorldTour step, mentioning his familiarity with its Cannondale bikes and his interest in becoming a professional rider. His senior-team appearances this season gave him exposure to race radios and the guidance of more experienced riders before the 2027 promotion.
“I’m looking forward to getting started with EF Education-EasyPost next season.”
— Tomos Pattinson, in a statement released by EF Education-EasyPost
Role and Race Programme Awaited
EF’s announcement, as described in the source material, confirms Pattinson’s promotion for 2027 but does not specify his contract length, opening race schedule, or responsibilities within the team. It is also not clear which races he will target or whether EF expects him to ride in a particular specialist role.
Langeveld’s comments about breakaways and becoming an all-rounder are development expectations, not a formal job description. Pattinson’s results and level of responsibility in his first WorldTour season remain to be seen.
Pattinson Prepares for 2027
Pattinson is due to complete the 2026 season with EF’s development team and prepare for his senior WorldTour campaign in 2027. The next clear detail to watch for is EF’s announcement of his race programme and how the team intends to use him across the season.
His early WorldTour opportunities will provide a first indication of how the team’s development plan translates into racing responsibilities. Until EF publishes those plans, his confirmed step is the move to the senior roster, not a specified set of starts or results targets.
Key Questions
Who is Tomos Pattinson?
Tomos Pattinson is a 21-year-old British cyclist from Dudley in the West Midlands. He won the junior Liège-Bastogne-Liège in 2023 and the British under-23 national time trial title in 2024.
When will Pattinson join EF’s WorldTour team?
He is scheduled to move from EF’s development team to its senior WorldTour squad for the 2027 season.
Has Pattinson already raced with EF’s senior team?
Yes. In 2026, he raced with the senior team at stage races including the Tour of Provence and Tour of Austria, while his main programme was with EF’s development squad.
What role will Pattinson have at EF?
EF has not announced a specific role or race programme. Head of scouting Sebastian Langeveld said Pattinson could develop into a strong all-rounder who can go in breakaways and help the team.
Source: cyclingweekly.com
