Docker renews with EF Pro Cycling for 2019 – News Shorts

EF Education First-Drapac announced that Mitch Docker has renewed his contract for 2019. The Australian has only been with the team for one season but quickly earned the title of road captain after playing a key role in the team’s overall success this year.

"The first reason to stay? The guys," Docker said in a team statement. "I have loved racing and hanging out with my teammates. I knew from the first training camp at the start of the season that I was going to have a lot of fun with this team.

"Then there’s my race program. It’s great. I’ve loved all the races I’ve done. And finally my role within the team has challenged me not only physically but also mentally. As road captain, I make a commitment to get the best out of myself and my teammates in the races."

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Docker raced a complete Classics campaign with the team and then two Grand Tours: Giro d’Italia and Vuelta a España, where his teammates Simon Clarke and Mike Woods won stages.

"I was honored to be named road captain of a truly stellar team at the Vuelta," he said. "It was fantastic to see how the team performed – not only the riders but the staff and management, too. The whole team stepped up, and we had a fantastic vibe. It showed in the results."

The 32-year-old expects to continue to grow in his role and contribute to his team’s ambitions during the Classics season.

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