Introducing Riley Sheehan: The Colorado neo-pro who has already won Paris-Tours

Riley Sheehan (Israel-Premier Tech) won his first pro race – the 2023 Paris-Tours – before even turning pro
Riley Sheehan (Israel-Premier Tech) won his first pro race – the 2023 Paris-Tours – before even turning pro (Image credit: Getty Images)

In recent years, Israel-Premier Tech had become known for a roster tending towards the older side of the pro peloton, hiring experienced veterans in their mid-30s as they fought to retain WorldTour status.

However, alongside experienced team leaders such as Chris Froome, Daryl Impey, and Michael Woods, the squad has also brought in an influx of talented young riders over the past few seasons, drawing heavily on their Continental Israel Cycling Academy squad to promote from within.

Dani Ostanek
Senior News Writer

Dani Ostanek is Senior News Writer at Cyclingnews, joining in 2017 as a freelance contributor and later being hired full-time. Before joining the team, they had written for numerous major publications in the cycling world, including CyclingWeekly and Rouleur.

Dani has reported from the world's top races, including the Tour de France, Road World Championships, and the spring Classics. They have interviewed many of the sport's biggest stars, including Mathieu van der Poel, Demi Vollering, and Remco Evenepoel. Their favourite races are the Giro d'Italia, Strade Bianche and Paris-Roubaix.

Season highlights from the 2024 season include reporting from Paris-Roubaix –  'Unless I'm in an ambulance, I'm finishing this race' – Cyrus Monk, the last man home at Paris-Roubaix – and the Tour de France – 'Disbelief', gratitude, and family – Mark Cavendish celebrates a record-breaking Tour de France sprint win.