British Canyon Eisberg rider heads for the WorldTour
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Harry Tanfield (Bike Channel Canyon) was most aggressive(Image credit: Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)
Harry Tanfield wins stage 1 at Tour de Yorkshire(Image credit: Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)
Harry Tanfield (England) riding to silver(Image credit: Getty Images)
Harry Tanfield (England), Cameron Meyer (Australia) and Hamish Bond (New Zealand)(Image credit: Getty Images)
Harry Tanfield (England) riding to silver(Image credit: Getty Images)
British talent Harry Tanfield, currently riding for Canyon Eisberg, will move up to the WorldTour next year, after signing a two-year contract with Katusha-Alpecin.
"The WorldTour has always been the ultimate ambition," Tanfield said in a press release. "I have a foot in the door now, and have two years to prove myself. I don't pretend to think I have made it. The hard work starts now and the challenge is for me to show I can progress as a rider."
Katusha-Alpecin general manager José Azevedo is thrilled to be welcoming Tanfield to the team, where he will join fellow British rider Alex Dowsett.
"We've been watching Harry with our [bike supplier] partner Canyon for a while," Azevedo said. "He's not only a talented time trial rider. We have seen on this year's Tour de Yorkshire that he has all the skills to win big races. While this is a big step for him now, we as a team will provide him with the best possible support to continue his positive development."
Canyon Eisberg directeur sportif Tim Elverson is equally thrilled that the UCI Continental team has been able to produce a rider of Tanfield's calibre.
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"I'm super happy," Elverson said. "It's great that Harry's work has been recognised, because he really does deserve it. It underlines Canyon's commitment to our relationship, and also shows we are operating at a level where we can deliver someone to the WorldTour.
"Katusha-Alpecin are getting a very strong, young rider. Hopefully they can help him progress to the next stage, and that is to be a reliable WorldTour rider. I have no doubt that is what Harry will become. And from everyone at Canyon Eisberg, we wish him the very best of luck."
Tanfield added: "I wanted to honour the faith Canyon has put in me through Tim and Nick Allen [Canyon UK], so joining Katusha-Alpecin was always the dream. I had just set out on a training ride when José rang me. I was over the moon. Now I just can't wait to get started. I have to thank everyone at Canyon Eisberg, but especially Tim. We've worked together for three years and it has been a great ride."
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