Modern Adventure Pro Cycling have signed Australian national champion Patrick Eddy; whilst EF Education-EasyPost have signed Nicolas Milesi, a major rider that has raced for Netcompany INEOS' development team.

The American ProTeam recently signed Jonas Rutsch of Lotto-Intermarché, and have confirmed now the signing of another strong classics specialists.

“Pat had a brilliant season, and winning the Australian national title says a lot about the level he’s capable of," team manager George Hincapie said in a press release.

Eddy, a former World Tour rider, had his true breakthrough this January after beating Luke Plapp to win the Australian national championships. This year, he's raced for the Australian Team Brennan.

"He’s also shown he can deliver results in Europe, which is an important quality for our program. We’re excited to bring him into the team, give him the support to keep developing, and see what we can achieve together.”

"I’m really excited to be part of a new team that has so much potential and aspiration to grow," Eddy said. "From my initial conversations with the directors, I could tell this will be a great environment for me to develop as a rider."

Australian national champion Patrick Eddy at the Tour Down Under 

INEOS lose under-23 talent to EF Education-EasyPost

EF Education-EasyPost in the meantime, after announcing the signings of Iván Sosa and Tobias Bayer in quick succession, have managed to pull off a strong move in the market.

“Nicolas is going to add some real power to the team,” team CEO Jonathan Vaughters said in the press release. "He’s coming off a win at the under-23 Chrono des Nations and finished first in the time trial at the Olympia’s Tour and second in the under-23 time trial world championship".

Nicolas Milesi, a rider for Netcompany INEOS' development team, was a medalist at the recent under-23 time trial World Championships and winner of the under-23 Chrono des Nations. The Italian is one of the top specialists in development.

"Nicolas is a winner on the road, too, with a fast finishing kick. I think he is going to be one of the most exciting young riders in the WorldTour next year. We’re looking forward to watching him develop.”

“In the summer, I started talking to EF Education-EasyPost, and what was clear was that this team was an excellent opportunity for my progression and development as a rider," Milesi said.

"I could immediately see that they believed in my ability, and that had a big impact on my decision to join. I wanted to step up and join the WorldTour, and I’m really happy with my decision for the next few years. The team looks really exciting from the outside, and I've really enjoyed watching how they work and race on the road. The environment looks excellent for me".

The 22-year old will turn pro with the American team, with whom he's signed a three-year deal with. “I want to discover more races, bigger races, and then aim for a grand tour start in the future. I want to see what I can do at the next level in the WorldTour with EF Education-EasyPost".

"I’ll keep working on my time trial, and I want to keep progressing and be competitive at the highest level. And I know a few Italians on the team. I know Roberto Capello from the U23 team and, of course, Vincenzo Albanese from our time together at Arkéa".