ENVE MOG SQUAD

Gravel Development Team

Biography

Featuring an eight-rider roster—four women and four men—from the U.S., Netherlands, and Ireland, the MOG Squad is ready to take on some of the most prestigious gravel events with full ENVE backing and strong industry support. Co-title sponsor PEARL iZUMi joins a stacked partner lineup including Shimano, First Endurance, Wolf Tooth Components, SMITH, Orange Seal, and Stages Cycling.

"My BMC Development Team days as a U23 shaped who I am today. Phase II showed us exactly what young gravel riders need to thrive, and how to build a real U.S. pro pathway that didn’t exist for me growing up. Watching the MOG Squad launch feels like passing the torch. I can’t wait to help these athletes chase joy, growth, and big results.
-Alexey Vermeulen"

Palmarès

Gravel Devo Team in the US

1st

Valley of Tears Dirt Crit

3rd (x2)

Willie the Weiner Dog Power Rankings

1st

ENVE MOG Squad's Top Picks

OptygenHP

“I was talking OptygenHP through all my XC World Cup racing before joining the MOG Squad, and I'm really excited to keep it going in this new chapter.”

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EFS-PRO High Carb

“Lemon Water is so easy to drink and never gives me any flavor fatigue. This product is one of the reasons I wanted to join the FE team!”

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Liquid Shot

“For racing, I love this isotonic super fuel gel; it is usually hard for me to put down gels when pushing so hard, but with the First Endurance Liquid Shot it is easy to get my carbs/fuel while racing.”

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Q&A

Who are the MOG Squad?

  • Sofia Waite (USA) 
  • Minke Bakker (NED) 
  • Alexander Charles (USA) 
  • Allison Edgar (USA) 
  • Wiley Close (USA) 
  • Kash Steele (USA) 
  • Jason Freihofner (USA) 
  • Alexis Roche (IRL) 

Which brands will be supporting the MOG Squad in 2026?

  • PEARL iZUMi (Co-Title Sponsor) 
  • Shimano 
  • First Endurance 
  • Wolf Tooth  Components 
  • SMITH  
  • Orange Seal  
  • Stages Cycling 

Where can we expect to see the MOG Squad this season?

  • Valley of Tears 
  • Sea Otter Classic
  • Unbound Gravel 
  • Big Sugar 
  • The Traka 
  • ENVE GRODEO 

What sets the MOG Squad apart?

Elite mentorship from veterans Alexey Vermeulen and  Lauren Stephens, whose combined racing experience and athlete growth will provide a  pivotal resource to these young athletes. 

Building on the success of the 2024 ENVE x Alexey Vermeulen Phase II program (which proved the demand for targeted support), this expanded program delivers access to industry leading equipment, event logistics, mentoring, and a clear  pipeline toward pro-level success. 

What was the impetus for creating a gravel development team?

“My BMC Development Team days as a U23 shaped who I am  today. Phase II showed us exactly what young gravel riders need to thrive, and how to build  a real U.S. pro pathway that didn’t exist for me growing up. Watching the MOG Squad  launch feels like passing the torch. I can’t wait to help these athletes chase joy, growth, and big results.” 

-Alexey Vermeulen

"The MOG Squad isn't just about racing—it's about creating real pathways in gravel, a sport exploding with opportunity but short on structured development." 

-Matt Shriver, Sports Marketing Manager at ENVE.

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