Hayden Stevens
All rounder
DOB 21-08-2007
AGE OF DIAGNOSIS 15
YEARS WITH TEAM 1
“The only thing I try to live by is to keep things simple and calm, No need for extra stress.”
PROFILE
In his first year with Team Novo Nordisk Development team is 18 year old Australian prospect Hayden Stevens.
The all rounder from Canberra has been riding and racing for most of his young life, has represented Australia on the track at junior level and attended the TNN Talent ID camp in 2024 and has racing experience in both Australia and Europe.
Steven’s was involved in sports at an early age, including Aussie Rules Football, but started focusing on the bike after attending local club runs with his father.
He went through a period of extrene weightloss and dips in performance on the bike when he was 15 years old that came to a head while Stevens was competing in the Omnium at the national championships in Adelaide. Surprised at his results and feeling worse, Stevens returned home and after a hospital visit tests revealed he had Type 1 diabetes.
Both Stevens and his family’s initial reaction was shock and surprise, but with support from doctors and friends he quickly realized that his dreams of becoming a professional cyclist need not be over and he returned to training a few days later.
Off the bike Stevens enjoys technology, GT3 racing and Swiss architecture.