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'As I understand it, he lost his desire' – Visma-Lease a Bike coach discusses Simon Yates' sudden retirement

'Simon has been in the game for many years' says Jesper Mørkøv

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$Wout van Aert reportedly still on course for March road racing debut despite ankle fracture$

Wout van Aert reportedly still on course for March road racing debut despite ankle fracture

Belgian could soon return to training on the rollers following successful surgery

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Aussie team's most successful cyclist calls it a day

Simon Yates, the British cyclist who enjoyed a decade of success with Australia's top cycling team, has announced his shock retirement.

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Simon Yates Shock: Why Giro D'Italia Hero Is Retiring Now Despite Peak Career Form

British cycling champion Simon Yates retires at 33, just months after his 2025 Giro d'Italia triumph. The shock decision leaves the sport questioning what lies ahead.

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'I step away from professional cycling with deep pride and a sense of peace' – Simon Yates announces surprise retirement

Reigning Giro d'Italia winner says it is not a decision made lightly

Cycling Weekly

'My focus will now be on recovery and the preparation of the road season' – Wout van Aert has successful surgery on ankle after crash

Belgian rider crashed during Exact Cross at Mol on Friday

Cycling Weekly

Wout van Aert undergoes successful surgery on fractured ankle following snowy cyclo-cross crash

Belgian racer's cyclo-cross season is over, so he'll now focus on recovering for 2026 road racing goals

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'I am very disappointed' – No more cyclo-cross battles with Mathieu van der Poel as Wout van Aert to undergo surgery after crash in Mol

Van Aert and Van der Poel’s last match of 2026 was due at the UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup in Zonhoven on Sunday

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'A second skin' – Visma-Lease a Bike reveal striking new Nimbl race kit for 2026

Signature yellow design has various new patterns referencing bee hairs

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After the golden generation of Deignan, Thomas and Froome –What does the future hold for British cycling?

With Thomas and Deignan retiring and Froome turning 40, we take a look at the next crop of British racing stars

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Rainy rides, pizza parties and 'bicycle face': this week in cycling social media

It's party season, essentially

Cycling Weekly

WorldTour Teams 2026 – A comprehensive guide to the 18 top-tier squads in the men's peloton

Cyclingnews outlines the key riders, signings and goals of the Men's WorldTour, from Alpecin-Premier Tech to XDS-Astana

Cycling News

'The motivation and the enjoyment I have had in cycling for years are missing' – Cyclocross world champion Fem van Empel leaves Visma-Lease a Bike, puts career on hold

'We fully respect her decision. She has meant a great deal to our team and to cyclocross in general' says Dutch team's CEO

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'The motivation and the enjoyment I have had are missing' – Cyclo-cross world champion puts career on pause, leaves Visma-Lease a Bike

Fem van Empel says that this is the "best choice" for her

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Where do cycling's super teams spend their millions?

From rising salaries and increased performance to more altitude camps, the pursuit of success has driven up costs in the men's WorldTour. Cyclingnews crunched the numbers behind the sport's biggest squads to learn where they spend their ever-expanding budgets

Cycling Weekly

Visma-Lease a Bike spends thousands each season buying its own pedals — here’s why

Despite having component sponsors, the WorldTour team purchases Speedplay pedals outright. The “wildly misunderstood pedal" has become a quiet constant inside the team’s setup

Cycling News

How fast is the new Cervélo S5? We hired a wind tunnel to find out

A bike that has won in the mountains and on the flats, somewhat ending the use of the R5 climbing bike

Cycling Weekly

Tadej Pogačar takes to the padel court, bike-towed planes and Christmas jumpers: this week in cycling social media

It's silly season, we assume?

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'I feel the trust I need here' – Matthew Brennan agrees new long-term contract with Visma-Lease a Bike after stand-out season

British rider expected to have key role in Classics and sprints

Cycling Weekly

'I feel the trust I need here' – British sensation Matthew Brennan extends contract with Visma-Lease a Bike until 2029

20-year-old signs third contract in two years with Dutch team

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'Visma said it would be difficult for me to race a Grand Tour in 2026, that was the turning point' – Cian Uijtdebroeks lifts lid on breaking contract to join Movistar

Belgian details how his relationship and alignment with Visma-Lease a Bike broke down over GC ambitions and lack of opportunities

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'The main sporting goal is in April, that's clear' – Wout van Aert's cyclocross campaign is all about spring Classics preparation

'We see plenty of room for improvement to rediscover the best version of Wout' says Visma-Lease a Bike head of performance

Cycling News

'I'd love to come back' - Simon Yates' love for the Giro d'Italia fuels desire to defend maglia rosa

2025 Giro winner explain why he loves the Corsa Rosa and Italy so much

Cycling News

From TV quiz show to Paris-Roubaix equipment testing – Wout van Aert back to business with Visma's early cobbled Classics preparation

Belgian star completes 95km ride around five-star Carrefour de l'Arbre sector alongside several teammates

Cycling News

Getting ahead or staying afloat? How Visma-Lease a Bike's low-key rider recruitment strategy for 2026 could still help keep the team on top

Men's squad may face some major strategy changes after departures of leading Dutch sprinter Olav Kooij and Classics specialist Dylan van Baarle

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