Teams & Riders The Great Big Cycling Transfers, Extensions, and Rumours Thread

[Lepp89]

Tim Declercq retires at the end of the season. We’ll wait but Lidl Trek I think will announce some transfers.

 

[RedheadDane]

Tim Declercq retires at the end of the season. We’ll wait but Lidl Trek I think will announce some transfers.

They only have 16 riders on contract for next year, so unless they're going to extend with everyone - except Declercq, of course - they have to announce some transfers.
And of course they did already annouce a transfer; Söderqvist moving up to the WT.

 

[red_flanders]

Tim Declercq retires at the end of the season. We’ll wait but Lidl Trek I think will announce some transfers.

What an absolute monster and teammate.

His presence is already missed. Great career. Huge respect.

 

[laarsland]

They only have 16 riders on contract for next year, so unless they're going to extend with everyone - except Declercq, of course - they have to announce some transfers.
And of course they did already annouce a transfer; Söderqvist moving up to the WT.

Wouldn’t be surprised if Frydkjær and O’Brien get promoted.

 

[James M]

They only have 16 riders on contract for next year, so unless they're going to extend with everyone - except Declercq, of course - they have to announce some transfers.
And of course they did already annouce a transfer; Söderqvist moving up to the WT.

I have really high expectations for Söderqvist. His engine is exceptionally big for his age, and his absolute 1-5 minute power bursts are insane. I have really really high hopes for him, he has immense potential.

 

[RedheadDane]

I have really high expectations for Söderqvist. His engine is exceptionally big for his age, and his absolute 1-5 minute power bursts are insane. I have really really high hopes for him, he has immense potential.

He's set to become the best Swede on the WT!

 

[Roku]

He's set to become the best Swede on the WT!

He will basically be the only active rider on the WT, so not a hard task (Ericsson brothers are at Pro level)

If you are referring to best all time swedish rider then it's a pretty big claim, like JC Denton would say, considering he has the benchmark of Gosta Petterson or even Gustav Erik Larsson.

 

[RedheadDane]

He will basically be the only active rider on the WT, so not a hard task (Ericsson brothers are at Pro level)

That was the joke.

 

[JosephD]

Wouldn’t be surprised if Frydkjær and O’Brien get promoted.

I'd read that allegedly on Spanish TdF coverage, they reported only Soderqvist would go pro for 2026, and only one spot for 2027, most likely for Hector Alvarez. That would mean the likes of O'Brien and Frydkjaer would need to do full U23 careers and go pro in 2028.

Seems highly unlikely, but Lidl-Trek have been caught out with bad planning/surprise devo team development before, having no space to turn Niklas Behrens pro for 2025, and Visma swooped in, so let's see.

 

[Roku]

I'd read that allegedly on Spanish TdF coverage, they reported only Soderqvist would go pro for 2026, and only one spot for 2027, most likely for Hector Alvarez. That would mean the likes of O'Brien and Frydkjaer would need to do full U23 careers and go pro in 2028.

Seems highly unlikely, but Lidl-Trek have been caught out with bad planning/surprise devo team development before, having no space to turn Niklas Behrens pro for 2025, and Visma swooped in, so let's see.

Now that you mention it, I think it's true. They had Josu Larrazabal one day as a guest during TdF coverage and discussed about the devo team, the role a U-23 team takes for developing talent and the figure of Espargaró.

I'm not going to blame Trek on Behrens. His final two months of 2024 were quite good, but other than that he didn't show to be ready to turn pro altogether and they had their roster filled by then.

Anyways, generally speaking I'm completely against the current trend of riders turning pro so early, especially given how the current rules allow Devo riders compete in .1 and .Pro races. Think Behrens would have been better served this season with an elite U-23 calendar mixed with quality .1 and .Pro schedule and turn pro in 2026.

 

[Ilmaestro99]

Attila Vallter leaves Visma and joins Bahrain. 3 year contract

https://twitter.com/x/status/1951207330307088832

View: https://x.com/BHRVictorious/status/1951207330307088832?t=usxuNi4ZTnCbWo8pG1RNyg&s=19

 

[Ilmaestro99]

Jesper stuyjven transfers from Lidl Trek to Soudal Quickstep. 3 year contract

https://twitter.com/x/status/1951206352388252041

View: https://x.com/soudalquickstep/status/1951206352388252041?t=pGAAqlfTqyIMDZGa9iGPrQ&s=19

 

[QueenStagiaire]

Jesper stuyjven transfers from Lidl Trek to Soudal Quickstep. 3 year contract

https://twitter.com/x/status/1951206352388252041

View: https://x.com/soudalquickstep/status/1951206352388252041?t=pGAAqlfTqyIMDZGa9iGPrQ&s=19

It‘s funny how joining Quickstep as a Top 5 rider in Flanders seems like a terrible move nowadays.

 

[topcat]

Remco joins Bora.
Source: Remco and Roglic vs the World thread.

 

[Ilmaestro99]

It‘s funny how joining Quickstep as a Top 5 rider in Flanders seems like a terrible move nowadays.

Remco is leaving (see post above) and quickstep are going back to be a classics team. No more remco tyranny! Stuyjven is making a good move

 

[Potomac]

Is there a summary page for this year's transfer hijinks?

Edit:
I know the PCS has a page for the formally announced deals.

 

[Tim Cahill]

Seen from an unbelievably reliable and official Spanish language source that Primoz Roglic is in fact on his way to Movistar. Vamos!

https://twitter.com/x/status/1951219670243021143

 

[ice&fire]

Seen from an unbelievably reliable and official Spanish language source that Primoz Roglic is in fact on his way to Movistar. Vamos!

https://twitter.com/x/status/1951219670243021143

After having seen Vingo overtaking him in Visma and Lipo overtaking him in RBBH, Unzué has found the magic formula to boost Enric Mas performances.

 

[RedheadDane]

Katrine Aalerud extends with Uno-X Mobility Cycling through 2027 — Uno-X Mobility

Uno-X Mobility Cycling is proud to announce that Katrine Aalerud has signed a contract extension, keeping the experienced Norwegian with the team through the end of the 2027 season. At 30 years old, Aalerud is enjoying one of the strongest seasons of her career — and has taken a major step forward

www.unoxteam.com

 

[Panda Claws]

5x Vuelta incoming (if Pogacar allows it).

 

[Red Rick]

I'm reading that the Remco transfer is pretty much done. And that he's considered a legitimate contender for the Tour.

So, what the hell are they watching that the rest of us aren't?

Kool-aid. They're watching Kool-aid.

 

[RedheadDane]

Jesper stuyjven transfers from Lidl Trek to Soudal Quickstep. 3 year contract

https://twitter.com/x/status/1951206352388252041

View: https://x.com/soudalquickstep/status/1951206352388252041?t=pGAAqlfTqyIMDZGa9iGPrQ&s=19

A+ announcement video!

 

[Mayomaniac]

So IPT will gave Gilmore alongside Blackmore next year, are they trying to re-form the classic Deep Purple line-up?

 

[Lepp89]

So IPT will gave Gilmore alongside Blackmore next year, are they trying to re-form the classic Deep Purple line-up?

More like a Pink Purple or Deep Floyd

 

[Unchained]

Kool-aid. They're watching Kool-aid.

It's as if saying makes it so..if anyone, even fans like myself think that what's been wrong with Remco is as simple as a new team.. Definitely Kool-aid consumption on high!! But it's a super cool take on things.. Everything is fine, he has arrived at the team that will get him TDF results.. Bora already had good riders and did nothing.. and Lipowitz is solid, sometimes a standout but not showing anything of being dominant.