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

[RedheadDane]

Is it just me, or has it been a pretty busy day?

Latest transfers​

• 26/08
  Marta Jaskulska to Human Powered Health
• 26/08
  Ricarda Bauernfeind to Lidl - Trek
• 26/08
  Robin Donzé to Tudor Pro Cycling Team
• 26/08
  Luca Mozzato to Tudor Pro Cycling Team
• 26/08
  Stefan Küng to Tudor Pro Cycling Team
• 26/08
  Filippo Fiorelli to Team Visma | Lease a Bike
• 26/08
  Noah Hobbs to EF Education - EasyPost
• 26/08
  Ellande Larronde to Caja Rural - Seguros RGA
• 26/08
  Dorian Godon to INEOS Grenadiers

 

[Izzyeviel]

no, the the transfer window has been quite boring & then boom!

 

[RedheadDane]

no, the the transfer window has been quite boring & then boom!

But earlier days - especially the weekend... pretty sure there's no rule teams can't announce transfers on weekends... - being boring, doesn't make today any less busy.

 

[janraaskalt]

According to HLN Heulot had a new namesponsor lined up but Haek chose a merger over it.

Since Heulot won't be the manager of the new team, he can start his own team with that new sponsor.

 

[Peyroteo94]

Biniam Girmay to team up with Tadej Pogacar? Teammate says transfer to 'top team' is inevitable

The transfer market is truly moving in these past few days, with many high-level rider being announced to their new teams for 2026 and also a few strong rumours emerging over potential moves that woul...

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[GenericBoonenFan]

That Lotto Intermarché merged team is about to be as bad as Lotto this season, but just with more budget and led by Intermarché CEO and performance manager.

Girmay about to leave to Israel probably, Rex is also on the way out to a big team (Visma?), and apparently others (I'm thinking about Barré who sees the opportunity to cash in after this year) are thinking about not going with the new project.

Like what even is the point of it all then.

I'm rather high on Slock personally, but you're right. Livyns, Beullens should've been resigned if you're not gonna keep L Rex.
Let's hope the Dutchies on Intermarché join the new team, they should give De Lie at least something.

 

[GenericBoonenFan]

Since Heulot won't be the manager of the new team, he can start his own team with that new sponsor.

And since he doesn't have to deal with Haek with anymore, it would be a personal improvement.

 

[pastronef]

Biniam Girmay to team up with Tadej Pogacar? Teammate says transfer to 'top team' is inevitable

The transfer market is truly moving in these past few days, with many high-level rider being announced to their new teams for 2026 and also a few strong rumours emerging over potential moves that woul...

cyclinguptodate.com

well I preferred the Israel-Premiertech rumors for Girmay, UAE has already to many stars wanting their main role in this or that race

 

[Samamba]

I'm rather high on Slock personally, but you're right. Livyns, Beullens should've been resigned if you're not gonna keep L Rex.
Let's hope the Dutchies on Intermarché join the new team, they should give De Lie at least something.

Only Artz is potentially good enough imo and hasn't had the best season either. Taco's best days are over, Van Sintmaartensdijk is a decent domestique but he's not gonna move the needle.

I do think Beullens has a contract (I was told like 2 years ago he signed 2+1 optional year, given there's no rumors about him I think he's staying, not sure tho), but he also has had a pretty bad season. I like Slock, but he needs multiple steps before he can actually be of value in bigger classics or get his own results in Belgian semi classics. But yeah it's the only thing they can do, pray someone like Slock or De Schuyteneer (but he also needs to make multiple steps forward first) has a huge bump in level.

 

[Samamba]

well I preferred the Israel-Premiertech rumors for Girmay, UAE has already to many stars wanting their main role in this or that race

That article isn't just stolen info like every other article they post, it's also a embarrassing misinterpretation of the HLN article. The whole article is a joke. No, Rex did not say Girmay is joining a top 5 team, Rex himself is in talks with one. Girmay (according to HLN and Benson) has serious interest from Israel (who have been wanting him for a while), but also from UAE (and his manager Carrera also mentions other teams but he just lies probably to up his market value) who are looking for a sprinter type.

Molano who was not let go by Gianetti (he could've gone to Movistar) might still get the green light IF Girmay indeed comes, but that's an assumption from Benson.

 

[Netserk]

That article isn't just stolen info like every other article they post, it's also a embarrassing misinterpretation of the HLN article. The whole article is a joke. No, Rex did not say Girmay is joining a top 5 team, Rex himself is in talks with one. Girmay (according to HLN and Benson) has serious interest from Israel (who have been wanting him for a while), but also from UAE (and his manager Carrera also mentions other teams but he just lies probably to up his market value) who are looking for a sprinter type.

Molano who was not let go by Gianetti (he could've went to Movistar) might still get the green light IF Girmay indeed comes, but that's an assumption from Benson.

Which is why it's a good norm to link to primary sources in order to avoid polluting with misinformation.

 

[HashRouge]

That article isn't just stolen info like every other article they post, it's also a embarrassing misinterpretation of the HLN article. The whole article is a joke. No, Rex did not say Girmay is joining a top 5 team, Rex himself is in talks with one. Girmay (according to HLN and Benson) has serious interest from Israel (who have been wanting him for a while), but also from UAE (and his manager Carrera also mentions other teams but he just lies probably to up his market value) who are looking for a sprinter type.

Molano who was not let go by Gianetti (he could've gone to Movistar) might still get the green light IF Girmay indeed comes, but that's an assumption from Benson.

If I was Girmay there is zero chance I'd sign for UAE. He will never be the priority at any grand tour or major race. If he wants proper support he needs to go pretty much anywhere else.

 

[GenericBoonenFan]

If I was Girmay there is zero chance I'd sign for UAE. He will never be the priority at any grand tour or major race. If he wants proper support he needs to go pretty much anywhere else.

Yeah but then again, the promise of generational wealth might just be a little more enticing for somebody coming from his situation.

 

[hayneplane]

If I was Girmay there is zero chance I'd sign for UAE. He will never be the priority at any grand tour or major race. If he wants proper support he needs to go pretty much anywhere else.

He would be co-leader at every classic that Pogacar doesn’t race but yes you would think that Ineos would be a much better option as would Soudal Quickstep from a sporting sense but they might struggle to afford to meet his demands financially.

 

[yaco]

well I preferred the Israel-Premiertech rumors for Girmay, UAE has already to many stars wanting their main role in this or that race

It makes sense that UAE go for a sprinter/classic guy as this is a weakness in their roster. After all, they made a strong play for Philipsen last year.

 

[pastronef]

Yeah but then again, the promise of generational wealth might just be a little more enticing for somebody coming from his situation.

which situation? he's on 2M at Intermarché no?

 

[Berniece]

Since Ayuso wants to leave UAE, why is it that only Movistar's name is being mentioned? I would think INEOS would be in the mix too, but we only ever here about Movistar.

 

[Offline]

Since Ayuso wants to leave UAE, why is it that only Movistar's name is being mentioned? I would think INEOS would be in the mix too, but we only ever hear about Movistar.

Movistar also out. It’s apparently Trek

 

[Bkinn]

Since Ayuso wants to leave UAE, why is it that only Movistar's name is being mentioned? I would think INEOS would be in the mix too, but we only ever here about Movistar.

Ayuso to Movistar is mainly the fans making the easy link. But I don't think they have enough budget to lure him.

 

[HashRouge]

Movistar also out. It’s apparently Trek

Wait, where are you hearing this?

 

[SafeBet]

Fiorelli to Visma!! They found a new van aert. It's like Christmas for transfers today. Amazing signing. Proper transfer. 2 year contract

https://twitter.com/x/status/1960266620300829058

View: https://x.com/vismaleaseabike/status/1960266620300829058?t=arRlkgaG2JQ66TvrLW6GZg&s=19

More about the Fiorelli transfer in the following article. Interesting stuff. It's in Italian but you can use your browser translator.

Fiorelli alla Visma, una storia di competenza e stupore

Come è stato che Filippo Fiorelli sia passato dalla VF Group-Bardiani alla Visma Lease a Bike. Lo studio degli olandesi. E i patti chiari sul futuro

bici.pro

 

[Netserk]

More about the Fiorelli transfer in the following article. Interesting stuff. It's in Italian but you can use your browser translator.

Fiorelli alla Visma, una storia di competenza e stupore

Come è stato che Filippo Fiorelli sia passato dalla VF Group-Bardiani alla Visma Lease a Bike. Lo studio degli olandesi. E i patti chiari sul futuro

bici.pro

Thank you for linking the article, it's very good. Paddy knows ball.

 

[Ilmaestro99]

Confirmed. Quentin hermens to q36.5. 2 years contract

https://twitter.com/x/status/1960630441569861923

View: https://x.com/Q36_5ProCycling/status/1960630441569861923?t=o3s92f_BaYpv84ULOUWxqA&s=19

 

[Ilmaestro99]

Gianni Vermeesch to BORA - red bull

https://twitter.com/x/status/1960674520169082994

View: https://x.com/RBH_ProCycling/status/1960674520169082994?t=zLeZfvYmE0TA6aht0IfZAw&s=19

 

[Berniece]

Gianni Vermeesch to BORA - red bull

https://twitter.com/x/status/1960674520169082994

View: https://x.com/RBH_ProCycling/status/1960674520169082994?t=zLeZfvYmE0TA6aht0IfZAw&s=19

People wonder if Evenepoel and Roglic will get along. I'm more interested in Evenepoel and Vermeersch.

Evenepoel razend op Vermeersch na finish: "Ga je nog een beetje met mij lachen?" | sporza

Het was niet de dag van Remco Evenepoel. De renner van Deceuninck - Quick-Step verloor bijna een minuut door pech. Dat zou het gevolg geweest zijn van een botsing met Gianni Vermeersch. Evenepoel ging na de streep de discussie aan met zijn landgenoot. Eerder was er ook al een akkefietje met een...

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