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

[Roku]

Dont think it aligns with their strategy at Polti-Kometa to sign either.

I think Q36.5 or Corratec is more likely.

Maybe Tudor for Moscon.

Masnada was in talks with Q36, but haven't heard any more about it.

Corratec might even disappear altogether. If they survive, the team needs a massive revamp. The only interesting rider in the roster is Kyrylo Tsarenko and we could make it two if we add half a point for the washed versions of Sbaragli and Conti

 

[Bolder]

I find it strange that Quick Step would not offer Moscon a new contract. Think he has performed his role well this year.

Even if on a low salary it's better to take a chance on a young rider.

 

[staubsauger]

I find it strange that Quick Step would not offer Moscon a new contract. Think he has performed his role well this year.

I thought the same.

Reinderink performed better though.

So it's 1 out of 2 riders Lefevere have a chance -> Moscon out!

 

[pastronef]

rumors are Alan Hatherly (current XCO world champion and world cup winner) leaves Cannondale. wtf.
wants to ride road and mtb. Decathlon and Trek with offers

 

[RedheadDane]

UAE sure likes raiding the Trek ranks!

 

[ingsve]

Any news on where Alexander Kamp is going next season. He's a bit of a weird rider who mainly seems to do well at Amstel Gold race more than anything.

I think he could be a decent punt for Uno-X next season. Just like Marcus Hoelgaard has thrived when getting away from domestique duties at Lidl-Trek I think there might be a chance for Kamp to also get the best out of himself in the environment that Uno-X has created.

 

[Eddy Evenepoel]

Apparently Uno-X will only have 26 riders next year (been reading rumours of that on Norwegian Cycling Twitter), and as they are on 25 now I assume renewal of Idar Andersen will make the team full for next year.

 

[MartinGT]

UAE sure likes raiding the Trek ranks!

She's still only 22!

Never really fully got back to the promising heights since breaking her leg. Hopefully a fresh team will help her.

 

[Samu Cuenca]

I'm surprised they'd given EB a 3 year contract. Maybe that means her father will move to the team as well.

Lars Boom has joined FDJ-SUEZ with immediate effect, so someone else will have to coach Vas throughout the CX season, but that's not necessarily a bad thing, if she can avoid health issues this winter.

 

[Samamba]

Apparently Uno-X will only have 26 riders next year (been reading rumours of that on Norwegian Cycling Twitter), and as they are on 25 now I assume renewal of Idar Andersen will make the team full for next year.

Pretty bad sign most of the time when teams do this (it's the same with Lotto, 26 riders only and we all know why). I guess they are on their limit financially. Tbf, they did have some reinforcements with Kron, but I fear their momentum has stopped a bit and getting to WT in 2026 will be very very hard. And then you have to fight off ChinAstana, Tudor and (probably) Arkea for the guaranteed invites...

 

[Axel Hangleck]

rumors are Alan Hatherly (current XCO world champion and world cup winner) leaves Cannondale. wtf.
wants to ride road and mtb. Decathlon and Trek with offers

Yeah, all kinds of rumours on MTB forum; Giant also mentioned, so presumably Jayco-AlUla.

I wonder of we'll see more XCO racers wanting some road racing as it's seems to be a benefit, with endurance. Top CX talents are scouted, and signed by WT/WWT teams, but top XCO racers not as much it seems.

 

[yaco]

Yeah, all kinds of rumours on MTB forum; Giant also mentioned, so presumably Jayco-AlUla.

I wonder of we'll see more XCO racers wanting some road racing as it's seems to be a benefit, with endurance. Top CX talents are scouted, and signed by WT/WWT teams, but top XCO racers not as much it seems.

Jayco Alula are full, although I have been informed there could be a surprise retirement.

 

[Ricco']

Jayco Alula are full, although I have been informed there could be a surprise retirement.

Ewan?

 

[Armchair Cyclist]

Ewan?

If he tells you, it won't be a surprise.

 

[Ricco']

If he tells you, it won't be a surprise.

Well, atm Ewan would barely be a surprise.

 

[Eddy Evenepoel]

Pretty bad sign most of the time when teams do this (it's the same with Lotto, 26 riders only and we all know why). I guess they are on their limit financially. Tbf, they did have some reinforcements with Kron, but I fear their momentum has stopped a bit and getting to WT in 2026 will be very very hard. And then you have to fight off ChinAstana, Tudor and (probably) Arkea for the guaranteed invites...

Totally agree. Only having 26 riders and no Development team will also make it harder for them to race as many races as they did this season, which will make it harder to score the needed points. I would've thought that if there ever was a time to "push above the limit" it would be for next season, but it seems their owners dont look at it the same way.

 

[yaco]

Ewan?

I was not given a name, however, Ewan has gone AWOL. Anyway, Hatherley can only come to Jayco if the roster changes.

 

[pastronef]

I was not given a name, however, Ewan has gone AWOL. Anyway, Hatherley can only come to Jayco if the roster changes.

as per Procyclingstats, Jayco has 26 riders in 2025

 

[Roku]

as per Procyclingstats, Jayco has 26 riders in 2025

They are missing some extensions. Yaco knows much better than me, but Mezgec was supposed to have extended, I can't see Durbridge leaving and Harper should normally stay as well.

 

[GenericBoonenFan]

Gianmarco Garofoli --> Soudal-Quick-Step.
I guess this means Moscon isn't staying. Wonder where he'll end up

Well, it would seem he's going to a certain team fueled by a Austrian bull based on a thai recipe.

 

[pastronef]

Moscon CONFIRMED to RedBull Bora (Ciro Gazzetta)

 

[Pozzovivo]

Moscon CONFIRMED to RedBull Bora (Ciro Gazzetta)

May one of the most overrated riders continue to deliver underwhelming results in his new team.

 

[Netserk]

May one of the most overrated riders continue to deliver underwhelming results in his new team.

Who is the cheapest domestique who was as great an asset in the Tour this year as Moscon was?

 

[Samu Cuenca]

Sounds like Roglič will have an army of big-ish guys to protect him next year.

 

[Coffeeplanter]

Who is the cheapest domestique who was as great an asset in the Tour this year as Moscon was?

I was about to say. Sans Jorgenson I am having trouble finding a better value for money, return on investment signing than Moscon this past year.