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

[GenericBoonenFan]

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odd signing for both parties

Slightly cheaper version of Wellens I guess

 

[Offline]

Covi has left and Ayuso leaves a hole in the budget. They have some room left in the squad.

They also used to have guys like Ulissi and Hirschi in the team before, so I guess they could carry him as well.

I thought he may sign for PostNL though.

For me Kevin Vermaerke is already a update on Covi. Hirschi and Ulissi they covered inhouse with Del Toro, Christen and Morgado

Slightly cheaper version of Wellens I guess

I guess that's the goal

 

[SafeBet]

Cosnefroy would need a massive step up in order to do what Wellens does for UAE.
He's likely the worst climber among good punchers you will find in the whole peloton and struggles mightily in GTs.

To me he fits a lot more in the Hirschi / Ulissi / Covi role. Someone who can score and win with the right calendar and doesn't need to ride any GT.
I don't think Christen, Morgado and especially IDT are bound to ride this kind of calendar for long.

 

[Rockestar_33]

Wout Poels possibly to Tietema Rockets. Would almost guarantee the Tour wildcard for them

 

[Roku]

Wout Poels possibly to Tietema Rockets. Would almost guarantee the Tour wildcard for them

He is still a decent rider but he does not move the needle in any way. No race is going to favour Tietema in 2026 due to having Poels on board. Anyways I think they are very likely riding TdF next season.

 

[GenericBoonenFan]

Groenewegen - Kubis & Poels is an insane roster for a PCT to field for the Tour, even if the Dutch have lost a step.

 

[Netserk]

Groenewegen - Kubis & Poels is an insane roster for a PCT to field for the Tour, even if the Dutch have lost a step.

Don't forget Niklas Larsen!!!!

 

[Samu Cuenca]

Don't forget Niklas Larsen!!!!

Or the diabetic Kopecký. It's a great team for the Tours of Denmark and Holland.

 

[Ilmaestro99]

Didn't know nans Peter's was retiring. A shame. Anyone has info's on why???

 

[JosephD]

Per Marca, Movistar are all set for 2026 and a 27 man team. Quintana already had a contract for 2026, and Arcas, Torres and Oliveira are all to be renewed.

No space for Gaviria, Guerreiro, Cimolai or Pedrero

MSN

 

[Samu Cuenca]

Didn't know nans Peter's was retiring. A shame. Anyone has info's on why???

He didn't get a new contract at Decathlon, despite his long relationship with Van Rysel, and no other WT teams were interested either. However he can bow out with his head held high and with 3 awesome victories to his name.

 

[Brullnux]

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odd signing for both parties

I suppose this is confirmation Del Toro isn't on the Hirschi-schedule next year