'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 · Jan 7
'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 · Jan 5
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 Cycling News · Jan 3
'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 Cycling News · Jan 2
'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 Cycling News · Dec 31, 2025
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 Cycling News · Dec 29, 2025
Rainy rides, pizza parties and 'bicycle face': this week in cycling social media It's party season, essentially Cycling Weekly · Dec 19, 2025
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 · Dec 19, 2025
'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 Cycling News · Dec 19, 2025
'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 Cycling Weekly · Dec 19, 2025
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 News · Dec 18, 2025
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 Weekly · Dec 17, 2025
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 News · Dec 16, 2025
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? Cycling Weekly · Dec 13, 2025
Cycling News · Dec 12, 2025 '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 · Dec 12, 2025 '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
Cycling News · Dec 5, 2025 '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
Cycling News · Dec 2, 2025 '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 · Dec 1, 2025 '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 · Nov 25, 2025 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 · Nov 25, 2025 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
Cycling News · Nov 20, 2025 Who's best to back Vollering, Chabbey and Wollaston? Analysing the FDJ-SUEZ rider recruitment strategy for 2026 French team reinforces roster with four incoming riders and key rider extensions to stabilise their rise to the top
Cycling News · Nov 19, 2025 Can Decathlon CMA CGM reach 'super team' status after ambitious transfer window? Analysing the team's rider recruitment for 2026 French team brings in headline new arrivals Olav Kooij and Tiesj Benoot and builds support for young star Paul Seixas
Cycling News · Nov 12, 2025 Cuts at Ineos Sport, sponsor searches, and Jim Ratcliffe's involvement – what does Ineos Grenadiers' financial future look like? Cyclingnews reveals what we do and don't know about the team's finances, Ineos Sport's latest accounts, the position of Sir Jim Ratcliffe, and what insiders are saying about the future of the team
Cycling News · Nov 7, 2025 I spent three years tracking cycling's team rankings for WorldTour promotion/relegation, and the data is fascinating A deep dive into the data behind the performances of the 2026 WorldTour candidates