{"id":1988247,"date":"2026-06-13T11:51:34","date_gmt":"2026-06-13T08:51:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1988247"},"modified":"2026-06-13T11:51:34","modified_gmt":"2026-06-13T08:51:34","slug":"movistar-teams-future-up-in-the-air-title-sponsor-wants-out-of-its-contract-according-to-bloomberg","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1988247","title":{"rendered":"Movistar Team&#8217;s future up in the air? Title sponsor wants out of its contract, according to Bloomberg"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oKcvufWwQjPJuei54zuUhg-1024-80.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article class=\"m-0 box-border flex flex-row items-center pr-2.5 gap-[15px] w-[278px] h-20 flex-none upnext-article-divider\" role=\"listitem\" aria-label=\"Recommended article 1 of 3\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-none w-20 h-20\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fbfEz4J7itwYwDez9yhy49-160-80.png.webp 160w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fbfEz4J7itwYwDez9yhy49-80-80.png.webp 80w\" sizes=\"80px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex items-center justify-center absolute w-4 h-6 left-0 top-0 bg-white\/90 flex-none z-[1]\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"font-normal text-base leading-[17px] tracking-[1.3px] uppercase text-black flex-none\">1<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-center justify-center gap-1.5 w-[173px] h-20 flex-none\">\n<p class=\"font-article-heading font-medium text-base leading-[21px] text-gray-800 w-[173px] line-clamp-3 group-hover:underline\">\n                                    UK cycling fans may still be able to watch parts of the Tour de France for free this summer\n                                <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"m-0 box-border flex flex-row items-center pr-2.5 gap-[15px] w-[278px] h-20 flex-none upnext-article-divider\" role=\"listitem\" aria-label=\"Recommended article 2 of 3\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-none w-20 h-20\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5TxsUQi3ZMhzQVCWFmsQx5-160-80.png.webp 160w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5TxsUQi3ZMhzQVCWFmsQx5-80-80.png.webp 80w\" sizes=\"80px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex items-center justify-center absolute w-[18px] h-6 left-0 top-0 bg-white\/90 flex-none z-[1]\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"font-normal text-base leading-[17px] tracking-[1.3px] uppercase text-black flex-none\">2<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-center justify-center gap-1.5 w-[173px] h-20 flex-none\">\n<p class=\"font-article-heading font-medium text-base leading-[21px] text-gray-800 w-[173px] line-clamp-3 group-hover:underline\">\n                                    &#8216;These questions are ridiculous&#8217; \u2013 Juan Ayuso rejects any suggestion of leadership &#8216;dilemma&#8217; at Lidl-Trek with Mattias Skjelmose\n                                <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"m-0 box-border flex flex-row items-center pr-2.5 gap-[15px] w-[278px] h-20 flex-none\" role=\"listitem\" aria-label=\"Recommended article 3 of 3\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-none w-20 h-20\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Wq9yqvCdVnkKGypMPuMmTX-160-80.jpg.webp 160w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Wq9yqvCdVnkKGypMPuMmTX-80-80.jpg.webp 80w\" sizes=\"80px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex items-center justify-center absolute w-[18px] h-6 left-0 top-0 bg-white\/90 flex-none z-[1]\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"font-normal text-base leading-[17px] tracking-[1.3px] uppercase text-black flex-none\">3<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-center justify-center gap-1.5 w-[173px] h-20 flex-none\">\n<p class=\"font-article-heading font-medium text-base leading-[21px] text-gray-800 w-[173px] line-clamp-3 group-hover:underline\">\n                                    &#8216;A dramatic game of musical chairs one month before the Tour de France&#8217; \u2013 Patrick Lefevere left puzzled by timing of major Lidl-Trek management changes\n                                <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"page-content-onecol flex-1\nnews-article article\n\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"widget-area-group widget-area-group-2col flex flex-wrap box-border\">\n<div id=\"widgetArea16\" class=\"widget-area basis-full md:basis-2\/3 widget-area-g-md-vp-2-3 widget-area-g-lg-vp-2-3 widget-area-g-xl-vp-2-3 page-widget-area-16\">\n<div data-widget-type=\"hero\" id=\"hero\" class=\"clear-both widget widget-hero widget-hero widget-hero-hero widget-hero widget-hero-fter-news\">\n<div class=\"news-article\">\n<header data-component-name=\"Article:Hero\">\n<nav class=\"breadcrumb\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumbs\">\n<ol>\n<li>\nPro Cycling\n<\/li>\n<li>\nTeams &amp; Riders\n<\/li>\n<li>\nRacing\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/nav>\n<h1>Movistar Team&#8217;s future up in the air? Title sponsor wants out of its contract, according to Bloomberg<\/h1>\n<div class=\"byline-social\">\n<div class=\"byline font-ui-heading text-[12px]\">\nNews<\/p>\n<div><span><br \/>\nBy<br \/>\nPatrick Fletcher <\/span><span><br \/>\npublished<br \/>\n<time data-component-name=\"UI:DateTime\" datetime=\"2026-06-13T11:51:34Z\" class=\"relative-date\"><br \/>\n13 June 2026<br \/>\n<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"strapline\">Telecoms giant is signed up through 2029 but is looking to sell off all or parts of its agreement, say reports<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"text-gray-700 mx-auto mb-4 flex items-center justify-start mx-0 my-5 p-0\" id=\"affiliate-disclaimer\" data-component-name=\"AffiliateDisclaimer\" data-hawk-message=\"Affiliate disclaimer removed because hawk deemed there are no affiliate links on this page\">\n<p class=\"text-[var(--affiliate-disclaimer--text-color,inherit))] mb-2 text-[length:var(--affiliate-disclaimer--font-size,0.75rem)] leading-[18px] md:text-[13px] [&amp;&gt;a]:text-inherit [&amp;&gt;a]:underline\">\nWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. 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The sponsorship was arguably at its peak when the Colombian Nairo Quintana emerged as a megastar at the 2013 Tour de France and went on to win the Giro d&#8217;Italia and Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-owaezTVtUjzAvBqiWyrWjB\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-owaezTVtUjzAvBqiWyrWjB slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Telef\u00f3nica is reportedly revising its marketing budget as part of a wider overhaul of the business, and executives have reportedly been influenced by the shifting sands of pro cycling sponsorships.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">WorldTour budgets have skyrocketed in recent years, with big money pouring in from the Middle East and a new development in major corporations not only sponsoring teams but taking ownership of them, as in the case of Red Bull, Lidl, and Decathlon.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">At the same time, Movistar&#8217;s men&#8217;s team have slipped in status since Quintana&#8217;s glory days and since the retirement of stalwart Alejandro Valverde four years ago.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The women&#8217;s team, meanwhile, have risen to establish themselves as one of the sport&#8217;s leading forces, winning the first edition of the Tour de France Femmes with Annemiek van Vleuten in 2022 and now counting the likes of Marlen Reusser and Cat Ferguson in the squad.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><em>Cyclingnews<\/em> has contacted Movistar Team for comment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block mb-5\" id=\"articleTag\" data-component-name=\"PostArticleLinks\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"post-article-links\">\n<div class=\"border-b border-b-black border-solid py-2.5 text-black font-bold uppercase\">CATEGORIES<\/div>\n<nav class=\"py-2.5 flex gap-2.5 flex-wrap\" data-analytics-id=\"article-tag\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-tag\">\n<p>Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/p>\n<p>Racing<\/p>\n<\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"slice-container-authorBio-owaezTVtUjzAvBqiWyrWjB\" class=\"slice-container slice-author-bio authorBio-owaezTVtUjzAvBqiWyrWjB slice-container-authorBio\">\n<div class=\"author author__default-layout author--separator author--collapsible\" data-hydrate=\"true\">\n<div class=\"author__header\">\n<div class=\"author__avatar-block\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"author__avatar image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2QoJgeVtEMbCKNujw2pLoH-140-80.jpg.webp 140w\" sizes=\"99vw\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2QoJgeVtEMbCKNujw2pLoH.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2QoJgeVtEMbCKNujw2pLoH.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2QoJgeVtEMbCKNujw2pLoH.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__heading\">\n<div class=\"author__name\">Patrick Fletcher<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__role\">Deputy Editor<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__bio-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"author__biography\">\n<p>Patrick is an NCTJ-accredited journalist with a bachelor\u2019s degree in modern languages (French and Spanish) and a decade\u2019s experience in digital sports media, largely within the world of cycling. He re-joined Cyclingnews as Deputy Editor in February 2026, having previously spent eight years on staff between 2015 and 2023. In between, he was Deputy Editor at GCN and spent 18 months working across the sports portfolio at Future before returning to the cycling press pack. Patrick works across Cyclingnews\u2019 wide-ranging output, assisting the Editor in global content strategy, with a particular focus on shaping CN&#8217;s news operation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"relative max-w-[1070px] viafoura-twig-component mt-6 mx-4 lg:mx-0\" data-component-name=\"Viafoura:Comments\" data-nosnippet data-community-guidelines-text=\"&lt;p class=&apos;vfcustom-community-guidelines&apos;&gt;Please follow our &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/about\/#section-community-guidelines&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;community guidelines&lt;\/a&gt;.&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-join-the-conversation-text=\"Join the Conversation\">\n<div class=\"absolute top-0 left-0 w-full h-full flex items-center justify-center z-50 bg-white\/90 border-1 rounded-b-[var(--comment-widget-border-radius,0)]\">\n<div class=\"p-2 text-center\">\n<p class=\"mb-3 !text-lg\">You must confirm your public display name before commenting<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-3 !text-sm\">Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"mx-2 my-5 sm:mx-0\">\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-adviser:hybrid\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Read more<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YmjgHdtvrgbCcuokoh5uf5-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YmjgHdtvrgbCcuokoh5uf5-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YmjgHdtvrgbCcuokoh5uf5-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YmjgHdtvrgbCcuokoh5uf5-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YmjgHdtvrgbCcuokoh5uf5-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;It&#8217;s a no until it&#8217;s a yes but things are looking very promising&#8217; \u2013 Visma-Lease a Bike boss offers update on sponsor search and cycling reform<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GFu9VjZt8JT6auwBcPngsa-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GFu9VjZt8JT6auwBcPngsa-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GFu9VjZt8JT6auwBcPngsa-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GFu9VjZt8JT6auwBcPngsa-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GFu9VjZt8JT6auwBcPngsa-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Canyon-SRAM terminate partnership with title sponsor Zondacrypto over &#8216;breaches of contract&#8217;<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r6hHxErZzBagiNR6yefygB-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r6hHxErZzBagiNR6yefygB-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r6hHxErZzBagiNR6yefygB-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r6hHxErZzBagiNR6yefygB-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r6hHxErZzBagiNR6yefygB-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;We&#8217;re going back to market&#8217; \u2013 Ineos ready to drop title sponsorship role to bring on second partner alongside Netcompany<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HfWj7NJ8MwQSrsZ5oVx77T-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HfWj7NJ8MwQSrsZ5oVx77T-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HfWj7NJ8MwQSrsZ5oVx77T-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HfWj7NJ8MwQSrsZ5oVx77T-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HfWj7NJ8MwQSrsZ5oVx77T-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;The successes of yesterday seem completely unattainable without profound transformation&#8217; \u2013 Historic French team to close men&#8217;s squad to go all-in on women&#8217;s cycling<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fHghgu9YB8WobaAGsm6BuU-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fHghgu9YB8WobaAGsm6BuU-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fHghgu9YB8WobaAGsm6BuU-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fHghgu9YB8WobaAGsm6BuU-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fHghgu9YB8WobaAGsm6BuU-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Pro Bikes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Soudal-QuickStep and Specialized set to end near-20-year partnership, according to report<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tXudCD7eRf7hd3mZLSqBYb-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tXudCD7eRf7hd3mZLSqBYb-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tXudCD7eRf7hd3mZLSqBYb-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tXudCD7eRf7hd3mZLSqBYb-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tXudCD7eRf7hd3mZLSqBYb-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Poga\u010dar on the start list but yellow jersey sponsor-less as Tour de Romandie faces funding crisis<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-category\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in Teams &amp; Riders<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4oBtY6G27roy6SRRBKwXuR-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4oBtY6G27roy6SRRBKwXuR-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4oBtY6G27roy6SRRBKwXuR-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4oBtY6G27roy6SRRBKwXuR-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4oBtY6G27roy6SRRBKwXuR-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Blow for Matteo Jorgenson as illness in Visma-Lease a Bike camp leaves him with just three teammates at Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gb7GXxxM6sF4cAzrKRx243-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gb7GXxxM6sF4cAzrKRx243-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gb7GXxxM6sF4cAzrKRx243-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gb7GXxxM6sF4cAzrKRx243-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gb7GXxxM6sF4cAzrKRx243-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Tour de France in doubt for Josh Tarling as he undergoes speedy surgery following Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes crash<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xK3QAa6sXQ3iB9TduCstLX-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xK3QAa6sXQ3iB9TduCstLX-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xK3QAa6sXQ3iB9TduCstLX-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xK3QAa6sXQ3iB9TduCstLX-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xK3QAa6sXQ3iB9TduCstLX-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Oscar Onley out of Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes as Geraint Thomas reveals injuries from &#8216;drop into ravine&#8217;<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/A9xzDcV4rUs3uKgUbNLyDj-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/A9xzDcV4rUs3uKgUbNLyDj-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/A9xzDcV4rUs3uKgUbNLyDj-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/A9xzDcV4rUs3uKgUbNLyDj-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/A9xzDcV4rUs3uKgUbNLyDj-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;We couldn&#8217;t quite believe it either&#8217; 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Title sponsor wants out of its contract, according to Bloomberg<\/h1>\n<div class=\"byline-social\">\n<div class=\"byline font-ui-heading text-[12px]\">\nNews<\/p>\n<div><span><br \/>\nBy<br \/>\nPatrick Fletcher <\/span><span><br \/>\npublished<br \/>\n<time data-component-name=\"UI:DateTime\" datetime=\"2026-06-13T11:51:34Z\" class=\"relative-date\"><br \/>\n13 June 2026<br \/>\n<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"strapline\">Telecoms giant is signed up through 2029 but is looking to sell off all or parts of its agreement, say reports<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"text-gray-700 mx-auto mb-4 flex items-center justify-start mx-0 my-5 p-0\" id=\"affiliate-disclaimer\" data-component-name=\"AffiliateDisclaimer\" data-hawk-message=\"Affiliate disclaimer removed because hawk deemed there are no affiliate links on this page\">\n<p class=\"text-[var(--affiliate-disclaimer--text-color,inherit))] mb-2 text-[length:var(--affiliate-disclaimer--font-size,0.75rem)] leading-[18px] md:text-[13px] [&amp;&gt;a]:text-inherit [&amp;&gt;a]:underline\">\nWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. 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However, the news casts doubt on the long-term future of a squad that traces its origins back to 1980, while also raising questions about what the team might look like in the interim if replacement sponsors are indeed lined up for Movistar&#8217;s early exit.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            You may like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YmjgHdtvrgbCcuokoh5uf5-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YmjgHdtvrgbCcuokoh5uf5-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;It&#8217;s a no until it&#8217;s a yes but things are looking very promising&#8217; \u2013 Visma-Lease a Bike boss offers update on sponsor search and cycling reform<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GFu9VjZt8JT6auwBcPngsa-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GFu9VjZt8JT6auwBcPngsa-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Canyon-SRAM terminate partnership with title sponsor Zondacrypto over &#8216;breaches of contract&#8217;<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r6hHxErZzBagiNR6yefygB-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r6hHxErZzBagiNR6yefygB-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;We&#8217;re going back to market&#8217; \u2013 Ineos ready to drop title sponsorship role to bring on second partner alongside Netcompany<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<h2 id=\"the-south-american-factor-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The South American factor<\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-cc06fd9d-bdc3-4540-9962-1ff6535a7c9d\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Telef\u00f3nica has been the sole title-naming-rights sponsor of Eusebio Unzu\u00e9&#8217;s men&#8217;s cycling team since 2011, and of the women&#8217;s team since its creation in 2018. 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Patrick works across Cyclingnews\u2019 wide-ranging output, assisting the Editor in global content strategy, with a particular focus on shaping CN&#8217;s news operation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"relative max-w-[1070px] viafoura-twig-component mt-6 mx-4 lg:mx-0\" data-component-name=\"Viafoura:Comments\" data-nosnippet data-community-guidelines-text=\"&lt;p class=&apos;vfcustom-community-guidelines&apos;&gt;Please follow our &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/about\/#section-community-guidelines&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;community guidelines&lt;\/a&gt;.&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-join-the-conversation-text=\"Join the Conversation\">\n<div class=\"absolute top-0 left-0 w-full h-full flex items-center justify-center z-50 bg-white\/90 border-1 rounded-b-[var(--comment-widget-border-radius,0)]\">\n<div class=\"p-2 text-center\">\n<p class=\"mb-3 !text-lg\">You must confirm your public display name before commenting<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-3 !text-sm\">Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"mx-2 my-5 sm:mx-0\">\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-adviser:hybrid\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Read more<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YmjgHdtvrgbCcuokoh5uf5-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YmjgHdtvrgbCcuokoh5uf5-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YmjgHdtvrgbCcuokoh5uf5-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YmjgHdtvrgbCcuokoh5uf5-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YmjgHdtvrgbCcuokoh5uf5-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; 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\u2013 Historic French team to close men&#8217;s squad to go all-in on women&#8217;s cycling<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fHghgu9YB8WobaAGsm6BuU-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fHghgu9YB8WobaAGsm6BuU-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fHghgu9YB8WobaAGsm6BuU-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fHghgu9YB8WobaAGsm6BuU-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fHghgu9YB8WobaAGsm6BuU-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Pro Bikes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Soudal-QuickStep and Specialized set to end near-20-year partnership, according to report<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tXudCD7eRf7hd3mZLSqBYb-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tXudCD7eRf7hd3mZLSqBYb-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tXudCD7eRf7hd3mZLSqBYb-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tXudCD7eRf7hd3mZLSqBYb-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tXudCD7eRf7hd3mZLSqBYb-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Poga\u010dar on the start list but yellow jersey sponsor-less as Tour de Romandie faces funding crisis<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-category\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in Teams &amp; Riders<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4oBtY6G27roy6SRRBKwXuR-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4oBtY6G27roy6SRRBKwXuR-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4oBtY6G27roy6SRRBKwXuR-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4oBtY6G27roy6SRRBKwXuR-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4oBtY6G27roy6SRRBKwXuR-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Blow for Matteo Jorgenson as illness in Visma-Lease a Bike camp leaves him with just three teammates at Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gb7GXxxM6sF4cAzrKRx243-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gb7GXxxM6sF4cAzrKRx243-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gb7GXxxM6sF4cAzrKRx243-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gb7GXxxM6sF4cAzrKRx243-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gb7GXxxM6sF4cAzrKRx243-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Tour de France in doubt for Josh Tarling as he undergoes speedy surgery following Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes crash<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xK3QAa6sXQ3iB9TduCstLX-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xK3QAa6sXQ3iB9TduCstLX-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xK3QAa6sXQ3iB9TduCstLX-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xK3QAa6sXQ3iB9TduCstLX-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xK3QAa6sXQ3iB9TduCstLX-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Oscar Onley out of Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes as Geraint Thomas reveals injuries from &#8216;drop into ravine&#8217;<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/A9xzDcV4rUs3uKgUbNLyDj-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/A9xzDcV4rUs3uKgUbNLyDj-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/A9xzDcV4rUs3uKgUbNLyDj-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/A9xzDcV4rUs3uKgUbNLyDj-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/A9xzDcV4rUs3uKgUbNLyDj-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;We couldn&#8217;t quite believe it either&#8217; \u2013 Young Australian pro Luke Tuckwell hits jackpot to become new Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes leader<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wagXQkJkdFNEYVR7BCkfee-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wagXQkJkdFNEYVR7BCkfee-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wagXQkJkdFNEYVR7BCkfee-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wagXQkJkdFNEYVR7BCkfee-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wagXQkJkdFNEYVR7BCkfee-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Netcompany-Ineos leader sheds 29 minutes after spooky crash in Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Mt3AtJFa6VeX8otHqnyqJY-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Mt3AtJFa6VeX8otHqnyqJY-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Mt3AtJFa6VeX8otHqnyqJY-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Mt3AtJFa6VeX8otHqnyqJY-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Mt3AtJFa6VeX8otHqnyqJY-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;At least the struggle now makes sense&#8217; \u2013 Uno-X Mobility rider reveals he raced half the Giro d&#8217;Italia with a broken rib and three lower back fractures<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-articletype\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in News<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4oBtY6G27roy6SRRBKwXuR-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4oBtY6G27roy6SRRBKwXuR-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4oBtY6G27roy6SRRBKwXuR-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4oBtY6G27roy6SRRBKwXuR-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4oBtY6G27roy6SRRBKwXuR-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Blow for Matteo Jorgenson as illness in Visma-Lease a Bike camp leaves him with just three teammates at Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gb7GXxxM6sF4cAzrKRx243-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gb7GXxxM6sF4cAzrKRx243-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gb7GXxxM6sF4cAzrKRx243-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gb7GXxxM6sF4cAzrKRx243-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gb7GXxxM6sF4cAzrKRx243-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Tour de France in doubt for Josh Tarling as he undergoes speedy surgery following Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes crash<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xK3QAa6sXQ3iB9TduCstLX-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xK3QAa6sXQ3iB9TduCstLX-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xK3QAa6sXQ3iB9TduCstLX-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xK3QAa6sXQ3iB9TduCstLX-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xK3QAa6sXQ3iB9TduCstLX-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; 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Title sponsor wants out of its contract, according to Bloomberg<\/h1>\n<div class=\"byline-social\">\n<div class=\"byline font-ui-heading text-[12px]\">\nNews<\/p>\n<div><span><br \/>\nBy<br \/>\nPatrick Fletcher <\/span><span><br \/>\npublished<br \/>\n<time data-component-name=\"UI:DateTime\" datetime=\"2026-06-13T11:51:34Z\" class=\"relative-date\"><br \/>\n13 June 2026<br \/>\n<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"strapline\">Telecoms giant is signed up through 2029 but is looking to sell off all or parts of its agreement, say reports<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"text-gray-700 mx-auto mb-4 flex items-center justify-start mx-0 my-5 p-0\" id=\"affiliate-disclaimer\" data-component-name=\"AffiliateDisclaimer\" data-hawk-message=\"Affiliate disclaimer removed because hawk deemed there are no affiliate links on this page\">\n<p class=\"text-[var(--affiliate-disclaimer--text-color,inherit))] mb-2 text-[length:var(--affiliate-disclaimer--font-size,0.75rem)] leading-[18px] md:text-[13px] [&amp;&gt;a]:text-inherit [&amp;&gt;a]:underline\">\nWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. 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