{"id":2031930,"date":"2026-07-07T08:22:11","date_gmt":"2026-07-07T05:22:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2031930"},"modified":"2026-07-07T08:22:11","modified_gmt":"2026-07-07T05:22:11","slug":"after-links-to-rival-teams-jai-hindley-commits-long-term-future-to-red-bull-bora-hansgrohe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2031930","title":{"rendered":"After links to rival teams, Jai Hindley commits &#8216;long-term&#8217; future to Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xgchuyjt9PMi2YB8VYT4rh-2000-80.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\/EeMC5xdbm8kJHhaRgS22sF-160-80.png.webp 160w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EeMC5xdbm8kJHhaRgS22sF-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                                    Aussies on Tour \u2013 The 11 riders from Australia lining up for the Tour de France 2026\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\/xYehNdGJyBUwNetTFTfRVL-160-80.jpg.webp 160w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xYehNdGJyBUwNetTFTfRVL-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\">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                                    Tour de France team-by-team guide \u2013 Line-up, leaders and ambitions for every squad on the start list\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\/mczKBD7kqTB4z7PHhkG6oE-160-80.jpg.webp 160w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mczKBD7kqTB4z7PHhkG6oE-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                                    Ben O&#8217;Connor rumoured to be returning to Decathlon CMA CGM for 2027\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; 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by the team, although the specific length of the contract was not disclosed.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-6 w-full overflow-hidden rounded-[10px] lg:my-8\" data-component-name=\"JwPlayer:Carousel\" data-jwp-carousel data-jwp-carousel-payload=\"{&quot;ids&quot;:{&quot;playerID&quot;:&quot;jYDCcabO&quot;,&quot;searchPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;divID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;fallbackPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;fallbackDivID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;key&quot;:&quot;X9\/mXVGac0NphghLH9hZaqWA5d3dhAM\/Ih07grnEyMLjuO2E&quot;,&quot;tintLogo&quot;:true,&quot;useSearchPlaylist&quot;:false,&quot;enabled&quot;:true},&quot;signPostingEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;signPostingLinkEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;waitForAdLoad&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnDesktop&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnMobile&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnTablet&quot;:false}\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-nowrap items-center justify-between gap-3 bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-header>\n<div class=\"flex min-w-0 shrink items-center\"><span class=\"inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 text-sm font-article-heading capitalize leading-5 text-white whitespace-nowrap\"><span class=\"jwp-carousel-title-desktop\">Latest Videos From<\/span><span class=\"jwp-carousel-brand inline-flex items-center\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/flexiimages\/gmvwmhupgi1715762145.svg\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] block h-[18px] w-auto shrink-0 brightness-0 invert\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"aspect-video w-full min-h-[200px] lg:min-h-[330px] relative overflow-hidden bg-black\" data-jwp-carousel-container>\n<div class=\"absolute inset-0 size-full items-center justify-center bg-white\" data-jwp-carousel-fallback><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/flexiimages\/gmvwmhupgi1715762145.svg\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] max-h-12 w-auto\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"min-h-[44px] bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting><a class=\"invisible block truncate text-sm font-bold leading-5 text-white underline decoration-solid underline-offset-2\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting-link href target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-jwp-carousel-signposting-title>Watch full video here: <\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Hindley, who recently turned 30, joined the German team in 2022, and his most recent contract extension came ahead of the 2025 season, in what was presumably a two-year deal.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I\u2019m super happy and grateful to extend my contract and continue my journey with Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe. I love working with everyone in the team and to me it feels like a second family,&#8221; Hindley said.<\/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\/kCkRJAPJLZ7K4Yk3crWRBm-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kCkRJAPJLZ7K4Yk3crWRBm-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\">Giro d&#8217;Italia podium secured, so is lining up at the Tour de France the next step for Jai Hindley?<\/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\/9mZFNwb4hr88ut67xD4UES-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9mZFNwb4hr88ut67xD4UES-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\">Jai Hindley and Giulio Pellizzari combine as Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe GC leaders to take on Jonas Vingegaard at Giro d&#8217;Italia <\/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\/LBvLjeAyWrjGWJALbUszEW-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LBvLjeAyWrjGWJALbUszEW-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\">Is co-leadership the only way to challenge Vingegaard at Giro d&#8217;Italia? Jai Hindley set to share Red Bull reigns with Pellizzari after season of domestique duties<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I have big personal ambitions, as does the team and I believe this is the right environment to continue to grow and progress. Thanks to the whole team for the continued trust.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Hindley, who started his WorldTour career with four years at the team now known as Picnic PostNL, made an instant impact when he joined Bora-Hansgrohe, winning the Giro d&#8217;Italia in 2022. He went on to win a stage and wear the yellow jersey as he finished seventh at the following year&#8217;s Tour de France.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-6gepGBJyS3iSpwHV48y3y3\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-6gepGBJyS3iSpwHV48y3y3 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\">That remains his last professional victory and while he endured a slight dip in fortunes in the subsequent 18 months, he placed fourth overall at last year&#8217;s Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a and returned to a Grand Tour podium with third at this year&#8217;s Giro d&#8217;Italia in May.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Hindley, who is currently racing the Tour de France in support of Remco Evenepoel and Florian Lipowitz, is increasingly seen by the team as a reference point for the team&#8217;s batch of younger Grand Tour hopefuls, which includes his Giro co-leader Giulio Pellizzari, and his fellow countryman Luke Tuckwell.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\u201cJai has been one of the world\u2019s best Grand Tour riders for many years. What makes him so valuable to us goes beyond his results \u2013 he sets an important example for the whole team, particularly the next generation of Grand Tour riders,&#8221; said the team&#8217;s Chief of Sports, Zak Dempster.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;The fact that he has committed his future to our team is a strong statement.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"slice-container-authorBio-6gepGBJyS3iSpwHV48y3y3\" class=\"slice-container slice-author-bio authorBio-6gepGBJyS3iSpwHV48y3y3 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-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kCkRJAPJLZ7K4Yk3crWRBm-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kCkRJAPJLZ7K4Yk3crWRBm-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kCkRJAPJLZ7K4Yk3crWRBm-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kCkRJAPJLZ7K4Yk3crWRBm-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kCkRJAPJLZ7K4Yk3crWRBm-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\">Giro d&#8217;Italia podium secured, so is lining up at the Tour de France the next step for Jai Hindley?<\/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=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder 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-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9mZFNwb4hr88ut67xD4UES-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9mZFNwb4hr88ut67xD4UES-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9mZFNwb4hr88ut67xD4UES-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9mZFNwb4hr88ut67xD4UES-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9mZFNwb4hr88ut67xD4UES-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\">Jai Hindley and Giulio Pellizzari combine as Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe GC leaders to take on Jonas Vingegaard at Giro d&#8217;Italia <\/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=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder 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-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LBvLjeAyWrjGWJALbUszEW-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LBvLjeAyWrjGWJALbUszEW-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LBvLjeAyWrjGWJALbUszEW-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LBvLjeAyWrjGWJALbUszEW-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LBvLjeAyWrjGWJALbUszEW-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\">Is co-leadership the only way to challenge Vingegaard at Giro d&#8217;Italia? Jai Hindley set to share Red Bull reigns with Pellizzari after season of domestique duties<\/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=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder 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-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Gioi5a4RczgNUsMW3tiek-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Gioi5a4RczgNUsMW3tiek-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Gioi5a4RczgNUsMW3tiek-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Gioi5a4RczgNUsMW3tiek-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Gioi5a4RczgNUsMW3tiek-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;I don&#8217;t take for granted what he did&#8217; &#8211; Jai Hindley thanks Giulio Pellizzari for helping him climb onto Giro d&#8217;Italia GC podium <\/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=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder 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-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uPBU83nGdBtz7AvSmYNFKF-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uPBU83nGdBtz7AvSmYNFKF-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uPBU83nGdBtz7AvSmYNFKF-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uPBU83nGdBtz7AvSmYNFKF-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uPBU83nGdBtz7AvSmYNFKF-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;Jai is a bit older, maybe also a bit wiser&#8217; \u2013 Red Bull try to maintain balance between former winner Hindley and unrestricted home star Pellizzari at Giro d&#8217;Italia<\/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=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder 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-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XKmxoNxiy5P8oyx39jFPgB-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XKmxoNxiy5P8oyx39jFPgB-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XKmxoNxiy5P8oyx39jFPgB-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XKmxoNxiy5P8oyx39jFPgB-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XKmxoNxiy5P8oyx39jFPgB-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;I knew it was possible&#8217; &#8211; Felix Gall and Jai Hindley celebrate Giro d&#8217;Italia podium after final battle up to Piancavallo <\/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=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder 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 Transfers<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/L8HVEuMmFKgLjNhi5fqT2N-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/L8HVEuMmFKgLjNhi5fqT2N-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/L8HVEuMmFKgLjNhi5fqT2N-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/L8HVEuMmFKgLjNhi5fqT2N-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/L8HVEuMmFKgLjNhi5fqT2N-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\">Transfers<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;It would be a dream team for Jonas&#8217; \u2013 former Tour de France winner Bjarne Riis argues Vingegaard should consider switching to Netcompany-Ineos<\/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=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder 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-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pQH9j5PQRnceXJmA5qkErC-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pQH9j5PQRnceXJmA5qkErC-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pQH9j5PQRnceXJmA5qkErC-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pQH9j5PQRnceXJmA5qkErC-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pQH9j5PQRnceXJmA5qkErC-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\">Transfers<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Ben Turner to Soudal-QuickStep in 2027 and Arnaud De Lie to leave Lotto-Intermarch\u00e9? \u2013 Belgian media start rumour mill early for next season<\/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=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder 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-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UoSJrurS9nB3WDdkEHsdbh-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UoSJrurS9nB3WDdkEHsdbh-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UoSJrurS9nB3WDdkEHsdbh-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UoSJrurS9nB3WDdkEHsdbh-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UoSJrurS9nB3WDdkEHsdbh-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\">Transfers<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;A test for the Tour de France&#8217; \u2013 Along with Remco Evenepoel, another Belgian star aiming for peak July performance lines up in Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana<\/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=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder 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-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yU2fe2qpbPNJLepd4kekjQ-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yU2fe2qpbPNJLepd4kekjQ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yU2fe2qpbPNJLepd4kekjQ-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yU2fe2qpbPNJLepd4kekjQ-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yU2fe2qpbPNJLepd4kekjQ-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\">Transfers<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;My newly discovered passion&#8217; 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I love working with everyone in the team and to me it feels like a second family,&#8221; Hindley said.<\/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\/kCkRJAPJLZ7K4Yk3crWRBm-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kCkRJAPJLZ7K4Yk3crWRBm-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\">Giro d&#8217;Italia podium secured, so is lining up at the Tour de France the next step for Jai Hindley?<\/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\/9mZFNwb4hr88ut67xD4UES-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9mZFNwb4hr88ut67xD4UES-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\">Jai Hindley and Giulio Pellizzari combine as Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe GC leaders to take on Jonas Vingegaard at Giro d&#8217;Italia <\/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\/LBvLjeAyWrjGWJALbUszEW-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LBvLjeAyWrjGWJALbUszEW-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\">Is co-leadership the only way to challenge Vingegaard at Giro d&#8217;Italia? Jai Hindley set to share Red Bull reigns with Pellizzari after season of domestique duties<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I have big personal ambitions, as does the team and I believe this is the right environment to continue to grow and progress. Thanks to the whole team for the continued trust.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Hindley, who started his WorldTour career with four years at the team now known as Picnic PostNL, made an instant impact when he joined Bora-Hansgrohe, winning the Giro d&#8217;Italia in 2022. 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Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Giro d&#8217;Italia podium secured, so is lining up at the Tour de France the next step for Jai Hindley?<\/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=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder 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-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9mZFNwb4hr88ut67xD4UES-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9mZFNwb4hr88ut67xD4UES-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9mZFNwb4hr88ut67xD4UES-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9mZFNwb4hr88ut67xD4UES-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9mZFNwb4hr88ut67xD4UES-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\">Jai Hindley and Giulio Pellizzari combine as Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe GC leaders to take on Jonas Vingegaard at Giro d&#8217;Italia <\/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=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder 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-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LBvLjeAyWrjGWJALbUszEW-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LBvLjeAyWrjGWJALbUszEW-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LBvLjeAyWrjGWJALbUszEW-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LBvLjeAyWrjGWJALbUszEW-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LBvLjeAyWrjGWJALbUszEW-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\">Is co-leadership the only way to challenge Vingegaard at Giro d&#8217;Italia? Jai Hindley set to share Red Bull reigns with Pellizzari after season of domestique duties<\/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=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder 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-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Gioi5a4RczgNUsMW3tiek-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Gioi5a4RczgNUsMW3tiek-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Gioi5a4RczgNUsMW3tiek-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Gioi5a4RczgNUsMW3tiek-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Gioi5a4RczgNUsMW3tiek-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;I don&#8217;t take for granted what he did&#8217; &#8211; Jai Hindley thanks Giulio Pellizzari for helping him climb onto Giro d&#8217;Italia GC podium <\/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=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder 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-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uPBU83nGdBtz7AvSmYNFKF-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uPBU83nGdBtz7AvSmYNFKF-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uPBU83nGdBtz7AvSmYNFKF-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uPBU83nGdBtz7AvSmYNFKF-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uPBU83nGdBtz7AvSmYNFKF-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;Jai is a bit older, maybe also a bit wiser&#8217; \u2013 Red Bull try to maintain balance between former winner Hindley and unrestricted home star Pellizzari at Giro d&#8217;Italia<\/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=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder 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-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XKmxoNxiy5P8oyx39jFPgB-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XKmxoNxiy5P8oyx39jFPgB-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XKmxoNxiy5P8oyx39jFPgB-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XKmxoNxiy5P8oyx39jFPgB-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XKmxoNxiy5P8oyx39jFPgB-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;I knew it was possible&#8217; &#8211; Felix Gall and Jai Hindley celebrate Giro d&#8217;Italia podium after final battle up to Piancavallo <\/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=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder 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 Transfers<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/L8HVEuMmFKgLjNhi5fqT2N-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/L8HVEuMmFKgLjNhi5fqT2N-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/L8HVEuMmFKgLjNhi5fqT2N-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/L8HVEuMmFKgLjNhi5fqT2N-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/L8HVEuMmFKgLjNhi5fqT2N-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\">Transfers<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;It would be a dream team for Jonas&#8217; \u2013 former Tour de France winner Bjarne Riis argues Vingegaard should consider switching to Netcompany-Ineos<\/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=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder 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-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pQH9j5PQRnceXJmA5qkErC-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pQH9j5PQRnceXJmA5qkErC-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pQH9j5PQRnceXJmA5qkErC-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pQH9j5PQRnceXJmA5qkErC-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pQH9j5PQRnceXJmA5qkErC-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\">Transfers<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Ben Turner to Soudal-QuickStep in 2027 and Arnaud De Lie to leave Lotto-Intermarch\u00e9? \u2013 Belgian media start rumour mill early for next season<\/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=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder 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-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UoSJrurS9nB3WDdkEHsdbh-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UoSJrurS9nB3WDdkEHsdbh-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UoSJrurS9nB3WDdkEHsdbh-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UoSJrurS9nB3WDdkEHsdbh-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UoSJrurS9nB3WDdkEHsdbh-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\">Transfers<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;A test for the Tour de France&#8217; \u2013 Along with Remco Evenepoel, another Belgian star aiming for peak July performance lines up in Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana<\/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=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder 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-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yU2fe2qpbPNJLepd4kekjQ-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yU2fe2qpbPNJLepd4kekjQ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yU2fe2qpbPNJLepd4kekjQ-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yU2fe2qpbPNJLepd4kekjQ-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yU2fe2qpbPNJLepd4kekjQ-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\">Transfers<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;My newly discovered passion&#8217; &#8211; Clara Koppenburg signs for Tudor as she makes the switch to gravel racing in 2026 <\/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=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder 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-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bmsksxH97FNqdFYwk5GsMb-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bmsksxH97FNqdFYwk5GsMb-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bmsksxH97FNqdFYwk5GsMb-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bmsksxH97FNqdFYwk5GsMb-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bmsksxH97FNqdFYwk5GsMb-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\">Transfers<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I hate him&#8217; \u2013 Patrick Lefevere maintains grudge against Ralph Denk for pursuit of Remco Evenepoel, reveals that he contacted Juan Ayuso as possible replacement<\/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=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder 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-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GiWBJxobbquLkDKKj4bzPc-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GiWBJxobbquLkDKKj4bzPc-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GiWBJxobbquLkDKKj4bzPc-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GiWBJxobbquLkDKKj4bzPc-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GiWBJxobbquLkDKKj4bzPc-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\">Transfers<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Gravel star Axelle Dubau-Pr\u00e9vot joins EF Education-Oatly with dreams of the Tour de France Femmes<\/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=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder 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-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ffTSizvA9nYEtMQzDDRhWo-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ffTSizvA9nYEtMQzDDRhWo-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ffTSizvA9nYEtMQzDDRhWo-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ffTSizvA9nYEtMQzDDRhWo-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ffTSizvA9nYEtMQzDDRhWo-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\">So close but so far &#8211; Sean Quinn misses out on Tour de France yellow jersey by 28 seconds<\/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=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder 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-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/audPFiu8U9MhSTwM4Gg3BF-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/audPFiu8U9MhSTwM4Gg3BF-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/audPFiu8U9MhSTwM4Gg3BF-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/audPFiu8U9MhSTwM4Gg3BF-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/audPFiu8U9MhSTwM4Gg3BF-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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Jai Hindley set to share Red Bull reigns with Pellizzari after season of domestique duties<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I have big personal ambitions, as does the team and I believe this is the right environment to continue to grow and progress. Thanks to the whole team for the continued trust.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Hindley, who started his WorldTour career with four years at the team now known as Picnic PostNL, made an instant impact when he joined Bora-Hansgrohe, winning the Giro d&#8217;Italia in 2022. He went on to win a stage and wear the yellow jersey as he finished seventh at the following year&#8217;s Tour de France.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-6gepGBJyS3iSpwHV48y3y3\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-6gepGBJyS3iSpwHV48y3y3 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\">That remains his last professional victory and while he endured a slight dip in fortunes in the subsequent 18 months, he placed fourth overall at last year&#8217;s Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a and returned to a Grand Tour podium with third at this year&#8217;s Giro d&#8217;Italia in May.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Hindley, who is currently racing the Tour de France in support of Remco Evenepoel and Florian Lipowitz, is increasingly seen by the team as a reference point for the team&#8217;s batch of younger Grand Tour hopefuls, which includes his Giro co-leader Giulio Pellizzari, and his fellow countryman Luke Tuckwell.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\u201cJai has been one of the world\u2019s best Grand Tour riders for many years. 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