{"id":2113006,"date":"2026-08-26T16:38:53","date_gmt":"2026-08-26T13:38:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2113006"},"modified":"2026-08-26T16:38:53","modified_gmt":"2026-08-26T13:38:53","slug":"caroline-andersson-joins-ag-insurance-soudal-in-major-boost-for-kim-le-court-pienaars-support-squad-analysis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2113006","title":{"rendered":"Caroline Andersson joins AG Insurance-Soudal in major boost for Kim Le Court-Pienaar&#8217;s support squad \u2013 Analysis"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6nEGi3LHNPsKibQZtPpSgi-2100-80.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\/q5jLytH9BiKUr7gwZuDgjJ-160-80.jpg.webp 160w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/q5jLytH9BiKUr7gwZuDgjJ-80-80.jpg.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                                    Tour of Britain Women: Kim Le Court-Pienaar soars to spectacular victory atop The Great Orme on stage 3\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\/as8Z4qRNG2969Xm5zz6JSM-160-80.jpg.webp 160w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/as8Z4qRNG2969Xm5zz6JSM-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 of Britain Women: Kim Le Court-Pienaar claims overall title as unstoppable Lorena Wiebes takes fourth victory in stage 5 finale\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\/zVJvoGMBete8FgwMHc7JTE-160-80.jpg.webp 160w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zVJvoGMBete8FgwMHc7JTE-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 huge step-up and a lot to learn&#8217; 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team in their fourth season of Women&#8217;s WorldTour racing, racing alongside riders such as former Li\u00e8ge-Bastogne-Li\u00e8ge champion Kim Le Court-Pienaar and climbing stars Sarah Gigante and Ur\u0161ka Zigart.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-df7bbd46-a157-11f1-b441-a1216d705b32-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Andersson stepped up to the professional ranks in 2023, moving up from Norwegian squad Coop-Hitec to Liv-TeqFind, which then merged with Jayco-AlUla.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-6 w-full overflow-hidden rounded-[10px] lg:my-8\" data-component-name=\"JwPlayer:Carousel\" data-jwp-carousel 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I&#8217;ve always been a big fan of the Classics and have followed both the men&#8217;s and women&#8217;s teams, racing as a pack. Being part of that is something I&#8217;ve looked up to for a long time, so it&#8217;s really cool to now have the opportunity to join the team.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Andersson has developed year on year since joining Liv and has returned a series of good results this season and last.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-i57hNoZAR8NT6RrCba5xmh\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-i57hNoZAR8NT6RrCba5xmh 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\">A highlight of 2025 was fourth place at the hilly spring race, the Navarra Women&#8217;s Elite Classic, while she flourished later in the year. Fifth at the Kreiz Breizh Elites was followed by top 10s at the Classic Lorient Agglom\u00e9ration and GP Stuttgart, as well as second at the Tour of Guangxi one-day race, narrowly missing out in a two-up sprint.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">At the Rwanda Worlds, she impressed to finish 11th alongside Demi Vollering, Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney, Marlen Reusser, and future teammate Le Court-Pienaar, despite racing in a team of one.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">This season, she showed herself in the cobbled Classics, converting a day in the break at Le Samyn into a fourth-place finish and also grabbing a top 10 at Nokere Koerse.<\/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            What to read next<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-2-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NsjeSbhYWNXiWVshUACcmB-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NsjeSbhYWNXiWVshUACcmB-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;I&#8217;ve not reached my absolute potential yet&#8217; \u2013 Kim Le Court-Pienaar sets sights on Tour de France Femmes top five after &#8216;shock to the system&#8217; success in 2025<\/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-2-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rqsfB3nAABzAqhgeoAv4MK-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rqsfB3nAABzAqhgeoAv4MK-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\">Human Powered Health strikes two-year deal with Marta Lach to fuel WorldTour team&#8217;s top-level ambitions<\/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-2-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/USWmXwaeCV4Nk3qpvg6w4K-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/USWmXwaeCV4Nk3qpvg6w4K-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 wasn&#8217;t planned&#8217; \u2013 Kim Le Court-Pienaar back to full strength in Tour de Suisse breakaway after two-month injury layoff<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">More recently, Andersson achieved a career-best Women&#8217;s WorldTour result at the Tour of Britain Women, where five days of consistent racing through the hills saw her finish fourth overall. A standout performance, and a real show of her hillclimbing ability, came with third place on the stage 3 hilltop finish at The Great Orme in Llandudno.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Right now, I have mixed emotions. In one way, I\u2019m a bit disappointed because I tactically made a mistake at the bottom of the climb, but in another way it\u2019s relief to know that my legs are really there,&#8221; Andersson said after the stage, where she finished 20 seconds behind eventual race winner Le Court-Pienaar.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I owe everything to Quinty Ton today. We were both caught behind in a crash, and without her I would never have made it back. She did the most fantastic job. I\u2019m super happy she\u2019s my teammate, and I think this is a good day for the team.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">She&#8217;ll be aiming for similar races, including hilly Classics, with her new team, AG Insurance-Soudal.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I hope I can make a difference, especially by supporting the team in the stage races and Classics, while also taking my own opportunities when they come. I&#8217;m really looking forward to this new experience and to seeing what we can achieve together.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-analysis\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>Analysis<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"slice-container person-wrapper slice-container-person kiosq-b\" data-component-name=\"Slice:Person\" id=\"elk-df7bbeea-a157-11f1-ab09-a7ca396c1b1c\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"person person--separator\">\n<div class=\"person__avatar-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sZZXd8K4JqxjkRK7teBMFc-140-80.jpg.webp 140w\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"person__heading\">\n<div class=\"person__name-socials\"><span class=\"block person__name\">Dani Ostanek<\/span><\/p>\n<nav class=\"button-social-group person__social-buttons\" aria-labelledby=\"button-social-group- person__social-buttons\">\n<div id=\"button-social-group- person__social-buttons\">\nSocial Links Navigation\n<\/div>\n<\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"person__role\">Senior News Writer<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"person__bio\">\n<p>Andersson is a rare Swede at the top level of cycling \u2013\u00a0Emilia Fahlin, Magnus B\u00e4ckstedt, Emma Johansson, and Thomas L\u00f6fkvist have been other notable examples \u2013\u00a0and will be one to watch as she continues to develop with a change of scenery after four years with Liv.<\/p>\n<p>She has clearly progressed strongly in recent years, scoring her best results yet towards the end of this season and last. That should continue at AG Insurance-Soudal, a team which certainly represents a step up.<\/p>\n<p>At present, there&#8217;s no doubt that her new team is stronger than her soon-to-be former squad. They have four times as many wins on the board in 2026, and, in Le Court-Pienaar, they boast a real reference point in the women&#8217;s peloton.<\/p>\n<p>The Mauritian&#8217;s rise to stardom \u2013\u00a0she raced her first Women&#8217;s WorldTour race two years ago, and she&#8217;s now a Li\u00e8ge champion and double Tour de France Femmes stage winner \u2013\u00a0has been rapid. Andersson may well have looked at her development and wondered how far the team can take her, too.<\/p>\n<p>Before we get ahead of ourselves, though, Andersson figures to slot in well at AG. She&#8217;ll be working for and learning from Le Court-Pienaar and a backroom staff which includes the experience of Jolien D&#8217;hoore, Dani Christmas, and Stijn Steels.<\/p>\n<p>In Britain, she proved that she can compete with some of the world&#8217;s best over punchy terrain, and she should get chances to prove that further on her new team.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Caroline is a very versatile rider who will add depth to our team. She is an experienced rider who can play an important role in our tactics, especially in one-day races,&#8221; D&#8217;hoore said.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I&#8217;m sure she will make a positive impact both on and off the bike. We&#8217;re very pleased to welcome Caroline and look forward to seeing what we can achieve together.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>While the move looks positive for Andersson and AG, things are less rosy for Liv. With her, Quinty Ton, and Letizia Paternoster heading out the door in 2027, the Australian squad are waving goodbye to a spate of talent.<\/p>\n<p>They still have some leaders left under contract, including Monica Trinca Colonel and Ruby Roseman-Gannon. The team&#8217;s future has been unclear, but Daniel Benson recently reported that owner Gerry Ryan has signalled to staff and riders that he&#8217;s found a new investor to secure their future. In any case, they&#8217;ll need to strengthen to remain competitive.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-522289ce-a158-11f1-8062-499811f7e01c\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><strong>For unbeatable coverage across road, gravel and tech, subscribe to Cyclingnews. You&#8217;ll get comprehensive race coverage of La Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a, subscriber-exclusive analysis from our expert columnists, in-depth features and industry-leading tech insight. 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\u2013 Human Powered Health pick up a former world champion<\/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\/K3DAJ6EKvQ44CL2uxmQSi9-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/K3DAJ6EKvQ44CL2uxmQSi9-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/K3DAJ6EKvQ44CL2uxmQSi9-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/K3DAJ6EKvQ44CL2uxmQSi9-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/K3DAJ6EKvQ44CL2uxmQSi9-320-80.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;I really enjoy it when a race becomes difficult&#8217; 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\u2013 Kim Le Court-Pienaar sets sights on Tour de France Femmes top five after &#8216;shock to the system&#8217; success in 2025<\/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\/rqsfB3nAABzAqhgeoAv4MK-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rqsfB3nAABzAqhgeoAv4MK-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rqsfB3nAABzAqhgeoAv4MK-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rqsfB3nAABzAqhgeoAv4MK-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rqsfB3nAABzAqhgeoAv4MK-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\">Human Powered Health strikes two-year deal with Marta Lach to fuel WorldTour team&#8217;s top-level ambitions<\/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\/USWmXwaeCV4Nk3qpvg6w4K-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/USWmXwaeCV4Nk3qpvg6w4K-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/USWmXwaeCV4Nk3qpvg6w4K-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/USWmXwaeCV4Nk3qpvg6w4K-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/USWmXwaeCV4Nk3qpvg6w4K-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;It wasn&#8217;t planned&#8217; 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\u2013 Fleur Moors continues breakthrough season at Tour of Britain Women with her eyes on Montreal Worlds<\/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\/J8uKRZjC5aJqJmycFda3SU-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/J8uKRZjC5aJqJmycFda3SU-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/J8uKRZjC5aJqJmycFda3SU-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/J8uKRZjC5aJqJmycFda3SU-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/J8uKRZjC5aJqJmycFda3SU-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;I&#8217;m making some good developments&#8217; \u2013 Next Dutch sprint star Nienke Veenhoven enjoys best season yet as Maike van der Duin joins her lead-out train<\/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\/22JBgTg7wtvab74qNtGFzS-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/22JBgTg7wtvab74qNtGFzS-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/22JBgTg7wtvab74qNtGFzS-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/22JBgTg7wtvab74qNtGFzS-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/22JBgTg7wtvab74qNtGFzS-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\">A fighting return for Sammie Maxwell at Mountain Bike World Series round in Les Gets<\/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\/cxdBUbUNkEmBxuAnRMLd4e-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cxdBUbUNkEmBxuAnRMLd4e-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cxdBUbUNkEmBxuAnRMLd4e-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cxdBUbUNkEmBxuAnRMLd4e-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cxdBUbUNkEmBxuAnRMLd4e-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 hardest week I&#8217;ve done by far all year&#8217; 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From the very first meeting with the team, it already felt like the right place for me. I immediately felt that it was a team where I could see myself fitting in and developing further,&#8221; Andersson said upon penning her new deal.<\/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\/V93USPmz7tdZdgmAqwwQxB-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V93USPmz7tdZdgmAqwwQxB-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\">Junior TT world champion Megan Arens terminates Picnic-PostNL contract to make mid-season transfer<\/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\/duXSrJTJ8uLBWnPzkVkHrb-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/duXSrJTJ8uLBWnPzkVkHrb-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;Part of me of still being in cycling is trying to become the best version of myself&#8217; \u2013 Human Powered Health pick up a former world champion<\/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\/K3DAJ6EKvQ44CL2uxmQSi9-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/K3DAJ6EKvQ44CL2uxmQSi9-150-80.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;I really enjoy it when a race becomes difficult&#8217; \u2013 Femke Markus strengthens Visma-Lease a Bike Classics squad with switch from SD Worx-Protime<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I&#8217;ve looked up to The Wolfpack since I was a child. 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Being part of that is something I&#8217;ve looked up to for a long time, so it&#8217;s really cool to now have the opportunity to join the team.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Andersson has developed year on year since joining Liv and has returned a series of good results this season and last.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-i57hNoZAR8NT6RrCba5xmh\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-i57hNoZAR8NT6RrCba5xmh 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\">A highlight of 2025 was fourth place at the hilly spring race, the Navarra Women&#8217;s Elite Classic, while she flourished later in the year. Fifth at the Kreiz Breizh Elites was followed by top 10s at the Classic Lorient Agglom\u00e9ration and GP Stuttgart, as well as second at the Tour of Guangxi one-day race, narrowly missing out in a two-up sprint.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">At the Rwanda Worlds, she impressed to finish 11th alongside Demi Vollering, Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney, Marlen Reusser, and future teammate Le Court-Pienaar, despite racing in a team of one.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">This season, she showed herself in the cobbled Classics, converting a day in the break at Le Samyn into a fourth-place finish and also grabbing a top 10 at Nokere Koerse.<\/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            What to read next<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-2-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NsjeSbhYWNXiWVshUACcmB-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NsjeSbhYWNXiWVshUACcmB-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;I&#8217;ve not reached my absolute potential yet&#8217; \u2013 Kim Le Court-Pienaar sets sights on Tour de France Femmes top five after &#8216;shock to the system&#8217; success in 2025<\/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-2-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rqsfB3nAABzAqhgeoAv4MK-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rqsfB3nAABzAqhgeoAv4MK-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\">Human Powered Health strikes two-year deal with Marta Lach to fuel WorldTour team&#8217;s top-level ambitions<\/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-2-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/USWmXwaeCV4Nk3qpvg6w4K-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/USWmXwaeCV4Nk3qpvg6w4K-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 wasn&#8217;t planned&#8217; \u2013 Kim Le Court-Pienaar back to full strength in Tour de Suisse breakaway after two-month injury layoff<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">More recently, Andersson achieved a career-best Women&#8217;s WorldTour result at the Tour of Britain Women, where five days of consistent racing through the hills saw her finish fourth overall. A standout performance, and a real show of her hillclimbing ability, came with third place on the stage 3 hilltop finish at The Great Orme in Llandudno.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Right now, I have mixed emotions. In one way, I\u2019m a bit disappointed because I tactically made a mistake at the bottom of the climb, but in another way it\u2019s relief to know that my legs are really there,&#8221; Andersson said after the stage, where she finished 20 seconds behind eventual race winner Le Court-Pienaar.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I owe everything to Quinty Ton today. We were both caught behind in a crash, and without her I would never have made it back. She did the most fantastic job. I\u2019m super happy she\u2019s my teammate, and I think this is a good day for the team.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">She&#8217;ll be aiming for similar races, including hilly Classics, with her new team, AG Insurance-Soudal.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I hope I can make a difference, especially by supporting the team in the stage races and Classics, while also taking my own opportunities when they come. I&#8217;m really looking forward to this new experience and to seeing what we can achieve together.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-analysis\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>Analysis<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"slice-container person-wrapper slice-container-person kiosq-b\" data-component-name=\"Slice:Person\" id=\"elk-df7bbeea-a157-11f1-ab09-a7ca396c1b1c\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"person person--separator\">\n<div class=\"person__avatar-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sZZXd8K4JqxjkRK7teBMFc-140-80.jpg.webp 140w\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"person__heading\">\n<div class=\"person__name-socials\"><span class=\"block person__name\">Dani Ostanek<\/span><\/p>\n<nav class=\"button-social-group person__social-buttons\" aria-labelledby=\"button-social-group- person__social-buttons\">\n<div id=\"button-social-group- person__social-buttons\">\nSocial Links Navigation\n<\/div>\n<\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"person__role\">Senior News Writer<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"person__bio\">\n<p>Andersson is a rare Swede at the top level of cycling \u2013\u00a0Emilia Fahlin, Magnus B\u00e4ckstedt, Emma Johansson, and Thomas L\u00f6fkvist have been other notable examples \u2013\u00a0and will be one to watch as she continues to develop with a change of scenery after four years with Liv.<\/p>\n<p>She has clearly progressed strongly in recent years, scoring her best results yet towards the end of this season and last. That should continue at AG Insurance-Soudal, a team which certainly represents a step up.<\/p>\n<p>At present, there&#8217;s no doubt that her new team is stronger than her soon-to-be former squad. They have four times as many wins on the board in 2026, and, in Le Court-Pienaar, they boast a real reference point in the women&#8217;s peloton.<\/p>\n<p>The Mauritian&#8217;s rise to stardom \u2013\u00a0she raced her first Women&#8217;s WorldTour race two years ago, and she&#8217;s now a Li\u00e8ge champion and double Tour de France Femmes stage winner \u2013\u00a0has been rapid. Andersson may well have looked at her development and wondered how far the team can take her, too.<\/p>\n<p>Before we get ahead of ourselves, though, Andersson figures to slot in well at AG. She&#8217;ll be working for and learning from Le Court-Pienaar and a backroom staff which includes the experience of Jolien D&#8217;hoore, Dani Christmas, and Stijn Steels.<\/p>\n<p>In Britain, she proved that she can compete with some of the world&#8217;s best over punchy terrain, and she should get chances to prove that further on her new team.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Caroline is a very versatile rider who will add depth to our team. She is an experienced rider who can play an important role in our tactics, especially in one-day races,&#8221; D&#8217;hoore said.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I&#8217;m sure she will make a positive impact both on and off the bike. We&#8217;re very pleased to welcome Caroline and look forward to seeing what we can achieve together.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>While the move looks positive for Andersson and AG, things are less rosy for Liv. With her, Quinty Ton, and Letizia Paternoster heading out the door in 2027, the Australian squad are waving goodbye to a spate of talent.<\/p>\n<p>They still have some leaders left under contract, including Monica Trinca Colonel and Ruby Roseman-Gannon. The team&#8217;s future has been unclear, but Daniel Benson recently reported that owner Gerry Ryan has signalled to staff and riders that he&#8217;s found a new investor to secure their future. In any case, they&#8217;ll need to strengthen to remain competitive.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-522289ce-a158-11f1-8062-499811f7e01c\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><strong>For unbeatable coverage across road, gravel and tech, subscribe to Cyclingnews. You&#8217;ll get comprehensive race coverage of La Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a, subscriber-exclusive analysis from our expert columnists, in-depth features and industry-leading tech insight. 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Her favourite races include the Paris-Roubaix, Tour de France Femmes, Tro-Bro L\u00e9on, and cycling&#8217;s fourth Grand Tour, the Volta a Portugal.<\/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\/V93USPmz7tdZdgmAqwwQxB-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V93USPmz7tdZdgmAqwwQxB-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V93USPmz7tdZdgmAqwwQxB-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V93USPmz7tdZdgmAqwwQxB-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V93USPmz7tdZdgmAqwwQxB-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\">Junior TT world champion Megan Arens terminates Picnic-PostNL contract to make mid-season transfer<\/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\/duXSrJTJ8uLBWnPzkVkHrb-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/duXSrJTJ8uLBWnPzkVkHrb-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/duXSrJTJ8uLBWnPzkVkHrb-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/duXSrJTJ8uLBWnPzkVkHrb-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/duXSrJTJ8uLBWnPzkVkHrb-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;Part of me of still being in cycling is trying to become the best version of myself&#8217; 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\u2013 Kim Le Court-Pienaar back to full strength in Tour de Suisse breakaway after two-month injury layoff<\/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 Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/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\/bTmsvr8367GggSQUKRr8wF-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bTmsvr8367GggSQUKRr8wF-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bTmsvr8367GggSQUKRr8wF-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bTmsvr8367GggSQUKRr8wF-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bTmsvr8367GggSQUKRr8wF-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\">Hayley Preen and Alex Miller claim UCI Gravel World Series wins and African titles at Khomas100 for second year<\/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\/PAzoFkYa8jJSKtzef7YjQc-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PAzoFkYa8jJSKtzef7YjQc-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PAzoFkYa8jJSKtzef7YjQc-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PAzoFkYa8jJSKtzef7YjQc-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PAzoFkYa8jJSKtzef7YjQc-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\">Toki Sawada and Shu Wei Hsu claim first UCI Gravel World Series race in Japan<\/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\/symqxGqKmbs3YEYHTQ3S2j-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/symqxGqKmbs3YEYHTQ3S2j-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/symqxGqKmbs3YEYHTQ3S2j-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/symqxGqKmbs3YEYHTQ3S2j-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/symqxGqKmbs3YEYHTQ3S2j-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;I just love to race, and I love it if the race is hard&#8217; \u2013 Fleur Moors continues breakthrough season at Tour of Britain Women with her eyes on Montreal Worlds<\/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\/J8uKRZjC5aJqJmycFda3SU-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/J8uKRZjC5aJqJmycFda3SU-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/J8uKRZjC5aJqJmycFda3SU-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/J8uKRZjC5aJqJmycFda3SU-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/J8uKRZjC5aJqJmycFda3SU-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;I&#8217;m making some good developments&#8217; \u2013 Next Dutch sprint star Nienke Veenhoven enjoys best season yet as Maike van der Duin joins her lead-out train<\/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\/22JBgTg7wtvab74qNtGFzS-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/22JBgTg7wtvab74qNtGFzS-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/22JBgTg7wtvab74qNtGFzS-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/22JBgTg7wtvab74qNtGFzS-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/22JBgTg7wtvab74qNtGFzS-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\">A fighting return for Sammie Maxwell at Mountain Bike World Series round in Les Gets<\/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\/cxdBUbUNkEmBxuAnRMLd4e-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cxdBUbUNkEmBxuAnRMLd4e-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cxdBUbUNkEmBxuAnRMLd4e-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cxdBUbUNkEmBxuAnRMLd4e-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cxdBUbUNkEmBxuAnRMLd4e-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 hardest week I&#8217;ve done by far all year&#8217; \u2013 Amber Pate returns to racing at Tour of Britain Women after six months away due to pancreatic tumour<\/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\/xbGKHtEC95AhWJ9jvVGWZ7-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xbGKHtEC95AhWJ9jvVGWZ7-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xbGKHtEC95AhWJ9jvVGWZ7-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xbGKHtEC95AhWJ9jvVGWZ7-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xbGKHtEC95AhWJ9jvVGWZ7-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Emerging Talents<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Lorenzo Finn crowned winner of the 2026 Tour de l&#8217;Avenir, underlining future star status<\/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\/8kchXacdwvwXDcMiu9KiFF-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8kchXacdwvwXDcMiu9KiFF-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8kchXacdwvwXDcMiu9KiFF-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8kchXacdwvwXDcMiu9KiFF-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8kchXacdwvwXDcMiu9KiFF-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;There was never a sign that he was struggling&#8217; \u2013 Primo\u017e Rogli\u010d dispels doubts as he moves up to second overall at Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a on first mountain test<\/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\/yPRCSBcxiu3m8799VbmRf-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yPRCSBcxiu3m8799VbmRf-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yPRCSBcxiu3m8799VbmRf-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yPRCSBcxiu3m8799VbmRf-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yPRCSBcxiu3m8799VbmRf-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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Being part of that is something I&#8217;ve looked up to for a long time, so it&#8217;s really cool to now have the opportunity to join the team.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Andersson has developed year on year since joining Liv and has returned a series of good results this season and last.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-i57hNoZAR8NT6RrCba5xmh\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-i57hNoZAR8NT6RrCba5xmh 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\">A highlight of 2025 was fourth place at the hilly spring race, the Navarra Women&#8217;s Elite Classic, while she flourished later in the year. Fifth at the Kreiz Breizh Elites was followed by top 10s at the Classic Lorient Agglom\u00e9ration and GP Stuttgart, as well as second at the Tour of Guangxi one-day race, narrowly missing out in a two-up sprint.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">At the Rwanda Worlds, she impressed to finish 11th alongside Demi Vollering, Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney, Marlen Reusser, and future teammate Le Court-Pienaar, despite racing in a team of one.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">This season, she showed herself in the cobbled Classics, converting a day in the break at Le Samyn into a fourth-place finish and also grabbing a top 10 at Nokere Koerse.<\/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            What to read next<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-2-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NsjeSbhYWNXiWVshUACcmB-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NsjeSbhYWNXiWVshUACcmB-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;I&#8217;ve not reached my absolute potential yet&#8217; \u2013 Kim Le Court-Pienaar sets sights on Tour de France Femmes top five after &#8216;shock to the system&#8217; success in 2025<\/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-2-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rqsfB3nAABzAqhgeoAv4MK-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rqsfB3nAABzAqhgeoAv4MK-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\">Human Powered Health strikes two-year deal with Marta Lach to fuel WorldTour team&#8217;s top-level ambitions<\/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-2-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/USWmXwaeCV4Nk3qpvg6w4K-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/USWmXwaeCV4Nk3qpvg6w4K-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 wasn&#8217;t planned&#8217; \u2013 Kim Le Court-Pienaar back to full strength in Tour de Suisse breakaway after two-month injury layoff<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">More recently, Andersson achieved a career-best Women&#8217;s WorldTour result at the Tour of Britain Women, where five days of consistent racing through the hills saw her finish fourth overall. A standout performance, and a real show of her hillclimbing ability, came with third place on the stage 3 hilltop finish at The Great Orme in Llandudno.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Right now, I have mixed emotions. In one way, I\u2019m a bit disappointed because I tactically made a mistake at the bottom of the climb, but in another way it\u2019s relief to know that my legs are really there,&#8221; Andersson said after the stage, where she finished 20 seconds behind eventual race winner Le Court-Pienaar.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I owe everything to Quinty Ton today. We were both caught behind in a crash, and without her I would never have made it back. She did the most fantastic job. I\u2019m super happy she\u2019s my teammate, and I think this is a good day for the team.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">She&#8217;ll be aiming for similar races, including hilly Classics, with her new team, AG Insurance-Soudal.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I hope I can make a difference, especially by supporting the team in the stage races and Classics, while also taking my own opportunities when they come. I&#8217;m really looking forward to this new experience and to seeing what we can achieve together.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-analysis\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>Analysis<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"slice-container person-wrapper slice-container-person kiosq-b\" data-component-name=\"Slice:Person\" id=\"elk-df7bbeea-a157-11f1-ab09-a7ca396c1b1c\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"person person--separator\">\n<div class=\"person__avatar-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sZZXd8K4JqxjkRK7teBMFc-140-80.jpg.webp 140w\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"person__heading\">\n<div class=\"person__name-socials\"><span class=\"block person__name\">Dani Ostanek<\/span><\/p>\n<nav class=\"button-social-group person__social-buttons\" aria-labelledby=\"button-social-group- person__social-buttons\">\n<div id=\"button-social-group- person__social-buttons\">\nSocial Links Navigation\n<\/div>\n<\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"person__role\">Senior News Writer<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"person__bio\">\n<p>Andersson is a rare Swede at the top level of cycling \u2013\u00a0Emilia Fahlin, Magnus B\u00e4ckstedt, Emma Johansson, and Thomas L\u00f6fkvist have been other notable examples \u2013\u00a0and will be one to watch as she continues to develop with a change of scenery after four years with Liv.<\/p>\n<p>She has clearly progressed strongly in recent years, scoring her best results yet towards the end of this season and last. That should continue at AG Insurance-Soudal, a team which certainly represents a step up.<\/p>\n<p>At present, there&#8217;s no doubt that her new team is stronger than her soon-to-be former squad. They have four times as many wins on the board in 2026, and, in Le Court-Pienaar, they boast a real reference point in the women&#8217;s peloton.<\/p>\n<p>The Mauritian&#8217;s rise to stardom \u2013\u00a0she raced her first Women&#8217;s WorldTour race two years ago, and she&#8217;s now a Li\u00e8ge champion and double Tour de France Femmes stage winner \u2013\u00a0has been rapid. Andersson may well have looked at her development and wondered how far the team can take her, too.<\/p>\n<p>Before we get ahead of ourselves, though, Andersson figures to slot in well at AG. She&#8217;ll be working for and learning from Le Court-Pienaar and a backroom staff which includes the experience of Jolien D&#8217;hoore, Dani Christmas, and Stijn Steels.<\/p>\n<p>In Britain, she proved that she can compete with some of the world&#8217;s best over punchy terrain, and she should get chances to prove that further on her new team.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Caroline is a very versatile rider who will add depth to our team. She is an experienced rider who can play an important role in our tactics, especially in one-day races,&#8221; D&#8217;hoore said.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I&#8217;m sure she will make a positive impact both on and off the bike. We&#8217;re very pleased to welcome Caroline and look forward to seeing what we can achieve together.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>While the move looks positive for Andersson and AG, things are less rosy for Liv. With her, Quinty Ton, and Letizia Paternoster heading out the door in 2027, the Australian squad are waving goodbye to a spate of talent.<\/p>\n<p>They still have some leaders left under contract, including Monica Trinca Colonel and Ruby Roseman-Gannon. The team&#8217;s future has been unclear, but Daniel Benson recently reported that owner Gerry Ryan has signalled to staff and riders that he&#8217;s found a new investor to secure their future. In any case, they&#8217;ll need to strengthen to remain competitive.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-522289ce-a158-11f1-8062-499811f7e01c\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><strong>For unbeatable coverage across road, gravel and tech, subscribe to Cyclingnews. You&#8217;ll get comprehensive race coverage of La Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a, subscriber-exclusive analysis from our expert columnists, in-depth features and industry-leading tech insight. 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