{"id":2172262,"date":"2026-09-30T11:31:33","date_gmt":"2026-09-30T08:31:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2172262"},"modified":"2026-09-30T11:31:33","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T08:31:33","slug":"on-his-50th-birthday-oscar-sevilla-signs-up-for-another-year-as-a-pro-cyclist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2172262","title":{"rendered":"On his 50th birthday, Oscar Sevilla signs up for another year as a pro cyclist"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QkkYFfWRRNGpDe4KvqfM8H-1024-80.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article class=\"m-0 box-border flex flex-row items-center pr-2.5 gap-[15px] w-[278px] h-20 flex-none upnext-article-divider\" role=\"listitem\" aria-label=\"Recommended article 1 of 3\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-none w-20 h-20\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CSGdgiHdXY9V3zcw7oFCE6-160-80.jpg.webp 160w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CSGdgiHdXY9V3zcw7oFCE6-80-80.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                                    From a &#8216;jaded&#8217; 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Riders\n<\/li>\n<li>\nOscar Sevilla\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/nav>\n<h1>On his 50th birthday, Oscar Sevilla signs up for another year as a pro cyclist<\/h1>\n<div class=\"byline-social\">\n<div class=\"vds-byline-block flex flex-row flex-nowrap my-1.5 gap-2 text-left items-start justify-start\" data-component-name=\"Article:BylineBlock\">\n<p>News<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-auto vds-simple-byline\"><span class=\"inline-block vds-author\"><br \/>\nBy<br \/>\nPatrick Fletcher <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex gap-1 vds-byline-with-avatar__meta\"><span class=\"vds-date block font-normal tracking-normal normal-case text-xs\"><br \/>\nPublished<br \/>\n<time data-component-name=\"UI:DateTime\" datetime=\"2026-09-30T11:31:33Z\" class=\"relative-date\"><br \/>\n30 September 2026<br \/>\n<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"strapline\">Spaniard is remarkably still going strong on the Colombian scene<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"text-gray-700 flex items-center mx-0 my-5 p-0 justify-start text-left\" id=\"affiliate-disclaimer\" data-component-name=\"AffiliateDisclaimer\" data-hawk-message=\"Affiliate disclaimer removed because hawk deemed there are no affiliate links on this page\">\n<p class=\"text-[color:var(--affiliate-disclaimer--text-color,inherit)] mb-2 text-[length:var(--affiliate-disclaimer--font-size,0.75rem)] leading-[18px] md:text-[13px] [&amp;&gt;a]:text-inherit [&amp;&gt;a]:underline\">\nWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. 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So in the 2027 season I will be racing my bike for the Medellin-EPM team.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Sevilla added that he would represent the team and the city of Medellin &#8220;with the same values as always \u2013 with motivation, discipline, respect, and admiration for this beautiful sport.&#8221;<\/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\/dAQujgWTNGfFQomTDErzif-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dAQujgWTNGfFQomTDErzif-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;Maybe there are people who don\u2019t understand it at my age&#8217; \u2013 42-year-old Mavi Garc\u00eda delays retirement to spend another year with UAE Team L&#8217;IMAD<\/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\/rFr6udvZZtMycwvDUBJtkX-250-80.png.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rFr6udvZZtMycwvDUBJtkX-150-80.png.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;There are two kinds of ages: the number in your passport and your body age&#8217; \u2013 Why are cycling&#8217;s veteran pros refusing to slow down?<\/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\/yp6WXumSRMP7CpmkYLQVq3-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yp6WXumSRMP7CpmkYLQVq3-150-80.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\">Paul Seixas draws a line under intense transfer speculation with confirmation of team for 2027<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">In Colombia, Sevilla found a new home and a new direction in his career amid an exile from the top-level European scene in the wake of his implication in the Operaci\u00f3n Puerto doping scandal.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Beyond being fired by his T-Mobile team, Sevilla never faced any criminal or sporting sanctions arising from Operaci\u00f3n Puerto, though he did serve a one-year ban after testing positive for Hydroxyethyl Starch during his first year racing in Colombia in 2010. Sevilla has never admitted any culpability regarding the Operaci\u00f3n Puerto revelations, and he claimed the Hydroxyethyl Starch was for medical treatment and not performance enhancement.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-jHmihpkMQ2K7Zp2hTF8fMc\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-jHmihpkMQ2K7Zp2hTF8fMc 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\">As recently as this year, Sevilla was caught up in a doping case as his Medellin-EPM team was suspended for 30 days in the spring due to two anti-doping rule violations in the space of 12 moths \u2013 Aldemar Reyes and Fabio Duarte being the riders in question.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">In any case, Sevilla has enjoyed huge success on the Colombian scene, winning the Vuelta a Colombia three times and the Cl\u00e1sico RCN four times. He has also achieved some notable results while rubbing shoulders with WorldTour pros, placing on the podium of the Vuelta a San Juan in Argentina four times from 2017 to 2020 \u2013 in fact, he&#8217;s officially the winner of the 2018 edition after Gonzalo Najar was stripped of his title for doping offences.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Sevilla was on the podium of the 2020 edition of San Juan behind Remco Evenepoel and Filippo Ganna, and ahead of the newly-crowned world champion, Brandon McNulty. He has also raced regularly on the North American scene, with top-10s at the Tour of the Gila, Joe Martin Stage Race, and, as recently as this year, the Tour de Beauce.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Colombia has been very good to me. I met my wife here and we have two daughters together \u2013 it&#8217;s the best thing that happened in my life. It&#8217;s as if destiny brought me here,&#8221; Sevilla said in an interview with <em>Cyclingnews<\/em> at the start of 2017.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Almost 10 years on, and now in his 50s, he&#8217;s still going.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"slice-container-authorBio-jHmihpkMQ2K7Zp2hTF8fMc\" class=\"slice-container slice-author-bio authorBio-jHmihpkMQ2K7Zp2hTF8fMc slice-container-authorBio\">\n<div class=\"slice-container slice-author-bio authorBio slice-container-authorBio\" id=\"slice-container-authorBio\" data-component-name=\"Slice:AuthorBio\">\n<div class=\"author author__default-layout author--separator author--collapsible\" data-author-bio-max-height=\"250\" data-author-bio-read-more=\"Read more\" data-author-bio-read-less=\"Read less\">\n<div class=\"author__header\">\n<div class=\"author__avatar-block\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div>\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2QoJgeVtEMbCKNujw2pLoH-140-80.jpg.webp 140w\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__heading\">\n<div class=\"author__name\">\n<p>Patrick Fletcher<\/p>\n<\/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<\/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\/dAQujgWTNGfFQomTDErzif-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dAQujgWTNGfFQomTDErzif-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dAQujgWTNGfFQomTDErzif-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dAQujgWTNGfFQomTDErzif-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dAQujgWTNGfFQomTDErzif-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;Maybe there are people who don\u2019t understand it at my age&#8217; \u2013 42-year-old Mavi Garc\u00eda delays retirement to spend another year with UAE Team L&#8217;IMAD<\/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\/rFr6udvZZtMycwvDUBJtkX-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rFr6udvZZtMycwvDUBJtkX-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rFr6udvZZtMycwvDUBJtkX-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rFr6udvZZtMycwvDUBJtkX-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rFr6udvZZtMycwvDUBJtkX-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Pro Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;There are two kinds of ages: the number in your passport and your body age&#8217; \u2013 Why are cycling&#8217;s veteran pros refusing to slow down?<\/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\/yp6WXumSRMP7CpmkYLQVq3-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yp6WXumSRMP7CpmkYLQVq3-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yp6WXumSRMP7CpmkYLQVq3-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yp6WXumSRMP7CpmkYLQVq3-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yp6WXumSRMP7CpmkYLQVq3-320-80.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\">Paul Seixas draws a line under intense transfer speculation with confirmation of team for 2027<\/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\/VvMhc6Sfht6PkyXp8vKr6P-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VvMhc6Sfht6PkyXp8vKr6P-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VvMhc6Sfht6PkyXp8vKr6P-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VvMhc6Sfht6PkyXp8vKr6P-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VvMhc6Sfht6PkyXp8vKr6P-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;The best strategy is not thinking too much&#8217; \u2013 Nelson Oliveira closes in on all-time record of Grand Tour finishes at 2026 Tour de France<\/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\/ew8FjwVVFWNdGp7PnvwmJk-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ew8FjwVVFWNdGp7PnvwmJk-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ew8FjwVVFWNdGp7PnvwmJk-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ew8FjwVVFWNdGp7PnvwmJk-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ew8FjwVVFWNdGp7PnvwmJk-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\">Doping<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Colombian pro racer Germ\u00e1n G\u00f3mez Becerra cleared of doping charges by ITA<\/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\/geXDosfonTzjdQjvyX7teX-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/geXDosfonTzjdQjvyX7teX-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/geXDosfonTzjdQjvyX7teX-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/geXDosfonTzjdQjvyX7teX-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/geXDosfonTzjdQjvyX7teX-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;His best is yet to come&#8217; \u2013 NSN Cycling add much-needed climbing quality with signing of Santiago Buitrago<\/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 Teams &amp; Riders<\/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\/BzLge4PwzqmJzRKVmMB4KM-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BzLge4PwzqmJzRKVmMB4KM-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BzLge4PwzqmJzRKVmMB4KM-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BzLge4PwzqmJzRKVmMB4KM-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BzLge4PwzqmJzRKVmMB4KM-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\">Great Britain skip European Championships road races, only fielding riders for time trials<\/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\/ZUr3MzTc72GCAmG6TtE2qY-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZUr3MzTc72GCAmG6TtE2qY-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZUr3MzTc72GCAmG6TtE2qY-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZUr3MzTc72GCAmG6TtE2qY-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZUr3MzTc72GCAmG6TtE2qY-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\">Now it&#8217;s official \u2013 no Tadej Poga\u010dar at European Championships<\/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\/UiMEk6rLumkoVyyQ4WmmTU-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UiMEk6rLumkoVyyQ4WmmTU-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UiMEk6rLumkoVyyQ4WmmTU-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UiMEk6rLumkoVyyQ4WmmTU-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UiMEk6rLumkoVyyQ4WmmTU-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\">Mismatched kit and visa issues lead to heavy fines and depleted line-ups for Eritrea at World Championships<\/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\/fpgE3wX3NuSf2WSi9Htz4A-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fpgE3wX3NuSf2WSi9Htz4A-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fpgE3wX3NuSf2WSi9Htz4A-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fpgE3wX3NuSf2WSi9Htz4A-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fpgE3wX3NuSf2WSi9Htz4A-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;It won&#8217;t happen&#8217; &#8211;  UAE Team Emirates-XRG management insist that Tadej Poga\u010dar is not racing the European Championships this autumn<\/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\/SnrroKV8MAu8qKnduRM94K-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SnrroKV8MAu8qKnduRM94K-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SnrroKV8MAu8qKnduRM94K-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SnrroKV8MAu8qKnduRM94K-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SnrroKV8MAu8qKnduRM94K-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\">Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney swaps Canyon-SRAM for Lidl-Trek after nine years in major women&#8217;s peloton 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\/DNRAeegTiQBca9T3wSS4zj-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DNRAeegTiQBca9T3wSS4zj-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DNRAeegTiQBca9T3wSS4zj-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DNRAeegTiQBca9T3wSS4zj-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DNRAeegTiQBca9T3wSS4zj-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\">To start or not to start &#8211; or never even happening?  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Accessories<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">The PAS Normal Mechanism Shell Jacket is the &#8216;new sheriff in waterproof cycling jackets&#8217; \u2013 It&#8217;s never discounted, so this 15% off reduction is worth grabbing fast<\/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\/gPiwxkZhFYMUFVZo3Z4tGP-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gPiwxkZhFYMUFVZo3Z4tGP-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gPiwxkZhFYMUFVZo3Z4tGP-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gPiwxkZhFYMUFVZo3Z4tGP-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gPiwxkZhFYMUFVZo3Z4tGP-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\">Racing will start even earlier in 2027 \u2013 New 2.1 event in Canary Islands to kick off pro road calendar in January<\/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\/BzLge4PwzqmJzRKVmMB4KM-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BzLge4PwzqmJzRKVmMB4KM-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BzLge4PwzqmJzRKVmMB4KM-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BzLge4PwzqmJzRKVmMB4KM-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BzLge4PwzqmJzRKVmMB4KM-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\">Great Britain skip European Championships road races, only fielding riders for time trials<\/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\/ZUr3MzTc72GCAmG6TtE2qY-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZUr3MzTc72GCAmG6TtE2qY-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZUr3MzTc72GCAmG6TtE2qY-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZUr3MzTc72GCAmG6TtE2qY-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZUr3MzTc72GCAmG6TtE2qY-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\">Now it&#8217;s official \u2013 no Tadej Poga\u010dar at European Championships<\/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\/UiMEk6rLumkoVyyQ4WmmTU-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UiMEk6rLumkoVyyQ4WmmTU-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UiMEk6rLumkoVyyQ4WmmTU-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UiMEk6rLumkoVyyQ4WmmTU-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UiMEk6rLumkoVyyQ4WmmTU-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\">Mismatched kit and visa issues lead to heavy fines and depleted line-ups for Eritrea at World Championships<\/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\/fpgE3wX3NuSf2WSi9Htz4A-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fpgE3wX3NuSf2WSi9Htz4A-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fpgE3wX3NuSf2WSi9Htz4A-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fpgE3wX3NuSf2WSi9Htz4A-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fpgE3wX3NuSf2WSi9Htz4A-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;It won&#8217;t happen&#8217; &#8211;  UAE Team Emirates-XRG management insist that Tadej Poga\u010dar is not racing the European Championships this autumn<\/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<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"widgetArea17\" class=\"widget-area md:basis-1\/3 widget-area-g-md-vp-1-3 widget-area-g-lg-vp-1-3 widget-area-g-xl-vp-1-3 page-widget-area-17\">\n<div data-widget-type=\"dynamic\" id=\"popular-data\" class=\"clear-both widget widget-dynamic widget-popular-data widget-dynamic-popular-data widget-dynamic-fter-popular-box\">\n<div class=\"wdn-fte-pb pos-relative space-t20\n\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"slice-container popular-box-slice\">\n<section class=\"popular-box\" data-component-name=\"Slice:PopularBox\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__label\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__label__tab popular-box__label__tab--active\" role=\"heading\">\nLATEST ARTICLES\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<ol class=\"popular-box__articles-list popular-box__articles-list--active\">\n<li class=\"popular-box__article-list\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__container\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__image-wrapper\">\n<div>\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gPiwxkZhFYMUFVZo3Z4tGP-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gPiwxkZhFYMUFVZo3Z4tGP-720-80.jpg.webp 720w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gPiwxkZhFYMUFVZo3Z4tGP-640-80.jpg.webp 640w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gPiwxkZhFYMUFVZo3Z4tGP-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"99vw\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__content\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__number-text\">1<\/div>\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__heading\">\n<p>Racing will start even earlier in 2027 \u2013 New 2.1 event in Canary Islands to kick off pro road calendar in January<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"popular-box__article-list\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__container\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__content\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__number-text\">2<\/div>\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__heading\">\n<p>Great Britain skip European Championships road races, only fielding riders for time trials<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"popular-box__article-list\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__container\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__content\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__number-text\">3<\/div>\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__heading\">\n<p>On his 50th birthday, Oscar Sevilla signs up for another year as a pro cyclist<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"popular-box__article-list\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__container\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__content\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__number-text\">4<\/div>\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__heading\">\n<p>Break prevails as Petr Rikunov wins stage 4 of Le Tour de Langkawi in the Cameron Highlands, Lennart Jasch maintains overall lead<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"popular-box__article-list\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__container\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__content\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__number-text\">5<\/div>\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__heading\">\n<p>Will Vollering continue the Dutch domination or can someone exact Worlds revenge? \u2013 European Championships women&#8217;s road race contenders<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"page-content-onecol flex-1\nnews-article article\n\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"widget-area-group widget-area-group-2col flex flex-wrap box-border\">\n<div id=\"widgetArea16\" class=\"widget-area basis-full md:basis-2\/3 widget-area-g-md-vp-2-3 widget-area-g-lg-vp-2-3 widget-area-g-xl-vp-2-3 page-widget-area-16\">\n<div data-widget-type=\"hero\" id=\"hero\" class=\"clear-both widget widget-hero widget-hero widget-hero-hero widget-hero widget-hero-fter-news\">\n<div class=\"news-article\">\n<header data-component-name=\"Article:Hero\">\n<nav class=\"breadcrumb\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumbs\">\n<ol>\n<li>\nPro Cycling\n<\/li>\n<li>\nTeams &amp; Riders\n<\/li>\n<li>\nOscar Sevilla\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/nav>\n<h1>On his 50th birthday, Oscar Sevilla signs up for another year as a pro cyclist<\/h1>\n<div class=\"byline-social\">\n<div class=\"vds-byline-block flex flex-row flex-nowrap my-1.5 gap-2 text-left items-start justify-start\" data-component-name=\"Article:BylineBlock\">\n<p>News<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-auto vds-simple-byline\"><span class=\"inline-block vds-author\"><br \/>\nBy<br \/>\nPatrick Fletcher <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex gap-1 vds-byline-with-avatar__meta\"><span class=\"vds-date block font-normal tracking-normal normal-case text-xs\"><br \/>\nPublished<br \/>\n<time data-component-name=\"UI:DateTime\" datetime=\"2026-09-30T11:31:33Z\" class=\"relative-date\"><br \/>\n30 September 2026<br \/>\n<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"strapline\">Spaniard is remarkably still going strong on the Colombian scene<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"text-gray-700 flex items-center mx-0 my-5 p-0 justify-start text-left\" id=\"affiliate-disclaimer\" data-component-name=\"AffiliateDisclaimer\" data-hawk-message=\"Affiliate disclaimer removed because hawk deemed there are no affiliate links on this page\">\n<p class=\"text-[color:var(--affiliate-disclaimer--text-color,inherit)] mb-2 text-[length:var(--affiliate-disclaimer--font-size,0.75rem)] leading-[18px] md:text-[13px] [&amp;&gt;a]:text-inherit [&amp;&gt;a]:underline\">\nWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. 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So in the 2027 season I will be racing my bike for the Medellin-EPM team.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Sevilla added that he would represent the team and the city of Medellin &#8220;with the same values as always \u2013 with motivation, discipline, respect, and admiration for this beautiful sport.&#8221;<\/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\/dAQujgWTNGfFQomTDErzif-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dAQujgWTNGfFQomTDErzif-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;Maybe there are people who don\u2019t understand it at my age&#8217; \u2013 42-year-old Mavi Garc\u00eda delays retirement to spend another year with UAE Team L&#8217;IMAD<\/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\/rFr6udvZZtMycwvDUBJtkX-250-80.png.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rFr6udvZZtMycwvDUBJtkX-150-80.png.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;There are two kinds of ages: the number in your passport and your body age&#8217; \u2013 Why are cycling&#8217;s veteran pros refusing to slow down?<\/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\/yp6WXumSRMP7CpmkYLQVq3-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yp6WXumSRMP7CpmkYLQVq3-150-80.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\">Paul Seixas draws a line under intense transfer speculation with confirmation of team for 2027<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">In Colombia, Sevilla found a new home and a new direction in his career amid an exile from the top-level European scene in the wake of his implication in the Operaci\u00f3n Puerto doping scandal.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Beyond being fired by his T-Mobile team, Sevilla never faced any criminal or sporting sanctions arising from Operaci\u00f3n Puerto, though he did serve a one-year ban after testing positive for Hydroxyethyl Starch during his first year racing in Colombia in 2010. Sevilla has never admitted any culpability regarding the Operaci\u00f3n Puerto revelations, and he claimed the Hydroxyethyl Starch was for medical treatment and not performance enhancement.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-jHmihpkMQ2K7Zp2hTF8fMc\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-jHmihpkMQ2K7Zp2hTF8fMc 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\">As recently as this year, Sevilla was caught up in a doping case as his Medellin-EPM team was suspended for 30 days in the spring due to two anti-doping rule violations in the space of 12 moths \u2013 Aldemar Reyes and Fabio Duarte being the riders in question.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">In any case, Sevilla has enjoyed huge success on the Colombian scene, winning the Vuelta a Colombia three times and the Cl\u00e1sico RCN four times. 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\u2013 42-year-old Mavi Garc\u00eda delays retirement to spend another year with UAE Team L&#8217;IMAD<\/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\/rFr6udvZZtMycwvDUBJtkX-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rFr6udvZZtMycwvDUBJtkX-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rFr6udvZZtMycwvDUBJtkX-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rFr6udvZZtMycwvDUBJtkX-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rFr6udvZZtMycwvDUBJtkX-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Pro Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;There are two kinds of ages: the number in your passport and your body age&#8217; \u2013 Why are cycling&#8217;s veteran pros refusing to slow down?<\/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\/yp6WXumSRMP7CpmkYLQVq3-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yp6WXumSRMP7CpmkYLQVq3-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yp6WXumSRMP7CpmkYLQVq3-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yp6WXumSRMP7CpmkYLQVq3-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yp6WXumSRMP7CpmkYLQVq3-320-80.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\">Paul Seixas draws a line under intense transfer speculation with confirmation of team for 2027<\/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\/VvMhc6Sfht6PkyXp8vKr6P-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VvMhc6Sfht6PkyXp8vKr6P-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VvMhc6Sfht6PkyXp8vKr6P-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VvMhc6Sfht6PkyXp8vKr6P-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VvMhc6Sfht6PkyXp8vKr6P-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;The best strategy is not thinking too much&#8217; \u2013 Nelson Oliveira closes in on all-time record of Grand Tour finishes at 2026 Tour de France<\/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\/ew8FjwVVFWNdGp7PnvwmJk-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ew8FjwVVFWNdGp7PnvwmJk-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ew8FjwVVFWNdGp7PnvwmJk-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ew8FjwVVFWNdGp7PnvwmJk-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ew8FjwVVFWNdGp7PnvwmJk-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\">Doping<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Colombian pro racer Germ\u00e1n G\u00f3mez Becerra cleared of doping charges by ITA<\/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\/geXDosfonTzjdQjvyX7teX-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/geXDosfonTzjdQjvyX7teX-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/geXDosfonTzjdQjvyX7teX-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/geXDosfonTzjdQjvyX7teX-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/geXDosfonTzjdQjvyX7teX-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;His best is yet to come&#8217; \u2013 NSN Cycling add much-needed climbing quality with signing of Santiago Buitrago<\/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 Teams &amp; Riders<\/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\/BzLge4PwzqmJzRKVmMB4KM-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BzLge4PwzqmJzRKVmMB4KM-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BzLge4PwzqmJzRKVmMB4KM-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BzLge4PwzqmJzRKVmMB4KM-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BzLge4PwzqmJzRKVmMB4KM-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\">Great Britain skip European Championships road races, only fielding riders for time trials<\/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\/ZUr3MzTc72GCAmG6TtE2qY-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZUr3MzTc72GCAmG6TtE2qY-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZUr3MzTc72GCAmG6TtE2qY-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZUr3MzTc72GCAmG6TtE2qY-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZUr3MzTc72GCAmG6TtE2qY-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\">Now it&#8217;s official \u2013 no Tadej Poga\u010dar at European Championships<\/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\/UiMEk6rLumkoVyyQ4WmmTU-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UiMEk6rLumkoVyyQ4WmmTU-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UiMEk6rLumkoVyyQ4WmmTU-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UiMEk6rLumkoVyyQ4WmmTU-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UiMEk6rLumkoVyyQ4WmmTU-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\">Mismatched kit and visa issues lead to heavy fines and depleted line-ups for Eritrea at World Championships<\/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\/fpgE3wX3NuSf2WSi9Htz4A-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fpgE3wX3NuSf2WSi9Htz4A-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fpgE3wX3NuSf2WSi9Htz4A-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fpgE3wX3NuSf2WSi9Htz4A-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fpgE3wX3NuSf2WSi9Htz4A-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;It won&#8217;t happen&#8217; &#8211;  UAE Team Emirates-XRG management insist that Tadej Poga\u010dar is not racing the European Championships this autumn<\/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\/SnrroKV8MAu8qKnduRM94K-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SnrroKV8MAu8qKnduRM94K-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SnrroKV8MAu8qKnduRM94K-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SnrroKV8MAu8qKnduRM94K-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SnrroKV8MAu8qKnduRM94K-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\">Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney swaps Canyon-SRAM for Lidl-Trek after nine years in major women&#8217;s peloton 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\/DNRAeegTiQBca9T3wSS4zj-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DNRAeegTiQBca9T3wSS4zj-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DNRAeegTiQBca9T3wSS4zj-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DNRAeegTiQBca9T3wSS4zj-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DNRAeegTiQBca9T3wSS4zj-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\">To start or not to start &#8211; or never even happening?  Uncertainty reigns over Tadej Poga\u010dar&#8217;s rumoured last-minute comeback at home European Championships<\/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\/n6Yvxerr9jVCsZ8roa3tob-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/n6Yvxerr9jVCsZ8roa3tob-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/n6Yvxerr9jVCsZ8roa3tob-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/n6Yvxerr9jVCsZ8roa3tob-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/n6Yvxerr9jVCsZ8roa3tob-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\">Cycling Kit &amp; Accessories<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">The PAS Normal Mechanism Shell Jacket is the &#8216;new sheriff in waterproof cycling jackets&#8217; \u2013 It&#8217;s never discounted, so this 15% off reduction is worth grabbing fast<\/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\/gPiwxkZhFYMUFVZo3Z4tGP-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gPiwxkZhFYMUFVZo3Z4tGP-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gPiwxkZhFYMUFVZo3Z4tGP-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gPiwxkZhFYMUFVZo3Z4tGP-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gPiwxkZhFYMUFVZo3Z4tGP-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\">Racing will start even earlier in 2027 \u2013 New 2.1 event in Canary Islands to kick off pro road calendar in January<\/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\/BzLge4PwzqmJzRKVmMB4KM-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BzLge4PwzqmJzRKVmMB4KM-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BzLge4PwzqmJzRKVmMB4KM-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BzLge4PwzqmJzRKVmMB4KM-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BzLge4PwzqmJzRKVmMB4KM-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\">Great Britain skip European Championships road races, only fielding riders for time trials<\/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\/ZUr3MzTc72GCAmG6TtE2qY-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZUr3MzTc72GCAmG6TtE2qY-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZUr3MzTc72GCAmG6TtE2qY-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZUr3MzTc72GCAmG6TtE2qY-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZUr3MzTc72GCAmG6TtE2qY-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\">Now it&#8217;s official \u2013 no Tadej Poga\u010dar at European Championships<\/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\/UiMEk6rLumkoVyyQ4WmmTU-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UiMEk6rLumkoVyyQ4WmmTU-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UiMEk6rLumkoVyyQ4WmmTU-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UiMEk6rLumkoVyyQ4WmmTU-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UiMEk6rLumkoVyyQ4WmmTU-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\">Mismatched kit and visa issues lead to heavy fines and depleted line-ups for Eritrea at World Championships<\/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\/fpgE3wX3NuSf2WSi9Htz4A-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fpgE3wX3NuSf2WSi9Htz4A-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fpgE3wX3NuSf2WSi9Htz4A-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fpgE3wX3NuSf2WSi9Htz4A-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fpgE3wX3NuSf2WSi9Htz4A-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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He has also achieved some notable results while rubbing shoulders with WorldTour pros, placing on the podium of the Vuelta a San Juan in Argentina four times from 2017 to 2020 \u2013 in fact, he&#8217;s officially the winner of the 2018 edition after Gonzalo Najar was stripped of his title for doping offences.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Sevilla was on the podium of the 2020 edition of San Juan behind Remco Evenepoel and Filippo Ganna, and ahead of the newly-crowned world champion, Brandon McNulty. He has also raced regularly on the North American scene, with top-10s at the Tour of the Gila, Joe Martin Stage Race, and, as recently as this year, the Tour de Beauce.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Colombia has been very good to me. I met my wife here and we have two daughters together \u2013 it&#8217;s the best thing that happened in my life. 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