{"id":2178559,"date":"2026-10-03T09:33:37","date_gmt":"2026-10-03T06:33:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2178559"},"modified":"2026-10-03T09:33:37","modified_gmt":"2026-10-03T06:33:37","slug":"ive-seen-places-i-never-thought-id-go-let-alone-on-a-bike-a-year-on-from-the-tour-de-langkawi-win-that-sparked-british-rider-zeb-kyffins-terengganu-twist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2178559","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;I&#8217;ve seen places I never thought I&#8217;d go, let alone on a bike&#8217; \u2013 A year on from the Tour de Langkawi win that sparked British rider Zeb Kyffin&#8217;s Terengganu twist"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eUfZgxtATR5sXPCzxJaGcJ-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\/Y4r8QZjV3ixBXKgKNTv7sd-160-80.jpg.webp 160w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Y4r8QZjV3ixBXKgKNTv7sd-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                                    &#8216;It&#8217;s been really fun to see him get his legs back under him&#8217; 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2026 season, but it turned out that Malaysia provided the answer not just as a venue to throw him into the winner&#8217;s spotlight so he could secure that much sought contract, but it was also the location that would provide the British rider with his new team.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-7e3cbd32-bf07-11f1-bd45-f309a370b601-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I took my chance when I got it, and I managed my only pro win and looking back on it how special that is so few people actually managed to win a professional bike race,&#8221; Kyffin told <em>Cyclingnews<\/em> while once again racing at Le Tour de Langkawi in 2026. &#8220;I opened my phone when I finished the stage and the manager of this team was like &#8216;well if you wanted the contract we spoke about, here it is&#8217; and that was that.&#8221;<\/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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So we race a lot against the same pros for the whole year,&#8221; said Kyffin when <em>Cyclingnews<\/em> spoke with him before stage 4.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;But then I guess I&#8217;ve also got a bit of a reputation for being the guy who tries to send the long one, and people caught on pretty quickly. So I haven&#8217;t been able to fly under the radar as much as I probably wanted to.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Like even yesterday, one of the Tudor guys was like, &#8220;Save your legs. We&#8217;ll go together on stage six&#8217;, and I&#8217;m like, &#8216;Oh, for goodness&#8217; sake, why does everyone know what I&#8217;m going to do?&#8217; So I guess it&#8217;s nice in a way, that you&#8217;re recognised for what you&#8217;re capable of. It also ruins the plan a bit.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Racing in Asia for a Brit has had its challenges with around 70 race days \u2013 his season was also extended by the call-up to race Langkawi as it wasn&#8217;t initially on his schedule \u2013 particularly when it includes a long trip to and from home in Britain plus a change of climates and timezones.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I made the most of what I decided to do and I wouldn&#8217;t trade having seen 15 new countries, or whatever it&#8217;s been for another year of racing on a club team in Europe or something. It&#8217;s been exciting.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><em>*Cyclingnews attended Le Tour de Langkawi on an invitation\/media package from the race that included travel and accommodation. In line with our editorial standards, our coverage is independent and was not subject to review, approval or influence by the organiser or any sponsor; no favourable coverage was promised or given in return.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"slice-container-authorBio-mL8AavDDurbTzvbHBF2JUQ\" class=\"slice-container slice-author-bio authorBio-mL8AavDDurbTzvbHBF2JUQ 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\/RUKCQmBBgAFRGkijgpLyah-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>Simone Giuliani<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__social\">\n<nav class=\"button-social-group author__social-buttons\" aria-labelledby=\"button-social-group- author__social-buttons\">\n<div id=\"button-social-group- author__social-buttons\">\nSocial Links Navigation\n<\/div>\n<\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__role\">Australia Editor<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__bio-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"author__biography\">\n<p>Simone is a degree-qualified journalist that has accumulated decades of wide-ranging experience while working across a variety of leading media organisations. She joined <em>Cyclingnews<\/em> as a Production Editor at the start of the 2021 season and has now moved into the role of Australia Editor. Previously she worked as a freelance writer, Australian Editor at <em>Ella CyclingTips<\/em> and as a correspondent for <em>Reuters<\/em> and <em>Bloomberg<\/em>. Cycling was initially purely a leisure pursuit for Simone, who started out as a business journalist, but in 2015 her career focus also shifted to the sport.<\/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\/SKPDErtoWWzouBCfdQZKzT-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SKPDErtoWWzouBCfdQZKzT-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SKPDErtoWWzouBCfdQZKzT-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SKPDErtoWWzouBCfdQZKzT-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SKPDErtoWWzouBCfdQZKzT-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I thought I had it&#8217; \u2013 Riley Pickrell just short of Le Tour de Langkawi opening stage win as he closes out year with Modern Adventure where &#8216;what they sold is exactly what I got&#8217;<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"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\/AukZ38mSoiB3LbwHnab7WB-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AukZ38mSoiB3LbwHnab7WB-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AukZ38mSoiB3LbwHnab7WB-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AukZ38mSoiB3LbwHnab7WB-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AukZ38mSoiB3LbwHnab7WB-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I wasn&#8217;t confident at all&#8217; \u2013 Third time&#8217;s a charm for Canadian sprinter Riley Pickrell as he takes first victory in over a year at Tour de Langkawi<\/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\/j6Y2gjVCHWSan7nktJGaML-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/j6Y2gjVCHWSan7nktJGaML-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/j6Y2gjVCHWSan7nktJGaML-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/j6Y2gjVCHWSan7nktJGaML-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/j6Y2gjVCHWSan7nktJGaML-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; 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\u2013 Rare breakaway win for Petr Rikunov in Tour de Langkawi and an &#8216;impossible&#8217; return to the KOM jersey<\/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\/zogajVFUHtACrYqrxGwoVT-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zogajVFUHtACrYqrxGwoVT-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zogajVFUHtACrYqrxGwoVT-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zogajVFUHtACrYqrxGwoVT-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zogajVFUHtACrYqrxGwoVT-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\">A new twist for 30th year of Tour de Langkawi with trio of summit finishes that will have sprinters fighting to &#8216;just survive&#8217;<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"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\/Mo77MgRxV4hLWGJ7QvRfGD-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Mo77MgRxV4hLWGJ7QvRfGD-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Mo77MgRxV4hLWGJ7QvRfGD-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Mo77MgRxV4hLWGJ7QvRfGD-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Mo77MgRxV4hLWGJ7QvRfGD-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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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\/iCmue4fAKiGQCcQ6qgvhmK-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iCmue4fAKiGQCcQ6qgvhmK-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iCmue4fAKiGQCcQ6qgvhmK-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iCmue4fAKiGQCcQ6qgvhmK-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iCmue4fAKiGQCcQ6qgvhmK-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\">Lachlan Morton set to leave EF Education-EasyPost<\/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\/9fzcrARcoekQdu5KYxJuV6-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9fzcrARcoekQdu5KYxJuV6-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9fzcrARcoekQdu5KYxJuV6-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9fzcrARcoekQdu5KYxJuV6-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9fzcrARcoekQdu5KYxJuV6-320-80.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\">UAE Team Emirates-XRG bolster Classics squad with young Frenchman from Decathlon CMA CGM<\/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\/pB6zENmahitW9nEBThkRdK-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pB6zENmahitW9nEBThkRdK-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pB6zENmahitW9nEBThkRdK-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pB6zENmahitW9nEBThkRdK-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pB6zENmahitW9nEBThkRdK-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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2026 season, but it turned out that Malaysia provided the answer not just as a venue to throw him into the winner&#8217;s spotlight so he could secure that much sought contract, but it was also the location that would provide the British rider with his new team.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-7e3cbd32-bf07-11f1-bd45-f309a370b601-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I took my chance when I got it, and I managed my only pro win and looking back on it how special that is so few people actually managed to win a professional bike race,&#8221; Kyffin told <em>Cyclingnews<\/em> while once again racing at Le Tour de Langkawi in 2026. &#8220;I opened my phone when I finished the stage and the manager of this team was like &#8216;well if you wanted the contract we spoke about, here it is&#8217; and that was that.&#8221;<\/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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\u2013 Riley Pickrell just short of Le Tour de Langkawi opening stage win as he closes out year with Modern Adventure where &#8216;what they sold is exactly what I got&#8217;<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"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\/AukZ38mSoiB3LbwHnab7WB-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AukZ38mSoiB3LbwHnab7WB-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AukZ38mSoiB3LbwHnab7WB-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AukZ38mSoiB3LbwHnab7WB-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AukZ38mSoiB3LbwHnab7WB-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I wasn&#8217;t confident at all&#8217; \u2013 Third time&#8217;s a charm for Canadian sprinter Riley Pickrell as he takes first victory in over a year at Tour de Langkawi<\/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\/j6Y2gjVCHWSan7nktJGaML-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/j6Y2gjVCHWSan7nktJGaML-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/j6Y2gjVCHWSan7nktJGaML-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/j6Y2gjVCHWSan7nktJGaML-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/j6Y2gjVCHWSan7nktJGaML-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\">A Tour de Langkawi that has the potential to provide the first answers on Lennart Jasch&#8217;s development into a GC threat<\/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\/ymaLQiGGu3KuCz3cFVpXQY-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ymaLQiGGu3KuCz3cFVpXQY-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ymaLQiGGu3KuCz3cFVpXQY-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ymaLQiGGu3KuCz3cFVpXQY-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ymaLQiGGu3KuCz3cFVpXQY-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I do not believe the first is in a mountain stage&#8217; \u2013 Rare breakaway win for Petr Rikunov in Tour de Langkawi and an &#8216;impossible&#8217; return to the KOM jersey<\/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\/zogajVFUHtACrYqrxGwoVT-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zogajVFUHtACrYqrxGwoVT-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zogajVFUHtACrYqrxGwoVT-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zogajVFUHtACrYqrxGwoVT-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zogajVFUHtACrYqrxGwoVT-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\">A new twist for 30th year of Tour de Langkawi with trio of summit finishes that will have sprinters fighting to &#8216;just survive&#8217;<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"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\/Mo77MgRxV4hLWGJ7QvRfGD-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Mo77MgRxV4hLWGJ7QvRfGD-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Mo77MgRxV4hLWGJ7QvRfGD-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Mo77MgRxV4hLWGJ7QvRfGD-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Mo77MgRxV4hLWGJ7QvRfGD-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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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\/iCmue4fAKiGQCcQ6qgvhmK-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iCmue4fAKiGQCcQ6qgvhmK-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iCmue4fAKiGQCcQ6qgvhmK-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iCmue4fAKiGQCcQ6qgvhmK-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iCmue4fAKiGQCcQ6qgvhmK-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\">Lachlan Morton set to leave EF Education-EasyPost<\/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\/9fzcrARcoekQdu5KYxJuV6-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9fzcrARcoekQdu5KYxJuV6-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9fzcrARcoekQdu5KYxJuV6-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9fzcrARcoekQdu5KYxJuV6-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9fzcrARcoekQdu5KYxJuV6-320-80.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\">UAE Team Emirates-XRG bolster Classics squad with young Frenchman from Decathlon CMA CGM<\/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\/pB6zENmahitW9nEBThkRdK-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pB6zENmahitW9nEBThkRdK-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pB6zENmahitW9nEBThkRdK-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pB6zENmahitW9nEBThkRdK-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pB6zENmahitW9nEBThkRdK-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 world caves in on you&#8217; &#8211; Ion Izagirre reflects on broken wrist injury that wrecked end of 17-year career<\/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\/EtbMB5jaf5MHzqkcbpaHPW-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EtbMB5jaf5MHzqkcbpaHPW-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EtbMB5jaf5MHzqkcbpaHPW-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EtbMB5jaf5MHzqkcbpaHPW-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EtbMB5jaf5MHzqkcbpaHPW-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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of British rider Mark Donovan as first new signing 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\/JgunE23CEoUkKKphnmXEfE-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JgunE23CEoUkKKphnmXEfE-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JgunE23CEoUkKKphnmXEfE-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JgunE23CEoUkKKphnmXEfE-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JgunE23CEoUkKKphnmXEfE-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\">Luka Mezgec announces new role as sports director at top WorldTour team following imminent retirement after 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\/xTHwnyBTu238SiDWq3KnKk-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xTHwnyBTu238SiDWq3KnKk-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xTHwnyBTu238SiDWq3KnKk-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xTHwnyBTu238SiDWq3KnKk-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xTHwnyBTu238SiDWq3KnKk-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\">USA gets another UCI race as Battenkill returns to pro calendar<\/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\/iCmue4fAKiGQCcQ6qgvhmK-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iCmue4fAKiGQCcQ6qgvhmK-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iCmue4fAKiGQCcQ6qgvhmK-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iCmue4fAKiGQCcQ6qgvhmK-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iCmue4fAKiGQCcQ6qgvhmK-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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Riders\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/nav>\n<h1>&#8216;I&#8217;ve seen places I never thought I&#8217;d go, let alone on a bike&#8217; \u2013 A year on from the Tour de Langkawi win that sparked British rider Zeb Kyffin&#8217;s Terengganu twist<\/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 \/>\nSimone Giuliani <\/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=\"2026-10-03T09:33:37Z\" class=\"relative-date\"><br \/>\n3 October 2026<br \/>\n<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"strapline\">&#8216;I wouldn&#8217;t trade having seen 15 new countries, or whatever it&#8217;s been for another year of racing on a club team in Europe or something. 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