{"id":2180480,"date":"2026-10-05T12:10:08","date_gmt":"2026-10-05T09:10:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2180480"},"modified":"2026-10-05T12:10:08","modified_gmt":"2026-10-05T09:10:08","slug":"visma-lease-a-bike-promote-former-rider-nathan-van-hooydonck-to-new-leading-sporting-director-role","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2180480","title":{"rendered":"Visma-Lease a Bike promote former rider Nathan Van Hooydonck to new leading sporting director role"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NJZvZwJi8BqK42pvPgDnoX-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\/7aGnmEPpe7zMXvzfBM8BdX-160-80.png.webp 160w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7aGnmEPpe7zMXvzfBM8BdX-80-80.png.webp 80w\" sizes=\"80px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex items-center justify-center absolute w-4 h-6 left-0 top-0 bg-white\/90 flex-none z-[1]\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"font-normal text-base leading-[17px] tracking-[1.3px] uppercase text-black flex-none\">1<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-center justify-center gap-1.5 w-[173px] h-20 flex-none\">\n<p class=\"font-article-heading font-medium text-base leading-[21px] text-gray-800 w-[173px] line-clamp-3 group-hover:underline\">\n                                    Visma-Lease a Bike look to realise &#8216;untapped potential&#8217; 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Riders\n<\/li>\n<li>\nVisma-Lease a Bike\n<\/li>\n<li>\nNathan Van Hooydonck\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/nav>\n<h1>Visma-Lease a Bike promote former rider Nathan Van Hooydonck to new leading sporting director role<\/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 \/>\nDani Ostanek <\/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=\"2026-10-05T12:10:08Z\" class=\"relative-date\"><br \/>\n5 October 2026<br \/>\n<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"strapline\">Belgian had been working on the team&#8217;s commercial side since being forced to retire from racing with heart problems in 2023<\/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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id=\"elk-c2a4dea8-c0b2-11f1-8c2a-65ee79b0912c-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Van Hooydonck, whose last race came at the 2023 Tour of Britain, initially transitioned to work as a VIP guest guide during major races throughout the season. In October 2024, he took up the commercial role, and now, he steps up to a position as leader of Visma&#8217;s Sport Management Team (SMT).<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-6 w-full overflow-hidden rounded-[10px] lg:my-8\" data-component-name=\"JwPlayer:Carousel\" data-jwp-carousel data-jwp-carousel-payload=\"{&quot;ids&quot;:{&quot;playerID&quot;:&quot;jYDCcabO&quot;,&quot;searchPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;divID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;fallbackPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;fallbackDivID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;key&quot;:&quot;X9\/mXVGac0NphghLH9hZaqWA5d3dhAM\/Ih07grnEyMLjuO2E&quot;,&quot;tintLogo&quot;:true,&quot;useSearchPlaylist&quot;:false,&quot;enabled&quot;:true},&quot;signPostingEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;signPostingLinkEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;waitForAdLoad&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnDesktop&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnMobile&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnTablet&quot;:false}\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-nowrap items-center justify-between gap-3 bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-header>\n<div class=\"flex min-w-0 shrink items-center\"><span class=\"inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 text-sm font-article-heading capitalize leading-5 text-white whitespace-nowrap\"><span class=\"jwp-carousel-title-desktop\">Latest Videos From<\/span><span class=\"jwp-carousel-brand\">Cyclingnews<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"min-h-[44px] bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting><a class=\"invisible block truncate text-sm font-bold leading-5 text-white underline decoration-solid underline-offset-2\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting-link href target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-jwp-carousel-signposting-title>Watch full video here: <\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Nathan is still young, but incredibly eager to learn and someone who feels completely connected to this team and to what we want to achieve together,&#8221; said Visma-Lease a Bike CEO Richard Plugge.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;He not only knows our culture, he acts according to it and embodies it. 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With people such as Mathieu Heijboer, who has been and will continue to be an important part of our organisation, Nathan can draw on a great deal of knowledge and experience.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-dhmh2ffJo65PHSZ2KRQ4ec\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-dhmh2ffJo65PHSZ2KRQ4ec 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\">Visma say that Van Hooydonck will take responsibility for &#8220;defining and overseeing the team&#8217;s key sporting objectives.&#8221; Van Hooydonck, who turns 31 next week, will also &#8220;safeguard the long-term vision, values and culture&#8221; of the team.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Van Hooydonck joins Plugge, Marc Reef, Mathieu Heijboer, Robbert de Groot, and Patrick Broe on Visma&#8217;s SMT. 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Richard has also played a huge role in my development and in giving me the opportunity I now have to take on this role within the team,&#8221; said Van Hooydonck.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Ultimately, for me, it comes down to one thing: winning. To achieve that, we need to move in the same direction as an organisation every single day. That means being willing to challenge each other, to push each other and, at the same time, to make sure everyone feels involved in what we are trying to achieve together. I am really looking forward to contributing to that from this role.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Van Hooydonck isn&#8217;t the first change at Visma for the 2027 season. So far, the men&#8217;s team has brought on board neo-pro Matisse Van Kerckhove and Mark Donovan (Pinarello-Q36.5), while the women&#8217;s squad will welcome Femke Markus (SD Worx-Protime) and Maike van der Duijn (Canyon-SRAM).<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">On the staff side, head of the sport management team Jacco Verhaeren is on the outgoing list, with the team having announced his departure &#8220;decided in consultation with the team&#8221; back in September. After the surprise departure of head of racing Grischa Niermann, announced back in June, Reef stepped up into that role on September 1 and will carry that into 2027.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-7a016ab2-c0b3-11f1-9062-b39d536de387\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><strong>Subscribe to Cyclingnews for comprehensive race coverage of both the UCI Road and Gravel World Championships, alongside the final monument of the season, Il Lombardia. 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Her favourite races include the Paris-Roubaix, Tour de France Femmes, Tro-Bro L\u00e9on, and cycling&#8217;s fourth Grand Tour, the Volta a Portugal.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/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\/ATkxBfovZFCMZLCDme6xKU-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ATkxBfovZFCMZLCDme6xKU-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ATkxBfovZFCMZLCDme6xKU-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ATkxBfovZFCMZLCDme6xKU-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ATkxBfovZFCMZLCDme6xKU-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\">Victor Campenaerts commits to his domestique role at Visma-Lease a Bike until the end of 2028<\/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\/WJDQuAmDphhncKiaTuBakZ-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WJDQuAmDphhncKiaTuBakZ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WJDQuAmDphhncKiaTuBakZ-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WJDQuAmDphhncKiaTuBakZ-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WJDQuAmDphhncKiaTuBakZ-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\">Visma-Lease a Bike bring on Giorgia Bronzini as sports director<\/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\/7aGnmEPpe7zMXvzfBM8BdX-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7aGnmEPpe7zMXvzfBM8BdX-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7aGnmEPpe7zMXvzfBM8BdX-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7aGnmEPpe7zMXvzfBM8BdX-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7aGnmEPpe7zMXvzfBM8BdX-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\">Transfers<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Visma-Lease a Bike look to realise &#8216;untapped potential&#8217; 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 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\/utyjqu3Yj4e4mCY8PBQB8T-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/utyjqu3Yj4e4mCY8PBQB8T-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/utyjqu3Yj4e4mCY8PBQB8T-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/utyjqu3Yj4e4mCY8PBQB8T-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/utyjqu3Yj4e4mCY8PBQB8T-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\">Picnic-PostNL lose key director Matt Winston as well as two other coaches<\/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\/r5RKNP3hGXAD2fh4VyjVzE-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r5RKNP3hGXAD2fh4VyjVzE-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r5RKNP3hGXAD2fh4VyjVzE-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r5RKNP3hGXAD2fh4VyjVzE-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r5RKNP3hGXAD2fh4VyjVzE-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\">Visma-Lease a Bike confirm Fabio Jakobsen joins team &#8216;with immediate effect&#8217; after Picnic-PostNL departure<\/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\/K5tDcpWgdsQzdA7smTewyg-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/K5tDcpWgdsQzdA7smTewyg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/K5tDcpWgdsQzdA7smTewyg-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/K5tDcpWgdsQzdA7smTewyg-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/K5tDcpWgdsQzdA7smTewyg-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\">\u2018In one moment I was really believing it\u2019 &#8211; disappointed Giulio Ciccone reflects on agonising second place 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\/wVuirLgQdiMCtbXGZH3ryA-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wVuirLgQdiMCtbXGZH3ryA-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wVuirLgQdiMCtbXGZH3ryA-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wVuirLgQdiMCtbXGZH3ryA-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wVuirLgQdiMCtbXGZH3ryA-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\">\u2018I know my shape is kind of really bad\u2019- Tadej Poga\u010dar comes to terms with missing European Championships in Slovenia<\/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\/VvNLsFN6D9ZhVerKWyqerW-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VvNLsFN6D9ZhVerKWyqerW-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VvNLsFN6D9ZhVerKWyqerW-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VvNLsFN6D9ZhVerKWyqerW-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VvNLsFN6D9ZhVerKWyqerW-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\">Remco Evenepoel to skip the European Championships time trial to concentrate on next Sunday&#8217;s Il Lombardia<\/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\/28EpjCqF5fL2qkBT9AB98b-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/28EpjCqF5fL2qkBT9AB98b-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/28EpjCqF5fL2qkBT9AB98b-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/28EpjCqF5fL2qkBT9AB98b-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/28EpjCqF5fL2qkBT9AB98b-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;Finished the season on a high&#8217; \u2013 Riley Pickrell and Modern Adventure reap the rewards of a season of building the lead out at Le 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\/25mUggSXJWWhw9aA2MXdrV-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/25mUggSXJWWhw9aA2MXdrV-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/25mUggSXJWWhw9aA2MXdrV-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/25mUggSXJWWhw9aA2MXdrV-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/25mUggSXJWWhw9aA2MXdrV-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;Rookie mistake&#8217; leaves Elisa Longo Borghini outside the medals in the women\u2019s elite road race at the European Road 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\/eUfZgxtATR5sXPCzxJaGcJ-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eUfZgxtATR5sXPCzxJaGcJ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eUfZgxtATR5sXPCzxJaGcJ-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eUfZgxtATR5sXPCzxJaGcJ-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eUfZgxtATR5sXPCzxJaGcJ-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;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<\/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\/RVFSa8w8yYz4P5Twxdrdan-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RVFSa8w8yYz4P5Twxdrdan-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RVFSa8w8yYz4P5Twxdrdan-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RVFSa8w8yYz4P5Twxdrdan-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RVFSa8w8yYz4P5Twxdrdan-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\">UAE Team L&#8217;IMAD shutter development squad amid ongoing turbulence<\/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\/K5tDcpWgdsQzdA7smTewyg-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/K5tDcpWgdsQzdA7smTewyg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/K5tDcpWgdsQzdA7smTewyg-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/K5tDcpWgdsQzdA7smTewyg-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/K5tDcpWgdsQzdA7smTewyg-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\">\u2018In one moment I was really believing it\u2019 &#8211; disappointed Giulio Ciccone reflects on agonising second place 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\/wVuirLgQdiMCtbXGZH3ryA-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wVuirLgQdiMCtbXGZH3ryA-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wVuirLgQdiMCtbXGZH3ryA-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wVuirLgQdiMCtbXGZH3ryA-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wVuirLgQdiMCtbXGZH3ryA-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\">\u2018I know my shape is kind of really bad\u2019- Tadej Poga\u010dar comes to terms with missing European Championships in Slovenia<\/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\/VvNLsFN6D9ZhVerKWyqerW-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VvNLsFN6D9ZhVerKWyqerW-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VvNLsFN6D9ZhVerKWyqerW-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VvNLsFN6D9ZhVerKWyqerW-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VvNLsFN6D9ZhVerKWyqerW-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\">Remco Evenepoel to skip the European Championships time trial to concentrate on next Sunday&#8217;s Il Lombardia<\/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\/28EpjCqF5fL2qkBT9AB98b-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/28EpjCqF5fL2qkBT9AB98b-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/28EpjCqF5fL2qkBT9AB98b-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/28EpjCqF5fL2qkBT9AB98b-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/28EpjCqF5fL2qkBT9AB98b-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 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In October 2024, he took up the commercial role, and now, he steps up to a position as leader of Visma&#8217;s Sport Management Team (SMT).<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-6 w-full overflow-hidden rounded-[10px] lg:my-8\" data-component-name=\"JwPlayer:Carousel\" data-jwp-carousel data-jwp-carousel-payload=\"{&quot;ids&quot;:{&quot;playerID&quot;:&quot;jYDCcabO&quot;,&quot;searchPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;divID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;fallbackPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;fallbackDivID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;key&quot;:&quot;X9\/mXVGac0NphghLH9hZaqWA5d3dhAM\/Ih07grnEyMLjuO2E&quot;,&quot;tintLogo&quot;:true,&quot;useSearchPlaylist&quot;:false,&quot;enabled&quot;:true},&quot;signPostingEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;signPostingLinkEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;waitForAdLoad&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnDesktop&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnMobile&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnTablet&quot;:false}\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-nowrap items-center justify-between gap-3 bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-header>\n<div class=\"flex min-w-0 shrink items-center\"><span class=\"inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 text-sm font-article-heading capitalize leading-5 text-white whitespace-nowrap\"><span class=\"jwp-carousel-title-desktop\">Latest Videos From<\/span><span class=\"jwp-carousel-brand\">Cyclingnews<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"min-h-[44px] bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting><a class=\"invisible block truncate text-sm font-bold leading-5 text-white underline decoration-solid underline-offset-2\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting-link href target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-jwp-carousel-signposting-title>Watch full video here: <\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Nathan is still young, but incredibly eager to learn and someone who feels completely connected to this team and to what we want to achieve together,&#8221; said Visma-Lease a Bike CEO Richard Plugge.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;He not only knows our culture, he acts according to it and embodies it. For years, I have also seen how determined he is to win and how much it means to him when we do not. 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And he certainly will not be doing it alone. With people such as Mathieu Heijboer, who has been and will continue to be an important part of our organisation, Nathan can draw on a great deal of knowledge and experience.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-dhmh2ffJo65PHSZ2KRQ4ec\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-dhmh2ffJo65PHSZ2KRQ4ec 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\">Visma say that Van Hooydonck will take responsibility for &#8220;defining and overseeing the team&#8217;s key sporting objectives.&#8221; Van Hooydonck, who turns 31 next week, will also &#8220;safeguard the long-term vision, values and culture&#8221; of the team.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Van Hooydonck joins Plugge, Marc Reef, Mathieu Heijboer, Robbert de Groot, and Patrick Broe on Visma&#8217;s SMT. As part of the setup, he&#8217;ll be partly responsible for ensuring the squad can continue to challenge and beat bigger budget squads, including UAE Team Emirates-XRG.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">He said that his time spent on the commercial side of Visma allowed him to see the team &#8220;from a different perspective.&#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            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JgunE23CEoUkKKphnmXEfE-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JgunE23CEoUkKKphnmXEfE-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\">Luka Mezgec announces new role as sports director at top WorldTour team following imminent retirement after European Championships<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/utyjqu3Yj4e4mCY8PBQB8T-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/utyjqu3Yj4e4mCY8PBQB8T-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\">Picnic-PostNL lose key director Matt Winston as well as two other coaches<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r5RKNP3hGXAD2fh4VyjVzE-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r5RKNP3hGXAD2fh4VyjVzE-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\">Visma-Lease a Bike confirm Fabio Jakobsen joins team &#8216;with immediate effect&#8217; after Picnic-PostNL departure<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;It has helped me to better understand the organisation and experience how all the different parts are connected. Richard has also played a huge role in my development and in giving me the opportunity I now have to take on this role within the team,&#8221; said Van Hooydonck.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Ultimately, for me, it comes down to one thing: winning. To achieve that, we need to move in the same direction as an organisation every single day. That means being willing to challenge each other, to push each other and, at the same time, to make sure everyone feels involved in what we are trying to achieve together. I am really looking forward to contributing to that from this role.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Van Hooydonck isn&#8217;t the first change at Visma for the 2027 season. So far, the men&#8217;s team has brought on board neo-pro Matisse Van Kerckhove and Mark Donovan (Pinarello-Q36.5), while the women&#8217;s squad will welcome Femke Markus (SD Worx-Protime) and Maike van der Duijn (Canyon-SRAM).<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">On the staff side, head of the sport management team Jacco Verhaeren is on the outgoing list, with the team having announced his departure &#8220;decided in consultation with the team&#8221; back in September. After the surprise departure of head of racing Grischa Niermann, announced back in June, Reef stepped up into that role on September 1 and will carry that into 2027.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-7a016ab2-c0b3-11f1-9062-b39d536de387\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><strong>Subscribe to Cyclingnews for comprehensive race coverage of both the UCI Road and Gravel World Championships, alongside the final monument of the season, Il Lombardia. 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Her favourite races include the Paris-Roubaix, Tour de France Femmes, Tro-Bro L\u00e9on, and cycling&#8217;s fourth Grand Tour, the Volta a Portugal.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/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\/ATkxBfovZFCMZLCDme6xKU-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ATkxBfovZFCMZLCDme6xKU-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ATkxBfovZFCMZLCDme6xKU-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ATkxBfovZFCMZLCDme6xKU-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ATkxBfovZFCMZLCDme6xKU-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\">Victor Campenaerts commits to his domestique role at Visma-Lease a Bike until the end of 2028<\/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\/WJDQuAmDphhncKiaTuBakZ-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WJDQuAmDphhncKiaTuBakZ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WJDQuAmDphhncKiaTuBakZ-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WJDQuAmDphhncKiaTuBakZ-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WJDQuAmDphhncKiaTuBakZ-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\">Visma-Lease a Bike bring on Giorgia Bronzini as sports director<\/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\/7aGnmEPpe7zMXvzfBM8BdX-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7aGnmEPpe7zMXvzfBM8BdX-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7aGnmEPpe7zMXvzfBM8BdX-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7aGnmEPpe7zMXvzfBM8BdX-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7aGnmEPpe7zMXvzfBM8BdX-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\">Transfers<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Visma-Lease a Bike look to realise &#8216;untapped potential&#8217; 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 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\/utyjqu3Yj4e4mCY8PBQB8T-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/utyjqu3Yj4e4mCY8PBQB8T-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/utyjqu3Yj4e4mCY8PBQB8T-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/utyjqu3Yj4e4mCY8PBQB8T-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/utyjqu3Yj4e4mCY8PBQB8T-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\">Picnic-PostNL lose key director Matt Winston as well as two other coaches<\/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\/r5RKNP3hGXAD2fh4VyjVzE-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r5RKNP3hGXAD2fh4VyjVzE-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r5RKNP3hGXAD2fh4VyjVzE-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r5RKNP3hGXAD2fh4VyjVzE-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r5RKNP3hGXAD2fh4VyjVzE-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\">Visma-Lease a Bike confirm Fabio Jakobsen joins team &#8216;with immediate effect&#8217; after Picnic-PostNL departure<\/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\/K5tDcpWgdsQzdA7smTewyg-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/K5tDcpWgdsQzdA7smTewyg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/K5tDcpWgdsQzdA7smTewyg-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/K5tDcpWgdsQzdA7smTewyg-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/K5tDcpWgdsQzdA7smTewyg-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\">\u2018In one moment I was really believing it\u2019 &#8211; disappointed Giulio Ciccone reflects on agonising second place 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\/wVuirLgQdiMCtbXGZH3ryA-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wVuirLgQdiMCtbXGZH3ryA-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wVuirLgQdiMCtbXGZH3ryA-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wVuirLgQdiMCtbXGZH3ryA-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wVuirLgQdiMCtbXGZH3ryA-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\">\u2018I know my shape is kind of really bad\u2019- Tadej Poga\u010dar comes to terms with missing European Championships in Slovenia<\/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\/VvNLsFN6D9ZhVerKWyqerW-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VvNLsFN6D9ZhVerKWyqerW-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VvNLsFN6D9ZhVerKWyqerW-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VvNLsFN6D9ZhVerKWyqerW-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VvNLsFN6D9ZhVerKWyqerW-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\">Remco Evenepoel to skip the European Championships time trial to concentrate on next Sunday&#8217;s Il Lombardia<\/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\/28EpjCqF5fL2qkBT9AB98b-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/28EpjCqF5fL2qkBT9AB98b-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/28EpjCqF5fL2qkBT9AB98b-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/28EpjCqF5fL2qkBT9AB98b-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/28EpjCqF5fL2qkBT9AB98b-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;Finished the season on a high&#8217; \u2013 Riley Pickrell and Modern Adventure reap the rewards of a season of building the lead out at Le 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\/25mUggSXJWWhw9aA2MXdrV-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/25mUggSXJWWhw9aA2MXdrV-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/25mUggSXJWWhw9aA2MXdrV-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/25mUggSXJWWhw9aA2MXdrV-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/25mUggSXJWWhw9aA2MXdrV-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;Rookie mistake&#8217; leaves Elisa Longo Borghini outside the medals in the women\u2019s elite road race at the European Road 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\/eUfZgxtATR5sXPCzxJaGcJ-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eUfZgxtATR5sXPCzxJaGcJ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eUfZgxtATR5sXPCzxJaGcJ-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eUfZgxtATR5sXPCzxJaGcJ-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eUfZgxtATR5sXPCzxJaGcJ-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;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<\/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\/RVFSa8w8yYz4P5Twxdrdan-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RVFSa8w8yYz4P5Twxdrdan-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RVFSa8w8yYz4P5Twxdrdan-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RVFSa8w8yYz4P5Twxdrdan-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RVFSa8w8yYz4P5Twxdrdan-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\">UAE Team L&#8217;IMAD shutter development squad amid ongoing turbulence<\/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\/K5tDcpWgdsQzdA7smTewyg-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/K5tDcpWgdsQzdA7smTewyg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/K5tDcpWgdsQzdA7smTewyg-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/K5tDcpWgdsQzdA7smTewyg-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/K5tDcpWgdsQzdA7smTewyg-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\">\u2018In one moment I was really believing it\u2019 &#8211; disappointed Giulio Ciccone reflects on agonising second place 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\/wVuirLgQdiMCtbXGZH3ryA-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wVuirLgQdiMCtbXGZH3ryA-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wVuirLgQdiMCtbXGZH3ryA-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wVuirLgQdiMCtbXGZH3ryA-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wVuirLgQdiMCtbXGZH3ryA-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\">\u2018I know my shape is kind of really bad\u2019- Tadej Poga\u010dar comes to terms with missing European Championships in Slovenia<\/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\/VvNLsFN6D9ZhVerKWyqerW-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VvNLsFN6D9ZhVerKWyqerW-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VvNLsFN6D9ZhVerKWyqerW-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VvNLsFN6D9ZhVerKWyqerW-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VvNLsFN6D9ZhVerKWyqerW-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\">Remco Evenepoel to skip the European Championships time trial to concentrate on next Sunday&#8217;s Il Lombardia<\/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\/28EpjCqF5fL2qkBT9AB98b-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/28EpjCqF5fL2qkBT9AB98b-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/28EpjCqF5fL2qkBT9AB98b-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/28EpjCqF5fL2qkBT9AB98b-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/28EpjCqF5fL2qkBT9AB98b-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 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In October 2024, he took up the commercial role, and now, he steps up to a position as leader of Visma&#8217;s Sport Management Team (SMT).<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-6 w-full overflow-hidden rounded-[10px] lg:my-8\" data-component-name=\"JwPlayer:Carousel\" data-jwp-carousel data-jwp-carousel-payload=\"{&quot;ids&quot;:{&quot;playerID&quot;:&quot;jYDCcabO&quot;,&quot;searchPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;divID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;fallbackPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;fallbackDivID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;key&quot;:&quot;X9\/mXVGac0NphghLH9hZaqWA5d3dhAM\/Ih07grnEyMLjuO2E&quot;,&quot;tintLogo&quot;:true,&quot;useSearchPlaylist&quot;:false,&quot;enabled&quot;:true},&quot;signPostingEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;signPostingLinkEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;waitForAdLoad&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnDesktop&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnMobile&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnTablet&quot;:false}\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-nowrap items-center justify-between gap-3 bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-header>\n<div class=\"flex min-w-0 shrink items-center\"><span class=\"inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 text-sm font-article-heading capitalize leading-5 text-white whitespace-nowrap\"><span class=\"jwp-carousel-title-desktop\">Latest Videos From<\/span><span class=\"jwp-carousel-brand\">Cyclingnews<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"min-h-[44px] bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting><a class=\"invisible block truncate text-sm font-bold leading-5 text-white underline decoration-solid underline-offset-2\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting-link href target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-jwp-carousel-signposting-title>Watch full video here: <\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Nathan is still young, but incredibly eager to learn and someone who feels completely connected to this team and to what we want to achieve together,&#8221; said Visma-Lease a Bike CEO Richard Plugge.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;He not only knows our culture, he acts according to it and embodies it. For years, I have also seen how determined he is to win and how much it means to him when we do not. 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