{"id":2187481,"date":"2026-10-08T10:13:25","date_gmt":"2026-10-08T07:13:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2187481"},"modified":"2026-10-08T10:13:25","modified_gmt":"2026-10-08T07:13:25","slug":"movistar-poach-top-under-23-talent-from-uae-team-emirates-xrg","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2187481","title":{"rendered":"Movistar poach top under-23 talent from UAE Team Emirates-XRG"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FBSi4UQHkiSV7yj9nMosmJ-2560-80.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\/RVFSa8w8yYz4P5Twxdrdan-160-80.jpg.webp 160w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RVFSa8w8yYz4P5Twxdrdan-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                                    UAE Team L&#8217;IMAD shutter development squad amid ongoing turbulence\n                                <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"m-0 box-border flex flex-row items-center pr-2.5 gap-[15px] w-[278px] h-20 flex-none upnext-article-divider\" role=\"listitem\" aria-label=\"Recommended article 2 of 3\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-none w-20 h-20\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9fzcrARcoekQdu5KYxJuV6-160-80.jpg.webp 160w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9fzcrARcoekQdu5KYxJuV6-80-80.jpg.webp 80w\" sizes=\"80px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex items-center justify-center absolute w-[18px] h-6 left-0 top-0 bg-white\/90 flex-none z-[1]\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"font-normal text-base leading-[17px] tracking-[1.3px] uppercase text-black flex-none\">2<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-center justify-center gap-1.5 w-[173px] h-20 flex-none\">\n<p class=\"font-article-heading font-medium text-base leading-[21px] text-gray-800 w-[173px] line-clamp-3 group-hover:underline\">\n                                    UAE Team Emirates-XRG bolster Classics squad with young Frenchman from Decathlon CMA CGM\n                                <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"m-0 box-border flex flex-row items-center pr-2.5 gap-[15px] w-[278px] h-20 flex-none\" role=\"listitem\" aria-label=\"Recommended article 3 of 3\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-none w-20 h-20\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JgunE23CEoUkKKphnmXEfE-160-80.jpg.webp 160w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JgunE23CEoUkKKphnmXEfE-80-80.jpg.webp 80w\" sizes=\"80px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex items-center justify-center absolute w-[18px] h-6 left-0 top-0 bg-white\/90 flex-none z-[1]\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"font-normal text-base leading-[17px] tracking-[1.3px] uppercase text-black flex-none\">3<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-center justify-center gap-1.5 w-[173px] h-20 flex-none\">\n<p class=\"font-article-heading font-medium text-base leading-[21px] text-gray-800 w-[173px] line-clamp-3 group-hover:underline\">\n                                    Luka Mezgec announces new role as sports director at top WorldTour team following imminent retirement after European Championships\n                                <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"page-content-onecol flex-1\nnews-article article\n\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"widget-area-group widget-area-group-2col flex flex-wrap box-border\">\n<div id=\"widgetArea16\" class=\"widget-area basis-full md:basis-2\/3 widget-area-g-md-vp-2-3 widget-area-g-lg-vp-2-3 widget-area-g-xl-vp-2-3 page-widget-area-16\">\n<div data-widget-type=\"hero\" id=\"hero\" class=\"clear-both widget widget-hero widget-hero widget-hero-hero widget-hero widget-hero-fter-news\">\n<div class=\"news-article\">\n<header data-component-name=\"Article:Hero\">\n<nav class=\"breadcrumb\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumbs\">\n<ol>\n<li>\nPro Cycling\n<\/li>\n<li>\nTeams &amp; Riders\n<\/li>\n<li>\nTransfers\n<\/li>\n<li>\nMateo Ram\u00edrez\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/nav>\n<h1>Movistar poach top under-23 talent from UAE Team Emirates-XRG<\/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 \/>\nMatilda Price <\/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=\"2026-10-08T10:13:25Z\" class=\"relative-date\"><br \/>\n8 October 2026<br \/>\n<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"strapline\">Ecuador&#8217;s Mateo Ram\u00edrez will turn pro with the Spanish team in 2027 despite being on UAE&#8217;s development pathway<\/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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established himself as one of the most exciting GC talents in the under-23 peloton.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e6a40cb4-c2fd-11f1-a1e8-3969aeac78de-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">His contract with UAE Team Emirates-XRG Gen Z only ran to the end of this year, though, and with their WorldTour squad nearly full for 2027, there did not seem to be space for him to turn pro this winter. So instead of spending another year with the under-23 team, Ram\u00edrez found a pro contract with Movistar.<\/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;I&#8217;m very happy and excited to start my WorldTour career with Movistar. It&#8217;s a team with a huge history in cycling and I think it&#8217;s a great fit for me, where I feel I can continue to grow, develop as a rider and gain experience,&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I am very motivated for next year and I want to give my best, continue evolving every day and make the most of this opportunity to achieve the desired goals.&#8221;<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            You may like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9fzcrARcoekQdu5KYxJuV6-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9fzcrARcoekQdu5KYxJuV6-150-80.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\">UAE Team Emirates-XRG bolster Classics squad with young Frenchman from Decathlon CMA CGM<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/b5nsPJRARLXBNvNeWnE5KW-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/b5nsPJRARLXBNvNeWnE5KW-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\">UAE Team Emirates-XRG have a new sprinter as young Italian is promoted from the Gen Z squad<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/L7jVF4Xg8bmwqFk9LoQQWc-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/L7jVF4Xg8bmwqFk9LoQQWc-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\">Abel Balderstone breaks contract to join UAE Team Emirates-XRG<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Still only 20, Ram\u00edrez has already shown where his abilities lie as a top-level climber and GC specialist, and while Movistar never lack climbers, they haven&#8217;t always had a serious GC contender on their books.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">After Enric Mas&#8217; victory at the Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a, their stock as a proper GC team has only risen, though, and Ram\u00edrez will join the likes of Cian Uijtdebroeks and Iv\u00e1n Romeo as their next generation of overall contenders.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-f2LPRLagFuJm46orizn94j\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-f2LPRLagFuJm46orizn94j 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\">Ram\u00edrez is already the team&#8217;s fifth signing for 2027, and he will join compatriot Jefferson Cepeda at what is set to be a strong Movistar squad for the coming seasons.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Mateo is a very talented rider with great potential for improvement,&#8221; team manager Sebasti\u00e1n Unzue said.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Our goal is to support him every step of the way in his development so that he reaches his full potential in the coming years. We are very excited about his arrival and eager to start working together.&#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\/S8XBVXkADYwhYuZWL5XML3-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/S8XBVXkADYwhYuZWL5XML3-150-80.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\">Tadej Poga\u010dar gets a new teammate for 2027 as UAE Team Emirates-XRG sign Italian all-rounder<\/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\/4xWpTeyty5wM8hmpvahkuj-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4xWpTeyty5wM8hmpvahkuj-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\">Lidl-Trek further strengthen 2027 roster with Giro d&#8217;Italia stage winner from UAE Team Emirates-XRG<\/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\/ZuRKjbxrCX6rjeJ4dgEmfC-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZuRKjbxrCX6rjeJ4dgEmfC-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\">Six contract renewals for UAE Team Emirates-XRG as team nears completion of 2027 squad<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<h2 id=\"a-rare-39-loss-39-for-uae-team-emirates-xrg-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">A rare &#8216;loss&#8217; for UAE Team Emirates-XRG<\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-e6a40ec6-c2fd-11f1-8e03-69eee4e1fd76\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">While we don&#8217;t know the ins and outs of Ram\u00edrez&#8217;s negotiations with UAE, and how much they wanted to keep him on their books, it&#8217;s unusual to see a young talent exiting their ranks when their potential is still developing.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The team have a habit of identifying and locking in talent long-term. However, this move perhaps highlights the limitations of that: even when you have the budget to sign whoever you like, you&#8217;re still constrained by roster space, and even the Goliaths of the peloton can&#8217;t just sign everyone.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">From Ram\u00edrez&#8217;s side, he clearly feels ready to turn professional, and in the current era, making that step up at 20 is hardly unusual, so you can see why he sought a WorldTour contract rather than opting to spend another year at under-23 level.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">So while it may be an unusual tale, a young climber leaving UAE, it&#8217;s a good thing to see talent spreading around the peloton. After Movistar&#8217;s exploits this year at the Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a, it&#8217;s exciting for them to have a future GC contender on their books.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e6a40f52-c2fd-11f1-ac81-e327105fba42\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><em><strong>Subscribe to Cyclingnews for comprehensive race coverage of the UCI Gravel World Championships, alongside the final Monument of the season, Il Lombardia. Subscribers get unlimited access to exclusive analysis from our expert columnists, in-depth features and industry-leading tech insight. 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relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4xWpTeyty5wM8hmpvahkuj-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4xWpTeyty5wM8hmpvahkuj-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4xWpTeyty5wM8hmpvahkuj-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4xWpTeyty5wM8hmpvahkuj-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4xWpTeyty5wM8hmpvahkuj-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\">Lidl-Trek further strengthen 2027 roster with Giro d&#8217;Italia stage winner from UAE Team Emirates-XRG<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" 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uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in Transfers<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/heSZTgStNXB2dNQp2TpQYC-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/heSZTgStNXB2dNQp2TpQYC-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/heSZTgStNXB2dNQp2TpQYC-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/heSZTgStNXB2dNQp2TpQYC-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/heSZTgStNXB2dNQp2TpQYC-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\">Magnus Sheffield to leave Netcompany Ineos for four-year contract with Uno-X 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https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/W8JqWy9bUpdcDA7af9XYpN-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\">Pinarello-Q36.5 confirm ninth rider signing for 2027 as Ethan Hayter joins from Soudal-QuickStep<\/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\/B5PdyShMtgThobd2YRvnLK-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/B5PdyShMtgThobd2YRvnLK-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/B5PdyShMtgThobd2YRvnLK-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/B5PdyShMtgThobd2YRvnLK-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/B5PdyShMtgThobd2YRvnLK-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\">Canyon-SRAM strengthen sprint and Classics lineup with Georgia Baker signing<\/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 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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\/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>\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\/hKMSvwnw9aY8ArcpTx9Yk3-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hKMSvwnw9aY8ArcpTx9Yk3-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hKMSvwnw9aY8ArcpTx9Yk3-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hKMSvwnw9aY8ArcpTx9Yk3-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hKMSvwnw9aY8ArcpTx9Yk3-320-80.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\">Despite fractured wrist, Ion Izagirre will get dream farewell at Il Lombardia he wanted after all<\/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\/vtuYdJyqhrVvExoCMo6ENY-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vtuYdJyqhrVvExoCMo6ENY-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vtuYdJyqhrVvExoCMo6ENY-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vtuYdJyqhrVvExoCMo6ENY-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vtuYdJyqhrVvExoCMo6ENY-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\">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 helmet definitely saved his life&#8217; says Pauline Ferrand-Pr\u00e9vot as Dylan van Baarle has season ended by &#8216;traffic accident involving a car&#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\/heSZTgStNXB2dNQp2TpQYC-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/heSZTgStNXB2dNQp2TpQYC-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/heSZTgStNXB2dNQp2TpQYC-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/heSZTgStNXB2dNQp2TpQYC-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/heSZTgStNXB2dNQp2TpQYC-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\">Magnus Sheffield to leave Netcompany Ineos for four-year contract with Uno-X Mobility<\/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 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https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rVxwB57FiosLzfgfUS2B9a-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rVxwB57FiosLzfgfUS2B9a-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rVxwB57FiosLzfgfUS2B9a-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rVxwB57FiosLzfgfUS2B9a-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;Fingers crossed for that scenario&#8217; &#8211; Dutch squad aligned for Marianne Vos to recapture rainbow jersey at Gravel World Championships<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" 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So instead of spending another year with the under-23 team, Ram\u00edrez found a pro contract with Movistar.<\/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;I&#8217;m very happy and excited to start my WorldTour career with Movistar. 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We are very excited about his arrival and eager to start working together.&#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\/S8XBVXkADYwhYuZWL5XML3-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/S8XBVXkADYwhYuZWL5XML3-150-80.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\">Tadej Poga\u010dar gets a new teammate for 2027 as UAE Team Emirates-XRG sign Italian all-rounder<\/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\/4xWpTeyty5wM8hmpvahkuj-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4xWpTeyty5wM8hmpvahkuj-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\">Lidl-Trek further strengthen 2027 roster with Giro d&#8217;Italia stage winner from UAE Team Emirates-XRG<\/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\/ZuRKjbxrCX6rjeJ4dgEmfC-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZuRKjbxrCX6rjeJ4dgEmfC-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\">Six contract renewals for UAE Team Emirates-XRG as team nears completion of 2027 squad<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<h2 id=\"a-rare-39-loss-39-for-uae-team-emirates-xrg-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">A rare &#8216;loss&#8217; for UAE Team Emirates-XRG<\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-e6a40ec6-c2fd-11f1-8e03-69eee4e1fd76\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">While we don&#8217;t know the ins and outs of Ram\u00edrez&#8217;s negotiations with UAE, and how much they wanted to keep him on their books, it&#8217;s unusual to see a young talent exiting their ranks when their potential is still developing.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The team have a habit of identifying and locking in talent long-term. However, this move perhaps highlights the limitations of that: even when you have the budget to sign whoever you like, you&#8217;re still constrained by roster space, and even the Goliaths of the peloton can&#8217;t just sign everyone.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">From Ram\u00edrez&#8217;s side, he clearly feels ready to turn professional, and in the current era, making that step up at 20 is hardly unusual, so you can see why he sought a WorldTour contract rather than opting to spend another year at under-23 level.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">So while it may be an unusual tale, a young climber leaving UAE, it&#8217;s a good thing to see talent spreading around the peloton. After Movistar&#8217;s exploits this year at the Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a, it&#8217;s exciting for them to have a future GC contender on their books.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e6a40f52-c2fd-11f1-ac81-e327105fba42\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><em><strong>Subscribe to Cyclingnews for comprehensive race coverage of the UCI Gravel World Championships, alongside the final Monument of the season, Il Lombardia. Subscribers get unlimited access to exclusive analysis from our expert columnists, in-depth features and industry-leading tech insight. 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Prior to that, she worked as the Racing News Editor at <em>GCN<\/em>, and extensively as a freelancer contributing to <em>Cyclingnews, Cycling Weekly, Velo, Rouleur, Escape Collective, Red Bull <\/em>and more. She has reported on the ground at all of the biggest events on the calendar, including the men&#8217;s and women&#8217;s Tours de France, the Giro d&#8217;Italia, the Vuelta a Espana, the Spring Classics and the World Championships. She has particular experience and expertise in women&#8217;s cycling, and women&#8217;s sport in general. She is a graduate of modern languages and sports journalism.<\/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\/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\/b5nsPJRARLXBNvNeWnE5KW-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/b5nsPJRARLXBNvNeWnE5KW-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/b5nsPJRARLXBNvNeWnE5KW-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/b5nsPJRARLXBNvNeWnE5KW-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/b5nsPJRARLXBNvNeWnE5KW-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 have a new sprinter as young Italian is promoted from the Gen Z squad<\/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\/L7jVF4Xg8bmwqFk9LoQQWc-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/L7jVF4Xg8bmwqFk9LoQQWc-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/L7jVF4Xg8bmwqFk9LoQQWc-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/L7jVF4Xg8bmwqFk9LoQQWc-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/L7jVF4Xg8bmwqFk9LoQQWc-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\">Abel Balderstone breaks contract to join UAE Team Emirates-XRG<\/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\/S8XBVXkADYwhYuZWL5XML3-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/S8XBVXkADYwhYuZWL5XML3-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/S8XBVXkADYwhYuZWL5XML3-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/S8XBVXkADYwhYuZWL5XML3-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/S8XBVXkADYwhYuZWL5XML3-320-80.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\">Tadej Poga\u010dar gets a new teammate for 2027 as UAE Team Emirates-XRG sign Italian all-rounder<\/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\/4xWpTeyty5wM8hmpvahkuj-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4xWpTeyty5wM8hmpvahkuj-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4xWpTeyty5wM8hmpvahkuj-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4xWpTeyty5wM8hmpvahkuj-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4xWpTeyty5wM8hmpvahkuj-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\">Lidl-Trek further strengthen 2027 roster with Giro d&#8217;Italia stage winner from UAE Team Emirates-XRG<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" 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\/><\/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\">Six contract renewals for UAE Team Emirates-XRG as team nears completion of 2027 squad<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-category\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in Transfers<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/heSZTgStNXB2dNQp2TpQYC-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/heSZTgStNXB2dNQp2TpQYC-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/heSZTgStNXB2dNQp2TpQYC-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/heSZTgStNXB2dNQp2TpQYC-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/heSZTgStNXB2dNQp2TpQYC-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\">Magnus Sheffield to leave Netcompany Ineos for four-year contract with Uno-X Mobility<\/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\/W8JqWy9bUpdcDA7af9XYpN-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/W8JqWy9bUpdcDA7af9XYpN-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/W8JqWy9bUpdcDA7af9XYpN-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/W8JqWy9bUpdcDA7af9XYpN-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, 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mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/B5PdyShMtgThobd2YRvnLK-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/B5PdyShMtgThobd2YRvnLK-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/B5PdyShMtgThobd2YRvnLK-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/B5PdyShMtgThobd2YRvnLK-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/B5PdyShMtgThobd2YRvnLK-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\">Canyon-SRAM strengthen sprint and Classics lineup with Georgia Baker signing<\/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 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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\/7aGnmEPpe7zMXvzfBM8BdX-840-80.png.webp 840w, 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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\/hKMSvwnw9aY8ArcpTx9Yk3-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hKMSvwnw9aY8ArcpTx9Yk3-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hKMSvwnw9aY8ArcpTx9Yk3-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hKMSvwnw9aY8ArcpTx9Yk3-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hKMSvwnw9aY8ArcpTx9Yk3-320-80.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\">Despite fractured wrist, Ion Izagirre will get dream farewell at Il Lombardia he wanted after all<\/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\/vtuYdJyqhrVvExoCMo6ENY-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vtuYdJyqhrVvExoCMo6ENY-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vtuYdJyqhrVvExoCMo6ENY-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vtuYdJyqhrVvExoCMo6ENY-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vtuYdJyqhrVvExoCMo6ENY-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\">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 helmet definitely saved his life&#8217; says Pauline Ferrand-Pr\u00e9vot as Dylan van Baarle has season ended by &#8216;traffic accident involving a car&#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\/heSZTgStNXB2dNQp2TpQYC-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/heSZTgStNXB2dNQp2TpQYC-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/heSZTgStNXB2dNQp2TpQYC-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/heSZTgStNXB2dNQp2TpQYC-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/heSZTgStNXB2dNQp2TpQYC-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\">Magnus Sheffield to leave Netcompany Ineos for four-year contract with Uno-X Mobility<\/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 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https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rVxwB57FiosLzfgfUS2B9a-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rVxwB57FiosLzfgfUS2B9a-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rVxwB57FiosLzfgfUS2B9a-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rVxwB57FiosLzfgfUS2B9a-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;Fingers crossed for that scenario&#8217; &#8211; Dutch squad aligned for Marianne Vos to recapture rainbow jersey at Gravel World Championships<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" 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