{"id":2242655,"date":"2026-11-06T15:39:05","date_gmt":"2026-11-06T12:39:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2242655"},"modified":"2026-11-06T15:39:05","modified_gmt":"2026-11-06T12:39:05","slug":"if-you-like-it-then-why-would-you-stop-approaching-his-40s-wout-poels-continues-into-19th-and-final-pro-season-with-unibet-rose-rockets-in-2027","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2242655","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;If you like it, then why would you stop?&#8217; \u2013 Approaching his 40s, Wout Poels continues into 19th and final pro season with Unibet Rose Rockets in 2027"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E7H4Lv5CrBa4P9FDLVN3CP-2560-80.png&#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\/GqR3yDWLb6czrKpcLUPjbU-160-80.jpg.webp 160w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GqR3yDWLb6czrKpcLUPjbU-80-80.jpg.webp 80w\" sizes=\"80px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex items-center justify-center absolute w-4 h-6 left-0 top-0 bg-white\/90 flex-none z-[1]\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"font-normal text-base leading-[17px] tracking-[1.3px] uppercase text-black flex-none\">1<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-center justify-center gap-1.5 w-[173px] h-20 flex-none\">\n<p class=\"font-article-heading font-medium text-base leading-[21px] text-gray-800 w-[173px] line-clamp-3 group-hover:underline\">\n                                    &#8216;I think things could have been done better&#8217; &#8211; Visma-Lease a Bike departee regrets slow development on Dutch team as he drops to continental level for 2027\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\/LsquEF3rLAg5pnkVjzz5wJ-160-80.jpg.webp 160w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LsquEF3rLAg5pnkVjzz5wJ-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                                    &#8216;I still need some time to analyse what I really want&#8217; &#8211; Tadej Poga\u010dar to return to the UAE Tour, but 2027 race calendar still undecided with Tour de France the main target\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\/qXKdiqUycfLsWatCHA2tB-160-80.jpg.webp 160w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qXKdiqUycfLsWatCHA2tB-80-80.jpg.webp 80w\" sizes=\"80px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex items-center justify-center absolute w-[18px] h-6 left-0 top-0 bg-white\/90 flex-none z-[1]\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"font-normal text-base leading-[17px] tracking-[1.3px] uppercase text-black flex-none\">3<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-center justify-center gap-1.5 w-[173px] h-20 flex-none\">\n<p class=\"font-article-heading font-medium text-base leading-[21px] text-gray-800 w-[173px] line-clamp-3 group-hover:underline\">\n                                    &#8216;The Tour of Flanders is becoming increasingly difficult, especially with the presence of Poga\u010dar and Evenepoel&#8217; \u2013 Wout van Aert realistic about chances of finally landing his home Monument\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 data-component-name=\"UI:Breadcrumbs\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumbs\" class=\"type-breadcrumbs-sm md:type-breadcrumbs-md mb-5\" data-palette=\"brand\">\n<ol class=\"inline-flex flex-wrap items-center align-top gap-1\">\n<li class=\"inline-flex items-center gap-1\">\nPro Cycling<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex items-center gap-1\">\nTeams &amp; 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didn&#8217;t want to hang up his wheels just yet.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-c45783d6-d9f3-11f1-b797-f382bc111e79-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Born out of a YouTube channel and owned by Bas Tietema, Josse Wester, and Devin van der Wiel, the Rockets are approaching their fifth season in the pro peloton, with Poels part of a 26-rider roster that also includes Dylan Groenewegen. In 2027, they will look to secure invites to the Giro and a first Tour de France.<\/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\">Poels&#8217; extension was confirmed in an accompanying video featuring him and Tietema at the former&#8217;s fan club cafe in his home village of Blitterswijck, where the pair discussed plans for 2027 and played darts.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Now I have to say, because of the Giro, it triggered a little bit more. It was a really nice three weeks and a really, really good level,&#8221; said Poels.<\/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 md: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\/MHBMuV4R2t3owhYtBMVCNH-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MHBMuV4R2t3owhYtBMVCNH-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;I would like to continue&#8217; &#8211; At 43, Domenico Pozzovivo is eyeing a return to the Giro d\u2019Italia in 2027<\/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\/sXbnLhxUGhwCm3JCdDQNob-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sXbnLhxUGhwCm3JCdDQNob-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;Maybe I&#8217;ll take up gravel&#8217; &#8211; Still seeking a 2027 contract, Taco van der Hoorn weighs his future<\/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\/saFmuztecwqd3vTsnWWAkJ-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/saFmuztecwqd3vTsnWWAkJ-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;We have already taken some incredible steps, but we are far from finished&#8217; \u2013 Unibet Rose Rockets add new head of racing as invite to Tour de France targeted<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;The most important thing is that I really like to do it. 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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\">Poels will turn 40 on October 1 next, and while this is supposed to be his final year of racing, he still didn&#8217;t rule out potentially keeping going into a 20th year.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Is this really the last one?&#8221; asked Tietema. &#8220;Normally, yes\u2026 The door is always a little bit open,&#8221; said Poels.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">A former Li\u00e8ge-Bastogne-Li\u00e8ge winner, Tour de France stage winner, and Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a stage winner, Poels isn&#8217;t landing the same calibre of results he was in his prime years at Team Sky and Bahrain Victorious, but he&#8217;s still been able to land several impressive top 10s for the Rockets.<\/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 md: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\/rFr6udvZZtMycwvDUBJtkX-250-80.png.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rFr6udvZZtMycwvDUBJtkX-150-80.png.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;There are two kinds of ages: the number in your passport and your body age&#8217; \u2013 Why are cycling&#8217;s veteran pros refusing to slow down?<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#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\/mkNMFATbRZrG6rPfXj9g4b-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mkNMFATbRZrG6rPfXj9g4b-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\">Primo\u017e Rogli\u010d says &#8216;it&#8217;s possible&#8217; Il Lombardia will be the final race of his career<\/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\/CSGdgiHdXY9V3zcw7oFCE6-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CSGdgiHdXY9V3zcw7oFCE6-150-80.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\">From a &#8216;jaded&#8217; retirement to a Montreal do-over \u2013 Mike Woods is bowing out with a fairytale home World Championships appearance<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-c4578566-d9f3-11f1-b6bd-61404c145bbb\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yXZ3EhFavKTAYa4kSwX3FV-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yXZ3EhFavKTAYa4kSwX3FV-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yXZ3EhFavKTAYa4kSwX3FV-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yXZ3EhFavKTAYa4kSwX3FV-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yXZ3EhFavKTAYa4kSwX3FV-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yXZ3EhFavKTAYa4kSwX3FV-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">The 2026 season marked 10 years since Poels won Li\u00e8ge <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-c45785e8-d9f3-11f1-818a-3b4920e86f19\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Poels finished in the top 10 of two stages at the Giro, including on the brutal mountain day to Pila on stage 14, where he was eighth and only lost out to the top GC favourites. He also finished fourth on GC at the Sibiu Tour in Romania, and seventh overall at the Arctic Race of Norway.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;The Giro; that&#8217;s the highest level of the WorldTour, and it&#8217;s really nice to perform there, especially on the mountain days to do top ten there from the peloton, that gives me a really good feeling,&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;OK, for me, I did, I think, 26 Grand Tours. But then I really come to my best after one week of racing, and I still feel that I get less fatigue.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;The WorldTour teams and Pro Teams, just to be in the top ten is always really high level. If you really want to perform there, then you need to be 100% ready.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">But it&#8217;s exactly that process which the Dutchman is still enjoying, having trained at altitude for the Giro this past season. Not only can he operate as a climbing leader, but Poels \u2013 as one of the most iconic super domestiques of the Team Sky era \u2013 is one of the most valuable riders for the Rockets&#8217; young talents to learn from.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">For now, his win tally reads the same as his Grand Tour appearances at 26, but he&#8217;s looking to bump them both up to at least 27 in 2027. It would maintain a run of winning a race on every team he&#8217;s raced for as a pro, and a streak of starting a Grand Tour in every season that extends back to 2011 when he was on Vacansoleil-DCM \u2013 this was the season when he finished second atop the Alto l&#8217;Angliru behind Juan Jose Cobo at the Vuelta.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I really would like to win a race for the team because I didn&#8217;t do that last year. 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Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Primo\u017e Rogli\u010d says &#8216;it&#8217;s possible&#8217; Il Lombardia will be the final race of his career<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CSGdgiHdXY9V3zcw7oFCE6-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CSGdgiHdXY9V3zcw7oFCE6-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CSGdgiHdXY9V3zcw7oFCE6-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CSGdgiHdXY9V3zcw7oFCE6-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CSGdgiHdXY9V3zcw7oFCE6-320-80.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\">From a &#8216;jaded&#8217; retirement to a Montreal do-over \u2013 Mike Woods is bowing out with a fairytale home World Championships appearance<\/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\/GqiUf37Z5PA2w2vWsDSwgY-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GqiUf37Z5PA2w2vWsDSwgY-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GqiUf37Z5PA2w2vWsDSwgY-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GqiUf37Z5PA2w2vWsDSwgY-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GqiUf37Z5PA2w2vWsDSwgY-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I think she has grown a lot mentally&#8217; \u2013 Lars Boom highlights reason for Demi Vollering&#8217;s stunning season, outlines 2027 goals<\/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\/k3nufag4M6HwNepdhPMZpR-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/k3nufag4M6HwNepdhPMZpR-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/k3nufag4M6HwNepdhPMZpR-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/k3nufag4M6HwNepdhPMZpR-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/k3nufag4M6HwNepdhPMZpR-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\">EF Education-EasyPost continue post-Carapaz rebuild for 2027 with two more development team graduates<\/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\/UWo4BqHXjvGvUpaifTRCwk-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UWo4BqHXjvGvUpaifTRCwk-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UWo4BqHXjvGvUpaifTRCwk-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UWo4BqHXjvGvUpaifTRCwk-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UWo4BqHXjvGvUpaifTRCwk-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;Miraculous&#8217; \u2013 Tadej Poga\u010dar&#8217;s heart rate data and sleep scores revealed in new documentary<\/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\/kYcyuJeAPQWS3REj9BAzRK-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kYcyuJeAPQWS3REj9BAzRK-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kYcyuJeAPQWS3REj9BAzRK-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kYcyuJeAPQWS3REj9BAzRK-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kYcyuJeAPQWS3REj9BAzRK-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;Tom&#8217;s pace is pretty mind-blowing&#8217; \u2013 Tom Pidcock swaps two wheels for four to tackle fearsome N\u00fcrburgring Nordschleife race track in Porsche 911<\/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\/sDPjxoagzKbCGdhUsoUXKR-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sDPjxoagzKbCGdhUsoUXKR-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sDPjxoagzKbCGdhUsoUXKR-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sDPjxoagzKbCGdhUsoUXKR-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sDPjxoagzKbCGdhUsoUXKR-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; 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In 2027, they will look to secure invites to the Giro and a first Tour de France.<\/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\">Poels&#8217; extension was confirmed in an accompanying video featuring him and Tietema at the former&#8217;s fan club cafe in his home village of Blitterswijck, where the pair discussed plans for 2027 and played darts.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Now I have to say, because of the Giro, it triggered a little bit more. It was a really nice three weeks and a really, really good level,&#8221; said Poels.<\/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 md: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\/MHBMuV4R2t3owhYtBMVCNH-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MHBMuV4R2t3owhYtBMVCNH-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;I would like to continue&#8217; &#8211; At 43, Domenico Pozzovivo is eyeing a return to the Giro d\u2019Italia in 2027<\/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\/sXbnLhxUGhwCm3JCdDQNob-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sXbnLhxUGhwCm3JCdDQNob-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;Maybe I&#8217;ll take up gravel&#8217; &#8211; Still seeking a 2027 contract, Taco van der Hoorn weighs his future<\/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\/saFmuztecwqd3vTsnWWAkJ-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/saFmuztecwqd3vTsnWWAkJ-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;We have already taken some incredible steps, but we are far from finished&#8217; \u2013 Unibet Rose Rockets add new head of racing as invite to Tour de France targeted<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;The most important thing is that I really like to do it. 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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\">Poels will turn 40 on October 1 next, and while this is supposed to be his final year of racing, he still didn&#8217;t rule out potentially keeping going into a 20th year.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Is this really the last one?&#8221; asked Tietema. &#8220;Normally, yes\u2026 The door is always a little bit open,&#8221; said Poels.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">A former Li\u00e8ge-Bastogne-Li\u00e8ge winner, Tour de France stage winner, and Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a stage winner, Poels isn&#8217;t landing the same calibre of results he was in his prime years at Team Sky and Bahrain Victorious, but he&#8217;s still been able to land several impressive top 10s for the Rockets.<\/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 md: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\/rFr6udvZZtMycwvDUBJtkX-250-80.png.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rFr6udvZZtMycwvDUBJtkX-150-80.png.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;There are two kinds of ages: the number in your passport and your body age&#8217; 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retirement to a Montreal do-over \u2013 Mike Woods is bowing out with a fairytale home World Championships appearance<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-c4578566-d9f3-11f1-b6bd-61404c145bbb\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yXZ3EhFavKTAYa4kSwX3FV-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yXZ3EhFavKTAYa4kSwX3FV-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yXZ3EhFavKTAYa4kSwX3FV-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yXZ3EhFavKTAYa4kSwX3FV-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yXZ3EhFavKTAYa4kSwX3FV-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yXZ3EhFavKTAYa4kSwX3FV-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">The 2026 season marked 10 years since Poels won Li\u00e8ge <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-c45785e8-d9f3-11f1-818a-3b4920e86f19\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Poels finished in the top 10 of two stages at the Giro, including on the brutal mountain day to Pila on stage 14, where he was eighth and only lost out to the top GC favourites. He also finished fourth on GC at the Sibiu Tour in Romania, and seventh overall at the Arctic Race of Norway.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;The Giro; that&#8217;s the highest level of the WorldTour, and it&#8217;s really nice to perform there, especially on the mountain days to do top ten there from the peloton, that gives me a really good feeling,&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;OK, for me, I did, I think, 26 Grand Tours. But then I really come to my best after one week of racing, and I still feel that I get less fatigue.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;The WorldTour teams and Pro Teams, just to be in the top ten is always really high level. If you really want to perform there, then you need to be 100% ready.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">But it&#8217;s exactly that process which the Dutchman is still enjoying, having trained at altitude for the Giro this past season. Not only can he operate as a climbing leader, but Poels \u2013 as one of the most iconic super domestiques of the Team Sky era \u2013 is one of the most valuable riders for the Rockets&#8217; young talents to learn from.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">For now, his win tally reads the same as his Grand Tour appearances at 26, but he&#8217;s looking to bump them both up to at least 27 in 2027. It would maintain a run of winning a race on every team he&#8217;s raced for as a pro, and a streak of starting a Grand Tour in every season that extends back to 2011 when he was on Vacansoleil-DCM \u2013 this was the season when he finished second atop the Alto l&#8217;Angliru behind Juan Jose Cobo at the Vuelta.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I really would like to win a race for the team because I didn&#8217;t do that last year. I was close to it, but I didn&#8217;t do it,&#8221; said Poels.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;That would be really nice, also for myself, just for my stats to say that I won a race in every team. But I just want to approach it like last year; have a good time, go to some nice races, perform well, try to do good GCs, just make good results. 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Prior to joining the team he reported on races such as Paris-Roubaix and the Giro d\u2019Italia Donne for Eurosport and has interviewed some of the sport\u2019s top riders in Chlo\u00e9 Dygert, Lizzie Deignan and Wout van Aert. Outside of cycling, he spends the majority of his time watching other sports \u2013 rugby, football, cricket, and American Football to name a few.<\/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 md: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\/MHBMuV4R2t3owhYtBMVCNH-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MHBMuV4R2t3owhYtBMVCNH-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MHBMuV4R2t3owhYtBMVCNH-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MHBMuV4R2t3owhYtBMVCNH-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MHBMuV4R2t3owhYtBMVCNH-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; 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Riders<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GqiUf37Z5PA2w2vWsDSwgY-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GqiUf37Z5PA2w2vWsDSwgY-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GqiUf37Z5PA2w2vWsDSwgY-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GqiUf37Z5PA2w2vWsDSwgY-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GqiUf37Z5PA2w2vWsDSwgY-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I think she has grown a lot mentally&#8217; \u2013 Lars Boom highlights reason for Demi Vollering&#8217;s stunning season, outlines 2027 goals<\/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\/k3nufag4M6HwNepdhPMZpR-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/k3nufag4M6HwNepdhPMZpR-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/k3nufag4M6HwNepdhPMZpR-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/k3nufag4M6HwNepdhPMZpR-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/k3nufag4M6HwNepdhPMZpR-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\">EF Education-EasyPost continue post-Carapaz rebuild for 2027 with two more development team graduates<\/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\/UWo4BqHXjvGvUpaifTRCwk-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UWo4BqHXjvGvUpaifTRCwk-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UWo4BqHXjvGvUpaifTRCwk-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UWo4BqHXjvGvUpaifTRCwk-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UWo4BqHXjvGvUpaifTRCwk-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; 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In 2027, they will look to secure invites to the Giro and a first Tour de France.<\/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\">Poels&#8217; extension was confirmed in an accompanying video featuring him and Tietema at the former&#8217;s fan club cafe in his home village of Blitterswijck, where the pair discussed plans for 2027 and played darts.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Now I have to say, because of the Giro, it triggered a little bit more. It was a really nice three weeks and a really, really good level,&#8221; said Poels.<\/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 md: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\/MHBMuV4R2t3owhYtBMVCNH-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MHBMuV4R2t3owhYtBMVCNH-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;I would like to continue&#8217; &#8211; At 43, Domenico Pozzovivo is eyeing a return to the Giro d\u2019Italia in 2027<\/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\/sXbnLhxUGhwCm3JCdDQNob-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sXbnLhxUGhwCm3JCdDQNob-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;Maybe I&#8217;ll take up gravel&#8217; &#8211; Still seeking a 2027 contract, Taco van der Hoorn weighs his future<\/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\/saFmuztecwqd3vTsnWWAkJ-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/saFmuztecwqd3vTsnWWAkJ-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;We have already taken some incredible steps, but we are far from finished&#8217; \u2013 Unibet Rose Rockets add new head of racing as invite to Tour de France targeted<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;The most important thing is that I really like to do it. 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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\">Poels will turn 40 on October 1 next, and while this is supposed to be his final year of racing, he still didn&#8217;t rule out potentially keeping going into a 20th year.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Is this really the last one?&#8221; asked Tietema. &#8220;Normally, yes\u2026 The door is always a little bit open,&#8221; said Poels.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">A former Li\u00e8ge-Bastogne-Li\u00e8ge winner, Tour de France stage winner, and Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a stage winner, Poels isn&#8217;t landing the same calibre of results he was in his prime years at Team Sky and Bahrain Victorious, but he&#8217;s still been able to land several impressive top 10s for the Rockets.<\/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 md: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\/rFr6udvZZtMycwvDUBJtkX-250-80.png.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rFr6udvZZtMycwvDUBJtkX-150-80.png.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;There are two kinds of ages: the number in your passport and your body age&#8217; 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retirement to a Montreal do-over \u2013 Mike Woods is bowing out with a fairytale home World Championships appearance<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-c4578566-d9f3-11f1-b6bd-61404c145bbb\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yXZ3EhFavKTAYa4kSwX3FV-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yXZ3EhFavKTAYa4kSwX3FV-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yXZ3EhFavKTAYa4kSwX3FV-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yXZ3EhFavKTAYa4kSwX3FV-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yXZ3EhFavKTAYa4kSwX3FV-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yXZ3EhFavKTAYa4kSwX3FV-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">The 2026 season marked 10 years since Poels won Li\u00e8ge <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-c45785e8-d9f3-11f1-818a-3b4920e86f19\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Poels finished in the top 10 of two stages at the Giro, including on the brutal mountain day to Pila on stage 14, where he was eighth and only lost out to the top GC favourites. He also finished fourth on GC at the Sibiu Tour in Romania, and seventh overall at the Arctic Race of Norway.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;The Giro; that&#8217;s the highest level of the WorldTour, and it&#8217;s really nice to perform there, especially on the mountain days to do top ten there from the peloton, that gives me a really good feeling,&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;OK, for me, I did, I think, 26 Grand Tours. But then I really come to my best after one week of racing, and I still feel that I get less fatigue.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;The WorldTour teams and Pro Teams, just to be in the top ten is always really high level. If you really want to perform there, then you need to be 100% ready.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">But it&#8217;s exactly that process which the Dutchman is still enjoying, having trained at altitude for the Giro this past season. Not only can he operate as a climbing leader, but Poels \u2013 as one of the most iconic super domestiques of the Team Sky era \u2013 is one of the most valuable riders for the Rockets&#8217; young talents to learn from.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">For now, his win tally reads the same as his Grand Tour appearances at 26, but he&#8217;s looking to bump them both up to at least 27 in 2027. It would maintain a run of winning a race on every team he&#8217;s raced for as a pro, and a streak of starting a Grand Tour in every season that extends back to 2011 when he was on Vacansoleil-DCM \u2013 this was the season when he finished second atop the Alto l&#8217;Angliru behind Juan Jose Cobo at the Vuelta.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I really would like to win a race for the team because I didn&#8217;t do that last year. I was close to it, but I didn&#8217;t do it,&#8221; said Poels.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;That would be really nice, also for myself, just for my stats to say that I won a race in every team. But I just want to approach it like last year; have a good time, go to some nice races, perform well, try to do good GCs, just make good results. 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