Tom Dumoulin can understand Simon Yates’ decision to retire
Team Visma | Lease a Bike is not in a good spot at the moment. 2025 Giro d’Italia…
“What surprises is the timing. That’s obviously not optimal” – Questions raised as Visma hit by second sudden 2026 exit as Vingegaard coach follows Simon Yates
Heemskerk had worked closely with Vingegaard for eight years, following him from young prospect through to double…
“The teams are abusing these athletes; it’s abuse” – British cycling veteran unsurprised by Simon Yates retirement amid claims of ‘unhealthy’ sport
For Smith, the issue is not one rider’s motivation. It is the system around him. “It’s pressure,…
“Everything is constantly measured” – Wout van Aert on the retirement of Visma teammate Simon Yates
Wout van Aert was a great part of Simon Yates‘ final season in the peloton, however the two…
I completely understand Yates, because I was in the same situation as him
“Ultimately, cycling is one of the most demanding sports in the world, if not the most demanding.…
Simon lives in his own way
The mentality of professional cyclists varies from rider to rider and there are different mentalities in the peloton…
He’s even blocked all cycling-related accounts on social media
That combination has prompted some pointed analysis in the latest edition of Eurosport’s Kop over Kop podcast,…
“There is a clear difference” – Visma soldier contrasts Simon Yates-led Giro with Jonas Vingegaard’s 2026 ambition
Visma’s Giro in 2025 ended in success. Yates delivered the overall victory, validating the team’s decision to…
“One door closes, another opens” – Ben Tulett ready to fill Simon Yates gap at Visma after shock retirement
That single line now frames his entire build-up to 2026. A gap that has to be filled…
“I still have 60 race days… I’d love to win one-day races like Tadej, but right now it’s not possible” – Jonas Vingegaard hits back at criticism of four-race 2026 calendar
The structure of his season is built around one overriding target. Winning the Tour de France again.…
Simon Yates’ former teammate admits the sport grew more demanding
The sudden retirement of Simon Yates shook the cycling world. After all, the 33-year-old just reached a high…
PRESS CONFERENCE | “Cycling is in a downward spiral”
The biggest picture, though, was the business model. Plugge said cycling is heading the wrong way and…