Sepp Kuss says Simon Yates’ retirement is strangely not so surprising and warns about Vingegaard
Sepp Kuss didn’t necessarily see Simon Yates’ decision to retire coming, but the Visma | Lease a Bike…
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.…
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…
PRESS CONFERENCE | “I spend zero energy thinking about that”
The American also spoke at length about Simon Yates‘ unexpected retirement, describing the phone call that delivered…
“I can’t help wondering whether there are untold reasons behind this” – Expert claims Visma have ‘reason to be unhappy’ with Simon Yates surprise retirement
Danish analyst Emil Axelgaard believes the way and the moment the decision arrived have consequences that cannot…
Simon Yates echoes Bernard Hinault: Knowing when to retire as a champion
There are many times in cycling when riders retire when…well they aren’t at the top of their game.…
Visma-Lease a Bike DS explains Simon Yates’ ‘shock’ retirement
On Wednesday, there was some seemingly shocking news in pro cycling. The 2025 Giro d’Italia winner Simon Yates…
“It’s maybe my last one…” – As Simon Yates retires, Julian Alaphilippe reflects on whether 2026 could be a season of finalities
The reference was to the Road World Championships in Montreal, a race that now sits alongside the…
“In my Grand Tour career, there’s always a small problem, a crash or a puncture” – Simon Yates admits ‘perfect’ Giro d’Italia turnaround still unbelievable
What he did have was a feeling that the moment demanded action. “I felt really good, in…