Yates, Quintana, Alaphilippe… – The 25 riders that have confirmed their retirement in 2026
A founding contributor to CyclingUpToDate since its launch in January 2022, Ruben Silva has played a central role…
“I don’t think you can compare those situations” – Visma boss Richard Plugge pushes back against burnout claims after a series of high-profile exits
“I don’t think you can compare the situations of Fem van Empel, Tom Dumoulin and Simon Yates…
“The team trusted me even before Simon Yates retired” – Visma’s new Italian climbing force no quick fix for Yates-sized Giro gap
That distinction matters. Because Piganzoli is not being rushed into anything. He is not being positioned as…
“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,…
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…