Big transfer brewing? Visma reportedly eye former Giro d’Italia winner as delayed Simon Yates replacement
A gap Visma do not usually allow to exist For a team built on control and depth,…
“There’s a conflict…” – Bruyneel and Martin on Visma’s problems; Vingegaard’s coach departure; Yates’ retirement and Evenepoel rivalry
“I think this is Remco’s level that we, we expected, you know, he himself said that he’s…
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…
It’s better to stop than to prolong the suffering
No-one will know Simon Yates better than his twin brother Adam, and after the retirement of the Team…
“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,…
“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…
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.…