DnlBenson
@dnlbenson.bsky.social
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I write about professional cycling and rider transfers. Former editor at CN, VN and GCN.
https://www.instagram.com/danielbensoncyclingstack/
I write about professional cycling and rider transfers. Former editor at CN, VN and GCN.
Grischa Niermann: Judge us on our results 🐝
It's been far from an ideal start to 2026 for Visma, but their head of racing is confident the team can turn it around as he discusses Vingegaard, ex-rider criticism, and the broader perspective
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It's been far from an ideal start to 2026 for Visma, but their head of racing is confident the team can turn it around as he discusses Vingegaard, ex-rider criticism, and the broader perspective
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Grischa Niermann: Judge us on our results 🐝
It's been far from an ideal start to 2026 for Visma, but their Head of Racing is confident the team can turn it around as he discusses Vingegaard, ex-rider criticism, and the broader perspective
dnlbenson.substack.com
February 10, 2026 at 4:59 PM
Grischa Niermann: Judge us on our results 🐝
It's been far from an ideal start to 2026 for Visma, but their head of racing is confident the team can turn it around as he discusses Vingegaard, ex-rider criticism, and the broader perspective
dnlbenson.substack.com/p/grischa-ni...
It's been far from an ideal start to 2026 for Visma, but their head of racing is confident the team can turn it around as he discusses Vingegaard, ex-rider criticism, and the broader perspective
dnlbenson.substack.com/p/grischa-ni...
Cycling transfers: Inside EF Education-EasyPost’s transfer strategy 🇺🇸
Exclusive interview with team boss Jonathan Vaughters on talent scouting, what riders he’s on the lookout for, balancing the books, and how to go up against the big-budget super teams
Exclusive interview with team boss Jonathan Vaughters on talent scouting, what riders he’s on the lookout for, balancing the books, and how to go up against the big-budget super teams
Cycling transfers: Inside EF Education-EasyPost's transfer strategy 🇺🇸
Exclusive interview with team boss Jonathan Vaughters on talent scouting, what riders he’s on the lookout for, balancing the books, and how to go up against the big-budget super teams
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February 9, 2026 at 8:57 PM
Cycling transfers: Inside EF Education-EasyPost’s transfer strategy 🇺🇸
Exclusive interview with team boss Jonathan Vaughters on talent scouting, what riders he’s on the lookout for, balancing the books, and how to go up against the big-budget super teams
Exclusive interview with team boss Jonathan Vaughters on talent scouting, what riders he’s on the lookout for, balancing the books, and how to go up against the big-budget super teams
The domino effect of dealing with injuries and roster management 🂅 🁠
'A good quality, robust rider who sees the value in this is always going to be a bit of oil on the chain for the whole team' says Wegelius
'A good quality, robust rider who sees the value in this is always going to be a bit of oil on the chain for the whole team' says Wegelius
The domino effect of dealing with injuries and roster management 🂅 🁠
'A good quality, robust rider who sees the value in this is always going to be a bit of oil on the chain for the whole team' says Wegelius
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February 5, 2026 at 6:35 PM
The domino effect of dealing with injuries and roster management 🂅 🁠
'A good quality, robust rider who sees the value in this is always going to be a bit of oil on the chain for the whole team' says Wegelius
'A good quality, robust rider who sees the value in this is always going to be a bit of oil on the chain for the whole team' says Wegelius
From comfort to conviction: The season Niamh Fisher-Black learned to believe 🇳🇿
A new team, new pressure and a year of self-discovery that saw the Lidl-Trek rider transform potential into belief
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A new team, new pressure and a year of self-discovery that saw the Lidl-Trek rider transform potential into belief
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From comfort to conviction: The season Niamh Fisher-Black learned to believe 🇳🇿
A new team, new pressure and a year of self-discovery that saw the Lidl-Trek rider transform potential into belief
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February 5, 2026 at 7:02 AM
From comfort to conviction: The season Niamh Fisher-Black learned to believe 🇳🇿
A new team, new pressure and a year of self-discovery that saw the Lidl-Trek rider transform potential into belief
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A new team, new pressure and a year of self-discovery that saw the Lidl-Trek rider transform potential into belief
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Max Poole on his Giro ambitions, stepping up after Onley's departure and aiming for a clear run
'I don’t really care what somebody says to me. I already know for myself that I want to step up' says young British all-rounder
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'I don’t really care what somebody says to me. I already know for myself that I want to step up' says young British all-rounder
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Max Poole on his Giro ambitions, stepping up after Onley's departure and aiming for a clear run
'I don’t really care what somebody says to me. I already know for myself that I want to step up' says young British all-rounder
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February 4, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Max Poole on his Giro ambitions, stepping up after Onley's departure and aiming for a clear run
'I don’t really care what somebody says to me. I already know for myself that I want to step up' says young British all-rounder
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'I don’t really care what somebody says to me. I already know for myself that I want to step up' says young British all-rounder
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Inside Remco's world: 7 conclusions from Evenepoel's debut in Mallorca 🌏
Exclusive insight from the rider, Oliver Cookson and Jonny Wale
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Exclusive insight from the rider, Oliver Cookson and Jonny Wale
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Inside Remco's world: 7 conclusions from Evenepoel's debut in Mallorca 🌏
Exclusive insight from the rider, Oliver Cookson and Jonny Wale
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February 1, 2026 at 10:51 AM
Inside Remco's world: 7 conclusions from Evenepoel's debut in Mallorca 🌏
Exclusive insight from the rider, Oliver Cookson and Jonny Wale
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Exclusive insight from the rider, Oliver Cookson and Jonny Wale
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Rockets have their jets cooled by Tour de France snub 🚀
Caja Rural are awarded a wildcard invite in a controversial fashion
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Caja Rural are awarded a wildcard invite in a controversial fashion
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Rockets have their jets cooled by Tour de France snub 🚀
Caja Rural - Seguros RGA are awarded a wildcard invite in controversial fashion
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January 30, 2026 at 2:03 PM
Rockets have their jets cooled by Tour de France snub 🚀
Caja Rural are awarded a wildcard invite in a controversial fashion
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Caja Rural are awarded a wildcard invite in a controversial fashion
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Challenge Mallorca TTT gallery and analysis ⚙️
A new BMC on show, updates for Evenepoel and a closer look at bikes for Jayco, UAE, Uno-X, Unibet, XDS Astana and a saddle that costs over £1,000!
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A new BMC on show, updates for Evenepoel and a closer look at bikes for Jayco, UAE, Uno-X, Unibet, XDS Astana and a saddle that costs over £1,000!
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Challenge Mallorca TTT gallery and analysis ⚙️
A new BMC on show, updates for Evenepoel and a closer look at bikes for Jayco, UAE, Uno-X, Unibet, XDS Astana and a saddle that costs over £1,000!
dnlbenson.substack.com
January 29, 2026 at 6:20 PM
Challenge Mallorca TTT gallery and analysis ⚙️
A new BMC on show, updates for Evenepoel and a closer look at bikes for Jayco, UAE, Uno-X, Unibet, XDS Astana and a saddle that costs over £1,000!
dnlbenson.substack.com/p/challenge-...
A new BMC on show, updates for Evenepoel and a closer look at bikes for Jayco, UAE, Uno-X, Unibet, XDS Astana and a saddle that costs over £1,000!
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Evenepoel: My gut says that if everything goes well, I can go for second place at the Tour
Exclusive interview with Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe’s leader ahead of his 2026 debut in Mallorca
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Exclusive interview with Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe’s leader ahead of his 2026 debut in Mallorca
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Evenepoel: My gut says that if everything goes well, I can go for second place at the Tour
Exclusive interview with Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe’s leader ahead of his 2026 debut in Mallorca
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January 28, 2026 at 9:55 AM
Evenepoel: My gut says that if everything goes well, I can go for second place at the Tour
Exclusive interview with Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe’s leader ahead of his 2026 debut in Mallorca
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Exclusive interview with Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe’s leader ahead of his 2026 debut in Mallorca
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10 riders to watch at the Challenge Mallorca
We're in Spain for the series of races, and here's who to watch out for
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We're in Spain for the series of races, and here's who to watch out for
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10 riders to watch at the Challenge Mallorca
We're in Spain for the series of races, and here's who to watch out for
dnlbenson.substack.com
January 27, 2026 at 9:18 AM
10 riders to watch at the Challenge Mallorca
We're in Spain for the series of races, and here's who to watch out for
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We're in Spain for the series of races, and here's who to watch out for
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Michael Matthews: If I kept doing the training I was doing for another two days, I could have died
Australian looks back at his major health issues, why he never thought about quitting and rolling the dice in 2026
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Australian looks back at his major health issues, why he never thought about quitting and rolling the dice in 2026
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Michael Matthews: If I kept doing the training I was doing for another two days, I could have died
Australian looks back at his major health issue, why he never thought about quitting and rolling the dice in 2026
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January 23, 2026 at 10:39 AM
Michael Matthews: If I kept doing the training I was doing for another two days, I could have died
Australian looks back at his major health issues, why he never thought about quitting and rolling the dice in 2026
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Australian looks back at his major health issues, why he never thought about quitting and rolling the dice in 2026
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Cycling Transfers: Egan Bernal set to sign new Ineos Grenadiers contract 🇨🇴
Four-year deal on the table, with Colombian targeting Giro d’Italia and Vuelta a España in 2026
Four-year deal on the table, with Colombian targeting Giro d’Italia and Vuelta a España in 2026
Cycling Transfers: Egan Bernal set to sign new Ineos Grenadiers contract 🇨🇴
Four-year deal on the table, with Colombian targeting Giro d’Italia and Vuelta a España in 2026
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January 22, 2026 at 8:11 AM
Cycling Transfers: Egan Bernal set to sign new Ineos Grenadiers contract 🇨🇴
Four-year deal on the table, with Colombian targeting Giro d’Italia and Vuelta a España in 2026
Four-year deal on the table, with Colombian targeting Giro d’Italia and Vuelta a España in 2026
Cycling Transfer Index 2026/2027
Analysis of all 220+ men's WorldTour riders who are out of contract for next season, and what each team should be looking for in the transfer market 🛒 🛍️
Analysis of all 220+ men's WorldTour riders who are out of contract for next season, and what each team should be looking for in the transfer market 🛒 🛍️
Cycling Transfer Index 2026/2027
Analysis of all 220+ men's WorldTour riders who are out of contract for next season, and what each team should be looking for in the transfer market 🛒 🛍️
dnlbenson.substack.com
January 21, 2026 at 2:55 PM
Cycling Transfer Index 2026/2027
Analysis of all 220+ men's WorldTour riders who are out of contract for next season, and what each team should be looking for in the transfer market 🛒 🛍️
Analysis of all 220+ men's WorldTour riders who are out of contract for next season, and what each team should be looking for in the transfer market 🛒 🛍️
Cycling transfers: Inside Tudor Pro Cycling's recruitment strategy🇨🇭
Exclusive interview with team boss Fabian Cancellara on scouting, signing Stefan Küng and balancing UCI points and wins
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Exclusive interview with team boss Fabian Cancellara on scouting, signing Stefan Küng and balancing UCI points and wins
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Cycling transfers: Inside Tudor Pro Cycling's recruitment strategy🇨🇭
Exclusive interview with team boss Fabian Cancellara on scouting, signing Stefan Küng and balancing UCI points and wins
dnlbenson.substack.com
January 19, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Cycling transfers: Inside Tudor Pro Cycling's recruitment strategy🇨🇭
Exclusive interview with team boss Fabian Cancellara on scouting, signing Stefan Küng and balancing UCI points and wins
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Exclusive interview with team boss Fabian Cancellara on scouting, signing Stefan Küng and balancing UCI points and wins
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Jeremy Whittle: Super Grand Départ is a jaw-dropping undertaking 🇬🇧 🇫🇷
An overview of the men's and women's opening stages, a look at the legacy hopes, and what's missing from the routes
An overview of the men's and women's opening stages, a look at the legacy hopes, and what's missing from the routes
Jeremy Whittle: Super Grand Départ is a jaw-dropping undertaking 🇬🇧 🇫🇷
An overview of the men's and women's opening stages, a look at the legacy hopes, and what's missing from the routes
dnlbenson.substack.com
January 16, 2026 at 7:24 AM
Jeremy Whittle: Super Grand Départ is a jaw-dropping undertaking 🇬🇧 🇫🇷
An overview of the men's and women's opening stages, a look at the legacy hopes, and what's missing from the routes
An overview of the men's and women's opening stages, a look at the legacy hopes, and what's missing from the routes
Ella Wyllie: I'm just hungry to become a more consistent rider 🇳🇿
Liv AlUla Jayco rider had a solid 2025 but could be a breakout star this season
Liv AlUla Jayco rider had a solid 2025 but could be a breakout star this season
Ella Wyllie: I'm just hungry to become a more consistent rider 🇳🇿
Liv AlUla Jayco rider had a solid 2025 but could be a breakout star this season
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January 15, 2026 at 4:06 PM
Ella Wyllie: I'm just hungry to become a more consistent rider 🇳🇿
Liv AlUla Jayco rider had a solid 2025 but could be a breakout star this season
Liv AlUla Jayco rider had a solid 2025 but could be a breakout star this season
Patrick Eddy: I couldn't turn down a contract at the top of the sport and in the WorldTour 🇦🇺
Recently crowned champion heads to the Tour Down Under as a possible transfer target
Recently crowned champion heads to the Tour Down Under as a possible transfer target
Patrick Eddy: I couldn't turn down a contract at the top of the sport and in the WorldTour 🇦🇺
Recently crowned champion heads to the Tour Down Under as a possible transfer target
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January 15, 2026 at 9:38 AM
Patrick Eddy: I couldn't turn down a contract at the top of the sport and in the WorldTour 🇦🇺
Recently crowned champion heads to the Tour Down Under as a possible transfer target
Recently crowned champion heads to the Tour Down Under as a possible transfer target
Gee-West confirms Giro d'Italia challenge as he leaves the past behind 🇨🇦
Canadian rider still has room to grow at Lidl-Trek as he aims for GC podium in May
Canadian rider still has room to grow at Lidl-Trek as he aims for GC podium in May
Gee-West confirms Giro d'Italia challenge as he leaves the past behind 🇨🇦
Canadian rider still has room to grow at Lidl-Trek as he aims for GC podium in May
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January 14, 2026 at 7:16 PM
Gee-West confirms Giro d'Italia challenge as he leaves the past behind 🇨🇦
Canadian rider still has room to grow at Lidl-Trek as he aims for GC podium in May
Canadian rider still has room to grow at Lidl-Trek as he aims for GC podium in May
Derek Gee confirms his race programme for 2026 🇨🇦
Algarve, Catalunya, Alps, Giro and the rest is TBC
Algarve, Catalunya, Alps, Giro and the rest is TBC
January 14, 2026 at 3:14 PM
Derek Gee confirms his race programme for 2026 🇨🇦
Algarve, Catalunya, Alps, Giro and the rest is TBC
Algarve, Catalunya, Alps, Giro and the rest is TBC
Cole Kessler: I know a personal result on paper might be a big ask, but can't a kid dream? 🇺🇸
Dispatches are back with the Modern Adventure Pro Cycling rider setting the scene for 2026
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Dispatches are back with the Modern Adventure Pro Cycling rider setting the scene for 2026
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Cole Kessler: I know a personal result on paper might be a big ask, but can't a kid dream? 🇺🇸
Dispatches are back with the Modern Adventure Pro Cycling rider setting the scene for 2026
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January 14, 2026 at 9:19 AM
Cole Kessler: I know a personal result on paper might be a big ask, but can't a kid dream? 🇺🇸
Dispatches are back with the Modern Adventure Pro Cycling rider setting the scene for 2026
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Dispatches are back with the Modern Adventure Pro Cycling rider setting the scene for 2026
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Cycling transfers: Inside Soudal Quick-Step's recruitment strategy 🇧🇪
Exclusive in-depth interview with Jurgen Foré on how the team identify riders on the transfer market and builds their roster
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Exclusive in-depth interview with Jurgen Foré on how the team identify riders on the transfer market and builds their roster
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Cycling transfers: Inside Soudal Quick-Step's recruitment strategy 🇧🇪
Exclusive in-depth interview with Jurgen Foré on how the team identify riders on the transfer market and builds their roster
dnlbenson.substack.com
January 13, 2026 at 8:38 AM
Cycling transfers: Inside Soudal Quick-Step's recruitment strategy 🇧🇪
Exclusive in-depth interview with Jurgen Foré on how the team identify riders on the transfer market and builds their roster
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Exclusive in-depth interview with Jurgen Foré on how the team identify riders on the transfer market and builds their roster
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Kevin Vermaerke: UAE wanted me as much as I wanted them
The American rider talks Picnic, where he 'maxed out' and his new challenge on Tadej Pogačar's all-star team
The American rider talks Picnic, where he 'maxed out' and his new challenge on Tadej Pogačar's all-star team
Kevin Vermaerke: UAE wanted me as much as I wanted them
The American rider talks Picnic, where he 'maxed out' and his new challenge on Tadej Pogačar's all-star team
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January 12, 2026 at 8:52 AM
Kevin Vermaerke: UAE wanted me as much as I wanted them
The American rider talks Picnic, where he 'maxed out' and his new challenge on Tadej Pogačar's all-star team
The American rider talks Picnic, where he 'maxed out' and his new challenge on Tadej Pogačar's all-star team
Fabio Jakobsen: No results, one win, it's not why I came here
Can the Dutch sprinter revive his career after two dismal years hit by injury, bad luck and a loss of form?
Can the Dutch sprinter revive his career after two dismal years hit by injury, bad luck and a loss of form?
Fabio Jakobsen: No results, one win, it's not why I came here
Can the Dutch sprinter revive his career after two dismal years hit by injury, bad luck and a loss of form?
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January 9, 2026 at 2:51 PM
Fabio Jakobsen: No results, one win, it's not why I came here
Can the Dutch sprinter revive his career after two dismal years hit by injury, bad luck and a loss of form?
Can the Dutch sprinter revive his career after two dismal years hit by injury, bad luck and a loss of form?
Dylan van Baarle on Soudal transfer: You do some speed dating, and if you find the one, then you ask for a relationship 💍
Dutch rider opens up about losing faith in Visma-Lease a Bike’s training methods, and why he needed to change teams
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Dutch rider opens up about losing faith in Visma-Lease a Bike’s training methods, and why he needed to change teams
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Dylan van Baarle on Soudal transfer: You do some speed dating, and if you find the one, then you ask for a relationship 💍
Dutch rider opens up about losing faith in Visma-Lease a Bike’s training methods, and why he needed to change teams
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January 9, 2026 at 8:29 AM
Dylan van Baarle on Soudal transfer: You do some speed dating, and if you find the one, then you ask for a relationship 💍
Dutch rider opens up about losing faith in Visma-Lease a Bike’s training methods, and why he needed to change teams
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Dutch rider opens up about losing faith in Visma-Lease a Bike’s training methods, and why he needed to change teams
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Cycling Transfers: Demi Vollering once again the central figure on the women's market 🛒
Get set for the busiest transfer window we’ve ever seen in the WWT, with over 120 riders out of contract
Get set for the busiest transfer window we’ve ever seen in the WWT, with over 120 riders out of contract
Cycling Transfers: Demi Vollering once again the central figure on the women's market 🛒
Get set for the busiest transfer window we’ve ever seen in the WWT, with over 120 riders out of contract
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January 8, 2026 at 2:32 PM
Cycling Transfers: Demi Vollering once again the central figure on the women's market 🛒
Get set for the busiest transfer window we’ve ever seen in the WWT, with over 120 riders out of contract
Get set for the busiest transfer window we’ve ever seen in the WWT, with over 120 riders out of contract