Team Transfers and Rumours

[Ispeed_V]

1 hour ago, milky4130 said:

Ayuso to Lidl Trek ... I must admit I did not see that one coming although there were rumors going around.

 5 year contract as well

[milky4130]

50 minutes ago, Ispeed_V said:

 5 year contract as well

He had a long term contract with UAE as well, lets check if he can see this one out.

[Bub Marley]

Think it’s a win win for everyone. UAE have Del Toro who currently looks to have a better trajectory than Ayuso. So far, Ayuso hasn’t delivered on the big stages yet. Let’s see if he can finally live up to that potential at Trek.

[milky4130]

24 minutes ago, Bub Marley said:

Think it’s a win win for everyone. UAE have Del Toro who currently looks to have a better trajectory than Ayuso. So far, Ayuso hasn’t delivered on the big stages yet. Let’s see if he can finally live up to that potential at Trek.

off to a good start start already 😝

[Bub Marley]

Pretty sure Skellie has it the wrong way round. He’s gonna have to work for Juan. 

[F@yino]

Ayuso tends to flake on the big stage. Wouldn’t be surprised if he starts out as team leader but then Skjelmose/Ciccone end up with better form. Also where does this leave Milan & Mads? If he thinks he’s going to have the entire team supporting him he’s in for a rather rude awakening .

[Shebeen]

33 minutes ago, F@yino said:

Ayuso tends to flake on the big stage. Wouldn’t be surprised if he starts out as team leader but then Skjelmose/Ciccone end up with better form. Also where does this leave Milan & Mads? If he thinks he’s going to have the entire team supporting him he’s in for a rather rude awakening .

He just turned 23.

Anything can happen from here.

[Shebeen]

with Israel rebranding to NSN, wondered what is happening with Derek Gee?

Don't think there's a snowballs chance of him going back, so he clearly has contract termination issues before signing to a new team.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DPmKcB8DLyh/

in the mean time, looks like he got married (he got a new surname). Hope to see the canadian champs jersey in the peleton next year again.

 

 

[milky4130]

4th on GC at the TDF 2025, Oscar Onley signs for Ineos. Gonna be interesting with a supposedly stronger team next time around, lets see if he can take another step on to the podium next season.

[babse]

https://www.cyclingnews.com/pro-cycling/transfers/gravel-superstar-keegan-swenson-signs-for-specialized-off-road-taking-squad-towards-super-team-status/

 

Gravel king joins the dark side...

[Jbr]

52 minutes ago, babse said:

https://www.cyclingnews.com/pro-cycling/transfers/gravel-superstar-keegan-swenson-signs-for-specialized-off-road-taking-squad-towards-super-team-status/

 

Gravel king joins the dark side...

those who listen to bonk bros knew a few weeks ago already  

[betaboy]

Them Bonk Bros are a podcast hazard, especially Flame Kit guy! If you know, you know.👍🏻

[betaboy]

I was actually joking on Keegans Insta that he now had joined a new party called “MK”…🤣🤣🤣 See what I did there <

[J Wakefield]

On 12/10/2025 at 6:02 AM, Shebeen said:

with Israel rebranding to NSN, wondered what is happening with Derek Gee?

Don't think there's a snowballs chance of him going back, so he clearly has contract termination issues before signing to a new team.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DPmKcB8DLyh/

in the mean time, looks like he got married (he got a new surname). Hope to see the canadian champs jersey in the peleton next year again.

 

 

Lidl Trek

[Shebeen]

On 1/1/2026 at 4:57 PM, J Wakefield said:

Lidl Trek

confirmed for those of us on the peasant side of the sport! Good deal for him.  https://escapecollective.com/gee-wests-arrival-adds-extra-piece-to-lidl-treks-gc-puzzle/

[Gnarly]

9 minutes ago, Shebeen said:

confirmed for those of us on the peasant side of the sport! Good deal for him.  https://escapecollective.com/gee-wests-arrival-adds-extra-piece-to-lidl-treks-gc-puzzle/

You doubt @J Wakefield? 🤣🤣🤣