August 1 is a big deal in the world of professional cycling. It is the day riders can officially announce that they are moving teams, unveil their new direction, and rumours can finally be put to bed.
Rather than announcing each transfer individually, we will collect together all the transfers in the men's and women's pelotons here, as and when they are officially revealed.
While the announcements can now be made, many deals will have been done in the weeks and months running up to August, hence the myriad of rumours that are given air. Some teams announce their new riders in one big splurge, while others strategically drip-feed the names throughout the rest of the year; the news does not necessarily need to be shared until December 31. However, riders and teams just have between August 1-15 if they want to announce mid-season moves.
There have been rumours running for months, but we've decided to collate all the confirmed deals into one page for you, as we did last year. We'll highlight some big moves, and put all the ins and outs at the bottom of this page.
Big moves
Alan Hatherly, MTB world champion, joins the WorldTour
The reigning XCO mountain bike world champion, Alan Hatherly, has signed for Jayco AlUla, saying that it was time to get out of his "comfort zone", but warned that it would be a "steep learning curve".
The South African won bronze at the Paris Olympics, as well as the rainbow bands this year.
“I am incredibly excited for this new chapter in my cycling career and very grateful for the opportunity to ride for GreenEDGE Cycling for the next two seasons," he said.
He will continue to ride off-road, using Giant bikes now, as well as on the road for the Australian outfit.
Lucas Hamilton switches Jayco AlUla for Ineos Grenadiers
A year after losing an Australian Lucas - Plapp - Ineos Grenadiers have gained another one in Lucas Hamilton. The 28-year-old came second at the Baby Giro as a junior, and has been at Jayco AlUla ever since, notably finishing fourth at Paris-Nice in 2021.
"Lucas has shown what he can do in the past and we believe in his talent and potential as a bike rider," Scott Drawer, Ineos' performance director, said. "He will fit in well with his fellow riders and we are confident he will respond to the support we put around him with our new coaching and performance set up."
Demi Vollering moves to FDJ-Suez
After months of speculation, the 2023 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift winner Demi Vollering has joined FDJ-Suez, the team has confirmed.
The Dutchwoman, who spent the past four seasons with SD Worx-Protime, will begin riding for the French team from 2025 onwards. She will join her new teammates on a training camp this autumn, and will remain with the team for two years, until the end of 2026.
In a press release shared on Monday, Vollering said she “immediately had a good feeling” after her first meeting with FDJ-Suez.
Marlen Reusser leaves SD Worx-Protime for Movistar
After three years with SD Worx-Protime, Marlen Reusser has signed a three-year contract with Movistar, whom she hopes to be a leader for in the biggest races. The Swiss rider, a winner of two stages at the Tour de France Femmes among other triumphs, has had a turbulent year due to illness and injury, with post-infectious syndrome causing her to miss the second half of the season.
The move will see the 33-year-old aim to be among the best in the world again. It also represents a continuing evolution at both Movistar and her former SD Worx team; the latter have also lost Niamh Fisher-Black, and Vollering has left too.
"I have been excited about it for quite some time and now we can finally make it happen," Reusser said of the move. "We share the same approach on what we can achieve together and I truly believe that it is the right place, the place with the right spirit for me to develop and reach my full potential.
"The illness I have suffered has made me question many things. I am very grateful to SD Worx – Protime, where I have spent the last three years. They have shown me all their support, and I feel enormous gratitude towards them.
"I am very optimistic and I face the future with great aspirations. I have always been someone who has fought to improve every day and I feel that I have not yet reached my full potential."
Dan McLay heads to Visma-Lease a Bike
After five years with Arkéa-B&B Hotels, British sprinter and lead-out man Dan McLay will join Visma-Lease a Bike for next year, boosting Olav Kooij's sprint train.
"We are happy to welcome Dan to the team," Grischa Niermann, DS at Visma, said in a press release on Friday. "His experience and skills align perfectly with our goals, and we are confident that he will make a significant impact. He is a very experienced lead-out, and that’s exactly what we were looking for."
Max Walker latest Brit to join EF Education-EasyPost
Max Walker will head to EF Education-EasyPost next year, after a year in which he finished on the podium in both the time trial and road race at the British National Championships, and won a stage of the Sibiu Tour in Romania. He spent this year at Astana Qazaqstan Development, after spells at Trinity and a brief ride Saint Piran.
"We’ve known about Max’s abilities for some time, having seen him develop as a U23 rider at Trinity Racing and then move to Astana’s development team this year. Many riders would have found that transition both daunting and a huge leap but Max’s results and drive have really stood out this year and impressed us," said EF boss Jonathan Vaughters said.
Mike Teunissen joins Astana Qazaqstan
Dutch sprinter and lead-out man Mike Teunissen will ride for Astana-Qazaqstan in 2025, joining from Intermarché-Wanty.
"With Mike Teunissen joining the team, we will strengthen our Classics group and form the core for the spring. It’s no secret that in recent years, we haven’t performed very well in these races, so we’ll try to change that," team manager Alexander Vinokourov said in a press release.
"Teunissen is a strong domestique, but he is also capable of achieving results on his own in sprints, especially on challenging terrain."
Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig moves to Canyon-SRAM
Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift stage winner Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig will ride for Canyon-SRAM in 2025, having penned a two-year deal.
The Dane, who spent the last five seasons with FDJ-Suez, will be one of her new team's leaders in one-day classics and stage races.
In a press release shared by Canyon-SRAM, Uttrup Ludwig said she was "immensely looking forward" to joining the team.
"I love the team’s aggressive racing style and not being afraid to lose. I am sure I will fit right in with this kind of racing. That is exactly the type of rider I aim and want to be," she said.
"2024 has been a tough season for me. Lots of crashes and sickness. I really want to put all this behind me and get back to my old form. In this way, I can contribute to a super dynamic team and reach our goals together."
Kasper Asgreen joins EF Education-EasyPost
Kasper Asgreen will race for EF Education-EasyPost from 2025 onwards after agreeing a move to the team.
The Danish Classics specialist most recently rode for Soudal Quick-Step and won the Tour of Flanders, E3 Classics and a stage of the Tour de France while riding for the Belgian team.
Asgreen will head up EF's classics squad and aim to target victories in the cobbled classics in France and Belgium.
Speaking after agreeing the move, Asgreen said EF's racing style was what attracted him to his new team.
"The main reason for me to come to this team is the way that the guys race," he said. "You can see that there's always a plan to try to win. Even if the race is not perfectly suited to them, the guys won't just sit in the bunch, waiting for the other teams to take charge. That really attracted me.
"On this team, we're going to do everything that we can to make races develop the way we want them to develop."
"Kasper is a smart racer who can make big attacks stick at the ends of the toughest classics," EF general manager Jonathan Vaughters added. "He can read a race very well. When the contenders are on their last legs, he’ll pick his moment to go. Time and time again, it’s the right one. He packs a great sprint too, as he showed when he won the Ronde van Vlaanderen."
Elynor Bäckstedt moves to UAE Team ADQ
Elynor Bäckstedt will ride in the colours of UAE Team ADQ next season after agreeing a move to the team from Lidl-Trek.
The Welsh rider has signed a three-year deal with the Emirati backed squad after spending five years with her former team. She is the third Lidl-Trek rider to complete a move to UAE after Elisa Longo Borghini and Brodie Chapman also signed for the team.
In a press release from UAE, Bäckstedt said the opportunity to join her two Trek teammates in the new environment was one she couldn't pass up.
“I’ve been teammates with Elisa for five years, and Brodie for two. I get along with them and we work super well together. That was certainly a factor in the move across to UAE Team ADQ because they’re amazing teammates but I’m looking forward to getting to know all the riders,” Bäckstedt said.
“I can’t wait to help Elisa and the other riders but I’m also excited about the idea of sitting down with the coaches and setting new goals for myself. I want to improve my TT a bit more because that’s been on the backburner for the last couple of years and I’m excited to see what this move can bring out of me,” she added.
Pablo Castrillo signs for Movistar
Pablo Castrillo has completed a move from Equipo Kern Pharma to Spanish WorldTour giants Movistar.
The 23-year-old won two stages at the recent Vuelta a España and recently attracted interest from an array of teams, including Ineos Grenadiers.
His attacking performances for Equipo Kern Pharma this season resulted in him being given a place in Spain's squad for the recent World Championships.
"These last few weeks have been a big leap for me as a person and an important boost for my sporting career, highlighted by this contract with a WorldTour team like Movistar," Castrillo said. "They are the benchmark of Spanish cycling and it is always a special pleasure to ride for this team."
Elisa Longo Borghini joins UAE Team ADQ
Elisa Longo Borghini will leave Lidl-Trek and ride for UAE Team ADQ in 2025 after agreeing a three-year deal with the team.
The current female Italian national champion claimed a bronze medal in the women's road race at the recent World Championships and will target overall victory at the Tour de France Femmes with her new team.
"I’m delighted to share the news that I’m joining UAE Team ADQ for the next three years. The team attracted me the most from the beginning because it’s an ambitious team and it aims to grow every year," Longo Borghini said in a press release from UAE ADQ.
"This matches my character, she added. "I’m an ambitious person and I’m really looking forward to targeting many races with this team. I will try to defend my title at the Giro d’Italia, and try to win the Tour de France, and one of the Ardennes. As a world-class rider I’m also aiming to be a role model and inspire the community of women in the UAE towards a healthy lifestyle."
As well as overall victory at the Giro d'Italia this year, Longo Borghini also claimed wins at Strade Bianche, Paris-Roubaix Femmes and the Tour of Flanders while riding for Lidl-Trek.
"Her career commitment and consistent victories in both Grand Tours and one-day races shows the spirit of a true champion. Elisa brings a winning mentality and a generous experience that will inspire and boost our team to new heights,” UAE ADQ general manager Melissa Moncada added.
Elise Chabbey leaves Canyon-SRAM for FDJ-Suez
Elise Chabbey will ride for FDJ-Suez next year, as the French team continues its overhaul. The former Swiss national champion has said her goal is to "get a big race win". The 31-year-old, a qualified doctor, has spent four years with Canyon-SRAM.
"Elise Chabbey is one of the greatest talents of the professional peloton, an offensive and extremely strong athlete, capable of single-handedly transforming a locked race," FDJ's general manager, Stephen Delcourt, said.
Skylar Schneider returns to Women's WorldTour with SD Worx-Protime
Skylar Schneider will race for SD Worx-Protime in 2025, returning to the Women's WorldTour for the first time since 2020.
The 26-year-old rode for Boels Dolmans, the former iteration of the team, for three seasons from 2018, but returned to the US.
"Winning keeps winning, you have to have certain qualities for that," SD Worx's Danny Stam, said. "I think she can be of great value in the lead-out for Lorena Wiebes, but can also grow further. In terms of character she fits the team and I am also convinced that physically she has the ‘engine’ to compete at the highest level."
Jan Tratnik moves to Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe
Jan Tratnik will reunite with his compatriot Primož Roglič at Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe next year, with the 34-year-old moving from Visma-Lease a Bike after two years with the Dutch squad.
Tratnik rode both the Giro d'Italia and the Tour de France for Visma in 2024, after winning Omloop Het Nieuwsblad at the beginning of the season.
"Talent needs experience. That's why it was important for us to sign someone who has been in the peloton for several seasons. Jan is a prime example of a rider who is both a team player and has the hunger and strength to succeed on his own," Ralph Denk, the team's boss, said.
Oier Lazkano joins Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe
The revolution continues at Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe with the arrival of Oier Lazkano from Movistar. The Basque rider caught the eye with victory at the Clásica Jaén earlier this year before finishing on the podium at both Kuurne-Brussels-Kuurne and Dwars door Vlaanderen during the Classics season. It is the team's sixth transfer in of this summer, and Lazkano will join Laurence Pithie as the future of the Classics squad at Red Bull.
"Oier is still young, but has already made a name for himself with his pure power," team boss Ralph Denk said. "His style stands out in modern cycling: attack instinctively and pull through powerfully. It sometimes seems old school, but it is successful and inspires me. We can make good use of this power in the classics, and with Oier we now have even more options for the stage races."
SD Worx-Protime make first signing of the summer
SD Worx-Protime are losing some high-profile riders at the end of the year, in Demi Vollering and Niamh Fisher-Black. Add in the retirement of Christine Majerus, and there is a significant whole in their 2025 lineup.
The super-team have started to fill the blanks, then, with the signing of Marta Lach from Ceratizit-WNT. The 27-year-old has been a solid rider for the German squad, and will be a useful addition.
Axel Laurance signs for Ineos Grenadiers
The reigning under-23 road world champion, Axel Laurance, has penned a two-year deal with Ineos Grenadiers with the ambition to "win races and get results".
The 23-year-old Frenchman joins the British squad from Alpecin-Deceuninck, with whom he is currently completing his first season on the WorldTour.
"I'm thrilled to be joining the Ineos Grenadiers, which is going to be a hugely exciting step in my career," Laurance said. "I've always admired the Team and it's the best fit for me and my ambitions for the future."
Niamh Fisher-Black joins Lidl-Trek
Lidl-Trek have completed their women's team for 2025 with Niamh Fisher-Black signing from SD Worx-Protime. The 24-year-old New Zealander is one of the best climbers and a top prospect, with a lot of general classification potential.
Fisher-Black has been used as a super-domestique by SD Worx over her four years with the team, but also has been given her own opportunities, which has seen her win stages of the Tour de Suisse and the Giro d'Italia Women.
"Niamh is a standout talent with a bright future ahead of her," Luca Guercilena, Lidl-Trek's manager, said. We’ve been impressed by her development so far, and she is eager to continue on this upward trajectory. At Lidl-Trek, we are committed to providing her with the environment and resources she needs to reach her full potential. We’re looking forward to seeing her in the Lidl-Trek jersey and to witness what she can achieve alongside her new teammates.”
Victor Campenaerts moves to Visma-Lease a Bike
Belgian time trialist and Tour de France stage winner Victor Campenaerts will ride for Visma-Lease a Bike from next season. The 32-year-old is returning to the team he rode for in 2016 and 2017, when it was known as Lotto NL-Jumbo.
"We still know Victor well from his previous time with the team and have kept in good contact since then," Grischa Niermann, sports director at Visma-Lease a Bike, said. "He is a very strong rider, with a good time trial, as he proved again in this Tour de France. By now, he is also a very experienced rider known for his pursuit of innovations. We can really use that experience."
He will join from Lotto Dstny, with whom he won stage 18 of this year's Tour.
Emma Norsgaard joins Lidl-Trek
Emma Norsgaard, a Tour de France Femmes stage winner in 2023, will ride for Lidl-Trek from 2025. The Dane is an all-rounder, a sprinter and a strong rider in the Classics or on punchy stages.
"This team has always been a dream team for me, and I really had the feeling that they have confidence in me and believe so much in me," the 25-year-old said. "I am so proud to become part of one of the absolute best teams in the world. I already started dreaming about the upcoming season after my first meeting with Trek. I am really looking forward to become a better cyclist and make a plan to reach my dreams together with my new teammates. I am hoping to be the best version of myself and the best possible teammate."
Sam Watson to ride for Ineos Grenadiers
Ineos Grenadiers have strengthened their Classics squad and signed a British star for the future in Sam Watson. The 22-year-old won his first pro race this year at the Tour de Wallonie, riding for Groupama-FDJ, with whom he came through his under-23 days in.
"It’s great that another talented young British rider is joining our team," Scott Drawer, Ineos Grenadiers performance director, said. "Sam’s still young but he has already demonstrated his talent at the highest level. We know that we’ll be able to offer him the best possible platform to take the important next steps in his career, and together we are excited to unlock his future potential."
Anna Henderson signs for Lidl-Trek
Olympic time trial silver medallist Anna Henderson is following her teammate Riejanne Markus in moving from Visma-Lease a Bike to Lidl-Trek.
The British time trial champion will ride for her new squad from the beginning of 2025, and sees her join through 2027 on a three-year deal.
Her decision, she said in a statement, comes as she wishes to take on "new challenges" and "grow as a rider".
"Lidl-Trek presented an interesting environment with strong support, a clear vision for my future, and a team dynamic that aligned with my professional and personal goals," she said.
"Joining Lidl-Trek felt like the right step to continue developing my skills and contributing to a team that is focused on success. For a number of years I have admired the way the team race, more specifically their aggressive style of racing and really leaning on each other during the race."
Having missed the spring calendar this season through injury, Henderson said she is "keen to get back into these races and show myself".
"If I can help the team reach new heights while also growing as a rider, I’d consider the year a success," she said.
Riejanne Markus joins Lidl-Trek
It's time for change at Visma-Lease a Bike next season, as Pauline Ferrand-Prévot joins the Dutch squad, and Riejanne Markus makes way as a result. The 29-year-old is a solid GC rider and will offer new team Lidl-Trek a different option in stage races.
"I couldn’t be more excited to join Lidl-Trek," the Dutch time trial champion said. "For years, I’ve admired their pioneering role within women’s cycling, providing the same level of support as their men’s team; something that has inspired me deeply. I’ve always been drawn to well-organized teams, and Lidl-Trek is renowned for just that. Plus, the atmosphere among the riders and staff looks fantastic, and I can’t wait to be a part of it."
"Her qualities on the bike – climbing and time-trialling – will complement the rest of the team well, allowing us to chase success in a variety of situations," Luca Guercilena, Lidl-Trek's general manager, said. "Bringing her into Lidl-Trek will make us more competitive throughout the season, from the Classics to the Grand Tours."
Ethan Hayter signs for Soudal Quick-Step
Ethan Hayter, the current British national road champion, has signed a two-season contract with Soudal Quick-Step, starting from 2025.
The 25-year-old has spent the last five seasons with Ineos Grenadiers, with whom he has won stages at the Tour de Romandie, Itzulia Basque Country and the Tour de Pologne.
"I'm really pleased to be joining Soudal Quick-Step – one of the best teams in the peloton – next year. It's an exciting move and I'm grateful for the opportunity," Hayter said. "From the outside, it has always looked like a great team to be part of, and this new challenge is something that motivates me for next season. I'm already looking forward to meeting everyone there and getting things started."
Alongside his road career, Hayter is one of the most talented track riders. He has won four world titles, and recently earned his second silver medal at the Olympics.
"Ethan is a multi-discipline rider," said Soudal Quick-Step CEO Patrick Lefevere. "[He is] somebody who is used to winning and who has caught our attention with his many qualities, which he has showcased in the WorldTour from a young age."
Julian Alaphilippe joins Tudor Pro Cycling
Two-time world champion Julian Alaphilippe has signed a three-year deal with Tudor Pro Cycling, a ProTeam team based in Switzerland and owned by Fabian Cancellara.
The Frenchman has had a turbulent relationship with his current team manager, Patrick Lefevere at Soudal Quick-Step, a team he has been with since he first turned pro in 2014.
Alaphilippe informed Lefevere in August that he planned to leave, and will join Tudor from the start of 2025. He will race the Lloyds Bank Tour of Britain Men with Soudal Quick-Step this September.
"After more than ten years with the same team, it was time for a change," the 32-year-old said in a statement. "I liked the Tudor Pro Cycling project from the beginning. I saw the team arrive and develop, and I also know a few of the riders and staff members. What better way to mark a turning point in my career than with a new and ambitious project?"
Cancellara said he is "super happy" to have Alaphilippe join the team. "He still has the fire needed to perform at the highest level and he will bring stability and experience to the team. He is a smart rider but also a good guy, with a good sense of humor, professionalism and a daring attitude."
Ineos Grenadiers sign Artem Schmidt, US U23 time trial champion
Ineos Grenadiers have continued their policy of signing promising young riders, bringing in American under-23 time trial champion Artem Schmidt. The 20-year-old follows other young riders like AJ August, Theodor Storm and Michael Leonard through the door.
Schmidt will join Ineos as a stagiaire after the Tour de l'Avenir, where he will race for the US national team.
"He’s an exciting young talent with a wide range of skills across time trialing, climbing and rolling terrain," Scott Drawer, the team's performance director, said. "He comes from a background and environment that’s familiar to us, and one which we know has a proven track record of providing excellent grounding for pro bike riders.
"Artem is the latest to join our promising group of young riders who all are part of our development programme and will collectively be key in helping us achieve the future goals that we’ve set ourselves."
Alberto Bettiol joins Astana Qazaqstan
Astana Qazaqstan have completed the mid-season signing of Alberto Bettiol from EF Education-EasyPost.
After agreeing to leave EF by mutual consent, the Italian national road champion has signed a three-year deal with his new team which will keep him racing for Astana until the end of 2027.
Bettiol's biggest win to date was the Tour of Flanders in 2019. The 30-year-old also won a stage of the Giro d'Italia in 2021 and Milano-Torino earlier this year.
Speaking after his move was completed, Bettiol said that the opportunity to work with Alexandr Vinokourov was too good to miss.
"I was impressed by the interest the team showed in me and by the attitude I saw from Alexandr Vinokurov. All of this convinced me that I am making the right choice by making this move even in the middle of the season," he said.
Vinokourov added that he saw Bettiol as the ideal reinforcement for Astana's growing Classics squad.
He said: "I am grateful to the management of EF Education-EasyPost for their open and friendly approach during the discussions and preparation for this mid-season transfer, and I am pleased that we found many common goals and prospects with Alberto for his future in our team. Together with other riders, Bettiol will form a strong group capable of competing for top positions in classic races of any level."
Julian Alaphilippe set to leave Soudal Quick-Step
After 11 years with Soudal Quick-Step, during which time he won two World Championships, stages of every Grand Tour and spent time in the yellow jersey at the 2019 Tour de France, Julian Alaphilippe is to leave the Belgian squad.
It will be weird to see the 32-year-old in a different cycling kit next year; he is joining Tudor, Fabian Cancellara's ProTeam.
Speaking to Het Nieuwsblad, Soudal Quick-Step team boss Patrick Lefevere said: "Julian Alaphilippe called me himself this week to let me know he was leaving." Apparently the Frenchman went through sleepless nights as he mulled over his future.
One of his loudest critics in recent years has been Lefevere himself, who has not been happy with the return from his investment.
"I can't say more but I know a little more," Alaphilippe told French radio station RMC at the weekend. "My decision is made and I will communicate soon on it. Nothing is signed but, in my mind, it's done."
Max Schachmann returns to Soudal Quick-Step
After six years with Bora-Hansgrohe, Max Schachmann will return to Soudal Quick-Step. The two-time German champion won two editions of Paris-Nice during his time with the German outfit.
He started his WorldTour career with Soudal Quick-Step, during which time he won a stage of the Giro d'Italia, in 2018. He has now signed a two-year contract with the Belgian team.
"Max Schachmann is a very good and versatile rider who still has plenty to show in the sport, and we are confident he can do that as part of our squad. We have a lot of beautiful memories from his first pro years in the squad and we are really excited to see him in action again with the Soudal Quick-Step jersey on his shoulders, contributing to our collective success," team boss Patrick Lefevere said.
Pauline Ferrand-Prévot joins Visma-Lease a Bike
Visma-Lease a Bike have completed the signing of Pauline Ferrand-Prévot on a three year deal.
After a hugely successful period in mountain biking, in which she recently became Olympic champion, the Frenchwoman will return to the road from next year onwards.
"Last winter, I was thinking about my future after the Olympics," she said. "I had been chasing an Olympic medal in mountain biking for 12 years. I have now achieved that goal. I think it's time for a new challenge in cycling. Choosing Team Visma-Lease a Bike Women was an easy decision. The way the team works and its professional approach really appeal to me.
"Women's cycling has come a long way since I left the sport", she adds. I can't wait to get back into the peloton. With the support of the team, I am sure I can do great things again, so I am very motivated. I want to win The Tour de France Femmes."
As well as her Olympic title, Ferrand-Prévot has also won five mountain bike world titles in recent years.
Juliette Labous moves to FDJ-Suez
French champion Juliette Labous will move to FDJ-Suez for 2025, as part of a winter of upheaval at the French team. The 25-year-old, who has finished 2nd at the Giro d'Italia Women, fourth at the Vuelta España Femenina and fourth at the Tour de France Femmes, will stay with FDJ until at least 2027, after signing from dsm-firmenich PostNL.
Labous' move is the first Women's WorldTour transfer officially confirmed this year, but is not expected to be the last high-profile deal at the French squad. She will line up for dsm at the Tour, which begins on Monday.
"It is with immense pride and pleasure that we welcome Juliette into the FDJ-SUEZ family," Stephen Delcourt, the team's manager, said. "French champion and top-five in the last two Tours de France, Juliette is a remarkable athlete and, undeniably, one of the best climbers in the professional peloton.
"We are also honored by the confidence that Juliette places in our project and our vision. Her arrival is one more step towards the realization of our sporting ambitions."
Simon Carr joins Cofidis
After four years with EF Education-EasyPost, French-British rider Simon Carr will ride for Cofidis next season. The 25-year-old was born in Hereford but grew up in France, and has won stages of the Tour of the Alps amongst other achievements in his career to date. The climber says his dream is to ride the Tour de France.
"Simon Carr is solid, a rider capable of imposing himself on all terrains," Cedric Vasseur, Cofidis' manager, said. "He has already shown great things and we want to support him in his dream of shining on the roads of the Tour de France. Simon is strengthening a 2025 team that will present a new face and a new way of racing."
Simon Yates signs for Visma-Lease a Bike
Visma-Lease a Bike have completed the signing of Simon Yates from Jayco-AIUla for 2025.
Yates has signed a two-year deal with the Dutch super-team until the end of the 2026 season. The 31-year-old climber is a former winner of the Vuelta a España and has won stages in all three Grand Tours.
Yates best result at the Tour de France was fourth in 2023. He was regularly on the attack in the high mountains during this year's edition.
His move to Visma-Lease a Bike marks the first occasion he will ride for a new team after spending ten years with Jayco-AIUla since turning professional in 2014.
"This is a team I have admired for a long time and I couldn't pass up the opportunity to join," Yates said. "I’ve enjoyed much success in my career up to now and I look forward to continuing working hard and contributing to the success of the team.
"Despite the great time I have had with my current team, I felt it was time to change teams to keep improving myself and get the most out of myself. I look forward to meeting all my new teammates and staff and hit the ground running in 2025."
Bob Jungels joins Ineos Grenadiers
Ineos Grenadiers have signed Bob Jungels on a two-year contract.
A stage winner in the Tour de France, Jungels will leave his current team - Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe - at the end of the current campaign and ride for the Grenadiers from 2025.
Jungels is also a former stage winner at the Giro d'Italia and has taken victory at Liège–Bastogne–Liège.
Speaking about his new team, Jungels said: "I'm thrilled to be joining the Ineos Grenadiers. This is a team that I've always admired, and this opportunity has come along at the perfect time."
Ben O'Connor moves to Jayco AlUla
It seems fitting that the best Australians in cycling should be at Australia's WorldTour team, so Ben O'Connor to Jayco AlUla seems about right. The Australian has finished fourth overall at both the Giro d'Italia and the Tour de France, taking stage wins at both. The 28-year-old has left Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale after four seasons with the French team, during which time he also became a fixture on Tour de France: Unchained.
It is expected that the O'Connor joining as a GC option means the end of Simon Yates at the squad.
"To be honest, it’s really an idea I’ve always loved; to race as an Aussie and win on an Aussie team," O'Connor in the press release from his new home after signing a two-year contract. "I’m at a point now where I need to deliver, so it’ll be even more special to do it with an Australian set-up. To have the opportunity to race with mates at the top level is rare, and I am just so keen to get stuck in."
Jhonatan Narváez swaps Ineos Grenadiers for UAE Team Emirates
One of the few riders to beat Tadej Pogačar this year, Jhonatan Narváez, is joining the Slovenian's team, UAE Team Emirates. It means a big name rider leaving Ineos Grenadiers, with the Ecuadorian signing a deal until 2028.
Narváez, the Ecuadorian champion, won stage one of this year's Giro d'Italia in Turin, and is a fast finisher, suited for lumpy stages or one-day Classics. He spent six years at Ineos, and his loss will be a blow for the British team.
Guillaume Martin moves from Cofidis to Groupama-FDJ
After a lengthy spell with Cofidis, Guillaume Martin will join French rival team Groupama-FDJ next year.
During his spell at Cofidis, Martin achieved a top-15 finish at the Tour de France on five occasions. He also won the mountains classification at the Vuelta a España and has two top ten finishes at both the Critérium du Dauphiné and Paris-Nice to his name.
Losing Martin is a disappointment to Cofidis, but they have moved quickly to replace him with the acquisition of Dylan Teuns from Israel-Premier Tech.
Men's WorldTour transfers
Alpecin-Deceuninck
In: Gal Glivar (UAE Team Emirates Gen Z), Johan Price-Pejtersen (Bahrain-Victorious), Simon Dehairs, Ramses Debruyne, Emiel Verstrynge, Tibor Del Grosso (all Alpecin-Deceuninck Development)
Out: Nicola Conci (Astana Qazaqstan), Søren Kragh Andersen (Lidl-Trek), Axel Laurance (Ineos Grenadiers)
Arkéa-B&B Hotels
In: Louis Rouland, Embret Svestad-Bårdseng, Martin Tjøtta (all Arkéa-B&B Hotels Continentale), Léandre Lozouet (Arkéa-B&B Hotels Continentale)
Out: Matis Louvel (Israel-Premier Tech), Alan Riou (St Michel-Preference Home-Auber93), Dan McLay (Visma-Lease a Bike), Louis Barré (Intermarché-Wanty), Clément Champoussin (Astana Qazaqstan), David Dekker (Euskaltel-Euskadi)
Astana Qazaqstan
In: Alberto Bettiol (EF Education-EasyPost), Wout Poels (Bahrain Victorious), Florian Samuel Kajamini (Team MBH Bank Colpack Ballan), Nicola Conci (Alpecin-Deceuninck), Diego Ulissi (UAE Team Emirates), Aaron Gate (Burgos-BH), Sergio Higuita (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe), Mike Teunissen (Intermarché-Wanty), Alessandro Romele (Astana Qazaqstan Development), Matteo Malucelli (JCL Team UKYO), Clément Champoussin (Arkéa-B&B Hotels), Fausto Masnada (Soudal Quick-Step)
Out: Aleksey Lutsenko (Israel-Premier Tech), Gianmarco Garofoli (Soudal Quick-Step), Samuele Battistella (EF Education-EasyPost)
Bahrain Victorious
In: Vlad Van Mechelen (dsm-firmenich PostNL Development), Daniel Skerl (CTF Victorious), Oliver Stockwell and Roman Ermakov (both CTF Victorious), Afonso Eulálio (ABTF Betão-Feirense), Mathijs Paaschens (Lotto Dsnty)
Out: Wout Poels (Astana Qazaqstan), Jasha Sütterlin (Jayco AlUla), Johan Price-Pejtersen (Alpecin-Deceuninck)
Cofidis
In: Dylan Teuns (Israel-Premier Tech), Simon Carrr (EF Education-EasyPost), Emmanuel Buchmann (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe), Alex Aranburu (Movistar), Sam Maisonobe (Vendée U), Clément Izquierdo (AVC Aix-en-Provence), Jan Maas (Jayco AlUla), Paul Ourselin (TotalEnergies)
Out: Axel Zingle (Visma-Lease a Bike), Guillaume Martin (Groupama-FDJ), Thomas Champion (St Michel-Preference Home-Auber93)
Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale
In: Rasmus Søjberg Pedersen, Noa Isidore, Oscar Chamberlain, Léo Bisiaux (all Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale Development), Stefan Bissegger (EF Education-EasyPost, Johannes Staune-Mittet (Visma-Lease a Bike)
Out: Ben O'Connor (Jayco AlUla), Valentin Retailleau (TotalEnergies), Larry Warbasse (Tudor Pro Cycling), Jaakko Hänninen (Nice Métropole Côte d'Azur), Alex Baudin (EF Education-EasyPost)
dsm-firmenich PostNL
In: Bjoern Koerdt (CC Étupes)
Out: Emīls Liepinš (Q36.5)
EF Education-EasyPost
In: Kasper Asgreen (Soudal Quick-Step), Max Walker (Astana Qazaqstan Development), Samuele Battistella (Astana Qazaqstan), Alex Baudin (Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale)
Out: Simon Carr (Cofidis), Alberto Bettiol (Astana Qazaqstan), Jonas Rutsch (Intermarché-Wanty), Stefan Bissegger (Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale)
Groupama-FDJ
In: Guillaume Martin (Cofidis), Rémi Cavagna (Movistar)
Out: Laurence Pithie (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe), Fabian Lienhard (Tudor), Sam Watson (Groupama-FDJ)
Ineos Grenadiers
In: Bob Jungels (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe), Victor Langellotti (Burgos BH), Artem Schmidt (Hagens Berman Jayco), Sam Watson (Groupama-FDJ), Axel Laurance (Alpecin-Deceuninck), Lucas Hamilton (Ineos Grenadiers)
Out: Jhonatan Narváez (UAE Team Emirates), Ethan Hayter (Soudal Quick-Step)
Intermarché-Wanty
In: Kamiel Bonneu (Team Flanders-Baloise), Jonas Rutsch (EF Education-EasyPost), Alexander Kamp (Tudo Pro Cycling), Louis Barré (Arkéa-B&B Hotels)
Out: Rein Taaramäe (Kinan Racing Team), Mike Teunissen (Astana Qazaqstan), Baptiste Plackaert (Van Rysel-Roubaix)
Israel-Premier Tech
In: Aleksey Lutsenko (Israel-Premier Tech)
Out: Dylan Teuns (Cofidis)
Jayco AlUla
In: Ben O'Connor (Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale), Paul Double (Polti-Kometa), Koen Bouwman (Visma-Lease a Bike), Patrick Gamper (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe), Jasha Sütterlin (Bahrain Victorious), Bob Donaldson (Trinity Racing), Asbjørn Hellemose (SWATT club), Hamish McKenzie (Hagens Berman Jayco), Alan Hatherly
Out: Simon Yates (Visma-Lease a Bike), Lucas Hamilton (Ineos Grenadiers), Jan Maas (Cofidis)
Lidl-Trek
In: Lennard Kämna (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe), Søren Kragh Andersen (Alpecin-Deceuninck)
Movistar
In: Pablo Castrillo (Equipo Kern Pharma), Jefferson Cepeda (Caja Rural-Seguros RGA)
Out: Alex Aranburu (Cofidis), Oier Lazkano (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe), Iván Ramiro Sosa (Equipo Kern Pharma), Rémi Cavagna (Groupama-FDJ)
Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe
In: Giulio Pellizzari (VF Group–Bardiani–CSF–Faizanè), Laurence Pithie (Groupama FDJ), Finn Fisher-Black (UAE Team Emirates), Mick van Dijke and Tim van Dijke (both Visma-Lease a Bike), Oier Lazkano (Movistar), Jan Tratnik (Visma-Lease a Bike), Gianni Moscon (Soudal Quick-Step)
Out: Bob Jungels (Ineos Grenadiers), Patrick Gamper (Jayco AlUla), Lennard Kämna (Lidl-Trek), Marco Haller (Tudor Pro Cycling), Luis-Joe Lührs (Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale Development)
Soudal Quick-Step
In: Ethan Hayter (Ineos Grenadiers), Pascal Eenkhoorn (Lotto Dstny), Dries Van Gestel (TotalEnergies), Gianmarco Garofoli (Astana Qazaqstan)
Out: Julian Alaphilippe (Tudor Pro Cycling), Jan Hirt (Israel-Premier Tech), Kasper Asgreen (EF Education-EasyPost), Gianni Moscon (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe), Fausto Masnada (Astana Qazaqstan)
UAE Team Emirates
In: Jhonatan Narváez (Ineos Grenadiers), Florian Vermeersch (Lotto Dstny), Pablo Torres (UAE Gen Z)
Out: Marc Hirschi (Tudor), Finn Fisher-Black (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe), Sjoerd Bax (Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team), Diego Ulissi (Astana Qazaqstan)
Visma-Lease a Bike
In: Axel Zingle (Cofidis), Simon Yates (Jayco-AIUla), Victor Campenaerts (Lotto Dstny), Dan McLay (Visma-Lease a Bike)
Out: Koen Bouwman (Jayco-AIUla), Tim van Dijke (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe), Mick van Dijke (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe), Jan Tratnik (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe), Johannes Staune-Mittet (Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale), Milan Vader (Q36.5 Pro Cycling)
Women's WorldTour transfers
AG Insurance-Soudal
In: Tess Moerman (DD Group-Multum Accountants-Foca Keukens), Alex Manly (Liv AlUla Jayco), Fauve Bastiaenssen (Lotto Dsnty Ladies), Gladys Verhulst-Wild (FDJ-Suez), Urška Žigart (Liv AlUla Jayco)
Out: Ally Wollaston (FDJ-Suez)
Canyon-SRAM
In: Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig (FDJ-Suez), Wilma Aintila (Lotto Dsnty Ladies), Anastasiya Kolesava (Canyon-SRAM Generation), Justyna Czapla (Canyon-SRAM Generation), Chiara Consonni (UAE Team ADQ)
Out: Elise Chabbey (FDJ-Suez)
Ceratizit-WNT
In: Dilyxine Miermont (St Michel-Mavic-Auber93), Sara Fiorin (UAE Development), Sarah Van Dam (DNA Pro Cycling), Célia Le Mouel (St Michel-Mavic-Auber93), Petra Zsankó (RC ARBÖ-ASKÖ Rapso Knittelfeld), Daniek Hengeveld (dsm-firmenich PostNL), Kristyna Byrlová (Dukla Praha)
Out: Marta Lach (SD Worx-Protime), Laura Asencio (Arkéa-B&B Hotels), Kathrin Schweinberger (Human Powered Health), Martina Fidanza (Visma-Lease a Bike), Lea Lin Teutenberg (Lotto Ladies), Arianna Fidanza (Laboral Kutxa-Funación Euskadi), Alic Maria Arzuffi (Laboral Kutxa-Funación Euskadi), Nina Berton (EF-Oatly-Cannondale), Cédrine Kerbaol (EF-Oatly-Cannondale)
dsm-firmenich PostNL
In: Mara Roldan (Cynisca Cycling), Ella Heremans (AG Insurance-NXTG U19)
Out: Juliette Labous (FDJ-Suez), Eglantine Rayer (FDJ-Suez), Daniek Hengeveld (Ceratizit-WNT), Anna van der Mieden (WV Schijndel)
FDJ-Suez
In: Juliette Labous (dsm-firmenich PostNL), Ally Wollaston (AG Insurance-Soudal), Eglantine Rayer (dsm-firmenich PostNL), Elise Chabbey (Canyon-SRAM), Demi Vollering (SD Worx-Protime)
Out: Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig (Canyon-SRAM), Gladys Verhulst-Wild (AG Insurance-Soudal)
Fenix-Deceuninck
In: Xaydee Van Sinaery (Fenix-Deceuninck Development)
Out: Greta Marturano (UAE Team ADQ)
Human Powered Health
In: Maggie Coles-Lyster (Roland), Iurani Blanco (Laboral Kutxa-Funación Euskadi), Carlotta Cipressi (UAE Development), Kathrin Schweinberger (Ceratizit-WNT), Thalita De Jong (Lotto Dstny Ladies)
Out: Linda Zanetti (Uno-X Mobility), Henrietta Christie (EF-Oatly-Cannondale), Yuliia Biriukova (Laboral Kutxa-Funación Euskadi)
Lidl-Trek
In: Riejanne Markus (Visma-Lease a Bike), Anna Henderson (Visma-Lease a Bike), Emma Norsgaard (Movistar), Niamh Fisher-Black (SD Worx-Protime)
Out: Elynor Bäckstedt (UAE Team ADQ), Brodie Chapman (UAE Team ADQ), Elisa Longo Borghini (UAE Team ADQ)
Liv AlUla Jayco
In: Amber van der Hulst (Liv AlUla Jayco Continental), Monica Trinca Colonel (Bepink-Bongioanni), Josie Talbot (Cofidis)
Out: Ingvild Gåskjenn (Uno-X Mobility), Alex Manly (AG Insurance-Soudal), Urška Žigart (AG Insurance-Soudal)
Movistar
In: Carys Lloyd (Tofauti Everyone Active), Ana Vitória Magalhães (Bepink-Bongioanni), Paula Ostiz (Café Baqué), Marlen Reusser (Movistar)
Out: Emma Norsgaard (Lidl-Trek)
Roland
Out: Maggie Coles-Lyster (Human Powered Health)
SD Worx-Protime
In: Marta Lach (Ceratizit-WNT), Skylar Schneider (Miami Blazers), Mikayla Harvey (UAE Team ADQ), Julia Kopecky (AG Insurance-Soudal NXTG)
Out: Niamh Fisher-Black (Lidl-Trek), Marlen Reusser (Movistar), Demi Vollering (FDJ-Suez), Lonneke Uneken (VolkerWessels)
UAE Team ADQ
In: Elynor Bäckstedt, Brodie Chapman, Elisa Longo Borghini (all Lidl-Trek), Sofie van Rooijen (VolkerWessels), Greta Marturano (Fenix-Deceuninck), Maeva Squiban (Arkéa-B&B Hotels)
Out: Mikayla Harvey (SD Worx-Protime), Eugenia Bujak (Cofidis), Chiara Consonni (Canyon-SRAM)
Uno-X Mobility
In: Linda Zanetti (Human Powered Health), Mia Gjertsen (Team Rytger-Carl Ras), Ingvild Gåskjenn (Liv AlUla Jayco), Alberte Greve (Lotto Dstny)
Out: Amalie Dideriksen (Cofidis)
Visma-Lease a Bike
In: Pauline Ferrand-Prévot (Ineos Grenadiers), Imogen Wolff (Shibden Hopetech Apex), Martina Fidanza (Ceratizit-WNT), Marion Bunel (St Michel-Preference Home-Auber93)
Out: Riejanne Markus (Lidl-Trek), Anna Henderson (Lidl-Trek)
