Cyclocross world champion Fem van Empel has decided to put her cycling career on indefinite hold, mutually agreeing with Visma-Lease a Bike to end her contract on January 1.
The multi-discipline star took a previous break back in March as the "best step for my mental health and well-being," before returning from her period of recovery to the road in September and more recently kicking off her 2025-26 cyclocross season with two wins from four.
