CPA President Adam Hansen has intervened to try and alleviate prolonged uncertainty amongst some riders in Lotto and Intermarche-Wanty over their future amidst the fallout from an upcoming merger between the two Belgian teams.
The rumblings of a fusion between the squads have been building steam since mid-year, even as rumours morphed into reality with a joint registration application lodged before the October 15 deadline.
However, Hansen said there are still a considerable number of riders who don't have a clear picture of whether or not they would have a place for next season.
"At the CPA, we're really not happy with this situation," Hansen, the head of the association representing professional cyclists, said in an update shared on social media.
"Everyone knows there are 44 contracts between the two teams, but only 30 spots available. Riders not knowing whether they'll have a job next season, especially this late in October, is exactly what we don't want."
