'The UCI had concerns' - Lotto-Intermarché boss finally lifts the lid on the team's complex merger process Jean-François Bourlart apologises for lengthy silence over fusion Cycling News · Jan 14
'The end of a childhood dream' – WorldTour pro quits cycling for real estate career Former Intermarché-Wanty rider retires at 29 Cycling Weekly · Jan 5
'I'm a collateral victim' – Lotto-Intermarché merger leaves nine riders potentially out of work, while others have already retired A new chapter begins in international cycling, but not without job losses Cycling Weekly · Dec 12, 2025
Lotto-Intermarché official with 30-rider merged squad as Uno-X Mobility promoted, Cofidis relegated in 2026-2028 WorldTour Lotto-Intermarché Women's team final with 14 riders Cycling News · Dec 10, 2025
Deceuninck leave, Alpecin extend as new title sponsor expected soon for Alpecin-Deceuninck and Fenix-Deceuninck The Belgian window and door maker to remain as minor sponsor after announcing intention to leave in spring Cycling News · Dec 5, 2025
'I feel that this is the best thing for my future' – Biniam Girmay joins NSN Cycling Team on three-year contract Eritrean rider to star as marquee signing in 2026 for the Classics and in sprints after leaving Intermarché-Wanty Cycling News · Dec 1, 2025
'Biniam represents everything we love about cycling' – Biniam Girmay joins NSN Cycling, the team formerly known as Israel-Premier Tech 25-year-old signs three-year contract after leaving Intermarché-Wanty Cycling Weekly · Dec 1, 2025
'It tightens the heart a little' - Tom Paquot retires from cycling, says he's a 'collateral victim' of merger between Intermarché-Wanty and Lotto In only his third year as a professional 26-year-old Paquot's departure from the sport is not helped by his domestique status in a hugely restricted jobs market Cycling News · Nov 29, 2025
'We always wanted to work discreetly' – Dates for team camp and presentation of new Intermarché-Lotto team finalised as reports of progress emerge New jersey design '90% complete', some financial questions still rumoured to need resolving Cycling News · Nov 28, 2025
'Sometimes you have to embrace change' – Biniam Girmay confirmed to be leaving Intermarché-Wanty, expected to sign for NSN Cycling Eritrean sprinter spent five years with Intermarché Cycling Weekly · Nov 28, 2025
Biniam Girmay strikes a deal to leave Intermarché, setting up move to Israel-Premier Tech successor NSN Cycling Team Eritrean sprinter ends contract early as Spanish sports brand and Swiss alternative investment platform replace Israel-Premier Tech Cycling News · Nov 28, 2025
Lotto-Intermarché 'dishonest' with riders over future amid long-running merger process 'The teams can decide whether or not to keep a rider, but the rider himself can't do anything to leave' says CPA President Adam Hansen Cycling News · Nov 7, 2025
'I'm almost quite sure I will not stay' - Biniam Girmay casts doubt over Lotto-Intermarché future as squad announcement looms Eritrean expected to be on merged roster but is still eyeing a move elsewhere for 2026 Cycling News · Nov 1, 2025
Intermarché-Wanty riders move on to new teams ahead of merger with Lotto Alexander Kamp, Hugo Page and Gerben Thijssen among those finding new contracts elsewhere Cycling News · Oct 28, 2025
Cycling News · Oct 24, 2025 Lotto-Intermarché saga takes another turn as team asks laid-off mechanics to stay aboard merged squad New team will have to look elsewhere after pair of Lotto mechanics have since found employment with other teams
Cycling News · Oct 22, 2025 Biniam Girmay's future in limbo as Lotto-Intermarché merger drags on and November 1 deadline looms New team gathers in Belgium but key details and final 30-rider roster still to be resolved
Cycling News · Oct 17, 2025 'Officially submitted' – Mooted merger further solidifies as Lotto confirms joint UCI registration application with Intermarché-Wanty 'In the near future, the team will share more details about the structure, the development, and the sporting ambitions of this project'
Cycling News · Oct 15, 2025 Merger request between Lotto and Intermarché 'presented to UCI', reports say After October 15 deadline met, now confirmation of merger due by October 18
Cycling News · Oct 15, 2025 Paul Magnier does it again at Tour of Guangxi, launching to a second sprint victory on stage 2 Pavel Bittner takes second place after Magnier jumps from his wheel to claim a clear cut win
Cycling Weekly · Oct 14, 2025 World champions, Olympic medallists and a Tour de France winner – these are the riders retiring in 2025 More than 50 pros are hanging up their bikes this year, chapeau to them all
Cycling News · Oct 13, 2025 Skjelmose, Narváez and Magnier headline Tour of Guangxi as 2025 WorldTour calendar and relegation battle draw to a close Cofidis start in desperate need of points to stay up, as UAE hope to get closer to 100th victory and others end their careers
Cycling News · Oct 10, 2025 Edward Planckaert changes mind on Soudal-QuickStep transfer, stays at Alpecin-Deceuninck for 2026 Belgian team set to look to Laurenz Rex after Planckaert reaches 'mutual agreement' to terminate contract
Cycling News · Oct 8, 2025 Uno-X Mobility pull away from Cofidis in WorldTour relegation/promotion fight with two weeks remaining Pending Intermarché-Lotto merger and Arkéa-B&B Hotels future still weighing on French team
Cycling News · Oct 8, 2025 Reported €2.5 million debt sparks fresh round of questions over Intermarché-Lotto fusion – and a team bus for sale Official deadline for confirmation of Belgian teams merger of October 15 is now just a week away
Cycling News · Oct 7, 2025 Lotto lays off several staff members ahead of merger with Intemarché-Wanty Permanent members of staff – including mechanics and team doctor – informed they won't be part of new team despite previous assurances