Tudor sees 3-year contract for Hirschi as new puzzle piece, Red Bull makes no secret of Pithie's arrival
Cycling
Cycling teams have been allowed to announce transfers for the upcoming season since August 1st, and the market is currently in full swing. Two days after Marc Hirschi's victory at the Clasica San Sebastian, Fabian Cancellara's Tudor team announced the Swiss rider's arrival, while Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe also made a significant move by signing Laurence Pithie.
In San Sebastian, Hirschi defeated Julian Alaphilippe, who is also being linked to Tudor. Fabian Cancellara's team aims to join the WorldTour in the future and is steadily building towards that goal, having already signed riders like Matteo Trentin and Michael Storer last year. Dutch riders Arvid de Kleijn, Maikel Zijlaard and Rick Pluimers also race for the team.
Next year, Hirschi, who like Cancellara is from Bern, will join them. "Signing Marc feels like the next piece of the puzzle of our story. We know him well and understand his needs. He is the right fit for the team and the values we stand for. We are convinced we can help him to achieve the highest level," said Cancellara, who also announced the signing of 30-year-old Fabian Lienhard.
Hirschi has signed a three-year contract. "As a Swiss rider, it feels special to join a Swiss team. I am 25 so it is time for me to endorse the role of a leader and see how far I can go. Tudor Pro Cycling is giving me this opportunity and I hope to return the trust with some fine victories," said the puncher, who will be replaced at UAE-Team Emirates by Jhonatan Narváez.
Raphael Meyer, the team's CEO, is also thrilled with Hirschi's arrival. He also announced the signing of 30-year-old Swiss rider Fabian Lienhard (from Groupama-FDJ). "We are excited to add Marc and Fabian to the team roster. Both bring massive experience. Marc will be a leader in one-day and one-week stage races while Fabian will be another solid addition to the Classics team."
Read more below the photo.
Pithie moves to Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe
In addition to Lienhard, Groupama-FDJ saw their homegrown New Zealander Laurence Pithie leave on Monday. He is headed to Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe. "I’m super excited to be joining Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe for the coming seasons. It is an impressive team with a great project for the future. I can’t wait to get started and progress as a rider in their new colours."
Ralph Denk is also pleased with his new acquisition. "Only 22 years old and he already has his first WorldTour win, impressive debuts in San Remo, Roubaix and the Giro, and aggressive riding in major classics like Gent-Wevelgem. Laurence is still young, but his talent is no longer a secret. I am delighted that he has chosen to join our team and that we will be taking the next step in his career together."
Il Lombardia 2024
The Pogacar effect: How Tadej has shaped the career of Matthews in a crucial way
Can Decathlon AG2R's big budget strike back against the 'Big Four' this spring?
Van Vleuten shares how she landed her new role at Fenix-Deceuninck: "This is how Roodhooft presented it to me"
Sven Nys doesn't hold back about Thibau: "The swings in his performance are very extreme in certain situations"
One day before the return of Van der Poel, Alpecin-Deceuninck can already celebrate: "One of my best days on the bike"
Latest Cycling News
The Pogacar effect: How Tadej has shaped the career of Matthews in a crucial way
Can Decathlon AG2R's big budget strike back against the 'Big Four' this spring?
Van Vleuten shares how she landed her new role at Fenix-Deceuninck: "This is how Roodhooft presented it to me"
Sven Nys doesn't hold back about Thibau: "The swings in his performance are very extreme in certain situations"
One day before the return of Van der Poel, Alpecin-Deceuninck can already celebrate: "One of my best days on the bike"
Popular Cycling News
Cycling transfers WorldTour 2025 | Uno-X unwraps Christmas gift from Jayco AlUla: Grøndahl Jansen makes the move
Meanwhile in the peloton | Good news for Lars van den Berg: "But the road to the top is still long"
Cycling kits 2025: Movistar and Jayco AlUla embrace bold new designs, Bardiani revamps with focus on detail
Pogacar intimidates competition just before Christmas dinner with the most prestigious KOM in the training area
Van der Poel is sure of it, Pogacar will win Paris-Roubaix someday: "He would immediately be a top favorite"
Latest Comments
- Well explained, thanks for the clarity! Daniel DantasDanieldantas20-12-2024
- This is the kind of 'news' that belongs in a cheap tabloid. No matter how boring the offseason gets, nobody wants to read this.
santiagobenites19-12-2024 - I wish we could have seen him try. He'd absolutely get dropped before Pogi overtakes his domestiquesVeganpotter10-12-2024
- Talk is cheap! Next year barring crashes with a healthy team... all well be on track! Some need to talk to make a headline!mootman27-11-2024
- I do not see this event listed on HBO Max Sports Online? Can anyone confirm? Thanks!
MrYuck23-11-2024 - It seemed that he was focusing forward at the time of the crash, after seeing a quick video snippet. But one thing I think he should focus on more intently is breaking a bad habit he has, right now. And that is his constant looking over his shoulders. He does that so much, that I am very sure it is not good for him. Simply watch videos of the greats of CX and you will see very little of that constant looking over their shoulders. That is a behavior that betrays a bit of insecurity on his part. He shouldn't be so concerned, incessantly, about what is over his shoulder. He needn't worry they didn't all disappear. He neds to keep his focus more ahead of himself, and he needs to pay a bit more attention to himself, in a confident manner. It is very frustrating to watch, because it is apparent that he has a lot of potential, and is in much better shape thwan many of his competitors, but the mental game needs to be sharpened more, because that part of strategy plays a huge part in the final results
reemmo022-11-2024 - hahahaha love this shit! I didnt even watched the race, but reading all the gossip articles of how stupid this is!Zatoichi19-11-2024
- Van Aert is really handsome. He can influence me all day! Ditto for Philipsen. Why do you think many of us love cycling?: to see heroic attempts at climbing mountains at high altitudes or to watch speedsters sprint for the finish line or to watch a human being ride at break neck speed down a tricky descent? No, it's all about their lean physiques and muscular legs. (apologies for objectifying these dedicated and amazing athletes).BarwonHeadsUp25-10-2024
- It is unfortunate that the author can't feel the joy that Pogacar brings to the sport and his fans who are legion and I for one feel lucky to have watched such a memorable performance and historic season From the Strada until yesterday with multiple wins in stages in both tours and beyond dominance in the World's. He is proud to wear the Rainbow stripes, shows his leadership to protect his fellows and is as courteous and sportsman-like as the sport allows. He goes early to not have to respond to each attack as all the rest would make him do it. Any racer who could would do the same. Don't "grow tired" of greatness as it is always fleeting.ccrider13-10-2024
- What load of rubbish. Pog is likely a once in a generation cyclist, the like of which hasn't been seen since 'the Cannibal '. How many people were complaining that Merckx was making racing predictable? I remember this year's World RR as one of the most exciting I've watched. Mainly BECAUSE Pog was the favourite and launched what everyone thought (Pog included) was a suicidal attack with 80km to go. For the next 2 hours, I was on the edge of my seat thinking "this is too much, even for Pog". Maybe Zonnefeld prefers the snooze-fest that is a bunch sprint? Like most people I know, I can't watch two hours of the bunch riding very fast... I wait for the final 5km and watch just the sprint. In any event, most races are won from a sprint or lone break. What difference does it make who makes the lone break? Ultimately, the other contenders will have to figure out a way to beat Pog. Even if that means collaboration between teams. It's going to be an exciting few seasons, until the next Pog arrives on the scene. If this is boring, heaven knows what exciting looks like!Michael513-10-2024