Visma | Lease a Bike forced to make last-minute change for Tour Down Under, Vermote will participate
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Ben Tulett, the 23-year-old British rider, will not be able to represent Visma | Lease a Bike in the upcoming Tour Down Under. Despite a prolonged rehabilitation, Tulett, eager to return to Australia, ultimately had to concede that he was not yet fit enough to travel. The Dutch team has announced that Belgian Julien Vermote will step in for him in the first WorldTour race in 2025.
Tulett was introduced at the beginning of 2024 as a rider transferred from INEOS Grenadiers, whom Visma | Lease a Bike expected a lot from. So far, the ex-cyclo-cross rider has mostly been affected by bad luck. After illness in the Tour of the Basque Country, he could not show his best in his beloved hill classics last year. After a good tour of Switzerland, he wanted to prepare for the Vuelta a Espana, but disaster struck in the previous preparation race for the Spanish Tour.
Following a hard crash in the Tour of Burgos, Tulett suffered multiple fractures to his shoulder, abruptly ending his season. "Multiple fractures to my shoulder will keep me away from racing for some time now, and a period of recovery awaits. Feeling incredibly grateful for the huge support I have been receiving from my family, friends, and Visma | Lease a Bike," he expressed at the time via social media.
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Tulett replaced as a precaution for Tour Down Under
With Tulett's last race kilometers ridden as early as August 6, he was expected to start early in the 2025 Tour Down Under. However, Visma | Lease a Bike confirmed that Tulett's fitness was not up to par, leading to his replacement as a precaution. Vermote has been called up as the first backup to make the trip to Adelaide, which traditionally hosts the Tour Down Under.
With Tulett's cancellation, the Dutch team also loses a potential contender for the GC. His compatriots Thomas Gloag and young sprinter Matthew Brennan boarded the plane, as did young Dutch riders Menno Huising, Tijmen Graat, and Loe van Belle. Dylan van Baarle, who traveled earlier, completes the selection. The Dutch rider requested to participate in the Tour Down Under following long absences due to injury in 2024.
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Latest Comments
- This was very informative! Luiz Antonio Duarte Ferreiraluizantonioduarteferreira02-01-2025
- 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