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Canadian company Premier Tech said on Friday it had broken off its sponsorship deal after the team was targeted by pro-Palestinian protesters at several races this year, with stages of the Vuelta a Espana grand tour in August and September disrupted by demonstrators before the race was abandoned by organisers. The sponsors removed their full name from riders' jerseys at the Vuelta.

Henttala stated, "This will be my second child, and for me, I think it's a little bit too hard to come back again with two kids. I think it's my time to retire."

"Soudal-QuickStep is gearing up for the 2026 season, potentially transforming its lineup with new Belgian signings and future contract extensions."

Professional cycling has made huge strides in becoming a more modern sport over the past 15 years and the XDS Astana team are a prime example of how the simple step of embracing technology can turn a last-placed team into a major player.

After winning that stage in the Alps, Arensman explained that he had been trying to eat between upwards of 120g of carbs per hour, and that was likely the key to his success.

Salaries for the top guys haven't exactly doubled, but have gone up significantly in the past few years, emphasizing the increasing financial power in cycling.

Colnago's V5Rs, while a rapid update to the V4Rs, focuses on lightness and aerodynamics rather than radical changes, underscoring urgency for pro cyclists.