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AG insurance-Soudal Pro Cycling team has revealed its new kit for 2025. The jersey features the recognisable traditional blue, enriched with the green of title sponsor AG Insurance, and a lighter shade of blue as a nod to the team’s history. All of this comes together in a flowing, fusion pattern designed to emulate the motion of a passing cyclist.
Liv AlUla Jayco and the Liv AlUla Jayco Continental Team have presented a striking new look with new technical supplier MAAP. It’s a look that was influenced by MAAP and GreenEDGE’s home of Australia as well as that of co-title sponsor AlUla. Inspired by the sands of the Australian Outback and the AlUla desert, the design aims to convey both movement and speed. The eye-catching colour palette has drawn on the desert night skies of AlUla as well as the Aurora Australis.
At their recent team presentation, Movistar Team unveiled its new kit for the upcoming season, which features a refreshed design with a greater emphasis on white in the jersey. This sleek update brings a modern twist to the team’s classic look while maintaining its signature style.
Telefónica has reaffirmed its long-term commitment to Movistar Team by extending its main sponsorship agreement for another five years. This extension ensures Telefónica’s continued support through 2029, marking an impressive 19 seasons with the iconic cycling team. In addition, the Movistar Women’s Team is expanding its roster to 18 riders for the 2025 season. New signings include Swiss rider Marlen Reusser, British cyclist Carys Lloyd, and Brazilian Tota Magalhães, as well as Spanish talent Paula Ostiz, who will join the team in August.
Human Powered Health has unveiled its new kit for 2025. Designed with visibility in mind, the jersey prominently features the brand’s logo on the back, making it easier for fans to spot the team in the peloton. This bold design choice reflects the team’s commitment to both performance and fan engagement as they take on the upcoming season.
Fenix-Deceuninck has unveiled its new jerseys. The team will be allowed to switch outfits up to three times per year, showing all three colours – orange, blue and green – throughout the season. Title partner FENIX is a ‘brand of colours’, representing a wide spectrum of creativity and identity. Together with Alé, the team will bring this concept to life through its new striking kit design.
For its new kit, Canyon//SRAM has used the same colour palette but with a redesign for their 2025 jersey. The design is said to take inspiration from the energy of the race and spirit of the competition.
Norwegian squad UNO X-Mobility are sticking with the same colour scheme of red and yellow as in 2024 for next season’s Tempo Jersey, with some extra geometric patterns.
At a press event in Milan, Fenix-Deceuninck unveiled an ambitious roadmap for the coming years, emphasising sustainable growth, talent development, and cutting-edge innovation. The team also announced a strategic partnership with NXTG Racing, further solidifying its long-term vision. In addition, Fenix-Deceuninck is extending its collaboration with title sponsor FENIX, while launching an exciting new clothing partnership with Alé.
Annemiek van Vleuten, who retired at the end of 2023, will return to the sport as part of Fenix-Deceuninck’s team management group. The multiple World Champion will take on the role of Performance Mentor. “I’m so excited to contribute to the growth of this talented team. Throughout my career I learned the value of reflection through trial and error, and I hope to help accelerate this process for the athletes,” she said about her new role.
Team dsm-firmenich PostNL’s Maeve Plouffe will be joining Hess Cycling Team in 2025. The Australian is a Commonwealth Games gold medallist on the track, won gold in the scratch race at the Oceania Championships and is an Australian record holder on the track.
Swiss rider Petra Stiasny will return to Roland Cycling team. The climber was part of the squad in 2021 and 2022. After two years marked by a few difficulties, she is returning to the Swiss team with a clear objective: to get back on track and regain the level that made her a strong climber within the peloton.
Former Lifeplus-Wahoo rider Kaja Rysz will make her WWT debut with Roland Cycling in 2025. The versatile Polish rider will provide valuable support to her leaders, while also having the opportunity to shine in breakaways. Despite her young age, the Polish rider has already shown great promise with top 10 finishes in races such as the GP Morbihan and GP de l’Escaut.
A recent course modification at the Hulst CX World Cup sparked concerns about the safety of the riders, with many questioning whether the terrain was too dangerous. British rider Cat Ferguson, among others, crashed on a particularly steep descent, unfortunately suffering an injury and being taken to hospital. Luxembourg’s Marie Schreiber of Team SD Worx-Protime claimed victory in the race, dominating from start to finish. It was an emotional moment for Schreiber, as she celebrated her maiden World Cup win, dedicating the victory to her beloved dog, who passed away just a few days earlier.
Cycling is set to receive the largest share of funding for any sport in the upcoming Olympic and Paralympic cycle, as UK Sport announces its biggest investment to date for the 2028 Los Angeles Games. It was revealed that cycling will receive £38.95 million from the overall £330 million funding allocated for the 2025-2029 period. This funding, drawn from National Lottery and Government contributions, will support every aspect of the Great Britain Cycling Team. It will cover equipment development, competition costs, and the preparation of athletes across road, track, mountain biking, and BMX over the next four years.
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CX World Cup Hulst: Marie Schreiber (LUX) ahead of Lucinda Brand (NED) and Puck Pieterse (NED)
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This week in cycling history
Minnie Brinkhoff-Nieuwenhuis
The Dutch former rider Minnie Brinkhoff-Nieuwenhuis was born on 19 December 1952. She was active between 1970 and 1978, winning a bronze medal at the World Road Championships, as well as two national track sprint titles. After retiring from competitive cycling, Brinkhoff-Nieuwenhuis remained involved in the cycling community. She continued to support the development of the sport, particularly advocating for greater opportunities and recognition for women in cycling.
Siobhan Dervan-Horgan
The Irish former rider, born on 22 December, recently turned 46. A former runner, she transitioned to cycling at 24 while recovering from injury. Within just one year, she joined Lotto-Belisol, becoming Ireland’s first professional female cyclist. Over her career, she secured seven national titles, a historic achievement for her nation. After retiring from cycling in 2012, Dervan-Horgan returned to her engineering career and ventured into duathlon. There, she dominated, winning two consecutive national titles in 2013 and 2014, before ultimately stepping away from competitive sport. Now retired, she dedicates her time to coaching aspiring athletes, continuing to inspire and mentor the next generation in sport.
