Transferticker November 2024
Mountain bike world champion Alan Hatherly will also be attacking on the road in the future. Jayco – AlUla signed him for two years. | Photo: Cor Vos
07.11.2024 | (rsn) – In our constantly updated transfer ticker we regularly inform you about personal details from the world of cycling. Whether it’s a team change, contract extension or resignation: always stay up to date with radsport-news.com.
7. November 2024
Confirmed
Mountain bike world champion moves to Jayco
In September he became mountain bike world champion and also secured the overall World Cup. Now Alan Hatherly wants to attack on the streets too. The 28-year-old South African has signed a contract with the Jayco – AlUla team for 2025 and 2026 and from now on wants to cause a sensation both on the racing bike and on the mountain bike. So far he has been racing alongside the Austrian Mona Mitterwallner in the Cannondale Factory Racing Team. Since Jayco is on Giant bikes, Hatherly will also be changing supplier on the mountain bike and will in future carry out his activities there, which will continue to be the focus according to Jayco team boss Brent Copeland, with the Giant Factory Racing Team.
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7. November 2024
Confirmed
Bettendorf moves to Austria
Luxembourger Loic Bettendorf will drive for the Austrian continental team Hrinkow Advarics from 2025. The 23-year-old is supposed to strengthen the racing group there. In 2023, Bettendorf drove for Global 6 United – at least until August – without attracting attention in terms of results on the international stage. However, he was able to win two national races.
6. November 2024
Confirmed
Caja Rural extends with Prades and Johnston
Caja Rural – Seguros RGA has extended the contracts with Eduard Prades and Calum Johnston for one season each. The now 37-year-old Spaniard has been driving for the Spanish second division since 2022 and won the overall ranking of the Tour of Alentejo in Portugal in 2024 and achieved other top placings such as fifth place at the Circuito de Getxo, sixth place at the Tour du Finistère and eighth place at the GP La Marseillaise. The Brit, who is eleven years younger and has also been with the team since 2022, only achieved a top ten result.
6. November 2024
Confirmed
Lonardi will continue to sprint in the Polti jersey
Sprinter Giovanni Lonardi will continue to drive for the Polti – Kometa team, which will start under the name Polti – VisitMalta from 2025. The 27-year-old Italian and the second division player agreed on a contract extension until the end of 2026, as the team announced. Lonardi won a stage of the Tour of Turkey this season and collected numerous other podium finishes, including a third stage finish at the Giro d’Italia.
5. November 2024
Confirmed
Würtz Schmidt has to leave Israel – Premier Tech
Mads Würtz Schmidt is looking for a team after five years at Israel – Premier Tech. As the 30-year-old Dane explained in an interview with the newspaper Ekstra Bladet, he did not receive a new contract from the second division team. Würtz Schmidt became U23 time trial world champion in Richmond / USA in 2015 and signed his first professional contract with Katusha the following year before moving to Israel Start-Up Nation in 2020. He has not been able to meet the very high expectations with four professional victories so far – including a stage at Tirreno-Adriatico 2021.
5. November 2024
Confirmed
Ourselin and Maas are the latest additions to Cofidis
With the signing of the Frenchman Paul Ourselin and the Dutchman Jan Maas, the French Cofidis team has completed its personnel planning for the coming season. Both the 30-year-old Ourselin and Maas, who is two years younger, received contracts until the end of 2025 and, according to their new team, will take on helper roles. The now 30-strong Cofidis squad includes twelve new additions, including the two-time German champion Emanuel Buchmann and the Spanish title holder Alex Aranburu as well as the two-time Tour stage winner Dylan Teuns. Twelve drivers, including Simon Geschke, who is ending his career, are also leaving Cofidis.
5. November 2024
Confirmed
Tour stage runner-up Squiban to UAE Team ADQ
Maeva Squiban (Arkéa – B&B Hotels Women) will ride for UAE Team ADQ next season and therefore at WorldTour level. The talented Frenchwoman, who among other things achieved a second stage place at the Tour de France Femmes in 2024, has signed a two-year contract with UAE, the team announced. The 22-year-old Squiban is the sixth UAE signing after Giro winner Elisa Borghini, Elynor Bäckstedt, Brodie Chapman (all Lidl – Trek), Greta Marturano (Fenix - Deceuninck) and U23 European champion Sofie van Rooijen (Volker Wessels). This compares to five departures so far.
5. November 2024
Confirmed
Canadian junior champion Volstad turns professional with EF
Two-time Canadian junior champion Alex Volstad will turn professional at EF – Oatly – Cannondale next season, the US women’s racing team announced. The 18-year-old is considered a talented sprinter and recently took twelfth place in the junior women’s world championship road race in Zurich. Volstad signed a three-year contract.
5. November 2024
Confirmed
Kerbaol leaves Ceratizit – WNT a year before the end of his contract
Cédrine Kerbaol will no longer wear the Ceratizit – WNT jersey next season. The 23-year-old Frenchwoman took advantage of a clause in the UCI regulations that allows riders to terminate their contracts early if their team is not on the list of UCI license applications for the Women’s WorldTour by the October 15 deadline.
5. November 2024
rumor
Maas moves from Jayco – AlUla to Cofidis
After not receiving a new contract at Jayco – AlUla beyond the season, Jan Maas was looking for a team. Now the Dutchman seems to have found what he was looking for. As the Wielerflits portal reported, citing several sources, Maas will be wearing the Cofidis jersey next year. The 28-year-old has initially signed for one season with the French WorldTour team, for which Emanuel Buchmann will also drive in the future. Maas signed his first professional contract with Jayco – AlUla in 2022 and took on helper duties during his time with the Australians. Maas would also take on the same role at Cofidis, it was said.
4. November 2024
Confirmed
dsm professional Bevin puts his bike in the corner
Patrick Bevin has not competed in a race since the Tour of Catalonia in mid-March. Now his team dsm-unternehmenich – PostNL announced on social media that the 33-year-old New Zealander has ended his career. Bevin moved to the then Cannondale team in the WorldTour in 2016 and celebrated a total of ten victories in his career. The most valuable were stages in the Tour Down Under 2019 and the Tour de Romandie 2022. Bevin also became New Zealand time trial champion twice and secured the overall ranking of the Tour of Turkey in 2022. This season the veteran only had 14 racing days, the last of which was March 18th.
4. November 2024
Confirmed
Doull will also wear the EF Education jersey in 2025
Owain Doull will also compete for EF Education – EasyPost in 2025, the 31-year-old Brit announced to sports journalist Daniel Benson. Doull moved from Ineos Grenadiers to manager Jonathan Vaughters’ racing team at the end of 2021 and can mainly be seen there in a helper role. He has achieved two victories in his professional career so far: in 2019 he won a stage of the Herald Sun Tour, and two years later Doull secured a day section of the Tour de la Provence.
2. November 2024
Confirmed
Long-time sports director Salmen is leaving Team VorarlbergThe Vorarlberg team will have to do without its long-time sporting director Werner Salmen in the future. radsport-news.com learned this. Salmen has led the team to numerous successes in recent years, including Colin Stüssi’s overall victory in the 2023 Tour of Portugal. Salmen’s successor at Team Vorarlberg has not yet been decided.
2. November 2024
Confirmed
P&S Metalltechnik – Benotti says goodbye to five driversThe P&S Metalltechnik – Benotti team, which will operate under a new name in 2025 following the departure of the main sponsor P&S Metalltechnik, has said goodbye to five drivers. Richard Leu, Max Briese, Simon Baldus, Lui Bengelsdorf and Moritz Kärsten will no longer be active for Lars Wackernagel’s team in the future.
1. November 2024
Confirmed
Hamilton moves to Ineos Grenadiers
Lucas Hamilton is leaving the Australian team Jayco – AlUla after eight years together and joining the Ineos Grenadiers for the 2025 season. The British racing team confirmed this on Friday via a press release. Apparently the 28-year-old Hamilton only got a one-year contract. Hamilton is considered a strong mountain driver and helper for the mountains. The last of his four own professional victories was four years ago with the 4th stage at Tirreno-Adriatico 2020.
1. November 2024
Confirmed
Tusveld leaves dsm-unternehmenich – PostNL
Martijn Tusveld will leave the Dutch WorldTeam dsm-unternehmenich – PostNL after seven years together. Team manager Rudi Kemna confirmed this to wielerflits.nl. The 31-year-old’s contract was not extended because, according to Kemna, there were “too many of his type” in the team’s squad. “Martijn is a very good and always motivated driver who always puts the interests of the team first. It is simply very annoying for him that his contract expires at the end of 2024.” As wielerflits.nl has learned, three other professional teams are currently interested in signing the Dutchman.
1. November 2024
Confirmed
Sprint talent Souren will stay with VolkerWessels until 2027
The Dutch young sprinter Scarlett Souren will continue to work for the Limburg talent factory VolkerWessels in the next three years. The 20-year-old, who joined the continental racing team in 2023 and achieved one top result after another in category .1 and .2 races in her second season, has extended her contract long-term, although after her first three professional victories also won European Championship silver in the U23 category and at the end of the season at the Tour of Chongming Island on the last stage he narrowly missed out on his first WorldTour victory. Souren now wants to take time to develop further. The last top sprinter that VolkerWessels, then still Parkhotel Valkenburg, produced was Lorena Wiebes. In parallel to Souren, her teammate Sofie van Rooijen, who is two years older, developed into a winning driver in mass sprints in 2024. But she signed up with UAE Team ADQ in the WorldTour for 2025.
Transferticker November 2024: The Shake-Up of the Cycling World
Welcome, cycling fans and gossip enthusiasts! Grab your helmets as we dive into the wild and whimsical world of transfer news! If cycling were a soap opera, this would be the season finale – and you won’t want to miss it!
Alan Hatherly: From Trails to Tarmac
7. November 2024 – Confirmed
The mountain bike world champion, Alan Hatherly, is trading in his mountain trails for the chaotic roads of racing! Fresh off his victory in September and the overall World Cup win, this 28-year-old South African has signed a two-year contract with Jayco – AlUla. Not only will he be pedaling on the racing bike, but he’ll also be switching to Giant bikes for his mountain biking adventures. I mean, why not conquer every terrain? Good luck explaining that to the mountain goats, Alan!
Bettendorf Starts Fresh in Austria
7. November 2024 – Confirmed
Luxembourg’s own Loic Bettendorf has found a new home with the Austrian continental team Hrinkow Advarics for 2025. After a season where he was as noticeable as a traffic cone at a Formula 1 race, he secured a couple of national wins and is hoping for a bit of Austrian luck. Fingers crossed he won’t just be “getting to know the area!”
Sticking with Caja Rural
6. November 2024 – Confirmed
Caja Rural – Seguros RGA has extended their contracts with Eduard Prades and Calum Johnston. Prades, the 37-year-old Spaniard, is racking up the victories like it’s a game of Monopoly, whereas Johnston is still trying to figure out how to roll the dice. Time to step up, Calum, or it’s Monopoly for you next season!
Lonardi Continues his Sprinting Saga
6. November 2024 – Confirmed
Giovanni Lonardi keeps his sprinting shoes on with the Polti – Kometa team, which will resurrect as Polti – VisitMalta in 2025. After winning a stage at the Tour of Turkey, he’s like that cat who always lands on his feet! Congratulations, Giovanni, now let’s see if you can pull a rabbit out of your hat next season.
Mads Würtz Schmidt Relegated to Job Hunting
5. November 2024 – Confirmed
Mads Würtz Schmidt is officially looking for a new gig after failing to secure a contract with Israel – Premier Tech. He’s like that awkward guy at the party who doesn’t have a date, but hey, you might get lucky on Tinder… just make sure to update those victory stats from 2015, mate!
Cofidis Welcomes New “Helpers”
5. November 2024 – Confirmed
The beloved Cofidis team has snatched up Paul Ourselin and Jan Maas. They say “everyone needs a helper,” so let’s hope these guys can lift the spirits of this team that’s like a bench warmer at a school play—always watching but rarely winning!
A Star is Born: Maeva Squiban Joins UAE Team ADQ
5. November 2024 – Confirmed
Maeva Squiban is making waves after achieving a second-place stage at the Tour de France Femmes! She’s signed with UAE Team ADQ—a great move unless you’re scared of handling the French press, Maeva! You’ve got a lot of talent ahead of you, so pedal hard!
Making Moves in the Women’s Cycling Scene
5. November 2024 – Confirmed
Canadian junior champion Alex Volstad trades in her junior title for the big leagues at EF – Oatly – Cannondale, while Cédrine Kerbaol decided to leave Ceratizit – WNT prematurely. It’s not just the athletes that are in a frenzy; teams are falling apart faster than a bad relationship after the holidays!
Team Changes and Farewells
4. November 2024 – Confirmed
Patrick Bevin has announced his retirement after a commendable career, having racked up ten victories. It’s time to put the bike in the corner and pick up some crochet needles, perhaps? We’ll miss you, Patrick—don’t forget to send us a postcard from retirement!
Back to the Drawing Board for Others
Contracts are like relationships; some end with a bang, others fizzle out. With numerous riders exchanging jerseys and some getting the boot, keep your eyes peeled for more transfers! Remember, whether you’re racing on the road or just enjoying a leisurely bike ride, there’s always a twist waiting just around the corner. Until next time—stay wheeled and ready!
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Transferticker November 2024
Mountain bike world champion Alan Hatherly, after a triumphant season, will also be focusing on road cycling in the coming years. Jayco – AlUla has officially signed him for a two-year term. | Photo: Cor Vos
07.11.2024 | (rsn) – In our constantly updated transfer ticker we regularly inform you about personal details from the world of cycling. Whether it’s a team change, contract extension or resignation: always stay up to date with radsport-news.com.
7. November 2024
Confirmed
Mountain bike world champion moves to Jayco
Alan Hatherly, the newly crowned mountain bike world champion who celebrated his victory in September, has now turned his ambitions toward road racing. The talented 28-year-old South African has inked a two-year deal with the Jayco – AlUla team for the 2025 and 2026 seasons. Hatherly, who previously raced alongside Austrian star Mona Mitterwallner as part of the Cannondale Factory Racing Team, is set to make an exciting transition, aiming to shine equally on the road as he has on the mountains. The change also means he’ll switch to Giant bikes for his mountain biking endeavors, continuing to collaborate with the Giant Factory Racing Team, a move that Jayco team principal Brent Copeland emphasizes is essential to maintaining Hatherly’s focus on both disciplines.
7. November 2024
Confirmed
Bettendorf moves to Austria
Loic Bettendorf, hailing from Luxembourg, is set to bolster the ranks of the Austrian continental team Hrinkow Advarics starting in 2025. At just 23 years old, Bettendorf aims to enhance the team’s competitive edge. His previous stint with Global 6 United lasted until August 2023, during which time he struggled to make a mark on the international stage but did claim two national race victories, showcasing his potential.
6. November 2024
Confirmed
Caja Rural extends with Prades and Johnston
Caja Rural – Seguros RGA has officially extended the contracts for Eduard Prades and Calum Johnston, ensuring their commitment to the team for another season. The seasoned 37-year-old Spaniard has been an integral part of the squad since 2022, during which he clinched the overall ranking at the Tour of Alentejo in Portugal in 2024, alongside impressive placements including fifth at the Circuito de Getxo and sixth at the Tour du Finistère. Meanwhile, Brit Calum Johnston, eleven years his junior, has been part of the team since 2022 but has yet to achieve a top ten result.
5. November 2024
Confirmed
Ourselin and Maas are the latest additions to Cofidis
In a strategic move, the French Cofidis team has secured the talents of Paul Ourselin and Jan Maas, completing their roster for the upcoming season. Both riders have signed contracts lasting until the end of 2025 and are expected to serve crucial supporting roles. With this acquisition, Cofidis, now sporting a 30-member roster, includes twelve new additions, highlighted by the arrival of two-time German champion Emanuel Buchmann and Spanish titleholder Alex Aranburu. However, the team is also undergoing considerable changes, with twelve riders, including seasoned campaigner Simon Geschke who is retiring, exiting the squad.
5. November 2024
Confirmed
Tour stage runner-up Squiban to UAE Team ADQ
The rising star Maeva Squiban from Arkéa – B&B Hotels Women has secured a place with UAE Team ADQ for the upcoming season, stepping up to compete at the WorldTour level. The talented 22-year-old made waves with a spectacular second-place finish in a stage at the 2024 Tour de France Femmes and has now signed a two-year deal with the UAE team, which marks her as the sixth signing in a streamlined and potent lineup, including Giro winner Elisa Borghini and U23 European champion Sofie van Rooijen, as the team prepares for a more competitive edge against five outgoing riders.
5. November 2024
Confirmed
Canadian junior champion Volstad turns professional with EF
Two-time Canadian junior champion Alex Volstad is making the leap to professional cycling with EF – Oatly – Cannondale in the next season, as announced by the US women’s racing team. The 18-year-old sprinter showcases immense potential; he most recently clinched a notable twelfth place in the junior women’s world championship road race in Zurich and has now signed a promising three-year contract to develop his capabilities further.
5. November 2024
Confirmed
Kerbaol leaves Ceratizit – WNT a year before the end of his contract
Cédrine Kerbaol has made the decision to part ways with the Ceratizit – WNT team ahead of schedule. The 23-year-old French rider invoked a clause in UCI regulations allowing athletes to terminate contracts early due to team performance, as Ceratizit did not secure a spot on the list of UCI license applications for the Women’s WorldTour by the October 15 deadline.
5. November 2024
rumor
Maas moves from Jayco – AlUla to Cofidis
In search of a new team following the absence of a contract extension with Jayco – AlUla, Dutch cyclist Jan Maas appears set to join Cofidis, as reported by the Wielerflits portal. The 28-year-old is believed to have signed a one-year deal with the French WorldTour team, which will also feature Emanuel Buchmann as a new addition. Maas, who originally joined Jayco – AlUla in 2022, simulated helper duties during his tenure and is expected to continue in that supportive role with Cofidis.
4. November 2024
Confirmed
dsm professional Bevin puts his bike in the corner
Patrick Bevin has announced his retirement from competitive cycling after a significant hiatus, having not participated in any races since the Tour of Catalonia in mid-March. His team, dsm-unternehmenich – PostNL, shared the news via social media, marking the end of a notable career for the 33-year-old New Zealander, who transitioned to the WorldTour arena with Cannondale in 2016, accumulating a total of ten prestigious victories including stages at the Tour Down Under and the Tour de Romandie. After a brief season with only 14 days of racing, Bevin has formally hung up his racing wheels.
4. November 2024
Confirmed
Doull will also wear the EF Education jersey in 2025
Owain Doull has committed to staying with EF Education – EasyPost for the 2025 racing season, recently confirmed to sports journalist Daniel Benson. Doull’s career path saw him transition from Ineos Grenadiers to Jonathan Vaughters’ team at the end of 2021, where he has primarily focused on helper duties. His professional achievements include victories such as a stage win at the Herald Sun Tour in 2019 and a stage at the Tour de la Provence in 2021.
2. November 2024
Confirmed
Long-time sports director Salmen is leaving Team VorarlbergThe Vorarlberg cycling team will be adjusting to life without its long-serving sporting director, Werner Salmen. This information was confirmed to radsport-news.com. Salmen has been a pivotal figure in guiding the team towards numerous successes over the years, such as Colin Stüssi’s overall victory in the 2023 Tour of Portugal. As of now, the decision about a successor to Salmen remains pending.
2. November 2024
Confirmed
P&S Metalltechnik – Benotti says goodbye to five drivers
The P&S Metalltechnik – Benotti cycling team is undergoing a major transformation as it bids farewell to five riders ahead of a rebranding in 2025. This significant shift comes with the departure of Richard Leu, Max Briese, Simon Baldus, Lui Bengelsdorf, and Moritz Kärsten, marking a new chapter as the team prepares for its future without its key players.
1. November 2024
Confirmed
Hamilton moves to Ineos Grenadiers
Lucas Hamilton has decided to leave the Australian team Jayco – AlUla after an impressive eight years and will join the ranks of the Ineos Grenadiers for the upcoming 2025 season. The highly respected British team announced this pivotal signing through an official press release. The 28-year-old climber has secured a one-year contract and is well regarded for his strength in mountainous terrains and providing crucial support. Hamilton’s last personal victory took place four years ago, during the 4th stage at Tirreno-Adriatico in 2020.
1. November 2024
Confirmed
Tusveld leaves dsm-unternehmenich – PostNL
Martijn Tusveld has confirmed his departure from the Dutch WorldTeam dsm-unternehmenich – PostNL after a solid seven years. Team manager Rudi Kemna revealed this news to wielerflits.nl, explaining that the decision not to extend Tusveld’s contract stemmed from an overabundance of riders with similar profiles within the team. Praised for his dedication and team-first mentality, Tusveld’s departure comes as a disappointment, yet sources indicate that multiple professional teams are already expressing interest in his talents.
1. November 2024
Confirmed
Sprint talent Souren will stay with VolkerWessels until 2027
The promising young Dutch sprinter Scarlett Souren has officially extended her contract with the Limburg talent factory VolkerWessels until 2027. At just 20 years old, Souren joined the continental racing team in 2023 and showcased her potential by consistently achieving top results in category .1 and .2 races throughout her second season. After notching up her initial professional victories and earning a silver medal in the U23 European Championship, she narrowly missed capturing her first WorldTour win at the Tour of Chongming Island. Determined to further her development, Souren is set on building her career, following the legacy of her accomplished teammate Sofie van Rooijen, who is transitioning to UAE Team ADQ in the WorldTour for 2025.
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R his climbing abilities, having consistently proven himself in stage races and mountainous terrains. Hamilton’s move is expected to bolster the Ineos Grenadiers’ lineup as they aim for success in both grand tours and one-day races. His experience and skills will complement the team’s existing roster, enhancing their competitiveness on the road. The decision to switch teams comes after a notable career at Jayco – AlUla, where he earned several top finishes and demonstrated his potential as a formidable contender in the peloton.
