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Visma | Lease a Bike roster and management developments

Overview

The Dutch cycling team Visma | Lease a Bike has undertaken several roster management actions. Initially, the team secured Italian cyclist Edoardo Affini with a three-year contract extension through the end of the 2029 season. Following this, the team announced that Christophe Laporte has also extended his contract until the end of 2029. Regarding future recruitment, the team has reportedly reached an agreement to sign British rider Mark Donovan from Pinarello-Q36.5 for the 2027 season. Additionally, rumors have emerged regarding a potential return for Primoz Roglic to the team in 2027. Furthering its roster stability, the team has secured extensions for both Christophe Laporte and Victor Campenaerts, with Campenaerts renewing until the end of 2028.

More recently, the team has bolstered its talent pool by adding world champions Viktoria Chladonová and Ashlin Barry. However, the team may miss out on signing classics specialist Davide Ballerini for 2027, as he is reportedly close to committing to Pinarello-Q36. As the team prepares for the 2027 season, it has announced significant staff changes. Nathan Van Hooydonck, a former professional cyclist who retired in 2023, has been appointed as the new Head of Sport Management to oversee long-term sporting visions. To further strengthen the technical staff, the team has appointed Addy Engels and Joey van Rhee as race coaches.

Regarding rider departures for 2027, Dutch classics specialist Loe van Belle is reportedly set to move to Beat CC powered by Saxo. Other departures include retirees Steven Kruijswijk and Simon Yates. Furthering its development efforts, the team has signed 18-year-old Belgian Seff Van Kerckhove to a four-year contract, who will initially join the development squad alongside his brother, Matisse Van Kerckhove.

Entities

Visma | Lease a Bike · Marc Reef · Team Visma | Lease a Bike · Christophe Laporte · Viktória Chladoňová

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Team Visma | Lease a Bike announces rider departure and fan sales event

    Loe van Belle is reportedly leaving Team Visma | Lease a Bike for Beat CC, while the team prepares for a fan sales event in December 2026.

  2. [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Visma-Lease a Bike appoints Addy Engels and Joey van Rhee

    Visma-Lease a Bike has added Addy Engels and Joey van Rhee to its technical staff to bolster race coaching and sporting performance.

  3. [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Seff Van Kerckhove joins Visma | Lease a Bike

    Belgian junior cycling talent Seff Van Kerckhove has signed a four-year deal with Visma | Lease a Bike, joining his brother Matisse in the team's development program.

  4. [SPORTS] 5 sources
    Visma | Lease a Bike appoints Nathan Van Hooydonck as Head of Sport Management

    Former professional cyclist Nathan Van Hooydonck has been named Head of Sport Management for Visma | Lease a Bike, effective 2027.

  5. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Visma | Lease a Bike secures two world champions amid transfer shifts

    Visma | Lease a Bike adds two under-23 world champions, Viktoria Chladonová and Ashlin Barry, to its roster while potentially losing out on signing Davide Ballerini for 2027.

  6. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Visma | Lease a Bike extends contracts for Laporte and Campenaerts

    Cyclists Christophe Laporte and Victor Campenaerts have extended their contracts with Visma | Lease a Bike, with Laporte staying until 2029 and Campenaerts until 2028.

  7. [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Team Visma | Lease a Bike secures Laporte and targets new signings

    Team Visma | Lease a Bike extends Christophe Laporte's contract until 2029 and reportedly agrees to sign Mark Donovan, while Henrique Bravo faces interest from Pinarello-Q36.5.

  8. [SPORTS] 6 sources
    Edoardo Affini extends Visma | Lease a Bike contract until 2029

    Italian cyclist Edoardo Affini has extended his contract with Visma | Lease a Bike for three years, keeping him with the team through the end of the 2029 season.

Sources

brabantcycling.nl · ciclismoaldia.es · cyclinguptodate.com · cyclismactu.net · esciclismo.com · goride.pt · indeleiderstrui.nl · nieuwsfiets.nu · procyclinguk.com · velo101.com · wielerflits.be · wielerkrant.be · wielernieuws.be

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