Cycling transfers 2026/2027 | These riders have switched teams or retired
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Follow us on GoogleFrom August 1, 2026, all WorldTour teams are officially permitted to sign riders for the coming seasons. Unsurprisingly, they are wasting little time. Over the coming weeks, IDL Pro Cycling will keep you updated on every deal announced by teams in the highest divisions of both men’s and women’s cycling.
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Overview of WorldTour Transfers for 2026/2027
24 augustus 2026
Kasper Asgreen- EF Education-EasyPost ➡️ NSN
21 augustus 2026
Jordan Jegat- TotalEnergies ➡️ Lidl-Trek
20 augustus 2026
Davide Stella- UAE Team Emirates Gen Z ➡️ UAE Emirates-XRG
19 augustus 2026
Abel Balderstone - Caja Rural ➡️ UAE Emirates-XRG
Bob Jungels- Netcompany INEOS ➡️ stopt
18 augustus 2026
Marco Frigo - NSN ➡️ UAE Emirates-XRG
17 augustus 2026
Andrew August - Netcompany INEOS ➡️ Pinarello-Q36.5Arnaud De Lie- Lotto-Intermarché ➡️ Tudor
14 augustus 2026
Fabio Jakobsen - Picnic PostNL ➡️ Visma | Lease a Bike
August 13, 2026
Sebastian Berwick - Caja Rural - Seguros RGA ➡️ Pinarello - Q36.5
Georg Steinhauser - EF Education-EasyPost ➡️ Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe
Georg Steinhauser - EF Education-EasyPost ➡️ Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe
August 10, 2026
Lorenzo Milesi - Movistar ➡️ Soudal Quick-Step
Pavel Bittner - Picnic PostNL ➡️ Pinarello-Q36.5
Santiago Buitrago - Bahrain Victorious ➡️ NSN
Pavel Bittner - Picnic PostNL ➡️ Pinarello-Q36.5
Santiago Buitrago - Bahrain Victorious ➡️ NSN
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August 7, 2026
Milan Donie - Lotto-Intermarché Development ➡️ Lotto-Intermarché
Kamiel Eeman - Lotto-Intermarché Development ➡️ Lotto-Intermarché
Viktor Vaneeckhoutte - Lotto-Intermarché Development ➡️ Lotto-Intermarché
Kamiel Eeman - Lotto-Intermarché Development ➡️ Lotto-Intermarché
Viktor Vaneeckhoutte - Lotto-Intermarché Development ➡️ Lotto-Intermarché
August 6, 2026
Tim Torn Teutenberg - Lidl-Trek ➡️ Soudal Quick-Step
August 3, 2026
Valentin Madouas - Groupama-FDJ United ➡️ Cofidis
August 1, 2026
Mikel Landa - Soudal Quick-Step ➡️ Euskaltel-Euskadi
Casper van Uden - Picnic PostNL ➡️ Alpecin-Premier Tech
Ivan Garcia Cortina - Movistar ➡️ Alpecin-Premier Tech
Madis Mikhels - EF Education-EasyPost ➡️ Alpecin-Premier Tech
Victor Langelotti - Netcompany INEOS ➡️ XDS-Astana (effective August 1)
Mauro Schmid - Jayco AlUla ➡️ Pinarello-Q36.5
Casper van Uden - Picnic PostNL ➡️ Alpecin-Premier Tech
Ivan Garcia Cortina - Movistar ➡️ Alpecin-Premier Tech
Madis Mikhels - EF Education-EasyPost ➡️ Alpecin-Premier Tech
Victor Langelotti - Netcompany INEOS ➡️ XDS-Astana (effective August 1)
Mauro Schmid - Jayco AlUla ➡️ Pinarello-Q36.5
Before August 1, 2026 (particularly riders from the U23 circuit)
Kasper Borremans ➡️ Bahrain Victorious
Aubin Sparfel ➡️ Decathlon CMA CGM
Gavin Sherry ➡️ EF Education-EasyPost
Victor Loulergue ➡️ Groupama-FDJ
Hector Alvarez ➡️ Lidl-Trek
Aubin Sparfel ➡️ Decathlon CMA CGM
Gavin Sherry ➡️ EF Education-EasyPost
Victor Loulergue ➡️ Groupama-FDJ
Hector Alvarez ➡️ Lidl-Trek
Javier Cebullas ➡️ Movistar
Benjamin Noval ➡️ Netcompany INEOS
Jens Verbrugghe ➡️ NSN
Lorenzo Finn ➡️ Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe
Will Holmes ➡️ Jayco AlUla
Benjamin Noval ➡️ Netcompany INEOS
Jens Verbrugghe ➡️ NSN
Lorenzo Finn ➡️ Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe
Will Holmes ➡️ Jayco AlUla
Milan De Ceuster ➡️ Picnic PostNL
Mees Vlot ➡️ Picnic PostNL
Matisse Van Kerckhove ➡️ Visma | Lease a Bike
Mees Vlot ➡️ Picnic PostNL
Matisse Van Kerckhove ➡️ Visma | Lease a Bike
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David has been working in the sports & cycling industry for 16 years. Covering racing, business and technology, he has worked in communications for cycling companies, teams, and as a journalist. His proudest achievement is winning the first bike race he ever entered. He hasn't won a race since.
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Latest Comments
- - Bit harsh on the organiser bashing, no? If they only hired her for two days maybe they were trying a social push and it simply misfired. Critique the decision, sure, but let’s not torch the whole comms team.bikebuffj24-08-2026
- - This piece nails the bigger issue. Women like Meseguer, Mackinnon, and Bonanomi have grafted for years to be taken seriously in the paddock. Bringing in someone to flirt with a mechanic during Stage 1 coverage sets everything back. Muy mal, de verdad.davidm24-08-2026
- - I don’t get something: is UAE Emirates-XRG a separate squad from the WorldTour team? Or is that just a naming mix-up? Also, how does access work—can anyone just wait by the stairs to ambush riders?velodromevirtuoso124-08-2026
- - Pog’s response was stone cold and perfect: “I breathe 24/” Exactly the kind of composure you expect from a GC leader. This is a race, not a TikTok backdrop.samanthak24-08-2026
- - Spot on from Meseguer. Media slots at a Grand Tour aren’t toys. Plenty of qualified reporters in cycling who know the riders, teams, and etiquette. Hiring someone who asks “who are the riders?” during the Vuelta is a howler.andrewf24-08-2026
- - Van Aert vs Pedersen again? Sign me up. Their Giro ’25 battles were epic, and Manosque suits Mads’ diesel sprint. If Lidl–Trek control the run‑in, he’s favourite. Vamos, Pedersen!julien21-08-2026
- - Great piece, but small nitpick: you mention “read more below the photo” and there’s a stray “p” in there—bit messy editing. Also, are we sure about back-to-back Provence wins in 2024 and 2025? Thought 2024 was certain, 2025 was a different profile?cadencekingm21-08-2026
- - Quick question: when he says “red jersey isn’t a goal,” does that mean he won’t contest the TT fully if splits risk fatigue, or is it just he won’t defend it if he gets it by accident?cyclechamp4521-08-2026
- - Five to seven sprint/punchy chances sounds about right, but some of those “tough stages” might be borderline for him if the break goes long. Positioning will be everything. Allez Mads!samanthak21-08-2026
- - Love the honesty from Mads. Target the stages, help Skjelmose for GC—clear plan. Monaco TT could even surprise, he’s been sharp against the clock lately.patriciaw21-08-2026
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