Finally some good news for Lotto team? At least one major co-sponsor secured on a crucial day
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Follow us on GoogleFrom a sporting perspective, 2024 has been an excellent year for the Lotto Dstny team. The Belgian squad boasts a key part of Belgium's cycling future with riders like Arnaud De Lie, Lennert Van Eetvelt, Maxim Van Gils, and Jarno Widar, all of whom delivered strong performances this season. However, for weeks there has been unrest: co-sponsor Dstny will not be continuing, and the search for a replacement is still ongoing.
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However, Het Laatste Nieuws reported on Tuesday morning a significant boost for the Belgian team, which aims to continue growing toward the WorldTour. While Dstny is leaving, another sponsor is staying on board. This is Caps, a fuel company that had also been linked to other sports teams, including several football clubs. Caps played a major role in financing the team's buses and contributed to part of the team's cash flow.
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The October 15 deadline was just met, thanks to Caps
An important detail: Tuesday, October 15, was the deadline for several matters related to securing licenses. By October 2, teams had to present their financial statements to the UCI and Deloitte for approval. This Tuesday, the focus was on the next part of the licensing dossier, specifically the administration of contracts for both riders and staff. The renewal of Caps was reportedly a factor in the approval of these dossiers.
If this had not been in order, riders would have been free to seek out other teams. This could have potentially opened a new chapter in the ongoing saga surrounding, for instance, Widar or the sought-after Van Gils. However, things are not quite that far along yet, although there may still be some unrest surrounding the successful team, which is eager to continue growing with Belgian talents on the cycling ladder.
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- - I’m still learning how cyclocross works: when he says he messed up the start at the Europeans, can a bad start really make that much difference?patriciaw14-11-2026
- - Love that he’s honest about the pressure. Hopefully he can carry this form through the winter.lindae14-11-2026
- - Beating different competition is the key now. Nys is already in the mix, and Van der Poel could make the next step a much tougher one.jennifer1914-11-2026
- - About time—Mason’s been knocking on the door for years. That Niel win could really open things up for him.cadencekingm14-11-2026
- I’m still learning how cyclocross works—does leading the Superprestige mean Mason is top of that race series, rather than the World Cup? Either way, winning in Belgium sounds like a massive result.cadencekingm13-11-2026
- Calling Onley a contender for an overall Tour win already feels a bit premature, especially after the injury setbacks. Still, the depth of talent is exciting.robert6513-11-2026
- Great to see Dickson’s route from triathlon to the WorldTour getting recognition. Scottish cycling has plenty to be proud of, and the 2027 Grand Départ could give the next generation a real lift.patriciaw13-11-2026
- The article makes a good case for clubs and small teams doing the groundwork, rather than one big development pipeline. Thornley’s Vuelta time trials were seriously impressive too; missing a stage win by two seconds is brutal.davidm13-11-2026
- Mason winning in Niel is huge—beating that kind of Belgian field in the mud takes serious class. The Kelvingrove World Cup could be an unforgettable homecoming.breakawaybikerd13-11-2026
- I’m not sure how WorldTour licences work—could these reports affect whether the team gets one next year, or is that decision based on other criteria?velodromevirtuoso113-11-2026


