Newsflash: December 19th, Schleck joins Lidl-Trek, Froome’s future, Araya makes history, Merckx fights back

MERTERT, LUXEMBOURG - SEPTEMBER 22: Andy Schleck of Luxembourg Ex Pro-rider and race director during the 83rd Skoda Tour Luxembourg 2023, Stage 3 a 168.4km stage from Mertert to Vianden on September 22, 2023 in Vianden, Luxembourg. (Photo by Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

Andy Schleck steps into a WorldTour management role, Chris Froome leaves his next move unanswered, Monaliza Araya makes history for Eritrean women’s cycling, and Eddy Merckx continues his determined recovery after surgery.


Andy Schleck returns to the WorldTour as Deputy General Manager at Lidl-Trek, bringing his Tour-winning experience into team leadership alongside brother Fränk.

Chris Froome remains silent on his future, telling fans they will know “soon enough” as he recovers from injury and weighs retirement or one last chapter.

Eritrean champion Monaliza Araya Chneslasie signs a two-year deal with CANYON//SRAM zondacrypto Generation, becoming the first Eritrean woman to join a WorldTour development team.

At 80, Eddy Merckx refuses to give up on cycling, continuing rehabilitation after a third hip replacement with the hope of riding outdoors again.


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Newsflash: December 19th, Schleck joins Lidl-Trek, Froome’s future, Araya makes history, Merckx fights back | SBS Sport