It’s been a tough week for the peloton as Arkéa–B&B Hotels confirmed it will fold at season’s end. With sponsors pulling out and no new funding secured, the long-standing French team’s bid to race beyond 2025 has collapsed — leaving around 150 riders and staff facing an uncertain future.
Meanwhile, INEOS Grenadiers have renewed their partnership with Pinarello for another three years, keeping the team on Italian bikes through 2028. The deal reinforces a shared focus on innovation and performance, continuing one of cycling’s most successful technical collaborations.
And in brighter news, Team Africa Rising is launching a project to give 1,000 young cyclists access to online training and racing by 2026. With new virtual performance centres across Africa, the initiative aims to democratize the sport and help uncover the continent’s next generation of talent.
