British rider Lizzie Deignan announces her retirement from professional cycling at the end of 2025. Deignan, a key figure in women's cycling, plans to spend her final year with Lidl-Trek, focusing on mentorship and leadership roles.
Italian climber Marta Cavalli is set to revive her career with DSM-Firmenich PostNL after two injury-plagued seasons with FDJ-Suez. Cavalli has notable victories including La Flèche Wallonne Féminine and the Amstel Gold Race.
Lotto-Dstny faces internal conflict as Belgian rider Maxim Van Gils attempts to break his contract. Van Gils, who has been with the team since 2021, seeks an early exit due to dissatisfaction with his role, adding to the team's ongoing challenges.
