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Has Red Bull–BORA–Hansgrohe finally become a superteam? The arrival of Remco Evenepoel was one of the biggest transfers in cycling history, but how successful has his first season with the team really been?We look back at their 2026 campaign, starting with Evenepoel's impressive victories at the Amstel Gold Race, Clásica San Sebastián and European Road Race Championships, alongside his fourth consecutive World Time Trial Championship. His Tour de France campaign also takes centre stage, as we examine his stage victories and overall performance against Tadej Pogačar and Jonas Vingegaard.But it wasn't just about Remco. Primož Roglič, Florian Lipowitz, Giulio Pellizzari and Jai Hindley all had important roles to play, with major results across the Grand Tours and one-day races. We discuss Roglič's Vuelta campaign, Lipowitz's development, Pellizzari's breakthrough performances and whether the team has finally built a squad capable of winning the Tour de France.We also look at the biggest disappointments, the riders who exceeded expectations, the transfer market and what Red Bull–BORA–Hansgrohe need to change heading into 2027.Has the Remco era already transformed the team, and can they finally dethrone Pogačar?

The cycling transfer market is heating up, and some potentially massive moves could reshape the future of professional cycling!
Could Mattias Skjelmose be on his way to Netcompany INEOS Grenadiers? Rumours suggest the Dane could be looking for an escape from a leadership battle with Felix Gall, potentially opening the door to a major transfer.
Meanwhile, UNO-X have reportedly approached Jonas Vingegaard about a shock move in the future. Could Denmark's biggest cycling star really make a sensational switch to the Norwegian team?
And after months of speculation surrounding his future, has Primož Roglič finally found his next destination? Unibet Rose Rockets are reportedly interested in bringing the Slovenian superstar on board.
Three huge transfer stories, plenty of speculation and some potentially game-changing moves. We break down what these rumours could mean for the riders and the teams involved.
Who makes the biggest move? And which transfer would shake up the WorldTour the most?

What a year for Team Visma Lease a Bike. From the iconic cobblestones of Northern France to the historic streets of Rome, the Killer Bees delivered a 2026 season for the history books.
In this episode, we break down Visma Lease a Bike's complete 2026 campaign, headlined by two career-defining milestones:
Wout van Aert finally conquering his white whale to claim a legendary Paris-Roubaix victory.
Jonas Vingegaard taking home the Maglia Rosa at the Giro d'Italia to join cycling's elite Grand Tour trilogy winners.
Join us as we dissect the key tactical moments, squad performance across the Spring Classics and Grand Tours, and what this 2026 masterclass means for the team's future.
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Question of the day: Was Wout's Paris-Roubaix or Jonas' Giro win Visma's greatest achievement of 2026? Drop your thoughts in the comments below.

Tadej Pogačar caps off another historic season at the top of the UCI rankings, but the story of UAE Team Emirates in 2026 goes far beyond one rider.In this episode, we break down UAE’s year of total dominance. From Pogačar’s unstoppable form to Isaac del Toro’s sensational breakout onto the WorldTour podium, we analyze how the team built an unbeatable core. Plus, we grade UAE's tactical shifts, evaluate the impact of their new signings, and ask the ultimate question: Is this the most dominant superteam in cycling history?

The latest episode of Transfer Talks is packed with major moves, confirmed signings and rumours that could reshape the WorldTour peloton ahead of the 2027 season!
DECATHLON CMA CGM Team are strengthening their squad with the confirmed arrivals of Pavel Sivakov, Laurens De Plus and Ben O’Connor, adding serious firepower to their ambitions for the biggest races on the calendar.
Meanwhile, could Primož Roglič really return to Team Visma–Lease a Bike? We discuss the rumours linking the Slovenian Grand Tour star with his former team and what a potential reunion could mean for the WorldTour hierarchy.
EF Education–EasyPost are also making moves, with Tao Geoghegan Hart and Iván Sosa among the riders linked with the American team as they look to strengthen their climbing options.
INEOS Grenadiers are building their own strength for 2027, with Michael Valgren and Javier Romo among the names discussed as the transfer market continues to take shape.
Who is winning the transfer window so far, which teams are building the strongest squads for 2027, and what could these moves mean for the balance of power in professional cycling?