All the pro cycling transfers for 2026: Lauren Dickson jumps from British domestic team Handsling Alba Development to WorldTour with FDJ-SUEZ
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Happy August! It is a big month in the world of professional cycling, as from 1 August teams and riders can officially announce transfers. It means rumours can finally be proved or dispelled, and you can start to think about what it might mean for next year.
Rather than announcing each transfer individually, we will collect together all the transfers in the men's and women's WorldTour pelotons here, as and when they are officially revealed.
Officially, August 1 is the opening of the first registration period – 1 to 15 August – in which riders can switch teams, with another registration period from October to the end of the year, but in practice, it is the start of announcements for 2026. However, if a rider is to change teams mid-season, that deal needs to be done now.
Lauren Dickson to join FDJ-SUEZ from Handsling Alba Development
Standout domestic star Lauren Dickson is to ride for the team of Demi Vollering, FDJ-SUEZ, next year. The 25-year-old only started her semi-professional career in July 2024 after joining Handsling Alba Development, but will now step up to the Women's WorldTour next year.
The Scot won the Rapha Lincoln Grand Prix this season before mixing it with WorldTour riders at the Tour of Norway and placing third overall.
"When I signed for Alba, Bob [Lyons, the team's manager] said the team focuses on developing riders," Dickson said. "I’m very excited and honoured to confirm that I’ve signed a two-year contract with the world’s number one team FDJ-Suez, a dream becomes reality. Stepping up from club level and progressing to WorldTour in 18 months is, I believe, a testament to Alba’s development pathway.
"Looking forwards, I endeavour to give my all and continue learning and progressing with FDJ-Suez. My long-term ambitions are to race the Grand Tours, but next year I want to focus on perfecting race craft and doing my best for our leaders."
"Her future is very bright indeed and we will be hearing her name a lot in the coming years," Lyons said. "The team was set up to create a platform for development, with the team’s major focus being the rider and getting the best out of them. It is pleasing to see that the implementation of a somewhat different strategy is bearing fruit."
Noah Hobbs moves up to EF's senior team
After a year with EF's development team, EF Education-Aevolo, 21-year-old Noah Hobbs will join WorldTour team EF Education-EasyPost in 2026.
The British sprinter has had a successful season, most recently winning a stage of the Tour de l'Avenir. EF Pro Cycling CEO Jonathan Vaughters called him the "best U23 sprinter in the world right now".
Stefan Küng leaves WorldTour for Tudor
Stefan Küng will ride for Swiss team Tudor Pro Cycling from 2026, departing Groupama-FDJ after seven years.
The Swiss rouleur is an ever-present in the Classics, but is also a WorldTour winner, and will add experience to the ProTeam Tudor.
Dorian Godon signs for Ineos Grenadiers
French national road race champion Dorian Godon will ride for Ineos Grenadiers next season, in the team's first announced move of the summer.
The 29-year-old joins from Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale, whom he raced for since 2019. The man from the Paris suburbs won Brabantse Pijl and the Giro del Veneto in 2023.
"This feels like the start of an exciting new chapter in my career, and I’m ready to make the most of it," Godon said in a statement. "I want to make the French champion’s jersey - and the moustache - shine. The past few months I’ve watched the team racing with strength and unity in the bunch, and that’s really inspired me. I can’t wait to be a part of that."
Ricarda Bauernfeind to join Lidl-Trek
Former Tour de France Femmes stage winner Ricarda Bauernfeind is to join Lidl-Trek next season from Canyon-SRAM zondacrypto, where she started her pro career.
The 25-year-old has finished in the top ten in three Grand Tours, but has had a disappointing 2025 by her standards, but said she hopes to be back to her best at the new team.
Chris Harper, Xandro Meurisse and Fred Wright to move to Q36.5 Pro Cycling
Q36.5 Pro Cycling have continued their activity in the transfer market. signing Giro d'Italia stage winner Chris Harper and Belgian Classics rider Xandro Meurisse. The pair follow Fred Wright in the door.
After six seasons with Bahrain Victorious, Wright is to join Q36.5 for at least three years. The ProTeam has brought the Londoner onboard to strengthen its Classics squad, and help him achieve his first non-National Championships victory.
Lewis Askey to depart Groupama-FDJ for Israel-Premier Tech
After a season in which he won his first professional bike races, Lewis Askey is to leave Groupama-FDJ for Israel-Premier Tech from 2026.
The Englishman, 24, won Boucles de l'Aulne and a stage of the 4 Jours de Dunkerque in May, and later took part in his first Tour de France.
"I need some new motivation, new faces, new style, fresh air, and new ways of thinking," Askey explained. "I’m at a point in my career where I should be coming into my best years, and I feel like moving somewhere else will give me the extra gear, the motivation to step up and try new things."
Visma-Lease a Bike sign former triathlete Anton Schiffer
Triathlete-turned-cyclist Anton Schiffer has joined Visma-Lease a Bike, being part of the team from 1 October, and is expected to ride for the squad this season.
The 25-year-old German has ridden for Continental Team Bike Aid since 2023, but will now move to the WorldTour for Visma. This season, he finished second overall at the Tour of Hellas and won a stage at the Sibiu Tour, as well as finishing third in the road race at the German National Championships.
"This step may come as a surprise to the outside world, but given how this season has progressed, it doesn’t surprise me as much," Schiffer said.
Eddie Dunbar departs Jayco AlUla for Q36.5
Eddie Dunbar has left the WorldTour to join ProTeam Q36.5 Pro Cycling, as the squad broadens its horizons from Tom Pidcock.
The 28-year-old Irishman won two Vuelta a España stages last year, and will aim to spearhead the team's climbing ambitions.
"They are really competitive in the races, take it on even if they don’t win and create a good racing atmosphere riding as one," Dunbar said. "When Kurt Bogaerts - who I know well from my time at Ineos -joined, my interest was sparked even more. I know how he works. I also spoke to Doug Ryder on how the team is going and what they expect.
"In Tom they have a clear leader which is always good for any team so it seems like a good moment now to join with my knowledge and experience."
Charlotte Kool makes mid-season switch
Charlotte Kool has changed Women's WorldTour teams mid-season, departing Picnic PostNL for Fenix-Deceuninck. The 26-year-old, a two-time Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift stage winner, can race for her new team immediately.
The Dutchwoman will ride for the Belgian team until at least 2028.
"I am ready for a new chapter in my career," Kool said. "From the very first conversation with the team I had an immediate and genuinely good feeling about their mentality, and the trust they placed in me. Of course, making a move halfway the season comes with its challenges, but it feels right.
"I've been welcomed with open arms and I can't wait to race in my new colours. This new environment gives me a lot of extra motivation."
Mid-season transfers are rare, and require an agreement to be ratified by the UCI after the rider and both teams reach a deal.
Fenix-Deceuninck's management said: "We would like to thank Charlotte's management as well as her former team Picnic PostNL for the smooth and constructive cooperation that made this transfer possible."
Soudal Quick-Step sign Belgian duo
Steff Cras and Fabio Van den Bossche are the fifth and sixth riders to sign for Soudal Quick-Step for 2026, as the Belgian team continues its signing spree. They join Alberto Dainese in being announced this week.
Cras is a climber, who has joined the team to boost their Grand Tour output, and Van den Bossche is more of a man for the Classics.
Filippo Conca rides for Jayco AlUla immediately
After winning the Italian National Championships for a club team, Filippo Conca has been swept up by Jayco AlUla. The 26-year-old is no stranger to the professional peloton, having ridden for Lotto Soudal and Q36.5 Pro Cycling in the past, but was left without a contract for 2025, meaning he has been riding for Swatt Club.
Conca's first race for Jayco will be the Circuit Franco-Belge on Friday.
Dylan van Baarle heads to Soudal Quick-Step
Remco Evenepoel might be leaving Quick-Step, but the team have signed two Monument winners for 2026. The first was Jasper Stuyven, and now Dylan van Baarle has been revealed as a member of the Belgian team.
The 33-year-old won Paris-Roubaix when riding for Ineos Grenadiers in 2022, before he moved to Visma-Lease a Bike, with whom he won Omloop Het Nieuwsblad in 2023. The Dutchman is therefore a man for the Classics, but has also emerged as a key domestique for Grand Tours, too.
Remco Evenepoel leaves Soudal Quick-Step, bound for Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe
In potentially the biggest move of the summer, Remco Evenepoel is to leave Soudal Quick-Step after mutual agreement, breaking his contract early, and will join Red Bull-Bora-hansgrohe for 2026.
The move, announced by Soudal Quick-Step at the beginning of August, came after weeks of speculation regarding the 25-year-old's future, which dogged him throughout the recent Tour de France.
Dylan Groenewegen and Elmar Reinders leave Jayco AlUla
ProTeam Unibet Tietema Rockets have landed a coup by signing Dylan Groenewegen and Elmar Reinders from Jayco AlUla. The Dutch pair will seek to put the second-division team on the map.
Groenewegen has 77 career victories, including 16 at WorldTour level, with five Tour de France stage wins. Reinders, meanwhile, has never won at a professional level, but adds WorldTour experience to the squad.
Unibet Tietema Rockets emerged out of Dutch former pro cyclist Bas Tietema's YouTube channel, Tour de Tietema, and became a ProTeam in 2024.
Attila Valter signs for Bahrain Victorious
After three years at Visma-Lease a Bike, Attila Valter will switch to Bahrain Victorious for the next three years, with the Hungarian adding to the team's stage racing pool.
The 27-year-old is a three time Hungarian champion, and spent time in pink at the 2021 Giro d'Italia.
"The team’s goals are perfectly matching with my personal ones," he said. "This gives me a lot of confidence and I’m excited to start this journey together with them!"
Jasper Stuyven joins Soudal Quick-Step
Milan-San Remo winner and chocolatier Jasper Stuyven has signed a three-year deal with Soudal Quick-Step, after spending his whole professional career at Lidl-Trek to date.
In 12 years at Trek, the 33-year-old won San Remo, Omloop Het Nieuwsblad, and Kuurne-Brussels-Kuurne, and proved himself as one to watch in the Classics, as well as being a useful foil for Mads Pedersen.
Alpecin-Deceuninck
Out: Edward Planckaert (Soudal Quick-Step), Fabio Van den Bossche (Soudal Quick-Step), Xandro Meurisse (Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale), Quinten Hermans (Q36.5 Pro Cycling), Gianni Vermeersch (Red Bull-Bora-hansgrohe)
Arkéa-B&B Hotels
Out: Martin Tjøtta (Uno-X Mobility), Jenthe Biermans (Cofidis), Luca Mozzato (Arkéa-B&B Hotels)
Bahrain Victorious
In: Attila Valter (Visma-Lease a Bike), Alec Segaert (Lotto), Pau Miquel (Equipo Kern Pharma)
Out: Fred Wright (Q36.5 Pro Cycling)
Cofidis
In: Alex Kirsch (Lidl-Trek), Jenthe Biermans (Arkéa-B&B Hotels)
Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale
In: Antoine L'Hote (Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale Development)
Out: Dries De Bondt (Jayco AlUla), Bastien Tronchon (Groupama-FDJ), Dorian Godon (Ineos Grenadiers)
EF Education-EasyPost
In: Noah Hobbs (EF Education-Aevolo)
Groupama-FDJ
In: Matteo Milan (Lidl-Trek Future Racing), Bastien Tronchon (Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale)
Out: Sven Erik Bystrøm (Uno-X Mobility), Lewis Askey (Israel-Premier Tech), Stefan Küng (Tudor Pro Cycling)
Ineos Grenadiers
In: Dorian Godon (Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale)
Jayco AlUla
In: Filippo Conca (Swatt Club), Dries De Bondt (Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale), Alessandro Covi (UAE Team Emirates-XRG)
Out: Dylan Groenewegen and Elmar Reinders (both Unibet Tietema Rockets), Eddie Dunbar and Chris Harper (both Q36.5 Pro Cycling)
Lidl-Trek
In: Mathias Norsgaard (Movistar)
Out: Jasper Stuyven (Soudal Quick-Step), Alex Kirsch (Cofidis)
Movistar
Out: Mathias Norsgaard (Lidl-Trek)
Picnic PostNL
Out: Kevin Vermaerke (UAE Team Emirates-XRG)
Red Bull-Bora-hansgrohe
In: Remco Evenepoel (Soudal Quick-Step), Gianni Vermeersch (Alpecin-Deceuninck)
Soudal Quick-Step
In: Jasper Stuyven (Lidl-Trek), Edward Plackaert (Alpecin-Deceuninck), Dylan van Baarle (Visma-Lease a Bike), Alberto Dainese (Tudor Pro Cyling), Steff Cras (TotalEnergies), Fabio Van den Bossche (Alpecin-Deceuninck)
Out: Remco Evenepoel (Red Bull-Bora-hansgrohe)
UAE Team Emirates-XRG
In: Adrià Pericas (UAE Team Emirates Gen Z), Kevin Vermaerke (Picnic PostNL)
Out: Alessandro Covi (Jayco AlUla)
Visma-Lease a Bike
In: Tim Rex (Visma-Lease a Bike Development), Anton Schiffer (Bike Aid)
Out: Attila Valter (Bahrain Victorious), Dylan van Baarle (Soudal Quick-Step)
XDS Astana
Out: Fausto Masnada (MBH Bank Ballan CSB)
Canyon-SRAM zondacrypto
Out: Ricarda Bauernfeind (Lidl-Trek)
CERATIZIT Pro Cycling
Out: Daniek Hengeveld (Visma-Lease a Bike), Marta Jaskulska (Human Powered Health)
FDJ-SUEZ
In: Lauren Dickson (Handsling Alba Development)
Out: Loes Adegeest (Lidl-Trek)
Human Powered Health
In: Marta Jaskulska (CERATIZIT Pro Cycling)
Lidl-Trek
In: Ricarda Bauernfeind (Canyon-SRAM zondacrypto), Loes Adegeest (FDJ-SUEZ)
Liv AlUla Jayco
In: Erin Boothman (Liv AlUla Jayco Continental), Noä Janesen, Mackzenie Coupland and Matilde Vitillo (all Liv AlUla Jayco Continental), Nadia Gontova (Winspace Orange Seal)
Visma-Lease a Bike
In: Daniek Hengeveld (CERATIZIT Pro Cycling)