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  • Decathlon CMA CGM 2026 Team Guide: The New “Super Team,” The SRAM Switch & The French “Chosen One”

    Decathlon CMA CGM 2026 Team Guide: The New “Super Team,” The SRAM Switch & The French “Chosen One”

    Forget what you knew about “AG2R.” That name is gone after 33 years.

    Welcome to the era of Decathlon CMA CGM.

    For the 2026 season, the French squad has undergone a total revolution. With Decathlon now stepping up as the Team Owner (not just a sponsor) and the arrival of logistics giant CMA CGM, the budget has skyrocketed. The goal is no longer just “winning a stage”. Management has explicitly targeted a Top 5 WorldTour Ranking.

    Based historically in Chambéry (the heart of the Alps) but spiritually connected to Lille, the home of Decathlon and Van Rysel, the team is attacking on all fronts: Paris-Roubaix, The Classics, the Green Jersey, and the General Classification.

    This guide breaks down the massive tech switch to SRAM, the signing of Olav Kooij, and why the young French sensation Paul Seixas is the rider everyone is watching.

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  • Jayco AlUla 2026 Team Guide: Roster, Equipment & Points Hustle

    Jayco AlUla 2026 Team Guide: Roster, Equipment & Points Hustle

    Jayco AlUla 2026 Team is the only WorldTour team representing the Asia-Pacific region, flying the flag for Australia in a peloton dominated by European powerhouses.

    Team Jayco AlUla enters 2026 with a refined look, a leaner roster, and a clear mission: Prove that they belong at the top table. After a turbulent off-season where financial guarantees threatened their license, team owner Gerry Ryan has once again secured the future of “GreenEDGE.”

    Based in Denia, Spain (the Costa Blanca training mecca), but with its heart firmly in Adelaide, the team has successfully evolved from a “mates club” into a ruthless points-hunting machine.

    In this guide, I break down the “Moneyball” transfer strategy, the stylish MAAP kit, and why Ben O’Connor is the key to their Grand Tour dreams.

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  • NSN Cycling Team 2026 bikes roster: The “Iniesta” Revolution, Girmay’s Gamble & The Gee Scandal

    NSN Cycling Team 2026 bikes roster: The “Iniesta” Revolution, Girmay’s Gamble & The Gee Scandal

    If 2025 was the year of the “Israel-Premier Tech” identity crisis, 2026 is the dawn of the NSN Era. A glance at the finalized NSN Cycling Team 2026 bikes roster confirms that while the name sounds like a typo of the famous Messi-Suarez-Neymar trio, the stakes are incredibly high.

    The team has undergone a complete structural reboot. Gone is the Israel branding and the Canadian “Premier Tech” money (which fled to Alpecin). In its place stands NSN (Never Say Never), the sports agency co-founded by FC Barcelona legend Andrés Iniesta, backed by the Swiss investment firm Stoneweg.

    With a new Swiss license and a new HQ in Barcelona/Girona, the team has distanced itself from geopolitical noise to focus purely on racing. But the departure of their GC future and a messy legal battle suggest the road ahead won’t be smooth.

    This preview breaks down the “Girmay Gamble,” the massive tech switch to SCOTT, and why the loss of Matthew Riccitello hurts more than the departure of Chris Froome.

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  • Mathieu van der Poel 2025 Cyclocross Bike Size L

    Mathieu van der Poel 2025 Cyclocross Bike Size L

    The King of Cyclocross returns in Silver. Here is the complete, part-by-part breakdown of Mathieu van der Poel’s 2025/26 race machine.

    For the 2025/26 cyclocross season, the World Champion has debuted a stunning new Metallic Silver livery. While the paint is fresh, the mechanics underneath remain the most dominant setup in the history of the sport.

    Mathieu van der Poel continues to refine a formula that works. Unlike the constant tinkering seen elsewhere in the paddock, MVDP’s setup is a masterclass in consistency. He rides a standard Size Large Canyon Inflite CF SLX frame with a very specific, aggressive cockpit setup that defies modern “short stem” trends.

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  • Bahrain Victorious 2026: The Bianchi Era Begins + Full Roster & Tech Details

    Bahrain Victorious 2026: The Bianchi Era Begins + Full Roster & Tech Details

    Merida is out. The Oltre RC is in. One of the biggest tech transfer of the 2026 season is finally official. Team Bahrain Victorious will ride Bianchi for the foreseeable future, giving riders like Matej Mohorič and new signing Attila Valter access to some of the most aggressive aerodynamics in the peloton.

    But this isn’t just a paint job update. The switch to Bianchi’s “Reparto Corse” division means a complete overhaul of the team’s equipment ecosystem, from the ultra-light Specialissima RC for the climbers to the controversial Oltre RC for the sprinters. With a roster shake-up that sees seasoned veterans leave and high-potential talent arrive, 2026 promises to be a pivotal year. Let’s dive into the full transfer list and the specific bike setups for the new season.

    How does this Italian setup compare to the rest of the peloton? See the full breakdown in our WorldTour 2026 Team Bikes Master Guide.

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