SBS Cycling Newsflash : Tour Dreams, Team Dramas, and Jersey Jumbles

MADRID, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 08: Ben O'Connor of Australia and Team Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale celebrates at podium as second place winner during the La Vuelta - 79th Tour of Spain 2024, Stage 21 a 24.6km individual time trial stage from Madrid to Madrid / #UCIWT / on September 08, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Dario Belingheri/Getty Images)

Ben O’Connor is aiming for a podium finish at the 2025 Tour de France, Steve Cummings is leaving Ineos Grenadier amid team changes, and the UCI has introduced new regulations banning Grand Tour jersey colours for teams in 2025.


Ben O’Connor is gearing up for the 2025 Tour de France with high confidence after a stellar 2024 season, aiming for a podium finish with strong team support.

Steve Cummings is leaving Ineos Grenadier after a tumultuous season, sparking speculation and indicating significant shifts within the team, including new sponsors and sport managers.

The UCI’s new regulations for 2025 ban cycling teams from using colours associated with Grand Tour leader jerseys, aiming to prevent confusion but dividing opinions in the cycling community.


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