In this week’s show, we dive into the headlines surrounding Juan Ayuso, including rumors of a potential move to Lidl-Trek and his controversial week at La Vuelta. We also recap the first full week of La Vuelta a España, as well as the Breton Classic and the Tours de l’Avenir, where a new French prodigy is making headlines. Plus, we’ve got all the latest transfer news you need to know about from across the WorldTour.
Since we recorded the show, there have been a number of other high profile transfers. Tiesj Benoot is moving on from Visma Lease a Bike, joining Decathlon AG2R on a three year deal. Filippo Zana will join Soudal Quickstep, which completes their squad for 2026, whilst Brent Van Moer moves to Q36.5 having spent his entire career at Lotto so far.
Chapters: ⏱️
00:00 – Welcome & headlines
01:06 – Chris Froome’s crash
01:29 – Juan Ayuso transfer rumors & La Vuelta drama
06:26 – La Vuelta a España Recap & GC standings
08:20 – Classifications & stage winners
10:13 – Breton Classic & Classic Lorient Agglomeration
11:15 – Tour de l’Avenir & New French Sensation
13:46 – Transfer news roundup
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26 Comments
After the last few days, it doesn't make sense any team would want him.
Cycling is a team sport. Ayuso has no place in the modern peloton with his attitude and lack of team focus. Every other team would be wise to steer clear of his services. As Horner said, “I hope you don’t have teammates like yourself” wherever he goes, if anywhere else after essentially being fired from UAE today.
The mistake was taking him to the Vuelta. On paper, he looks like the perfect rider — raw power, natural talent, a body built for the toughest climbs. But cycling is not just about numbers or physiology. It’s a sport of loyalty, sacrifice, and respect for the jersey you wear. You push yourself to the limit, not for your own glory, but for the team that carries you. And that’s where he fails. He may have the legs of a champion, but without the heart of a teammate, he will never be more than a wasted talent.
Brilliant jerks should be avoided in favour of a strong team. Hope Lidl-trek know they’d be playing with fire.
i think ayuso is arrogant person
where ever he goes… if he has that attitude arrogant… he will not be a good teammate
winning at stage 8 with that reaction.. thats arrogance
Lidl Trek shouldn't touch him with a barge pole, he's not a team player. UAE have del Toro and appear to be looking after him well, probably because they know which one is the bigger talent. Adios Juan.
UE should give up… LDLTREK shouldnt accept him
Seixas you should say it like seishas. It's Portuguese.
Matías galoza❤
If I were UAE I would PAY to offload Ayuso.
Ayuso is not a team player and going to cause trouble for Trek definitely not a rider to sign, similar to Almeida who should not remain in UAE team….
Everyone's dunking on Almeida, but I will cut him some slack. When I was 22, and I got a taste of what I might be good at, I thought I was king of the world. Everyone who's 22 is an idiot.
Ayuso is a selfish rider. UAE should kick him out.
Any social media outrage on Isabella Holmgren's weight, in the same way PFP was hounded?
Million dollar legs, ten cent head.
he needs a handler. acting like a spoiled child
This guy is dirty and disloyal. It's been a while since I've seen a rider as lowly as Ayuso, if you can even call him a rider. He pretends to be down, falling behind just to avoid helping the team. Always mediocre.
Easy to say since not my money but I would neither let him nor ever let him start a major race for at least a year.
I wouldn't want a rider like Ayuso in my team
Juan Ayuso was been a winner and a líder since he was a cadet, he never knew other way on the teams where he raced ! Wherever he goes he never will be a teammate that you can count with, at least for the next decade!!!
Chris Froome still has a career?? Why didn't someone tell me. Well wishes for a speedy recovery!
If I were UAE, I'd PAY someone to take Ayuso. He's toxic and detrimental to the team.
I'd LOVE to see Ayuso join Lidl-Trek and pull these childish tantrums. Mads Pederson is straight gangsta, he'd rip Ayuso a new one.
With 1/2 of the race to go… UAE doesn't need a "Drama Queen" on their TEAM.!!!!! send him packing.!!!