In the high-velocity world of professional cycling, where team kits are identical and helmets obscure half a face, identity can become a fluid concept. For Edoardo Affini, a powerhouse for Team Visma | Lease a Bike, this has led to a recurring, somewhat surreal professional hazard: being mistaken for one of the greatest cyclists of … Read more
Harelbeke, Belgium – Wout van Aert of Visma-Lease a Bike will not compete in Friday’s E3 Saxo Classic, the team confirmed Wednesday. The decision, made with an eye toward peak form for the upcoming Tour of Flanders and Paris-Roubaix, underscores the strategic importance of the spring classics season for the Belgian star. A question mark … Read more
Wout van Aert Silences Critics with Milan-San Remo Podium Finish Milan, Italy – Wout van Aert of Visma-Lease a Bike delivered a compelling performance at Milan-San Remo on Saturday, securing a third-place finish and responding to recent criticism questioning his competitive edge. The result marks van Aert’s fourth career podium at the prestigious one-day classic, … Read more
Campenaerts and Jorgenson: From Rivals to Teammates at Visma | Lease a Bike The Visma | Lease a Bike cycling team is known for its strong team spirit and cohesion, embodied in their motto: ‘Together we win.’ But even within a tightly knit squad, personal dynamics can be complex. The relationship between Victor Campenaerts and … Read more
MARTINSICURO, Italy – Wout van Aert continues his search for a first victory of the 2026 season, coming close but ultimately falling short on Thursday’s stage 4 of Tirreno-Adriatico. The Visma-Lease a Bike rider acknowledged a tactical misstep in the final kilometer, while a fellow competitor, Dries De Bondt, publicly questioned the team’s strategy, suggesting … Read more
The Visma-Lease a Bike team is still seeking a major performance breakthrough early in the 2026 season. While Wout van Aert faced challenges in the second stage of Tirreno-Adriatico, expectations were high for the team’s performance in the Paris-Nice time trial. Now, team leader Jonas Vingegaard finds himself playing catch-up in the general classification after … Read more
Cian Uijtdebroeks, the promising young Belgian cyclist, made a surprising move this past winter, transferring from Visma-Lease a Bike to Movistar with aspirations of leading the Spanish team to success in his dream race: the Tour de France. The decision, however, wasn’t simply about a change of scenery. It stemmed from a desire for greater … Read more
Dour, Belgium – Wout van Aert’s long-awaited return to racing at the Le Samyn Classic on Tuesday ended in frustration after a late puncture derailed his chances, sparking initial accusations of sabotage. The Visma-Lease a Bike leader, racing for the first time since recovering from a fractured ankle sustained during the cyclocross season, quickly tempered … Read more
Siena, Italy – Wout van Aert is set to make his long-awaited return to Strade Bianche this Saturday, marking his first major spring classics appearance in five years. However, the Belgian star arrives in Tuscany with a degree of uncertainty surrounding his form following a challenging off-season hampered by an ankle injury and illness. Despite … Read more
Siena, Italy – Wout van Aert’s return to racing at Le Samyn on Tuesday was marred by misfortune, leaving the Visma-Lease a Bike rider with more questions than answers as he looks ahead to Saturday’s Strade Bianche. A late puncture and subsequent bike changes dashed any hopes of a strong finish in Belgium, continuing a … Read more