Okay we’re properly into the winter and the *shudders * cyclocross season and every part ought to be accomplished and dusted by now. However that is professional biking in spite of everything so there ought to doubtless be a bunch of final minute strikes, retirements and group collapses throwing the world into turmoil. So with that in thoughts we’d like a spot to maintain discussing transfers and group information.

Judging by the record of riders nonetheless with out contract for 2024 over on ProCyclingStats there’s a lot nonetheless to be resolved. There are some insane names on that record, presumably partially due to the lengthy merger rumors round Jumbo, Ineos & Fast Step, three of the enormous gamers in the marketplace. And it’s not that lengthy till these guys are going to Australia and the desert to kick off the 2024 season.