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The unacceptable way Intermarché-Wanty & Lotto are treating their riders and staff

There are obvious economic reasons for Lotto and Intermarché-Wanty to merge in order to remain in the WorldTour in 2026 - but does that excuse the treatment of riders and staff at both teams over the past four months?

November 5 2025 - 1:00 PM

In our latest video, we analyse the situation at Intermarché-Wanty and Lotto Cycling Team and what the imminent merger means for their riders and staff, and how the teams' senior management handled this.

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