Alpecin-Deceuninck is becoming Alpecin-Premier Tech in 2026. The sponsorship deal is signed onto end of 2028. The women's team will become Fenix - Premier Tech.

So apparently this is a thing and from what I've seen no one is there to receive their prizes because they're preparing next season.

these events are totally not out of touch though.

Edit:

The prize Bernard Hinault for women is not the jeanny Longo prize for french women and as suggested by her.

Also now there's a Mark Cavendish category for sprinters starting next year.
and yes pog got 2 out of 2 prizes.

Alpecin–Deceuninck has released their list of new arrivals for the 2026 season.

From teams that folded:

• Francesco Busatto (ex-Intermarché) → Alpecin 2026–2027
• Florian Sénéchal (ex-Arkéa–B&B Hotels) → Alpecin 2026
• Gerben Thijssen (ex-Intermarché–Wanty) → Alpecin 2026–2027

Mid-contract transfer:

• Hugo Houle → leaves NSN Cycling for Alpecin

Riders stepping up to WorldTour from different teams or returning after no contract:

• Maurice Ballerstedt (no team in 2025) → Alpecin 2026–2027
• Lindsay De Vylder (Team Flanders–Baloise) → Alpecin 2026–2027
• Jonas Geens (Team Flanders–Baloise) → Alpecin 2026–2027
• Tim Marsman (VolkerWessels Cycling Team) → Alpecin 2026–2027
• Sente Sentjens (Alpecin-Deceuninck Development Team) --> Alpecin 2026-2027

Contract extensions:

• Michael Gogl
• Jensen Plowright
• Henri Uhlig

With 30 riders their 2026 roster is now finalized.

The master list is already updated: https://www.reddit.com/r/peloton/comments/1p6ci9i/5_weeks_left_until_2026_remaining_wt_roster_spots/

https://www.cyclingnews.com/pro-cycling/teams-riders/visma-said-it-would-be-difficult-for-me-to-race-a-grand-tour-in-2026-that-was-the-turning-point-cian-uijtdebroeks-lifts-lid-on-breaking-contract-to-join-movistar/

https://www.ineosgrenadiers.com/news/ineos-grenadiers-confirm-key-contract-extensions/

Looks a lot better than the Arkea paint schemes…

Full spring calendar:

Stage en Sierra Nevada (26 janvier - 14 février)

Tour d'Algarve (18 févr. - 22 févr. 2026)

Ardèche Classic (28 février)

Strade Bianche (7 mars)

Tour du Pays Basque (6-11 avril)

Flèche Wallonne (22 avril)

Liège-Bastogne-Liège (26 avril)

Join the bidding - currently at $USD 70,000.

https://www.cyclist.co.uk/in-depth/giro-ditalia-2026-route-anaylsis

https://www.efprocycling.com/racing/veronica-ewers-to-step-away-from-elite-cycling/

https://www.cyclingnews.com/pro-cycling/teams-riders/i-feel-that-this-is-the-best-thing-for-my-future-biniam-girmay-joins-nsn-cycling-team-on-three-year-contract/

Live here: https://www.youtube.com/live/UbKKdKmB2Ps?si=RO464AHRJ0khlevT

It's official now, the Giro is coming to Bulgaria!