DnlBenson
LightNews LightNews
banner
dnlbenson.bsky.social
DnlBenson
@dnlbenson.bsky.social
4.6K followers 350 following 760 posts
https://dnlbenson.substack.com/

https://www.instagram.com/danielbensoncyclingstack/

I write about professional cycling and rider transfers. Former editor at CN, VN and GCN.
Posts Replies Media Videos
dnlbenson.bsky.social
Exclusive Interview: James Shaw opens up about trying to find a team in November

'It’s a real hard line between keeping your CV at the top of the pile and not pissing people off. It’s such a hard process,' says British climber

dnlbenson.substack.com/p/exclusive-...

📸 @swpixtweets
Exclusive Interview: James Shaw opens up about trying to find a team in November
'It’s a real hard line between keeping your CV at the top of the pile and not pissing people off. It’s such a hard process,' says British climber
dnlbenson.substack.com
November 10, 2025 at 9:02 AM
dnlbenson.bsky.social
Leaked: Despite shock at Premier Tech's departure team promise riders they will 'hit the ground running' in 2026

Internal message shows team management are still moving forward despite the shock of Premier Tech's departure, and sponsorship talks are ongoing

dnlbenson.substack.com/p/leaked-des...
Leaked: Despite shock at Premier Tech's departure team promise riders they will 'hit the ground running' in 2026
Internal message shows team management are still moving forward despite the shock of Premier Tech's departure, and sponsorship talks ongoing
dnlbenson.substack.com
November 8, 2025 at 9:08 AM
dnlbenson.bsky.social
How Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe could divide their Grand Tour assets in 2026 🇮🇹 🇫🇷 🇪🇸

We spec out the German team's possible line-ups for the Tour, Giro and Vuelta

dnlbenson.substack.com/p/how-red-bu...

📸 @swpixtweets
How Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe could divide their Grand Tour assets in 2026 🇮🇹 🇫🇷 🇪🇸
We spec out the German team's possible line-ups for the Tour, Giro and Vuelta
dnlbenson.substack.com
November 7, 2025 at 7:52 AM
dnlbenson.bsky.social
🚨 Cycling Transfers: Grading the latest moves from inside the WorldTour 📝 (and a new rider heading to Hincapie's team)

Featuring Lafay, Bennett, Lamperti, Leonard and Cosnefroy 🇫🇷 🇮🇪 🇺🇸 🇨🇦 🇫🇷

dnlbenson.substack.com/p/cycling-tr...
🚨 Cycling Transfers: Grading the latest moves from inside the WorldTour 📝
Featuring Lafay, Bennett, Lamperti, Leonard and Cosnefroy 🇫🇷 🇮🇪 🇺🇸 🇨🇦 🇫🇷
dnlbenson.substack.com
November 6, 2025 at 8:57 AM
dnlbenson.bsky.social
Luke Lamperti: I loved Quick-Step but everything at EF is something I look forward to 🇺🇸

Exclusive interview with the 22-year-old, who becomes the first new signing for the American men's team

dnlbenson.substack.com/p/luke-lampe...
Luke Lamperti: I loved Quick-Step but everything at EF is something I look forward to 🇺🇸
Exclusive interview with the 22-year-old, who becomes the first new signing for the American men's team
dnlbenson.substack.com
November 4, 2025 at 4:03 PM
dnlbenson.bsky.social
How can the fastest become even faster? Remco Evenepoel returns to the wind tunnel ⚙️

An in-depth analysis of how the Belgian TT star can make improvements ahead of 2026

dnlbenson.substack.com/p/how-can-th...

📸 @swpixtweets
How does the fastest become even faster? Remco Evenepoel returns to the wind tunnel 🇧🇪 ⚙️
An in-depth analysis of how the Belgian TT star can make improvements against the clock ahead of 2026
dnlbenson.substack.com
November 3, 2025 at 3:11 PM
dnlbenson.bsky.social
🚨 Cycling Transfers: Matthews' contract extension illustrates Jayco AlUla's renewed focus on the transfer market

Australian signs a two-year contract until the end of 202,7 with final roster places set to be finalised soon. We look at who they might sign.

dnlbenson.substack.com/p/cycling-tr...
🚨 Cycling Transfers: Matthews' contract extension illustrates Jayco AlUla's renewed focus on the transfer market
Australian signs a two-year contract until the end of 2027 with final roster places set to be finalised soon. We look at who they might sign.
dnlbenson.substack.com
November 3, 2025 at 11:13 AM
dnlbenson.bsky.social
🚨 Exclusive: Saved, but Jayco AlUla came within days of disbanding 🇦🇺

'We came pretty close to not having a team for next year,’ says general manager Brent Copeland

dnlbenson.substack.com/p/exclusive-...

📸 @swpixtweets
🚨 Exclusive: Saved, but Jayco AlUla came within days of disbanding 🇦🇺
'We came pretty close to not having a team for next year,’ says general manager Brent Copeland
dnlbenson.substack.com
October 31, 2025 at 7:53 PM
dnlbenson.bsky.social
Back to school with Alex Howes 🚌 ✏️

Inside the classroom for the UCI Sports Directors Course

dnlbenson.substack.com/p/back-to-sc...
Back to school with Alex Howes 🚌 ✏️
Inside the classroom for the UCI Sports Directors Course
dnlbenson.substack.com
October 31, 2025 at 3:00 PM
dnlbenson.bsky.social
From co-sponsor to superpower: Lidl’s takeover transforms a team's ambitions

Exclusive interview with Lidl-Trek team boss Luca Guercilena on greater investment, aiming to be the best team in the world and the dynamic between Ayuso & Skjelmose

dnlbenson.substack.com/p/from-co-sp...

📸 @swpixtweets
From co-sponsor to superpower: Lidl’s takeover transforms a team's ambitions 🇺🇸 🇩🇪
Exclusive interview with Lidl-Trek team boss Luca Guercilena on greater investment, aiming to be the best team in the world and the dynamic between Ayuso and Skjelmose
dnlbenson.substack.com
October 30, 2025 at 11:13 AM
dnlbenson.bsky.social
🚨 Exclusive interview with Matt White 🇦🇺

The Australian talks about moving on from Jayco AlUla and his new role at Movistar

dnlbenson.substack.com/p/exclusive-...
🚨 Exclusive interview with Matt White 🇦🇺
The Australian talks about moving on from Jayco AlUla and his new role at Movistar
dnlbenson.substack.com
October 29, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Reposted by DnlBenson
dnlbenson.bsky.social
How did Ineos Grenadiers stack up against our 2025 to-do list? 🇬🇧

We revisit the 11-point plan created last winter and assess what's gone right and what's gone wrong for the British team

dnlbenson.substack.com/p/how-did-in...

📸 @swpixtweets
How did Ineos Grenadiers stack up against our 2025 to-do list? 🇬🇧
We revisit the 11-point plan created last winter and assess what's gone right and what's gone wrong for the British team
dnlbenson.substack.com
October 28, 2025 at 4:21 PM
dnlbenson.bsky.social
10 riders I want to see light up the Tour de France in 2026 🧨 🇫🇷

Not a Pogačar or Vingegaard in sight

dnlbenson.substack.com/p/10-riders-...
10 riders I want to see light up the Tour de France in 2026 🧨 🇫🇷
Not a Pogačar or Vingegaard in sight
dnlbenson.substack.com
October 29, 2025 at 8:58 AM
dnlbenson.bsky.social
How did Ineos Grenadiers stack up against our 2025 to-do list? 🇬🇧

We revisit the 11-point plan created last winter and assess what's gone right and what's gone wrong for the British team

dnlbenson.substack.com/p/how-did-in...

📸 @swpixtweets
How did Ineos Grenadiers stack up against our 2025 to-do list? 🇬🇧
We revisit the 11-point plan created last winter and assess what's gone right and what's gone wrong for the British team
dnlbenson.substack.com
October 28, 2025 at 4:21 PM
dnlbenson.bsky.social
The time is now: Zak Dempster on stepping up at Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe 🇦🇺 🇩🇪

‘If you have Evenepoel and Lipowitz up there in their top shape, I know that it would be a co-leadership strategy’ says the team's new Chief of Sports

dnlbenson.substack.com/p/the-time-i...
The time is now: Zak Dempster on stepping up at Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe 🇦🇺 🇩🇪
‘If you have Evenepoel and Lipowitz up there in their top shape, I know that it would be a co-leadership strategy’ says the team's new Chief of Sports
dnlbenson.substack.com
October 27, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Reposted by DnlBenson
dnlbenson.bsky.social
🚨 Cycling Transfers: Contract and team updates for 102 unlisted WorldTour riders 🌍

We have reviewed all the unlisted riders on PCS for 2026 and provided updates for each one

dnlbenson.substack.com/p/cycling-tr...
🚨 Cycling Transfers: Contract and team updates for 104 unlisted WorldTour riders 🌍
We have reviewed all the unlisted riders on PCS for 2026 and provided updates for each one
dnlbenson.substack.com
October 20, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Reposted by DnlBenson
dnlbenson.bsky.social
What happens next in the Derek Gee vs Israel-Premier Tech case? 👨‍⚖️

An in-depth analysis of how a UCI Arbitral Board is appointed, the importance of the €30 million damages claim, and whether the case will go to CAS

dnlbenson.substack.com/p/what-happe...
What happens next in the Derek Gee vs Israel-Premier Tech case? 👨‍⚖️
An in-depth analysis of how a UCI Arbitral Board is appointed, the importance of the €30 million damages claim, and whether the case will go to CAS
dnlbenson.substack.com
October 22, 2025 at 7:39 AM
dnlbenson.bsky.social
Tour de France 2026: Stage-by-stage race guide 🇫🇷

We analyse the full route of the men’s race, look at all the major climbs, stage profiles, and potential outcomes

dnlbenson.substack.com/p/tour-de-fr...

📸 @swpixtweets
Tour de France 2026: Stage-by-stage race guide 🇫🇷
We analyse the full route of the men’s race, look at all the major climbs, stage profiles, and potential outcomes
dnlbenson.substack.com
October 23, 2025 at 4:30 PM
dnlbenson.bsky.social
What happens next in the Derek Gee vs Israel-Premier Tech case? 👨‍⚖️

An in-depth analysis of how a UCI Arbitral Board is appointed, the importance of the €30 million damages claim, and whether the case will go to CAS

dnlbenson.substack.com/p/what-happe...
What happens next in the Derek Gee vs Israel-Premier Tech case? 👨‍⚖️
An in-depth analysis of how a UCI Arbitral Board is appointed, the importance of the €30 million damages claim, and whether the case will go to CAS
dnlbenson.substack.com
October 22, 2025 at 7:39 AM
dnlbenson.bsky.social
🚨 Cycling Transfers: Contract and team updates for 102 unlisted WorldTour riders 🌍

We have reviewed all the unlisted riders on PCS for 2026 and provided updates for each one

dnlbenson.substack.com/p/cycling-tr...
🚨 Cycling Transfers: Contract and team updates for 104 unlisted WorldTour riders 🌍
We have reviewed all the unlisted riders on PCS for 2026 and provided updates for each one
dnlbenson.substack.com
October 20, 2025 at 9:38 AM
dnlbenson.bsky.social
Thor Hushovd: 'We thought that promotion was almost impossible' 🇳🇴 🇩🇰

With Uno-X Mobility on the cusp of the WorldTour, we talk to Hushovd about the 2025 season, his transfer strategy, and possibly signing riders outside of Norway and Denmark in the future

dnlbenson.substack.com/p/thor-husho...
Thor Hushovd: 'We thought that promotion was almost impossible' 🇳🇴 🇩🇰
With Uno-X Mobility on the cusp of joining the WorldTour, we talk to Hushovd about the 2025 season, his transfer strategy, and possibly signing riders outside of Norway and Denmark in the future
dnlbenson.substack.com
October 18, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Reposted by DnlBenson
dnlbenson.bsky.social
🚨 Cycling Transfers: What next for the riders on the Arkéa men’s team?

Stefan Küng reflects on his worst season, and a transfer update with news on Rui Costa, Victor Lafay, Almeida and others

dnlbenson.substack.com/p/cycling-tr...
🚨 Cycling Transfers: What next for the riders on the Arkéa men’s team?
Also Stefan Küng reflects on his worst season, and a transfer update with news on Rui Costa, Victor Lafay, Almeida and others
dnlbenson.substack.com
October 16, 2025 at 2:32 PM
dnlbenson.bsky.social
🚨 Cycling Transfers: What next for the riders on the Arkéa men’s team?

Stefan Küng reflects on his worst season, and a transfer update with news on Rui Costa, Victor Lafay, Almeida and others

dnlbenson.substack.com/p/cycling-tr...
🚨 Cycling Transfers: What next for the riders on the Arkéa men’s team?
Also Stefan Küng reflects on his worst season, and a transfer update with news on Rui Costa, Victor Lafay, Almeida and others
dnlbenson.substack.com
October 16, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Reposted by DnlBenson
dnlbenson.bsky.social
🚨 Cycling Transfers: Everything we know about XDS Astana for 2026 🇰🇿

All the ins, outs, extensions and more at one of the most tight-lipped teams in the WorldTour

dnlbenson.substack.com/p/cycling-tr...

📸 @swpixtweets
🚨 Cycling Transfers: Everything we know about XDS Astana for 2026 🇰🇿
All the ins, outs, extensions and more at one of the most tight-lipped teams in the WorldTour
dnlbenson.substack.com
October 10, 2025 at 7:56 AM
dnlbenson.bsky.social
Derek Gee vs Israel-Premier Tech: Looking at the short and long-term ramifications 👨‍⚖️

The UCI Arbitral Board will decide if the rider had 'just cause' to break his contract, but the saga might not end there

dnlbenson.substack.com/p/derek-gee-...

📸 @swpixtweets
Derek Gee vs Israel-Premier Tech: Looking at the short and long-term ramifications 👨‍⚖️
The UCI Arbitral Board will decide if the rider had 'just cause' to break his contract, but the saga might not end there
dnlbenson.substack.com
October 13, 2025 at 1:28 PM