Derek Gee To Ineos? Ayuso To Lidl Trek? Biniam Girmay CONFIRMED At UAE? Cycling Transfers 2026 #6

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In this week’s transfer round-up, the market is heating up with some huge storylines developing across the peloton.We start with Derek Gee, whose contract situation at Israel-Premier Tech has taken a shocking twist. After his breakthrough in 2023 and consistency this season, his deal has reportedly been torn up, leaving the Canadian suddenly a free agent. Where could he land next – and how much of a blow is this for IPT?

Next, we dive into the ongoing saga around Juan Ayuso. Despite his long-term contract at UAE Team Emirates, rumours are swirling that he could be tempted away, with Lidl–Trek emerging as a possible destination. What would this mean for UAE’s GC hierarchy, and could Trek really pull it off?Meanwhile, Q36.5 are making waves in the market. The ambitious ProTeam have snapped up Chris Harper, Eddie Dunbar, and Fred Wright, adding serious firepower and versatility to their roster. Could this be the start of them knocking on the door of WorldTour status?Over at Visma | Lease a Bike, we’ve got the arrival of young talent Anton Schiffer, a signing that points toward their continued focus on youth development. Can he be the next big name to rise through their system?And finally, the big transfer rumour of the week: Biniam Girmay potentially heading to UAE Team Emirates. With Sebastián Molano linked to a move to Movistar, the Eritrean star could slot in as UAE’s new sprint weapon. How would Girmay fit into a squad already stacked with GC contenders and classics specialists?

00:00 Intro 00:20 Derek Gee Terminates Contract at Israel Premier Tech. But why?08:02 Juan Ayuso Allowed to Leave UAE? 14:25 Q36.5 Spending On Many Transfers 17:23 Soudal Quickstep Transfers 17:55 Jayco Alula Sign Dris De Bondt and Filippo Conca18:24 Lidl Trek Sign Another Dane 19:17 Visma Lease A Bike Sign Surprise Rider19:59 Biniam Girmay Going to UAE Team Emirates Or Ineos?20:54 Best Transfer OF the Week?