SBS Cycling Newsflash: 15/11/2024 - Rising Stars, Farewell Legends, and Roster Riddles

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - AUGUST 1: Michael Hubner (Huebner) #296 of East Germany competes in the Men's Match Sprint event at the 1986 World Cycling Championships during August 1986 at the 7-Eleven USOTC Velodrome in Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA. (Photo by David Madison/Getty Images)

EF Education Easypost signs rising star Alistair McKellar, cycling mourns Michael Huebner, and 2025 rosters take shape with key riders still unsigned



Alistair McKellar Joins EF Education Easypost. At 22, Australian cyclist Alistair McKellar, known for his stage win in the ALP ISER Tour and strong performances in the Fleche Ardennes, is set to debut in the World Tour in 2025. Team CEO Jonathan Voters praises his potential and mountain climbing abilities.

The cycling world mourns the loss of Michael Hübner, a six-time track cycling world champion who passed away at 65. Renowned for his sprinting prowess in the 1990s, Hübner continued to mentor top athletes post-retirement, leaving a lasting legacy.

The 2025 Team Rosters and Key Riders: As teams finalise their 2025 rosters, notable unsigned riders include Nairo Quintana, Elia Viviani, and Esteban Chavez.

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