Lewis shocked over HTC-Highroad disband

Craig Lewis (HTC-Highroad)

Craig Lewis (HTC-Highroad) (Image credit: Stephen Farrand)

Craig Lewis was in disbelief when he learned that his HTC-Highroad squad was disbanding at the end of this season. His reaction was on par with many who were shocked that the long-standing number one-ranked team in the world was unable to secure a financial backer or a future in professional cycling.

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Kirsten Frattini is the Deputy Editor of Cyclingnews, overseeing the global racing content plan.

Kirsten has a background in Kinesiology and Health Science. She has been involved in cycling from the community and grassroots level to professional cycling's biggest races, reporting on the WorldTour, Spring Classics, Tours de France, World Championships and Olympic Games.

She began her sports journalism career with Cyclingnews as a North American Correspondent in 2006. In 2018, Kirsten became Women's Editor – overseeing the content strategy, race coverage and growth of women's professional cycling – before becoming Deputy Editor in 2023.