From e to elite – How virtual platforms are changing pro cycling

Mathieu van der Poel training on Zwift
Mathieu van der Poel training on Zwift (Image credit: Zwift)

Cycling’s transfer merry-go-round continued to revolve into November as Australia’s Jay Vine secured a two-year contract with UAE Team Emirates after the annulment of the 26-year-old’s contract with Alpecin-Deceuninck

"He can come to our team and be a very high-level rider on the climbs," commented UAE Team Emirates’ general manager Mauro Gianetti. "We think he can go for GC in the future."