Holmes and Cras sign extensions with Lotto Soudal

Matthew Holmes wins on Willunga Hill
Matthew Holmes wins on Willunga Hill (Image credit: Getty Images Sport)

Matthew Holmes and Steff Cras will remain at Lotto Soudal in 2022 after signing one-year contract extensions. Both riders joined the Belgian squad ahead of the 2020 campaign.

Holmes began his tenure at the WorldTour level on a high note by winning atop Willunga Hill at the Tour Down Under, his first in Lotto Soudal colours. The Briton later made his Grand Tour debut at the 2020 Giro d’Italia.

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