AG2R Citroën officially end BMC partnership for 2024 season

AG2R Citroën riders aboard BMC bikes at Binche-Chimay-Binche in October
AG2R Citroën riders aboard BMC bikes at Binche-Chimay-Binche in October (Image credit: Getty Images)

Bike manufacturer BMC have announced the end of their three-year partnership with WorldTour squad AG2R Citroën, with the French team expected to partner with Decathlon's performance road brand, Van Rysel for 2024.

The team has been rumoured to make the change since the spring, ending their association with Swiss brand BMC having switched from Eddy Merckx bikes for the 2021 season.

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Dani Ostanek
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Dani Ostanek is Senior News Writer at Cyclingnews, having joined in 2017 as a freelance contributor and later being hired full-time. Prior to joining the team, they had written for numerous major publications in the cycling world, including CyclingWeekly and Rouleur.

 

Dani has reported from the world's top races, including the Tour de France, World Championships, and the spring Classics. They have interviewed many of the sport's biggest stars, including Mathieu van der Poel, Remco Evenepoel, Demi Vollering, and Anna van der Breggen.

 

As well as original reporting, news and feature writing, and production work, Dani also oversees How to Watch guides and works on The Leadout newsletter throughout the season. Their favourite races are Strade Bianche and Paris-Roubaix and their favourite published article is from the 2024 edition of the latter: 'Unless I'm in an ambulance, I'm finishing this race' – Cyrus Monk, the last man home at Paris-Roubaix