Rider Profile
Matthew Brennan
Visma-Lease a Bike
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Teams history:
- 2026 - Visma-Lease a Bike
- 2025 - Visma-Lease a Bike
Related Articles

Wout van Aert brushes aside tyre tech ban ahead of Paris-Roubaix as Matthew Brennan downplays chances due to lingering illness
By Pete Trifunovic published
News 'We have tried to make the right choices with the material that is available' says Belgian contender

'I want to put up a fight' - Wout van Aert in upbeat mood for In Flanders Fields
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
News Belgian star won the race back in 2021, gifted victory to teammate Christophe Laporte two years later

Blow for Visma-Lease a Bike as Matthew Brennan withdraws from Milan-San Remo
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
News British youngster out of Saturday's race with illness

The Pogačar followers, the fast finishers and the outsiders – Analysing the Milan-San Remo contenders
By Patrick Fletcher published
Contenders A closer look at the riders who might be in the mix on the Cipressa, Poggio, and Via Roma

'Hurting the fast guys put us in a good position': Matthew Brennan puts Visma-Lease a Bike back on the right path at Kuurne-Brussel-Kuurne
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
News Matthew Brennan became the first British winner of Kuurne-Brussels-Kuurne since Mark Cavendish in 2015, bouncing back 24 hours after crashing out of Omloop Het Nieuwsblad

'It's a steep learning curve, and this will add to it' – Visma-Lease a Bike insist no extra pressure on Matthew Brennan in Omloop Het Nieuwsblad despite absence of Wout van Aert
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
News 20-year-old Briton steps up to the plate for the Dutch squad following Van Aert's sickness

'You can't just sit and scroll TikTok' - How Matthew Brennan is mentally preparing to lead in Omloop Het Nieuwsblad after teammate Wout van Aert falls sick
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
News 20-year-old British star "hoping to be competitive towards the back end of the race"

A big-name debutant and a trio of former winners – Riders to watch at the men's Omloop Het Nieuwsblad
By Dani Ostanek published
Analysis Our selection of the top favourites on Saturday as the Belgian racing season gets underway

Bäckstedt, Scaroni, and beyond – Riders on the verge of a breakthrough this Spring Classics season
By Dani Ostanek published
Analysis Our selection of riders who could take a step to the next level this March and April

'I thought the finish line was 100 meters closer' – Matthew Brennan takes second at Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race after unintentional early launch
By Simone Giuliani published
News 'I felt like I had really good legs there, so I'm just going to get my eyes tested' jokes 20-year-old British rider
Blogs
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The fascination of the three amigos GC battle - Philippa York Vuelta a España analysis
Jonas Vingegaard is the overall favourite but can João Almeida and Juan Ayuso combine to beat him? -
Nathan Haas blog: Has the UCI done enough for gravel pros at the Gravel World Championships?
Sponsored gravel riders appear to be losing interest in the rainbow jersey battle -
Lauren De Crescenzo and her tough decision to miss UCI Gravel World Championships
In her own words, the gravel star explains the complex picture of the Gravel World Championships for the US team -
A proper women's race – Historic day in Emporia at Unbound Gravel
Extended gaps around women's start end with unprecedented sprint finish though 'it’s still imperfect, but it’s the best we can do for now' -
Road prep and adapting to new rules as Life Time Grand Prix begins at Fuego XL mountain bike event
Lauren De Crescenzo uses The Growler for confidence boost ride ahead of prestigious off-road series




