A surprising exclusion, bound to spark discussion. The Team Unibet Tietema Rockets will not be at the start of the Bretagne Classic, a WorldTour event scheduled for Sunday, August 31st, with start and finish in Plouay. The team led by Bas Tietema, which has been racing with a French license this year, had received a wildcard that was withdrawn in recent days.

"As a team registered in France, we were enthusiastic about debuting in this World Tour race," commented Bas Tietema. "It's a season of changes, both for us and for the race organizer, who recently also changed leadership and excluded us. We would have liked to be there, but we respect the decision. Meanwhile, we are discussing with the French League and organizers about future opportunities: our goal remains to offer an interesting and ambitious calendar for cyclists and fans."