THEMOVE Will UAE's Recent Crashes Derail Their Tour Campaign, and Do Picnic's Financial Troubles Threaten the Team's Future? | THEMOVE+
Jan 30, 2026
They discuss Jay Vine's crash and broken wrist and how that shakes up his season. Multiple high-profile crashes at UAE and what that means for their Tour lineup come under scrutiny. The team selection drama around Unibet and Caja Rural is explored. Picnic–PostNL's reported financial losses and rider sales raise questions about the squad's future. Jonas Vingegaard's training crash and fan risks are also covered.
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Kangaroo Crash Ends Jay Vine's Stage
- Jay Vine won the Tour Down Under but hit a kangaroo and later required wrist surgery.
- The finish was impressive but the injury disrupts his early-season momentum and planned races.
UAE's Bad Luck Versus Deep Roster
- UAE Team has started the season strong but suffered unusually concentrated bad luck with multiple crashes and injuries.
- Johan Bruyneel argues their depth and development program should let them absorb the losses and remain dominant.
Points Drop Doesn’t Equal Decline
- Despite offseason points losses, UAE projects as the strongest team due to riders stepping up and internal development.
- Spencer Martin expects they will recover their competitive edge despite roster turnover.