Chinese cycling team recruits international sprinters for 2027 season
China Anta-Mentech has signed former Astana rider Gleb Syritsa and French sprinter Pierre Barbier to bolster its lineup for the 2027 cycling season.
FTMQ World, written by our newsroom0 views
The Chinese Continental team China Anta-Mentech is overhauling its roster for the 2027 season by signing several experienced international riders, CyclingUpToDate.com reported. The recruitment drive is led by Russian sprinter Gleb Syritsa and French sprinter Pierre Barbier. [1]
According to CyclingUpToDate.com, the team aims to increase its competitiveness on the Asian cycling calendar by adding proven stage-winning ability to its lineup. Syritsa previously spent several seasons within the Astana organization, where he advanced from a trainee to a WorldTour rider. [1]
The Astana team takes its name from Astana, the capital city of Kazakhstan. The city lies on the banks of the Ishim River in northern Kazakhstan and was previously named Nur-Sultan before reverting to its current name in 2022. [2]
The addition of Syritsa gives the Chinese Continental squad a rider with high-level international experience as the team strengthens its positions for upcoming competition. [1]
In short
- China Anta-Mentech is strengthening its roster for the 2027 cycling season.
- Russian sprinter Gleb Syritsa is joining the team from the Astana organization.
- French sprinter Pierre Barbier has also been recruited by the Chinese squad.
Sources
Every paragraph above points to the numbered items it rests on. Read the originals here.
- [1]Former Astana WorldTour sprinter headlines major roster overhaul for Chinese Continental squadCyclingUpToDate.com, 2h ago (the report this story comes from)
Background
- [2]Astana on Wikipedia
- [3]Mainland China on Wikipedia
Our newsroom writes these reports with the help of software, from the 3 sources listed and nothing else, and checks them against those sources. Facts can still be wrong or move on; the originals are the record. Spotted a mistake? Write to daniel@monsterkong.com.
More in Top World News
- Hundreds of thousands demonstrate across France following nationwide riots1h ago
- French police arrest nearly 1000 amid renewed nationwide economic protests1h ago
- Brazilians prepare to vote in presidential election runoff1h ago
- Gunmen kill at least ten people in eastern Nigerian village1h ago
- Israeli forces displace hundreds of Palestinian families in Hebron1h ago
- Multi storey building under construction collapses in Nairobi1d ago
Get the day in one email
Reports like this one, the top news of the last 24 hours, every morning. Free, one email a day; readers can comment under every report.
By signing up you agree to our terms and privacy policy. Unsubscribe any time.
Comments
Loading
Join the conversation
Comments are open to readers of our daily email: the top news of the last 24 hours, every morning, free. Sign up and the comment box opens.
Already on the list? Enter the same address and we will send a sign-in link.
By signing up you agree to our terms and privacy policy. Unsubscribe any time.