SBS Cycling Newsflash: 20/12/2024 - Legends Pass, New Stars Rise, and Focus Shifts

Victorious Rik Van Looy in points on the podium. (Photo by Bernard Allemane / INA via Getty Images)

Cycling legend Rik Van Looy dies, Christen extends contract, Pidcock shifts focus.



Belgian cycling legend Rik Van Looy passed away at 90.
Jan Christen, 20, commits to UAE Team Emirates until 2030.
Tom Pidcock skips cyclocross to focus on road racing with Q36.5.

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