Ethan Vernon, Krists Neilands, Pier-André Côté and Floris Van Tricht will race on with NSN Cycling Team in 2027 and beyond, as the four riders have all extended their time with the UCI WorldTeam.
Vernon, who wrote his name into the history books when he claimed the team’s first win in NSN colors at January’s Tour Down Under, and Neilands have signed through to 2029.
Côté, who last month represented Canada at a home World Championships, and Belgian rider Van Tricht will race for the team through to the end of 2028.
“Extending the contracts of these riders into 2027 and beyond will help us achieve our goals over the coming seasons,” explains General Manager Kjell Carlström. “We know that Ethan, Krists, Pier-André and Floris are all ambitious, talented and dependable riders, so we’re happy that they’ll be staying with us.
“Re-signing Ethan after his victories this season – especially at the Tour Down Under and Volta a Catalunya, our home race – was an easy decision. He only turned 26 in August, so we’re confident that he can continue to perform at a high level for years to come.
“Krists, Pier-André and Floris may not have had as much public attention as Ethan in 2026, but all three of them have played key roles in important wins and podium finishes for the team. Their knowledge of races from January through to October makes all three of them incredibly important for teammates and sports directors.”
British rider Vernon has re-signed with the team after a season in which he has won four races and recorded 13 other top-five results.
He says: “I’m really happy to be extending with the team. I feel at home here, and I’m excited to keep developing as a rider, working towards my goals and being part of the team’s continued growth and success over the next three years.”
Neilands, 32, will become our longest-serving rider in 2027, which marks the Latvian’s 11th season with the team. In July he rode and finished his sixth Tour de France, more than any other rider for NSN.
“I’m really happy to stay with NSN for another three years,” he says. “I have grown up with this team and I have always said that it feels like home for me, and that hasn’t changed.
“The goal is to win as many bike races as possible as a team. For me, it doesn’t matter if the winner is a teammate or myself, all that matters is that we are all getting to the start line with the same mindset and the same goal, and this is what the NSN Cycling Team is about.”
Côté’s and Van Tricht’s time as teammates dates back to 2024, when they were part of our Development squad. The pair have gone on to prove themselves as invaluable domestiques across one-day and stage races, while also delivering results when presented with leadership opportunities.
“I’ve progressed a lot in the way I can support our leaders in key moments during hard races over the last 24 months, which makes me even more excited about the next two years with the team,” says 29-year-old Côté.
“We’re surrounded by great people off the bike, and we’ve got an amazing group of guys to race with. The team has given me the tools to progress a lot since I have joined, and I hope I can keep this trend going.”
Van Tricht, who recorded podium finishes in this year’s Ronde van Limburg and Muur Classic Geraardsbergen, says: “I’m really happy that I can stay in this team. I have good relationships with the riders and staff, and I think I’ve made some good steps with the team’s support.
“My results at the start of this season showed that when I am in good shape I can achieve some podiums, and I really want to get my first professional victory in 2027. I also hope I can play a role in helping my teammates win races, like when Corbin [Strong] won at Circuit Franco-Belge in June.”