There has been much discussion about the future of Juan Ayuso following his withdrawal from the recent Giro d’Italia. The young Spaniard has been at the heart of media speculation since last year’s Tour de France, with many claiming he's on his way out of UAE Team Emirates.
After the Giro, some outlets reported—framing it as a surprise—that Ayuso would not be riding either the Tour de France or the Vuelta a Espana, portraying it as if the team were punishing him. In reality, this schedule had been carefully planned by the team well before the season began. While no athlete's future can ever be guaranteed 100%, there was no solid information to justify the suggestion that Ayuso was on the verge of leaving.
According to Diario AS, who spoke to sources close to the rider, Ayuso is expected to remain with UAE Team Emirates XRG next season—barring any major surprises. The same report also mentions a new addition to his race calendar for the end of the season: the Tour of Guangxi.
FUTURE
- Ayuso is under contract with UAE Team Emirates until the end of 2028.
- Several teams have shown interest, but neither Ayuso nor UAE are currently considering a move.
- He is viewed as a key figure in both the present and future of the team.
- Sources close to the rider suggest there is a 99.9% chance he stays with UAE through 2026.
- His buyout clause is high, and neither side is interested in activating it at this time.
REMAINDER OF 2025 RACE CALENDAR
- 🇪🇸 No Vuelta a España (decision made during the off-season)
- 🇪🇸 Clásica de San Sebastián – 2 August
- 🇵🇱 Tour de Pologne – 4–10 August
- 🇨🇦 Grand Prix Cycliste de Québec – 12 September
- 🇨🇦 Grand Prix Cycliste de Montréal – 14 September
- 🌍 World Championships in Rwanda – Week of 28 September
- 🇪🇺 European Championships in France – Following week
- 🇮🇹 Il Lombardia – 11 October
- 🇨🇳 Tour of Guangxi – 14–19 October
- ❌ Will not participate in the Spanish National Championships (June, Granada)
2025 RESULTS (SO FAR)
Despite criticism over his performance in the Giro d’Italia—particularly after a crash on the sterrato that many seem to have conveniently forgotten—Ayuso’s 2025 season has been exceptional, delivering standout results in nearly every race he’s entered:
Giro d’Italia (2.UWT)
📅 9 May – 1 June
⛔ Abandoned during Stage 18 (after crash)
Notable stages:
🥇 Stage 7 – Castel di Sangro → Tagliacozzo (Marsia)
🥈 Stage 11 – Viareggio → Castelnovo ne’ Monti
🥈 Stage 9 – Gubbio → Siena
🥉 Stage 8 – Giulianova → Castelraimondo
🥉 Stage 2 (ITT) – Tirana → Tirana
Notable stages:
🥇 Stage 7 – Castel di Sangro → Tagliacozzo (Marsia)
🥈 Stage 11 – Viareggio → Castelnovo ne’ Monti
🥈 Stage 9 – Gubbio → Siena
🥉 Stage 8 – Giulianova → Castelraimondo
🥉 Stage 2 (ITT) – Tirana → Tirana
Volta a Catalunya (2.UWT)
📅 24–30 March
🏆 2nd Overall
🏆 Winner – Young Rider Classification
🏆 2nd – Points Classification
🏆 4th – Mountains Classification Notable stages:
🥇 Stage 3 – Viladecans → La Molina
🥈 Stage 4 – Sant Vicenç de Castellet → Montserrat
🥉 Stage 5 – Paüls → Amposta
🏆 2nd Overall
🏆 Winner – Young Rider Classification
🏆 2nd – Points Classification
🏆 4th – Mountains Classification Notable stages:
🥇 Stage 3 – Viladecans → La Molina
🥈 Stage 4 – Sant Vicenç de Castellet → Montserrat
🥉 Stage 5 – Paüls → Amposta
Tirreno–Adriatico (2.UWT)
📅 10–16 March
🏆 Overall Winner
🏆 Winner – Young Rider Classification
🏆 2nd – Mountains Classification
🏆 4th – Points Classification Notable stages:
🥇 Stage 6 – Cartoceto → Frontignano
🥈 Stage 1 (ITT) – Lido di Camaiore → Lido di Camaiore
🏆 Overall Winner
🏆 Winner – Young Rider Classification
🏆 2nd – Mountains Classification
🏆 4th – Points Classification Notable stages:
🥇 Stage 6 – Cartoceto → Frontignano
🥈 Stage 1 (ITT) – Lido di Camaiore → Lido di Camaiore
One-Day Races
🥇 Trofeo Laigueglia (1.Pro) – 5 March
🥇 Faun Drôme Classic (1.Pro) – 2 March
🔟 Faun-Ardèche Classic (1.Pro) – 1 March
🥇 Faun Drôme Classic (1.Pro) – 2 March
🔟 Faun-Ardèche Classic (1.Pro) – 1 March
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Kieran Wood is a sports journalist based in Wales and has been active in journalism since 2022. He regularly contributes to DartsNews.com and CyclingUpToDate.com, where he covers professional cycling and darts. In cycling, his work includes liveblogs from major races, including the Tour de France, the Giro d’Italia, and La Vuelta a España, alongside race reports and analysis. He has also conducted interviews with professional riders.
His reporting spans the full racing calendar, from one-day classics to stage races, with a focus on accurate, real-time coverage and clear contextual analysis. For statistics, results, and historical context, he regularly uses resources such as ProCyclingStats. To support reporting on rider activity and training context where relevant, he also references Strava.
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