Adam Blythe joins Lotto-Soudal after collapse of Aqua Blue Sport

The British rider will return to the Belgian outfit after an eight-year absence

Adam Blythe joins Lotto-Soudal for 2019 (Sunada)

(Image credit: Yuzuru SUNADA)

Britain’s Adam Blythe will return to Lotto-Soudal for the 2019 season, eight years after he first rode for the Belgian team.

The 28-year-old was signed to the Aqua Blue Sport team until its sudden collapse ahead of the Tour of Britain last month.

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Alex Ballinger

Alex Ballinger is editor of BikeBiz magazine, the leading publication for the UK cycle industry, and is the former digital news editor for CyclingWeekly.com. After gaining experience in local newsrooms, national newspapers and in digital journalism, Alex found his calling in cycling, first as a reporter, then as news editor responsible for Cycling Weekly's online news output, and now as the editor of BikeBiz. Since pro cycling first captured his heart during the 2010 Tour de France (specifically the Contador-Schleck battle) Alex covered three Tours de France, multiple editions of the Tour of Britain, and the World Championships, while both writing and video presenting for Cycling Weekly. He also specialises in fitness writing, often throwing himself into the deep end to help readers improve their own power numbers.  Away from the desk, Alex can be found racing time trials, riding BMX and mountain bikes, or exploring off-road on his gravel bike. He’s also an avid gamer, and can usually be found buried in an eclectic selection of books.