Quinty Schoens leaves VolkerWessels and signs with UAE Team L'IMAD for 2027

A new chapter for Quinty Schoens The cycling market ahead of the 2027 season sees a new transfer: Quinty Schoens leaves VolkerWessels Cycling Team and joins UAE Team L'IMAD. The announcement, reported on 21 October 2026, marks an important step in the career of the Dutch rider, who joins a top-tier team. The news was officially confirmed, although contract details have not been disclosed. Schoens, who raced for VolkerWessels Cycling Team, showed signs of growth in 2026, as evidenced by her placements in several stage races. 2026 results In the past season, Schoens achieved several notable placements. These include 6th place in the second stage of the Volta Ciclista a Catalunya Femenina, 7th place in the second stage of the CIC-Tour Féminin des Pyrénées, and 34th place in the third stage of the UAE Tour Women. These are results in individual stages of stage races, highlighting a certain consistency in performance. The transfer was announced on 21 October 2026, a date that marks the official start of the market for the 2027 season — source: Official announcement. The market of the two teams Regarding market movements, UAE Team L'IMAD welcomes Schoens as the only arrival announced so far, with no departures recorded. VolkerWessels Cycling Team, in addition to Schoens' departure, has also announced that of Bodine Vollering, with no new signings. A picture that shows the Dutch team is facing a phase of renewal, while the Emirati team strengthens with a targeted addition. Schoens' arrival at UAE Team L'IMAD represents an opportunity for the rider to compete in a high-level international environment, following the encouraging results obtained last season.