Reason For Being

Silly season is that elastic period of the year when contracts are offered, deals are made, and riders switch teams. Part musical chairs, part guessing game, for fans and the industry, it’s the most exciting time of the year that doesn’t involve an actual race. For the riders, it can mean a new beginning with another team or unemployment. Here’s an update on the situation as of mid-October—and this is just for the 450 riders.