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Stefan Küng to Join Tudor Pro cycling in 2026
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The Swiss time trial specialist is set to move to the ProTeam level with ambitions for Grand Tour success.
Stefan Küng of Switzerland will join Tudor Pro Cycling starting in 2026. The announcement,made on Tuesday,confirms his departure from Groupama-FDJ after a seven-year tenure.
The 31-year-old time trial expert has inked a three-year agreement with the Swiss team. This transition marks a move from the worldtour to the ProTeam level, fueled by aspirations of achieving significant future results.
Tudor Pro Cycling’s acquisition of Küng, Switzerland’s most accomplished active male cyclist, is a major achievement for the team. the team harbors ambitions for Grand Tour participation and already includes notable riders such as Julian Alaphilippe and Marc hirschi.
Küng’s Aims with Tudor Pro Cycling
“A big Classic is still missing from my palmarès, and that’s something I really want to score.”
In a press release, Tudor Pro Cycling quoted Küng as saying, “As a Swiss rider, I’ve followed the Tudor project closely and been genuinely impressed by its mentality and development. Innovation and R&D [research and development] are clearly central to the team, and I believe that habitat can push me to the next level, especially on the time trial bike.”
Küng, a former European time trial champion and stage winner in events such as the Back to Spain, Tour de Suisse, and Tour de Romandie, aims to achieve more Grand tour stage victories and excel in the Classics. He has consistently been near the podium in major races.
After a seven-year period with Groupama-FDJ, Küng’s move to Tudor represents only the third team in his 13-year professional career. He began with the BMC development team in Switzerland before turning professional with their WorldTour team and then joining the French squad in 2019.
Tudor Pro Cycling also announced the signings of Luca Mozzato from Arkéa-B&B Hotels and Robin Donzé from the Tudor development team.
Mozzato, a specialist in one-day races, is expected to enhance the team’s capabilities in the Classics, while donzé is recognized as a strong climber.
Tudor Pro Cycling participated in their first Tour de France in 2025. With the increased availability of spots for proteams in Grand Tours from 2026 onwards, they aim to capitalize on more wildcard entries as their project progresses.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: Why did Stefan Küng move to Tudor Pro Cycling?
- A: Stefan Küng stated that he was impressed by Tudor Pro Cycling’s mentality, development, and focus on innovation, believing it would help him reach the next level, especially in time trials.
- Q: What are Stefan Küng’s goals with Tudor Pro Cycling?
- A: Küng aims to achieve more Grand Tour stage wins and success in the Classics, a major victory in a classic race being a primary goal.
- Q: What other riders did Tudor Pro Cycling sign?
- A: Tudor Pro Cycling also signed Luca Mozzato from Arkéa-B&B Hotels and Robin Donzé from their development team.
