If you are searching for the exact Paul Seixas bike size, you are in the right place. At just 19 years old and measuring 1m86 tall, the French teenager racing for Decathlon CMA CGM is tearing the road cycling world apart. He’s been winning across the board for years, dominating road, time trials, cyclocross, and mountain biking.
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This is my definitive EF Education – EasyPost 2026 Team Guide. I am breaking down the looming sponsor crisis, Ben Healy’s absolute sheer resilience, the influx of high-value youth, and the massive tech shift to the Cannondale Gen 5.
Let’s tell it like it is. Running the only American professional cycling team at the WorldTour level is an incredibly expensive logistical nightmare.
While their racing license screams USA, their practical reality is based in Girona, Spain, where the team runs its European training and logistics hub. But as we head deep into the season, the biggest narrative surrounding this squad isn’t just about watts and aerodynamics; it is about survival.
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Let’s not sugarcoat it: the 2025-26 offseason was brutal for Visma | Lease a Bike. The Dutch super-team watched some of their biggest engines walk out the door. Olav Kooij and Tiesj Benoot bolted for Decathlon CMA CGM, Dylan van Baarle returned to Soudal Quick-Step, and Cian Uijtdebroeks left for Movistar. The exodus didn’t stop there: Thomas Gloag, Attila Valter, and Julien Vermote also departed, while Daniel McLay and Tosh Van der Sande retired.
But Richard Plugge and his management team aren’t panicking. Instead of splashing cash on expensive, established stars, they’ve doubled down on structural discipline, cutting-edge AI data, and a massive Grand Tour gamble.
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Forget what you knew about “AG2R.” That name is gone after 33 years.
Welcome to the era of Decathlon CMA CGM.
For the 2026 season, the French squad has undergone a total revolution. With Decathlon now stepping up as the Team Owner (not just a sponsor) and the arrival of logistics giant CMA CGM, the budget has skyrocketed. The goal is no longer just “winning a stage”. Management has explicitly targeted a Top 5 WorldTour Ranking.
Based historically in Chambéry (the heart of the Alps) but spiritually connected to Lille, the home of Decathlon and Van Rysel, the team is attacking on all fronts: Paris-Roubaix, The Classics, the Green Jersey, and the General Classification.
This guide breaks down the massive tech switch to SRAM, the signing of Olav Kooij, and why the young French sensation Paul Seixas is the rider everyone is watching.
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If 2025 was the year of the “Israel-Premier Tech” identity crisis, 2026 is the dawn of the NSN Era. A glance at the finalized NSN Cycling Team 2026 bikes roster confirms that while the name sounds like a typo of the famous Messi-Suarez-Neymar trio, the stakes are incredibly high.
The team has undergone a complete structural reboot. Gone is the Israel branding and the Canadian “Premier Tech” money (which fled to Alpecin). In its place stands NSN (Never Say Never), the sports agency co-founded by FC Barcelona legend Andrés Iniesta, backed by the Swiss investment firm Stoneweg.
With a new Swiss license and a new HQ in Barcelona/Girona, the team has distanced itself from geopolitical noise to focus purely on racing. But the departure of their GC future and a messy legal battle suggest the road ahead won’t be smooth.
This preview breaks down the “Girmay Gamble,” the massive tech switch to SCOTT, and why the loss of Matthew Riccitello hurts more than the departure of Chris Froome.
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