Gleb Syritsa moves to Development Team, Anton Kuzmin extends with XDS Astana Team

XDS Astana Team (as from January 1, 2025) is announcing two roster changes: Gleb Syritsa (24) will move to XDS Astana Development Team for the upcoming season, while Anton Kuzmin (28) has extended his contract with the XDS Astana Team for one more year (2025), Kazinform News Agency cites the Team's press service. 

It’s no secret that the team’s main goal in 2025 is to secure enough ranking points to retain the WorldTour license. To strengthen the team, we’ve made significant changes to the roster and brought in several specialists to help push the team toward achieving better results. Additionally, during our December training camp, we conducted individual meetings with each rider to refine their race calendars and set goals for the season. As a result, Gleb Syritsa will move to our Continental team. This decision aligns with the interests of both the team and the rider. For the team, it’s crucial that Gleb fully dedicates himself to team objectives in races where he’s selected for the main squad. For Gleb, it’s important to have the chance to pursue his own ambitions, which he will have with the Development team. In a points-focused strategy, some riders will need to set aside their personal ambitions in the next season. However, if there’s a way to both support the team and seize opportunities for personal growth, why not take it? I believe this is the optimal solution for both the team and the young rider”, said Alexandr Vinokurov, General Manager of XDS Astana Team.

“As for Anton Kuzmin, we primarily see him as a reliable domestique in WorldTour races. He proved himself as a solid team player in 2024, earning respect for his dedication and loyalty in every race. His new contract with XDS Astana Team and his place in the main squad will allow us to use him strategically in the UCI WorldTour calendar, where the majority of ranking points are contested”, added Alexandr Vinokurov.