Cycling
Van Empel Returns to FDJ as Cyclist After Months-Long Break
Fem van Empel rejoins the French team FDJ-Suez after pausing her career in December 2025 due to a loss of enjoyment. Team manager Lars Boom states the squad will focus on her cyclo-cross return before transitioning to road racing. Van Empel, holding three European and world titles, had previously skipped road events and withdrew from the Koppenbergcross, citing clear signals from her body and mind that necessitated the break.
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