IAM Cycling

published 6 January 2022

Swiss

Formed in 2013, IAM Cycling joined the WorldTour in 2015 after two seasons at UCI Pro Continental level.

Former French road race champion Serge Beucherie managed the Swiss outfit, with Swiss investment management company IAM Independent Asses Management SA the title sponsor of the team.

However, after finishing last place in the 2015 UCI WorldTour ranking, the Swiss team folded at the end of 2016 because they couldn't manage to secure a second sponsor.

The team struggled for success during their two seasons on the WorldTour, but Matteo Pelucchi managed two Tour of Poland stage victories in 2015, before 2016 heralded stage wins on all three Grand Tours, with Jonas van Genechten on stage seven at the Vuelta a España, Mathias Frank also at the Spanish race on stage 16, Roger Kluge on stage 17 of the Giro d'Italia and Jarlinson Pantano on stage 15 of the Tour de France.

The team's best Grand Tour GC finish came at the 2015 Tour de France, where Mathias Frank ended up eighth overall.

IAM Cycling's best result came at the 2016 Paris-Tours, with Jonas van Genechten securing third-place and a podium position - the team's only Classics or Monument one during their existence.

Since IAM Cycling disbanded in 2016, no other Swiss team has joined the WorldTour peloton.

IAM Cycling set to join UCI WorldTour in 2015

Swiss team IAM Cycling are reported to be joining the UCI World Tour next year to bring the number of teams up to 18.

IAM Cycling announces 2015 lineup, with 10 new signings

New WorldTour ranked team IAM Cycling unveil their 29 man squad for the 2015 road season, with ten new signings

By Richard Windsor Published 11 December 14
IAM sprinter criticises decision not to disqualify Groenewegen in Eurométropole finale (video)

Oliver Naesen claims he is the rightful winner of the Tour de l'Eurometropole, saying that Dylan Groenewegen deviated from his line in the sprint

By Stuart Clarke Published 3 October 16

IAM Cycling rider fearful over missed doping test at Giro d'Italia

Stef Clement missed a doping control at the end of stage 12 of the Giro d'Italia because the finish line was too crowded and he finished 17 minutes behind

By Stuart Clarke Published 22 May 15
UCI blocks IAM Cycling's personalised jerseys

Swiss WorldTour team IAM Cycling planned to have riders names under the IAM logo, but the UCI have blocked their plans

By Stuart Clarke Published 20 January 15
IAM Cycling could drop one-year contract policy to attract big name riders

The Swiss team currently only offer riders a maximum one-year contract, but could adjust its policy to land a top rider

By Sophie Smith Published 12 April 16

Spectator causes crash on Vuelta a España stage 20 (video)

Fan steps out into road to wave at camera, straight in front of Clement Chevrier and knocks him off

By Nigel Wynn Published 10 September 16
Alberto Contador crashes as Jonas van Genechten wins Vuelta a España stage seven

IAM Cycling rider comes off best in a scrappy finish, but elsewhere Alberto Contador's overall ambitions were dealt a knock by a late crash

By Jack Elton-Walters Published 26 August 16
Riders forced to weave through traffic in chaotic Tour des Fjords (video)

Leigh Howard wins the first stage of the Tour des Fjords, but the day wasn't without its mishaps as organisational problems plagued the race

By Stuart Clarke Published 1 September 16

IAM Cycling announce end of team after 2016 season

Swiss WorldTour squad will close when the 2016 season is completed due to failure to find a co-sponsor

By Nigel Wynn Published 23 May 16
IAM Cycling bus gets stuck on the way to the Tour de Suisse stage five

IAM Cycling manager Rik Verbrugghe tweets a picture of the team bus stranded across a dip in the road at the Tour de Suisse

By Stuart Clarke Published 15 June 16
UCI confirms that IAM Cycling is set for WorldTour 'pending paperwork'

Union Cycliste Internationale is reviewing IAM Cycling's paperwork prior to issuing the Swiss team with a WorldTour licence

By Gregor Brown Published 4 November 14

Five riders who made their name at the 2015 Tour de France

The usual suspects dominated the general classification at the Tour de France, but a number of riders sprung from nowhere to put in standout performances. Here are five that caught our eye:

By Stuart Clarke Published 27 July 15
IAM Cycling team doubles budget to join WorldTour

Swiss team IAM Cycling boosts budget as it is handed a WorldTour licence for 2015

By Gregor Brown Published 5 December 14
IAM Cycling sprinter just can't stop dancing (video)

Sondre Hols Enger cuts some huge shapes on the IAM Cycling bus at the Tour de France

By Stuart Clarke Published 21 July 16

Crashes won't derail IAM Cycling at Tour of Qatar

IAM Cycling sprinter Heinrich Haussler says he's fit and ready for stage five, despite hitting the tarmac on stage four of the Tour of Qatar

By Stuart Clarke Published 11 February 15
Oliver Naesen spoils the sprinters' party to claim Bretagne Classic

Belgian Oliver Naesen takes victory in France just moments before the sprinters group cross the finish line in Plouay

By Nigel Wynn Published 28 August 16
Sylvain Chavanel continues winning streak with GP Plouay victory

Sylvain Chavanel adds win in GP Ouest France-Plouay to his overall win in Tour du Poitou-Charentes

By Nigel Wynn Published 1 September 14

Heinrich Haussler wins Australian road race championship

Heinrich Haussler out-paces Caleb Ewan to take 2015 Australian road race championship title

By Sophie Smith Published 11 January 15
Roger Kluge foils the sprinters with late attack to win Giro d'Italia stage 17

The German launched a solo attack within the final 500m to finish ahead of the sprinters, as Steven Kruijswijk retained his lead at the Giro d'Italia

By Richard Windsor Published 25 May 16
The 2015 cycling season in review: January

After what seemed like the longest off-season in history (each winter does), cycling returned with a vengeance in January, with some great racing to get our year started

By Stuart Clarke Published 26 October 15

Astana's WorldTour licence still under review, but IAM Cycling are in

UCI confirms 16 teams in 2015 WorldTour, with Astana and Europcar licences pending further review

By Nigel Wynn Published 4 December 14
Haussler will not defend Australian National Championship title

IAM Cycling's Heinrich Haussler will stay in Europe this winter to train for the Classics rather than defend his national title in Australia

By Stuart Clarke Published 8 December 15
Jérôme Coppel wins Etoile de Bessèges after final time trial victory

IAM Cycling rider Jérôme Coppel takes the victory in France's first major stage race of the 2016 season, Etoile de Bessèges

By Nigel Wynn Published 8 February 16

IAM Cycling remembers Kristof Goddaert at Tour of Oman

International cycling news round-up (February 20): IAM remembers Goddaert; Savoldelli in court; Voeckler returns; and more

By Gregor Brown Published 20 February 14

IAM Cycling

IAM Cycling set to join UCI WorldTour in 2015

IAM Cycling announces 2015 lineup, with 10 new signings

IAM sprinter criticises decision not to disqualify Groenewegen in Eurométropole finale (video)

IAM Cycling rider fearful over missed doping test at Giro d'Italia

UCI blocks IAM Cycling's personalised jerseys

IAM Cycling could drop one-year contract policy to attract big name riders

Spectator causes crash on Vuelta a España stage 20 (video)

Alberto Contador crashes as Jonas van Genechten wins Vuelta a España stage seven

Riders forced to weave through traffic in chaotic Tour des Fjords (video)

IAM Cycling announce end of team after 2016 season

IAM Cycling bus gets stuck on the way to the Tour de Suisse stage five

UCI confirms that IAM Cycling is set for WorldTour 'pending paperwork'

Five riders who made their name at the 2015 Tour de France

IAM Cycling team doubles budget to join WorldTour

IAM Cycling sprinter just can't stop dancing (video)

Crashes won't derail IAM Cycling at Tour of Qatar

Oliver Naesen spoils the sprinters' party to claim Bretagne Classic

Sylvain Chavanel continues winning streak with GP Plouay victory

Heinrich Haussler wins Australian road race championship

Roger Kluge foils the sprinters with late attack to win Giro d'Italia stage 17

The 2015 cycling season in review: January

Astana's WorldTour licence still under review, but IAM Cycling are in

Haussler will not defend Australian National Championship title

Jérôme Coppel wins Etoile de Bessèges after final time trial victory

IAM Cycling remembers Kristof Goddaert at Tour of Oman