A Pleased EUROTRASH New Yr to every one! It’s solely the second day of the brand new 12 months, however we nonetheless have all the most recent information. Plus video, outcomes, studies and what the riders assume from the X²O Badkamers Trofee GP Sven Nys in Baal and Telenet Superprestige in Diegem.
TOP STORY:
- Vingegaard’s spouse is aware of find out how to beat Pogačar within the Tour
Rider Information:
- Remco Evenepoel is the Belgian of the Yr
- Biniam Girmay named African Bike owner of the Yr for the fourth time
- Giro/Tour double for Remco Evenepoel in 2025?
- Remco Evenepoel responds to rumours about breakup with Oumi Rayane
- Puck Pieterse needed to miss the Superprestige Diegem
- Crelan-Corendon additionally hit by sickness earlier than the Superprestige Diegem
- Patrick Lefevere stays concerned with Soudal Fast-Step
- Sebastián Henao makes comeback together with his cousin Sergio
- Thijs Aerts to retire from cyclo-cross: “I used to be in a position to fulfil my goals”
Workforce information:
- Workforce Visma | Lease a Bike stays true to iconic yellow and black in 2025
- Workforce dsm-firmenich PostNL bolster Males’s and Ladies’s packages with thrilling Colombian duo
- 12 British biking heroes recognised in New Yr Honours Listing
- Workforce thanks accomplice BINGOAL
Race information:
- 2025 Santos Tour Down Underneath males’s begin record
- 2025 Paris-Good: 21 groups assured to start out
- MyWhoosh revamps Sunday Race Membership for a brand new chapter in digital racing
Plus:
- The unhappy passing of well-known group supervisor, Gianni Savio and the oldest Tour stage winner, Émile Idée
Let’s look ahead to an amazing 2025.
TOP STORY: Vingegaard’s Spouse Is aware of Tips on how to Beat Pogačar within the Tour
In 2024 Tadej Pogačar received his third Tour de France with a present of domination. Jonas Vingegaard did effectively to complete second after his crash within the Basque Nation. The Dane hopes to have the ability to compete with the Slovenian once more within the 2025 Tour, his spouse Trine Marie Hansen sees alternatives for her husband in opposition to Pogačar.
Jonas Vingegaard’s program for subsequent season has not but been introduced, however the Dane wish to experience the Tour once more and spoke about it in an in depth interview on Danish tv. “You don’t know what may have occurred this 12 months if I hadn’t had this accident,” Vingegaard referring to his crash within the Tour of the Basque Nation. “I need to see what it may be like if I’ve had the proper preparation. I completely consider that I can enhance. And I consider that I can struggle for the victory.”
Vingegaard’s spouse Trine Marie Hansen additionally thinks {that a} Tour victory is feasible. She might have seen an virtually unbeatable Tadej Pogačar in 2024, however her husband is his equal in some respects, she thinks. “Pogačar is simply tremendous explosive and highly effective. There is no such thing as a one who’s on the similar stage in that respect. Not even Jonas. However relating to endurance and another forms of levels, Jonas can match him, I feel. So all of it is dependent upon what sort of race it’s.”
The route of the 2025 Tour de France presents alternatives, Hansen thinks. However that does require Vingegaard to have a robust group round him. “The main target is on a robust group round Jonas, in order that his teammates may also help him put on Pogačar down.” Vingegaard himself additionally sees alternatives within the lengthy, robust mountain levels. “The Tour turned out to not be as robust as anticipated this 12 months (2024). That’s why it was more durable to make it as troublesome as I needed.”
Trine is aware of how Jonas can win the Tour:
X²O Badkamers Trofee – GP Sven Nys Baal Males 2025
Eli Iserbyt received the primary cross race of 2025. The Pauwels Sauzen-Cibel Clementines rider took the GP Sven Nys on Sunday. Within the X²O Badkamers Trofee cyclocross in Baal, beat Pim Ronhaar (Baloise Glowi Lions) and Emiel Verstrynge (Crelan-Corendon). Mathieu van der Poel didn’t begin as a result of rib ache from his crash with a pole within the Loenhout race.
Mathieu van der Poel ought to have been the massive attract Baal, however on New Yr’s day morning it was introduced that the world champion wouldn’t be collaborating. In his absence, Thibau Nys was most likely the following favorite, he had Toon Aerts, Eli Iserbyt, Pim Ronhaar and Emiel Verstrynge to battle.
The most effective begin went to Daan Soete. Iserbyt, Ronhaar, Aerts and Verstrynge weren’t far behind, Nys wasn’t so fortunate. The European champion had issue stepping into his pedal, after which crashed attempting catch-up. He had plenty of floor to make up, however after a lap he had virtually closed the hole to eight riders off the entrance. Verstrynge was the primary to assault. Within the second lap he was joined by Ronhaar. The pair gained a number of seconds on the chase group, which thinned out to 4 riders: Iserbyt, Nys, Aerts and Jente Michels. Second time over the road, solely Iserbyt and Nys had been left, as each Aerts and Michels had crashed. On lap two, Nys needed to change footwear, in consequence, he dropped again to Michels and Aerts. On the entrance Verstrynge and Ronhaar saved pushing.
After three of the seven laps, Iserbyt was 5 seconds behind the main pair. Nys, who had dropped Aerts and Michels, was at 13 seconds. Within the subsequent lap, Iserbyt was in a position to catch the leaders. Nys was joined once more by Aerts, who then tried to cross to the entrance of the race, the place Verstrynge was in hassle. Iserbyt and Ronhaar took turns at placing the strain on. Firstly of the sixth lap, the three had been nonetheless collectively, regardless of an assault from Iserbyt. Certainly one of them would win the race. Aerts was at 23 seconds, Nys was already 41 seconds down. On the entrance, Iserbyt saved placing strain on the others and ultimately managed to make a spot. Firstly of the final lap, Ronhaar was at 9 seconds, Verstrynge at 16. Iserbyt held his lead and to take his first victory since twenty fourth of November, within the Antwerp World Cup. Pim Ronhaar was second and Emiel Verstrynge third.
Race winner, Eli Iserbyt (Pauwels Sauzen-Cibel Clementines): “At first I nonetheless needed to get into it. I knew it was an extended race. We additionally mentioned prematurely to concentrate on the final half hour. The primary two laps I felt fairly good and on the finish I may make the distinction with a very good acceleration of the tempo. However I feel Pim and Emiel additionally rode an excellent race. I felt a bit extra energy in my left leg once more. That’s good. You’ll be able to then go a bit extra full on these energy components. The components on the saddle additionally went a bit higher. I’m very comfortable. It’s additionally very good for the brand new sponsor Cibel that we are able to take that first victory with us immediately. I’ve to work very exhausting. It’s very troublesome to return from an damage through the Christmas interval, as a result of there are plenty of cross races. I’m very comfortable to win. It’s my second time (in Baal). As a toddler I watched the cyclocross in Baal, it was the explanation I needed to turn out to be a cross rider. To win right here, it provides me plenty of pleasure.”
2nd, Pim Ronhaar (Baloise Glowi Lions): “I additionally attempt to be optimistic, however after the Lyme virus my base is beginning to drop. The previous two weeks I’ve had plenty of issues with my again and sat on the bike for an hour crying due to the ache. In the present day it was lots higher, though it harm lots once more on the finish. However we’ve a brand new sponsor, so I feel it’s a must to get probably the most out of your self. At one level, with two laps to go, I used to be on Eli’s wheel for some time. When he began to climb, I had the sensation that I used to be higher. Solely he may do this for 2 extra laps, I just one. On the finish it slowly began to expire. I additionally began to have issues with my again, then the power shortly drains out of your legs. However sure, I might be glad with second place. I’ve to be comfortable, however it’s mentally robust. After the summer season I had, my type is slowly beginning to worsen. However in the present day I did discover my good legs once more.”
third, Emiel Verstrynge (Crelan-Corendon): “At first we shortly received to the entrance with the 2 of us. So then I already seen that there was lots in it in the present day. If you end up in that place you naturally assume that you may win, however with Eli Iserbyt you recognize that it isn’t straightforward. Within the penultimate lap I used to be in a position to dangle on, however I seen that it was over the restrict for me. So then it was only a matter of surviving the final lap to complete forward of Toon Aerts and be capable to stand on the rostrum. I’m wanting ahead to the Belgian championships, however to be trustworthy I have no idea what to anticipate. In the present day was a really gradual course, whereas subsequent week will probably be a lot sooner”
fifth, Thibau Nys (Baloise Glowi Lions): “It was a extremely unhealthy day. The primary 5, ten metres had been nice, however then I slip out of my pedal. Then I ended up a bit within the again and the BOA of my shoe broke. That was not straightforward. After which I additionally went excessive. Then I knew I may begin chasing. As a result of I virtually ran out each time I needed to get off my bike. That’s once I misplaced contact with the entrance of the race. I assumed for a very long time that I may nonetheless experience there, however someplace the spring broke. I’ve already proven plenty of resilience this 12 months, however in the present day it was troublesome to maintain up the morale after half the race. I feel that’s a disgrace. I feel there’s additionally a scarcity of freshness. It was exhausting. For a very long time I had the sensation: I’ll take it straightforward for some time and experience there later. However at that second I began to lose it just a little bit. Then the barrel slowly however absolutely began to run dry, each bodily and mentally. As a result of I could not have been 100% recent, my resilience was not 100% in the present day. It’s a disgrace, however for me it’s only a race like every other. I simply attempt to be good in all places and provides the very best of myself. In fact you all the time need to put down a very good efficiency right here and it’s a disgrace, however I do really feel good. I’m already wanting ahead to the following race, the place I’ll hopefully be at my greatest once more. I actually didn’t have a foul day, however as a result of circumstances I couldn’t get probably the most out of it. It took me plenty of time and power to maintain myself within the race and that’s precisely what I wanted in the present day. It does really feel actually good to listen to my identify, however that’s all the time a bit extra nice whenever you’re using a bit higher. I simply attempt to put my greatest foot ahead, however it’s not that I really feel extra pressured right here than earlier than one other race. Under no circumstances. Or was I actually not additional burned? No, no. I’m in a very good circulate for the time being and really feel actually good. Solely in the present day it was a bit in opposition to me and it was a bit an excessive amount of. However we’re solely human after all.”
X²O Badkamers Trofee – GP Sven Nys Baal Males End result:
1. Eli Iserbyt (Bel) Pauwels Sauzen-Cibel Clementines in 57:03
2. Pim Ronhaar (Ned) Baloise Glowi Lions at 0:25
3. Emiel Verstrynge (Bel) Crelan-Corendon at 0:34
4. Toon Aerts (Bel) Deschacht-Hens-FSP at 0:48
5. Thibau Nys (Bel) Baloise Glowi Lions at 1:36
6. Jente Michels (Bel) Alpecin-Deceuninck Growth Workforce at 1:38
7. Toon Vandebosch (Bel) Crelan-Corendon at 1:59
8. Cameron Mason (GB) Seven Racing at 2:07
9. Michael Boros (CZ) Elkov-Kasper at 2:44
10. Anton Ferdinande (Bel) at 3:11.
GP Sven Nys’25
X²O Badkamers Trofee – GP Sven Nys Baal Ladies 2025
Fem van Empel (Visma | Lease a Bike) received the GP Sven Nys on New Yr’s Day. The World champion needed to chase Lucinda Model (Baloise Glowi Lions) all day, however caught her within the final metres. Puck Pieterse (Fenix-Deceuninck) completed in third place.
The Baal cyclocross had a robust subject for the ladies’s race. Ceylin del Carmen Alvarado was lacking, however Fem van Empel, Lucinda Model and Puck Pieterse had been on the beginning line.
The three prime favourites all had a very good begin. They had been the primary three to go off-road, they had been adopted by Katie Clouse. Pieterse took the initiative and gained a number of metres on Van Empel, who then crashed. The World champion took her time to get restarted and misplaced fairly a little bit of time. Her slip additionally brought about a giant hole to open up between Model, Pieterse and the primary chasers. Pieterse had additionally created a spot on Model. After the primary of 5 laps, the distinction between the 2 was 8 seconds. Van Empel, who had moved as much as third place, was virtually 30 seconds behind. Model received nearer to Pieterse, however then additionally fell. On the finish of the second lap, she had managed to restrict her loss to 14 seconds. Van Empel’s hole to Pieterse remained the identical. Within the third lap there was one other crash on the entrance. After Van Empel and Model, it was Pieterse this time. The Fenix-Deceuninck rider was lined in mud and Model managed to return. Van Empel abruptly misplaced plenty of time and didn’t see Model assault on the entrance. The Dutch champion gained a number of seconds on Pieterse.
The race remained on the similar, as a result of Pieterse didn’t quit. Via the end for the third time, Pieterse was simply 4 seconds behind Model. Within the fourth lap, Pieterse needed to change bikes and the hole grew once more. Van Empel appeared to seek out her second wind and caught Pieterse and instantly took the lead. Model, who had fallen, was not but out of attain. Firstly of the final lap, the hole between Model and the 2 pursuers was 13 seconds. Within the last lap, Van Empel and Pieterse continued to eat away on the lead. Van Empel rode exhausting by way of a muddy part to drop Pieterse and got here nearer to Lucinda Model. The lead shrank even additional as a result of Van Empel’s quick climb of the Balenberg. Simply earlier than the flip onto the ultimate straight, she was on Model’s wheel. Model began the dash and at first seemed like she would possibly take the win, however within the final metres Van Empel handed her. The World champion took the primary victory of 2025, whereas Model needed to accept second place. Pieterse crossed the end line in third.
Race winner, Fem van Empel (Visma | Lease a Bike): “This was some of the stunning duels I rode. In the course of the first lap, I had a small slip after selecting the fallacious monitor. I attempted to remain calm, however at that time the assumption in a win was slightly small. At one level I trailed by half a minute, however I saved preventing for it. I seen that I received nearer and nearer to Model within the last lap. I used to be in a position to shut the hole after the beams, which made me totally consider within the victory once more. After that it was all out till the end line. I’m very comfortable to have received the primary race of the brand new 12 months.”
2nd, Lucinda Model (Baloise Glowi Lions): “It’s quite simple: I feel she will be able to simply experience just a little bit sooner uphill. Then you may regularly get a number of seconds nearer. And whenever you see within the last that you just’re getting nearer, you clearly have a very good goal. I feel that everybody on this course will make a slip right here or there that you just’d slightly not make, so that continues to be the identical. Fem is unquestionably a sooner rider than me. It was a headwind on the end, so you recognize it’s going to be very troublesome. I’m disillusioned after all, whenever you’re so near profitable. It’s an actual disgrace. However sure, it was a very good race once more”
third, Puck Pieterse (Fenix-Deceuninck): “Finally, you get a bit extra drained, which makes it a bit harder. I made a mistake, which allowed Lucinda to return again. She instantly noticed her likelihood to take over. She did very effectively. After that, I used to be ten seconds behind the remainder of the time, till the final half lap. That was once I misplaced my greatest. And Fem and Lucinda began preventing so exhausting for the win that it was additionally troublesome to maintain up when you find yourself already at a spot. This was the primary cross the place I felt like a cyclo-cross rider once more. I may compete for the win and I feel it was some of the thrilling crosses to date. After Gavere I received sick, so I didn’t know the way it might go in the present day. However apparently mendacity in mattress all day did my type good.”
X²O Badkamers Trofee – GP Sven Nys Baal Ladies End result:
1. Fem van Empel (Ned) Visma | Lease a Bike in 46:51
2. Lucinda Model (Ned) Baloise Glowi Lions
3. Puck Pieterse (Ned) Fenix-Deceuninck at 0:21
4. Sanne Cant (Bel) Crelan-Corendon at 3:35
5. Manon Bakker (Ned) Crelan-Corendon at 4:02
6. Anna Kay (GB) Proximus-Cyclis CT at 5:07
7. Rafaelle Provider (Can) at 5:13
8. Kiona Crabbé (Bel) Proximus-Cyclis CT at 5:19
9. Imogen Wolff (GB) Visma | Lease a Bike at 5:47
10. Katie Clouse (USA) at 6:12.
GP Sven Nys’25
Telenet Superprestige – Diegem Males 2024
Laurens Sweeck (Crelan-Corendon) received an exciting version of the Superprestige Diegem on Monday night. The Belgian took victory after a shoulder-to-shoulder battle with Thibau Nys (Baloise Trek Lions). Niels Vandeputte (Alpecin-Deceuninck) ultimately completed second and Nys was a disillusioned third.
The night cross in Diegem was with out Wout van Aert and Mathieu van der Poel. However this was excellent news for the full-time cross riders, who’re fairly evenly matched this winter. Based mostly on the previous few weeks, the highest males had been anticipated to be Thibau Nys, Laurens Sweeck, Michael Vanthourenhout and Niels Vandeputte, though you may by no means rule out Lars van der Haar, Eli Iserbyt, Felipe Orts and younger expertise Tibor Del Grosso.
The most effective begin got here type Andrew Strohmeyer. The American champion, who has received eight occasions at residence soil this season, was first off-road, however was shortly outpaced by the highest riders. Issues didn’t go effectively for Nys, Van der Haar and Vandeputte, after a poor begin, they had been pressured to chase, though Nys managed to get well in a short time by shifting as much as fifth place. On the entrance, Vanthourenhout, Del Grosso, Sweeck and Orts had been in cost, however a regrouping was not lengthy in coming. On the second lap, the whole lot got here collectively once more and there was nonetheless a compact group, with the anticipated names on the entrance. The largest absentee was Eli Iserbyt. The Belgian champion was having a tough time and was hanging on behind the group. For Iserbyt, it was a matter of survival at this level, however Pauwels Sauzen-Bingoal had Vanthourenhout on the entrance, who clearly had good legs and put in an early assault. Vanthourenhout rode away, however was shortly pulled again by Del Grosso, who has been sturdy in latest weeks. The younger Dutchman pulled the remaining again to Vanthourenhout.
With Vanthourenhout caught, peace returned for some time, though this was just for a short while. On the finish of the adversarial camber part, Jente Michels fell and took the struggling Iserbyt with him. Shortly afterwards Vanthourenhout needed to change footwear within the pits, not for the primary time this season. Iserbyt and Vanthourenhout had been now at a giant hole. Vanthourenhout rode again to the main group, which consisted of Nys, Vandeputte, Sweeck, Del Grosso, Orts and Ryan Kamp. Iserbyt, Michels and Van der Haar weren’t out of the race: after half-hour of racing, the variations had been nonetheless small. Thibau Nys was the initiator of a number one group of 4, however it was too troublesome to construct a spot. With two laps to go, there have been nonetheless ten riders in competition for the victory: Sweeck, Nys, Vanthourenhout, Vandeputte, Iserbyt, Kamp, Van der Haar, Orts, Del Grosso and Michels. It was Sweeck who determined to place his playing cards on the desk within the penultimate lap.
The Crelan-Corendon chief escaped from his opponents and took 5 seconds, however it was Nys and Vandeputte who pulled him again, after which Del Grosso, Iserbyt, Kamp and Van der Haar had been in a position to rejoin. Vanthourenhout had gone. Vandeputte, who had been holding again, put in a giant attacked. Sweeck simply managed to carry him, the remaining couldn’t. On the flanks of the Regimentsberg, Nys managed to cross to Sweeck and Vandeputte with a formidable leap. The European champion then took the lead and gave it 100% to drop the others. Sweeck was not but completed and stayed on his wheel. There was now an exciting duel between Sweeck and Nys. Each males managed to power one another to the restrict, with a number of braking and leaping. Sweeck had the final phrase, as a result of he was the primary to succeed in the highest of the steps in direction of the end. He then sprinted to victory, forward of Vandeputte, who had handed a disillusioned Nys.
Race winner, Laurens Sweeck (Crelan-Corendon): “You simply needed to be within the lead. We each knew that, however we had been each useless. It was sprinting from the beams. The viewers was actually big on the final lap. That simply makes you cycle sooner. It’s only a matter of bluffing and persevering with to bluff. Pretending that you’ve one thing left and hoping that he’ll fold. I knew that I shouldn’t hesitate from the final bridge. I simply needed to experience as quick as doable. Then it’s exhausting to go anybody. Each victory is essential. Yesterday I had a extremely unhealthy day. I actually suffered within the chilly. In the present day was a giant distinction. I’m proud of this victory.”
2nd, Niels Vandeputte (Alpecin-Deceuninck): “I used to be fascinated with profitable the whole race. I had the legs to compete, so I’m presently feeling disillusioned. I made the fallacious choices through the race. I made my assault within the penultimate lap and shot my greatest arrows there. I ought to have waited till the final lap. I could also be paying my dues now. I can often time that effectively, however in the present day it grew to become clear that I nonetheless have lots to study”“I’m nonetheless disillusioned for the time being, however that feeling will ultimately disappear. I’m certainly doing effectively within the Superprestige, however there are nonetheless two robust races to return. However it is a good beginning place.”
third, Thibau Nys (Baloise Trek Lions): “I’m being performed to the entire race, however I additionally let myself be performed to by sure conditions. Michael (Vanthourenhout) who breaks his shoe, a number of crashes… It’s all unintentional, however it value me plenty of power. Within the final lap I made a mistake simply earlier than the adversarial camber, which put me in fourth place. I needed to dash there to meet up with these guys. I’m doing effectively in any other case, however I simply couldn’t keep sharp sufficient. That’s a disgrace, as a result of I had the legs to win. To lose it like that may be very painful. I most likely felt bodily the strongest, I assumed it might be troublesome to go me after the sandpit. I already did my dash there, however I used to be at my restrict after that. I may acquire 5 or 6 metres, however the final corners weren’t sharp sufficient to maintain Laurens behind me. The race remained far more closed than anticipated. I all the time ended up in a scenario the place there was no using or a spot needed to be closed. I let myself be lulled to sleep an excessive amount of. Didn’t experience my very own race sufficient. If I simply did that, I may win that race. That’s very disappointing, though Laurens is the deserved winner. He did the whole lot completely”
Telenet Superprestige – Diegem Males End result:
1. Laurens Sweeck (Bel) Crelan-Corendon in 57:08
2. Niels Vandeputte (Bel) Alpecin-Deceuninck Growth Workforce at 0:02
3. Thibau Nys (Bel) Baloise Trek Lions at 0:07
4. Tibor Del Grosso (Ned) Alpecin-Deceuninck Growth Workforce at 0:13
5. Eli Iserbyt (Bel) Pauwels Sauzen-Bingoal at 0:15
6. Lars van der Haar (Ned) Baloise Trek Lions at 0:18
7. Ryan Kamp (Ned) Alpecin-Deceuninck Growth Workforce at 0:29
8. Felipe Orts Lloret (Spa) Ridley Racing Workforce at 0:37
9. Jente Michels (Bel) Alpecin-Deceuninck Growth Workforce at 54
10. Gianni Vermeersch (Bel) Alpecin-Deceuninck at 1:23.
Diegem’24:
Telenet Superprestige – Diegem Ladies 2024
Lucinda Model (Baloise Trek Lions) is again to profitable once more. The Dutch champion missed out on victory in her previous seven cyclocross races, however soloed to victory within the night race in Diegem on Monday. Model defeated Ceylin del Carmen Alvarado (Fenix-Deceuninck) and Inge van der Heijden (Crelan-Corendon) was third.
Not all the highest riders had been firstly of the elite ladies’s race in Diegem. World champion Fem van Empel has by no means raced in Diegem and didn’t once more this 12 months. Puck Pieterse (Fenix-Deceuninck), who received the final two editions, needed to withdraw from the Superprestige cyclo-cross on the final minute as a result of sickness. Ceylin del Carmen Alvarado, Dutch champion Lucinda Model and Inge van der Heijden, had been firstly.
After a nervous and chaotic begin, the place a number of riders fell, 4 riders managed to get away early: Alvarado, Model, Leonie Bentveld and French champion Hélène Clauzel. Alvarado was clearly eager on revenge after her poor efficiency within the Besançon World Cup and put the strain on within the first lap. She made a small hole and began the second lap with the lead, however after a slip and a motorbike change, the whole lot was again collectively. After solely 10 minutes of racing, solely three riders: Alvarado, Model and Inge van der Heijden, had been able to win. After Alvarado’s first assault, Model noticed her likelihood to liven the race. With a number of sharp jumps and a very good sand passages, she put the others in hassle, however Alvarado was not giving in. Van der Heijden had extra hassle following, however managed to hold on, however for a way lengthy?. Van der Heijden needed to grit her enamel each time Model or Alvarado pressed exhausting on the pedals. Within the fourth lap, the Crelan-Corendon rider was dropped after an acceleration by Alvarado. The final two laps could be a duel between Alvarado and Model, who’re additionally first and second within the Superprestige.
Model usually misplaced out prior to now races in opposition to the quick and explosive Alvarado, so she determined to not await the ultimate lap. The Dutch champion managed to experience away from Alvarado, who was unable to reply. Model then discovered a second wind and elevated her lead. Firstly of the final lap, the distinction had elevated to 12 seconds. Model was using very effectively and made no extra errors within the last lap to take her first victory since December 1 within the Dublin World Cup. Alvarado crossed the road in second place to restrict the loss within the Superprestige general, though the distinction is now just one level for Alvarado. Van der Heijden needed to take care of chain issues within the finale, however nonetheless completed third.
Race winner, Lucinda Model (Baloise Trek Lions): “This feels actually good. That’s what you begin for ultimately. It was actually troublesome. Ceylin is de facto good at getting caught in. She’s all the time in a position to save power in sure passages and make up time. I did really feel that I used to be a bit higher. At one level, Ceylin modified bikes and I assumed: I’ve to take the chance now to complete the race on this bike. To attempt to create a spot, that is likely to be simply sufficiently big that she will be able to’t come again. After which she broke. That was a really troublesome passage. You’ll be able to drag your self by way of it, however the query is whether or not that’s sooner than strolling. They won’t have been my greatest sand passages, however it labored. It’s a classification the place you’re taking small steps. It stays thrilling.”
2nd, Ceylin del Carmen Alvarado (Fenix-Deceuninck): “Second place might need been the best achievable, who is aware of. Lucinda noticed a chance throughout that change and grabbed it with each arms. That change didn’t work out so effectively ultimately and turned out to be the choice. Was this the very best I may do? Sure and no, really. After my bike change, I already felt that it was going to be troublesome, however I virtually reached her wheel. Then Lucinda seemed round and noticed that I wasn’t utterly linked but. She determined to speed up once more. At that second, I had no reply to her assault. If we hold preventing and there’s just one place between us, it’s going to stay thrilling. However that additionally implies that she wants two extra factors, so we’ll see with two extra races to go”
third, Inge van der Heijden (Crelan-Corendon): “My chain bounced off through the descent. I hoped that the opposite riders had been far sufficient away and by chance that was the case. I received it again on fairly shortly, though it didn’t really feel quick sufficient to me. I’m glad I nonetheless had sufficient of a lead. There’s no level in worrying about it. I attempted to remain as calm as doable, however after the primary time my chain fell off once more. Fortunately it stayed on after that and I used to be in a position to experience to 3rd place. It’s crucial to complete on the rostrum. That all the time feels good. I used to be shut within the earlier races. The sensation is excellent and so I’m comfortable.”
Telenet Superprestige – Diegem Ladies End result:
1. Lucinda Model (Ned) Baloise Trek Lions in 48:16
2. Ceylin del Carmen Alvarado (Ned) Fenix-Deceuninck at 0:29
3. Inge van der Heijden (Ned) Crelan-Corendon at 1:04
4. Leonie Bentveld (Ned) Pauwels Sauzen-Bingoal at 2:11
5. Sanne Cant (Bel) Crelan-Corendon at 2:37
6. Aniek van Alphen (Ned) Cyclocross Reds at 2:54
7. Letizia Borghesi (Ita) EF-Oatly-Cannondale at 3:12
8. Anna Kay (GB) Proximus-Cyclis-Alphamotorhomes CT at 3:30
9. Ella Maclean-Howell (GB) Heizomat RadTeam p/b Hermann at 4:06
10. Marthe Truyen (Bel) Fenix-Deceuninck at 4:16.
Diegem’24:
Evenepoel is the Belgian of the Yr
Our rider acquired the celebrated prize for the second time in his profession
Already recipient of the Kristallen Fiets and Flandrien of the Yr trophies, Remco Evenepoel acquired one other essential accolade within the final days of 2024. The 24-year-old, Belgium’s first athlete in additional than seven a long time to win two Olympic gold medals on the similar version of the occasion, was rewarded for his wonderful season with the Belgian of the Yr distinction.
The one male rider to prevail in each the street race and the person time trial on the Olympics, Evenepoel had an unforgettable season within the Soudal Fast-Step and Belgian Nationwide jerseys, taking a complete of 9 wins, together with one other gold, on the World ITT Championships. Along with this, he claimed a formidable third place on the overall classification and the white jersey at his Tour de France debut final July.
“I’m honoured to be named Belgian of the Yr, it’s one thing that makes me proud. I labored exhausting the entire 12 months to have these outcomes and I’m comfortable that I’ve been rewarded for all of the sacrifices I’ve made with the wins I received and these trophies that got here within the low season. I’ve many individuals to thank for his or her help – my spouse, my household, and my second household, Soudal Fast-Step.”
“On the similar time, all these distinctions inspire me to make an entire restoration as quick as doable and work even more durable with a view to be again at my greatest subsequent season, once I hope to struggle for some extra essential victories and make my countrymen proud, as a result of as an athlete you do all this stuff to carry inspiration and emotion to the followers”, stated a delighted Remco after being named Belgian of the Yr for the second time in his profession.
Belgian of the Yr – Remco Evenepoel:
Biniam Girmay Named African Bike owner of the Yr for the Fourth Time
Biniam Girmay has been named African Bike owner of the Yr for the fourth time. The 24-year-old rider of Intermarché-Wanty was one of many stars of 2024 the Tour de France, with three stage wins and profitable the factors classification.
Biniam Girmay has been the main gentle of African biking for a number of years and in 2024 he made historical past once more. Within the third stage of the Tour de France from Piacenza to Turin, he took his first stage win within the French Grand Tour. He was additionally the primary black African bicycle owner to win a stage within the Tour. This was the beginning of three very profitable weeks, as a result of Girmay additionally received the dash levels to Colombey-les-Deux-Eglises and Villeneuve-sur-Lot and stood on the ultimate podium within the inexperienced factors jersey.
Girmay was not solely profitable within the Tour de France in 2024, but in addition received the Surf Coast Basic in Australia and the Circuit Franco-Belge and picked up podium locations within the Grand Prix de Québec and the BEMER Cyclassics. That is the fourth time that Girmay was additionally named African bicycle owner of the 12 months in 2020, 2021 and 2022. Final 12 months Henok Mulubrhan took the prize.
African bicycle owner of the 12 months once more – Biniam Girmay:
Giro/Tour Double for Remco Evenepoel in 2025?
Remco Evenepoel was badly injured in a coaching accident initially of December, and so the double Olympic champion must make changes to his spring program, however participation within the Giro d’Italia in Could was an choice. Evenepoel now thinks in another way.
Patrick Lefevere, who’s not working as group supervisor of Soudal Fast-Step, informed La Dernière Heure on the finish of September that Evenepoel was fascinated with the Giro/Tour double in 2025. “For 2025 it’s reasonable. Tadej Pogačar has proven that it’s doable to win them again to again. Anybody who is aware of Remco is aware of that he will get motivation from that.”
Nevertheless, Evenepoel had to return to the drafting board after his coaching crash. Is the Giro d’Italia nonetheless possible? “We will attempt, however that can be troublesome. I don’t need to rush something. The preparation for a Grand Tour takes 5 or 6 months and I received’t have that point, so I’m inclined to say ‘no Giro’”, he stated to Het Laatste Nieuws.
“I’m attempting to concentrate on the Ardennes classics, however to be trustworthy, there is just one factor on my thoughts. That’s to be on the prime within the Tour. The remainder will not be actually essential. Give myself time till the start of July after which – three weeks on the highest stage – do higher than final 12 months.”
Perhaps no Giro for Evenepoel:
Remco Evenepoel Responds to Rumours about Breakup with Oumi Rayane
Remco Evenepoel has been voted ‘Belgian of the 12 months’ by the readers of HLN. He gave an interview to the Flemish newspaper about his 2024. The double Olympic champion additionally addressed the rumours about him and his spouse Oumi. The 2 would break up, it was stated on social media. However from the dialog, during which Oumi herself additionally joined in, it seems that this isn’t the case.
“Gossip and rumours are usually not information to us, though it was excessive this time,” stated Evenepoel. “That’s the way it has all the time been. We simply attempt to stay there as a group. Oumi and I talk about the whole lot brazenly and with none secrets and techniques, we don’t hold something from one another. We don’t stoop to that stage and though it typically scares us, we primarily chuckle about it.”
Oumi, who married Evenepoel in October 2022, has additionally heard the rumours. “We typically hear the craziest issues about ourselves. That we’re pregnant. Or that we’re separated. Or shifting to a different nation. However we all know higher,” she laughs.
Evenepoel says that it’s ‘virtually indescribable’ how essential Oumi was to him this previous 12 months. “After I crashed in April, there was doubt. Would I make it to the Tour? I solely had two months, and I can depend myself fortunate to have a mature, sturdy lady like Oumi by my aspect at such a second. Oumi helps me, she helps me, she places me first. Her personal schoolwork comes second.”
“Throughout one in all my first curler coaching classes, within the run-up to the Tour, I needed to do a check with ice cubes to maintain my physique temperature beneath management. For an hour and a half, Oumi actually walked from the kitchen to the rollers, to get parts of ice cream each time. And once I lastly received the time trial within the Tour, I knew: I owe that to the whole lot that got here earlier than. Additionally on these ice cubes. Now that I’m injured, I’m attempting to do it the opposite means round. Cook dinner dinner. Or make certain she will be able to begin learning proper after breakfast.”
When Evenepoel is requested about his greatest minute of 2024, Oumi additionally performs a task. He chooses the second when his spouse hung his first Olympic medal, which she had introduced particularly from Belgium, round his neck after profitable his second Olympic title, within the street race.
“No one knew higher than the 2 of us what had preceded that double gold,” Evenepoel explains. “The numerous hours away from one another. The Tour. Folks all the time concentrate on the end photograph, however they neglect what got here earlier than. They don’t see the unhealthy days, not the moments of rehabilitation. Solely companions see these. I fall asleep with Oumi, I rise up together with her, it’s she who motivates me within the morning to go for it once more. And it’s additionally she who’s there for me when issues aren’t going effectively.”
Evenepoel additionally thinks that he and Oumi had ‘too little’ high quality time in 2024. “We solely took 4 days off after the Video games, as a result of interviews had been deliberate, however looking back I feel: I ought to have performed that in another way. We should always have taken ten days there for the 2 of us. I’m going to do not forget that for the longer term. That it’s okay to consider ourselves and typically say no. That’s a accountability I need to take, in alternate for all of the occasions I depart her alone. I’m going to do this in another way from 2025. Higher.”
Nonetheless collectively:
Puck Pieterse Needed to Miss the Superprestige Diegem
Puck Pieterse didn’t begin within the Superprestige Diegem on Monday. The Fenix-Deceuninck rider needed to miss the night cross as a result of sickness. Her group announcement on social media.
“Sadly, no Puck Pieterse within the Superprestige Diegem in the present day”, Fenix-Deceuninck wrote. “Puck didn’t really feel one hundred pc in Gavere on Thursday. She already had some abdomen issues earlier than the beginning. Regardless of two days of relaxation, her situation has deteriorated. On the recommendation of the medical group, it has been determined to skip Diegem.”
Pieterse was the winner of the Superprestige Diegem of the previous two years, she received the night cross in each 2022 and 2023. The subsequent race on her program is the GP Sven Nys on January 1.
No Pieterse in Diegem:
Crelan-Corendon Additionally Hit by Sickness Earlier than the Superprestige Diegem
A number of members of Crelan-Corendon couldn’t begin the Superprestige Diegem on Monday night. Sara Casasola, Marion Norbert Riberolle and Aaron Dockx are all scuffling with sickness. The group introduced this on social media.
“Sara Casasola has nonetheless not recovered from her viral an infection and is constant to get well,” Crelan-Corendon wrote. “Marion Norbert Riberolle felt barely unwell yesterday after the race in Besançon and is scuffling with chilly signs. Aaron Dockx didn’t really feel match sufficient in Besançon to compete with the higher riders. He grew to become ailing after Zonhoven and has not recovered sufficiently.”
Crelan-Corendon began the Superprestige Diegem with 4 riders. Sanne Cant and Inge van der Heijden competed within the ladies’s race, whereas Laurens Sweeck and Joran Wyseure began the boys’s race.
No Marion Norbert Riberolle in Diegem:
Lefevere Stays Concerned with Soudal Fast-Step
Patrick Lefevere will step down as CEO of Soudal Fast-Step on 31 December 2024. As an honorary board member, Lefevere will stay concerned with the group and the brand new administration, however what precisely will that involvement appear like? Lefevere defined in an interview with Het Nieuwsblad.
Lefevere based Fast-Step Davitamon in 2003, which has since grown into Soudal Fast-Step. After greater than twenty years, he’s handing over the baton to Jurgen Foré, who was already operational director of the group final 12 months. He shared this with the group throughout a coaching camp in Calpe. “I had a really heat response once I informed the riders,” stated Lefevere. “All of them stated that I’ll proceed to return. Perhaps, however not in the way in which that some anticipate.”
“I’m not going to hold round on the sidelines like a pathetic little man or wave to everybody firstly. Jurgen does ask my recommendation, however I’m not going to remain round like a godfather and inform the mechanics or the soigneurs about how issues was higher. Then I’d deal with him with out the ball, and that’s not my type. Succeeding me will not be a present, and I’m comfortable to step apart.”
Lefevere is doing this after a 2024 with a number of highlights for Soudal Fast-Step. Remco Evenepoel particularly offered the group with successes. “I’ve all the time tried to not construct a group round one rider, however you may’t ignore the truth that he’s presently the person of the group that we attempt to help in each doable means.”
“I don’t assume we needs to be inferior to anybody. I say that in all modesty, I don’t have a thick neck. The Dutch are higher marketeers and put it in a nicer bundle, however we West Flemish, we do it.”
Patrick not gone:
Sebastián Henao Makes Comeback together with his Cousin Sergio
Sebastián Henao can be again within the peloton in 2025. The 31-year-old Colombian, who determined to take a break after leaving Astana Qazaqstan in 2022, has signed a contract with Nu Colombia. He can be reunited together with his cousin Sergio within the Continental group.
Henao began his skilled profession in 2014 for, what was then, Workforce Sky and raced for the British group for eight years. He was a promising climber and completed third within the Tour de Langkawi and rode to prime ten locations within the Tour of Burgos, Arctic Race of Norway and the Volta ao Algarve. However he by no means managed to completely break by way of on the highest stage and rode as a domestique. Within the winter of 2021, he moved to Astana Qazaqstan, however he didn’t stick with the Kazakh group for lengthy.
The Colombian determined in August 2022, after a number of disappointing outcomes, to take an indefinite break. He stated this was as a result of well being issues. Since then, nothing a lot has been heard from Henao, however now he plans to restart his biking profession with the Continental Nu Colombia group. Subsequent season, he’ll race collectively together with his cousin Sergio, who’s now 37 years previous and has been competing at a decrease stage for a number of seasons. The 2 had been additionally teammates at Workforce Sky beforehand.
The Henao’s will be a part of Andrés Camilo Ardila (ex-UAE Workforce Emirates and Burgos-BH), Daniel Muñoz (Androni Giocattoli-Sidermec), Cristian Camilo Muñoz (UAE Workforce Emirates), Juan Diego Alba (Movistar) and Rodrigo Contreras (Etixx Fast-Step and Astana) within the Nu Colombia group in 2025.
Sebastián Henao racing once more in 2025:
Thijs Aerts to Retire from Cyclo-Cross: “I used to be In a position to Fulfil my Goals”
Belgian cyclocross specialist Thijs Aerts will finish his skilled profession on the finish of this 2024-2025 season. On February twenty third, the previous Junior world champion will say goodbye on the Sluitingsprijs in Oostmalle, after seven years as knowledgeable, together with two with Charles Liégeois Roastery CX.
Thought of the most effective riders of his era, Aerts brilliantly distinguished himself within the youth classes. Along with profitable the rainbow jersey within the Junior class in Hoogerheide in 2014, he additionally received two Belgian U23 titles in Lille (2016) and Koksijde (2018).
The 28 12 months previous rider from Rijkevorsel, youthful brother of Toon Aerts, supplied Charles Liégeois Roastery CX three podiums within the final two years, together with a outstanding third place behind Wout Van Aert and Jens Adams in Essen. His skilled document consists of three worldwide victories in Grandville, Crawley, and Contern.
Additionally lively on the street, Aerts devoted himself wholeheartedly as a loyal teammate in service of his teammates throughout the construction of Intermarché-Wanty. He was, for instance, a part of the profitable group round Gerben Thijssen within the 2023 Tour of Limburg, and performed an essential function within the successes of Gerben Kuypers within the Excursions of Namur and Liège. On the finish of August, he concluded the final street race of his profession with Wanty-ReUz-Technord in probably the most stunning means by triumphing within the final stage of the Tour of Namur on prime of the Citadel.
Thijs Aerts: “Since my first steps on this planet of cyclocross on the age of 11, I’ve had the possibility to expertise the whole lot. Each mud part, each circuit, each victory, and each setback have made me the rider I’m in the present day. I used to be in a position to realise my childhood goals because of my two groups Charles Liégeois Roastery CX and Baloise Trek Lions. With my brother Toon, we created numerous reminiscences. It was additionally every time an amazing honour to have the ability to signify Belgium on the most prestigious occasions. Now, after cautious consideration, I’ve determined to finish my profession as knowledgeable bicycle owner, with delight and gratitude. I can proudly say that I gave the whole lot, day by day, to get the very best out of myself. Not too long ago, I realised that the outcomes had been not matching the sacrifices. Final August, I accomplished the final street race of my profession with the construction of Intermarché-Wanty with a wonderful victory within the Tour of Namur. I’ll strategy my final cyclocross races with complete dedication to complete on a excessive word. I’ll benefit from each cross with my private employees, whom I’ve been in a position to depend on for ten years, with my teammates and the employees of Charles Liégeois Roastery CX. Solely time will inform what I’ll do subsequent, however one factor is definite: biking will undoubtedly proceed to play a central function. I wish to go on my ardour and expertise of cyclocross to the following generations.”
Thijs Aerts to retire:
Workforce Visma | Lease a Bike Stays True to Iconic Yellow and Black in 2025
Workforce Visma | Lease a Bike proudly unveils its 2025 package, staying true to the long-lasting yellow and black that defines the group’s identification. By preserving the total design unchanged, the group reinforces their recognisability and continues to construct their model.
Identical to final 12 months, Wout van Aert, Jonas Vingegaard and Marianne Vos will proudly put on yellow and black in 2025, alongside some new teammates like Pauline Ferrand-Prévot and Simon Yates.
Pushed by unity, precision, and a shared objective, Workforce Visma | Lease a Bike thrives on collaboration and alignment, embodying The Energy of the Beehive. It’s a mentality that makes the group unstoppable. The acquainted yellow and black colors stay a transparent reflection of Workforce Visma | Lease a Bike’s identification, symbolising braveness, dedication, ahead pondering, dedication, and group spirit. We don’t simply race to win; we experience past victory.
Jasper Saeijs, Supervisor Advertising and marketing and Communications, is pleased with the 2025 package: “By sticking with the identical design and our yellow and black colors, we strengthen the identification that we’ve constructed during the last couple of years. In the course of the season we are going to launch a number of campaigns that may emphasise our distinctive tradition and identification. We’re prepared for a brand new season and to point out The Energy of the Beehive.”
Whereas the brand new package displays their dedication to continuity, Workforce Visma | Lease a Bike can be wanting ahead to deepening their model and identification by way of campaigns and communications all year long. For example, Workforce Visma | Lease a Bike’s including a brand new element to their 2025 package: the Yellow B. emblem will characteristic on the chest. Drawing on the power of the whole lot the group has constructed through the years, followers can anticipate to see extra of what defines them each on and off the bike.
Richard Plugge, Managing Director, notes: “I’m comfortable we’re persevering with with yellow and black, as a result of it represents who we’re and what we stand for. The achievements we’ve made in these colors are a testomony to our power as a group. Our success comes from working collectively in direction of our shared objective to encourage by profitable collectively.”
Cyclocross Reds turns into Seven Racing
The CX group, beforehand referred to as The CycloCross Reds, takes a step ahead in the present day with a outstanding rebranding: the group will now be referred to as Seven Racing. Regardless of new rules regarding betting firms, predominant accomplice 777.be stays firmly dedicated to the group. MAAP has joined as the brand new clothes provider.
In collaboration with the famend attire model MAAP and title sponsor 777.be, Seven Racing has unveiled an modern jersey that complies with the brand new rules for betting firms whereas reinforcing the group’s identification. The purple jersey, wealthy in symbolism, embodies the group’s core values. The design combines the next components:
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• Crimson: representing the color of predominant accomplice 777.
• The quantity 7 on the center: symbolising the group’s ardour for cyclocross.
• The quantity 7 on the arm: representing power.
• The quantity 7 on the again: symbolising the group’s spine, braveness, and power of character.
• A sample evoking “blurriness” by way of pace, impressed by the spinning of numbers on a slot machine.
Jennifer Dettori, basic director of 777, explains: “At 777, we consider that sport is a strong power for unity and inspiration. Cyclocross completely embodies values corresponding to dedication, ardour, and self-mastery. With Seven Racing, we’re proud to contribute to this evolution, staying true to the core values of the sport whereas respecting the brand new rules.”
“The quantity 7 lies on the coronary heart of the group’s new identification. Universally recognised as a image of luck, concord, and fulfilment, it completely displays Seven Racing’s ambition: to encourage cyclocross fanatics worldwide and to attempt for excellence on the highest stage.”
“Seven Racing celebrates not only a new identification, but in addition reaffirms common values: ardour, solidarity, and collective power,” stated group supervisor Philip Roodhooft. “Our objective is to proceed inspiring followers and delivering distinctive performances. We look ahead to the longer term with ambition and enthusiasm, whereas remaining deeply dedicated to the growth of cyclocross and upholding the basic ethics of the game.”
Moreover, Abus has turn out to be Seven Racing’s official helmet accomplice, additional strengthening the group’s dedication to security and efficiency.
Workforce dsm-firmenich PostNL Bolster Males’s and Ladies’s Packages with Thrilling Colombian Duo
A primary within the group’s historical past, Workforce dsm-firmenich PostNL are delighted to announce that two promising younger Colombian riders will don the two-striped package as of subsequent 12 months; because the group builds on their worldwide roster with a Dutch coronary heart. Juan Martinez is ready to experience for the Males’s program by way of 2027, whereas Juliana Londoño will put on the group’s colors till a minimum of the tip of 2026.
Juliana Londoño
Hailing from Medellín in Colombia, Londoño began competing in biking solely in direction of the beginning of 2022 having beforehand used the game as a part of her coaching for skating competitions. Instantly performing effectively, she raced lots on the Colombian home scene in 2022, honing her abilities each on the street and monitor. What could be her last junior 12 months in 2023 noticed Londoño come out with a bang, profitable the Pan-America time trial championship and ending second within the street race. A superb efficiency on the Vuelta a Guatemala adopted earlier than she examined herself in opposition to the very best in her age class on the street World Championships. Alongside her street racing, Londoño raised her arms in glory as she took a memorable world title within the Omnium occasion on the monitor World Championships which happened in her native Colombia. This season, after profitable the Clásica de Rionegro, she made the journey over to Europe the place she has ridden with the UCI WCC Workforce. Gaining worthwhile expertise in quite a lot of competitions and over totally different parcours, she “received” the dash for sixth behind the breakaway at La Périgord Women and took third place on stage three of the Princess Anna Vasa Tour, whereas performing persistently all through the entire season.
Londoño expressed: “I’m actually excited to hitch Workforce dsm-firmenich PostNL subsequent 12 months. Will probably be a giant step for me to race within the WorldTour however I simply need to study as a lot as I can from the remainder of the women within the group and the employees right here, particularly in my first 12 months as I settle in. The group is de facto skilled and structured, there’s somebody that can assist you for the whole lot, and I feel that fits me as an individual. Proper now, I’m not totally certain what sort of rider I’m. I do have a very good dash, however I additionally need to be an entire rider and never concentrate on just one speciality as I’m nonetheless younger, so I feel that may work effectively with the group and the way they do issues. I’m wanting ahead to it.”
Workforce dsm-firmenich PostNL head coach Rudi Kemna continued: “Juliana has been on the radar of our scouting division for a while. She visited us at our Maintain Difficult Heart in Sittard the place we did some testing, and she or he actually impressed us with not solely her check outcomes but in addition her character too; as she’s an excellent pushed and clever younger particular person. Profitable each on the street and on the monitor spotlight her talents, and we expect she has untapped potential that we are able to additional develop with our group of coaches and consultants. We need to give her the room to develop and enhance with none strain, as she will get used to WorldTour stage racing.”
Juliana Londoño:
Juan Martinez
Coming from the Boyacan Highlands’ division in Colombia throughout the Andean area, Martinez is a pure climber who finds himself at residence when the street goes uphill. Like many, he was impressed by the profitable Colombian cyclists from the previous who come from his area and confirmed his skills within the very aggressive junior races in Colombia but in addition over in Spain, the place he made a mark by profitable the uphill time trial on stage 4 at Bizkaiko Itzulia. Making the daunting journey over to Europe full-time in 2023 to hitch Q36.5 Continental Biking Workforce, Martinez has confronted a number of setbacks however has progressed solidly with the Swiss squad. Persevering with to develop as a rider, issues clicked earlier in 2024 on the Valle d’Aosta the place second and fourth locations on levels had been sufficient to see him declare sixth general in a really aggressive subject, additionally claiming the mountains jersey. Staying in Italy, his type noticed him take a formidable win in Bassano – Monte Grappa in July; as soon as once more highlighting his power when the street goes upwards. After that, he represented his nation on the well-known Tour de l’Avenir the place he supported his teammates.
Martinez stated: “Workforce dsm-firmenich PostNL is likely one of the largest groups on this planet and will probably be particular to show skilled with them. They’ve developed plenty of nice riders prior to now so I feel will probably be a very good match for me as I make the following step in my profession. The help you get as a rider when it comes to vitamin, coaching, the gear; the whole lot may be very skilled. Additionally wanting on the races, this 12 months the group had some very nice outcomes which is sweet and offers me confidence within the success of how they work. I feel for now I’m extra of a pure climber, however I simply need to enhance as a lot as I presumably can within the subsequent years. Hopefully I may also help the group to extra victories and if I can take one myself as a professional – that will be the dream.”
Workforce dsm-firmenich PostNL head coach Rudi Kemna continued: “Juan has proven himself to be a really thrilling climbing expertise, and he actually excels when the street goes uphill. He’s skilled racing in Europe with Q36.5 Professional Biking’s Growth group over the previous two years and this season he received the mountains jersey on the Giro Valle d’Aosta, which is likely one of the most prestigious races when it comes to climbing at this age stage. As he’s nonetheless a younger rider, we consider there’s nonetheless plenty of area for him to progress and develop within the coming years with us.”
Juan Martinez:
12 Biking Heroes Recognised in New Yr Honours Listing
British Biking has rounded off a momentous 12 months with 4 Olympic and 6 Paralympic gold medalists honoured within the 2025 New Yr Honours record, alongside two distinctive group biking champions, for his or her providers to biking.
After profitable a sensational, second back-to-back Olympic gold medal within the MTB after an intense showdown with home-nation rider Victor Koretzky, Tom Pidcock has been awarded an OBE for providers to biking.
Additionally being recognised with an OBE for providers to biking is four-time Paralympic gold medalist Jaco van Gass, who introduced residence two golds from Paris within the C1-5 combined group dash and C3 particular person pursuit.
Having made historical past at this summer season’s Paris 2024 Olympic Video games changing into the primary ever British ladies’s group dash squad to win Olympic gold, Sophie Capewell, Emma Finucane and Katy Marchant have every been awarded an MBE.
Additionally recognised with an MBE for providers to biking had been tandem riders Sophie Unwin and Jenny Holl who received an unbelievable two gold, one silver and one bronze medal throughout the street and monitor, in addition to fellow tandem riders Lizzi Jordan and Danni Khan who took residence a gold medal of their first Paralympic Video games.
Having added a silver medal to his Paralympic medal assortment within the males’s C3 particular person pursuit, earlier than profitable the boys’s C1-3 street race in sensational type in opposition to a duo of French riders, Fin Graham was additionally awarded an MBE.
Inspirational Yorkshire biking volunteer Val French (67) was awarded a BEM for her providers to biking after this 12 months changing into the primary British Biking Breeze Champion to guide 1,000 women-only bike rides. Breeze is British Biking’s groundbreaking programme to get extra ladies using bikes for enjoyable and since 2011 Val has helped greater than 5,000 ladies on to bikes and performed an enormous function in narrowing the gender hole in participation within the sport.
73-year-old Christopher Sprules was additionally awarded a BEM for his providers to biking, having helped to develop biking group Sustrans in Sussex, in addition to engaged on tasks to encourage folks to stroll or cycle.
CEO for British Biking, Jon Dutton OBE stated: “On behalf of everybody at British Biking, I’d prefer to congratulate all of these recognised for his or her providers to biking within the New Yr Honours record and thank them for his or her contribution to our nice sport. It’s improbable to see our Olympic and Paralympic heroes recognised for his or her extraordinary achievements which introduced pleasure to so many over the summer season Video games. I’m particularly happy to see Val recognised for her distinctive efforts in supporting ladies to get out on their bikes and expertise the enjoyment of biking for themselves. Volunteers like Val are absolutely the spine of our sport and her ardour and dedication helps to alter hundreds of individuals’s lives for the higher.”
Efficiency Director for the Nice Britain Biking Workforce, Stephen Park CBE stated: “In what has been such a improbable 12 months for elite sport in Nice Britain, to see so many Olympic and Paralympic cyclists recognised within the New Yr Honours record is an actual testomony to the expertise we’ve on this nation. All the Olympians and Paralympians recognised this 12 months have spent their careers working exhausting to get to the largest sporting stage on this planet, the place they delivered skilful and electrifying performances that carry unity and delight to all these watching again residence, and assist encourage the nation.”
OBE for Tom Pidcock:
Due to our Companion BINGOAL!
We prolong our honest because of our title accomplice BINGOAL, who supported our venture and our riders from 2020 to 2024. Our partnership, which was presupposed to proceed till 2026, should finish due to the brand new regulation on playing. Due to this partnership, these 5 nice seasons have allowed our group to make a giant leap ahead and open up many growth and efficiency prospects for our riders.
Christopher Brandt. “We’re very unhappy to have to finish our fruitful collaboration of the final 5 years with BINGOAL, due to the brand new regulation on video games of likelihood. We consider that the brand new guidelines regarding this sector is not going to basically change issues. It’s a disgrace to have to finish our widespread journey with BINGOAL on this means. Our price range is impacted. Our accomplice has been one in all our predominant supporters since 2020, a really shut and constructive accomplice, a member of the household. From the start, we had discovered options collectively within the face of the UCI bans. BINGOAL was additionally a necessary help through the very troublesome interval of covid. The tip of our journey with BINGOAL doesn’t imply the tip of our mutual friendship. We hope that the longer term will permit us to get nearer once more. Thanks BINGOAL!”
Santos Tour Down Underneath 2025 Males’s Begin Listing
The 2025 males’s peloton options a number of present Nationwide Champions: Michael Woods from Canada, Alberto Bettiol from Italy, Mauro Schmid from Switzerland, Jhonatan Narvaez from Ecuador, Paul Lapeira from France, and Luke Plapp from Australia.
21 Groups Assured to Begin
In accordance with the rules of the Union Cycliste Internationale, the next eighteen UCI WorldTeams are robotically entered:
Alpecin-Deceuninck (Bel)
Arkéa – B&B Hôtels (Fra)
Bahrain Victorious (Brn)
Cofidis (Fra)
Décathlon Ag2r La Mondiale Workforce (Fra)
EF Training-Easypost (USA)
Groupama – FDJ (Fra)
INEOS Grenadiers (Gbr)
Intermarché – Wanty (Bel)
Lidl-Trek (USA)
Movistar Workforce (Esp)
Crimson Bull-BORA-hansgrohe (Ger)
Soudal Fast-Step (Bel)
Workforce Jayco AlUla (Aus)
Workforce Picnic PostNL (Ned)
Workforce Visma | Lease a Bike (Ned)
UAE Workforce Emirates (UAE)
XDS Astana Workforce (Kaz)
The organisers have invited the next groups:
TotalEnergies (Fra)
Tudor Professional Biking Workforce (Sui)
Uno-X Mobility (Nor)
Mechanically certified as a result of their UCI rating on the finish of the 2024 season, the groups Israel-Premier Tech (Isr) and Lotto (Bel) have declined the invitation.
The twenty second group chosen for the 83rd version of Paris-Good can be introduced at a later date.
2025 Paris-Good route:
MyWhoosh Revamps Sunday Race Membership for a New Chapter in Digital Racing
The stakes are greater, the routes are extra dynamic: MyWhoosh is taking the Sunday Race Membership (SRC) to the following stage and with a brand new emblem.
Sunday Race Membership is a premium racing occasion on MyWhoosh, launched in 2022, that includes difficult racing by way of quite a lot of routes and programs, high-level efficiency verification, and dynamic categorisation each Sunday of the 12 months, with the prize pool equally distributed amongst female and male classes.
With an all-new format, reimagined prize construction, and expanded classes, this revamped expertise is designed to problem and interact riders greater than ever.
At its core, SRC displays MyWhoosh’s perception that racing is the head of biking – a chance to push limits, enhance abilities, and join with a worldwide group. The 2025 SRC revamp addresses key challenges of the occasion to make sure an optimised, extra participating and aggressive format that caters to riders of every kind.
What’s New?
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1. Addition of Two Extra Classes for Fairer Racing
- Narrower energy unfold in categorisation, making races extra aggressive and accessible to a broader viewers. From January, there can be six classes as a substitute of 4.
- Prizes for the highest 10 in every class.
- Further prizes for the highest 7 groups in finals, together with Dash and KOM (King of the Mountains) segments and general weekly winners.
- An expanded collection of routes ensures various terrain, together with rolling hills, flat segments, and mountainous levels. Programs are standardised for each males’s and ladies’s races, providing recent challenges every week.
2. Enhanced Prize Distribution
3. Numerous and Dynamic Routes
January 2025 SRC Routes
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4. Improved Engagement and Accessibility
- Extra balanced competitors with tailor-made programs and elevated engagement. Riders in any respect ranges can now really feel challenged but aggressive.
- Elevated funds for decrease classes, with 60% of the prize allocation matching the class above. Further incentives for dash/KOM winners encourage numerous racing methods.
- Updates can be found right here
5. Up to date Prize Cash Breakdown
6.Up to date ruleset
Month-to-month Prize Cash Breakdown
The brand new SRC ensures that each participant, no matter their power sort and talent stage, can check their limits and discover quite a lot of routes and programs whereas becoming a member of a worldwide group of racers. By making the format extra inclusive and various, MyWhoosh continues to redefine digital biking for its worldwide group.
The MyWhoosh Sunday Race Membership takes place each Sunday, beginning with Class 6 racing from 07:30am (GMT) for females and 09:30am (GMT) for male classes, and dwell streamed on YouTube and Twitch. For extra info, go to https://www.mywhoosh.com/occasions/.
About MyWhoosh
Based in 2019 in Abu Dhabi, UAE, MyWhoosh is a free-to-use digital biking app providing immersive, tailor-made coaching experiences. Trusted by professionals and rookies alike, it options beautiful digital worlds, aggressive races, and over 730 exercise plans.
Gianni Savio Handed Away on Monday
The Italian was a widely known determine within the biking world as a group supervisor for many years. He was 76 years previous.
Savio began his profession in 1986, when he was group supervisor at Santini. Six years later, he took over the group as supervisor from Dino Zandegù. He then joined the brand new Glacial–Selle Italia in 1996. That group appeared to alter names yearly: Selle Italia, Colombia-Selle Italia, Serramenti PVC Diquigiovanni, Androni Giocattoli, Drone Hopper and presently GW Shimano–Sidermec, with Savio working the ship.
Savio was also called an professional on South American biking. He was nationwide coach of each Colombia and Venezuela, had many contacts in these areas and found some nice skills: José Rujano and Egan Bernal had been scouted by him they usually made a reputation for themselves in Europe. Another riders who rode for his groups had been Andrea Tafi, Romāns Vainšteins, Iván Parra, José Serpa, Michele Scarponi, Kenny van Hummel, Johnny Hoogerland, Franco Pellizotti, Iván Ramiro Sosa, Fausto Masnada and Mattia Cattaneo.
In 2022, Savio’s group, then known as Drone Hopper-Androni Giocattoli, was nonetheless using as ProTeam. However in 2023, the group, now known as GW Shimano-Sidermec, took a step again to Continental stage. That was additionally the final 12 months that Savio was actively concerned with the group. His well being deteriorated. The Italian handed away after an extended sickness on Monday, December 30, 2024.
Biking loses an actual character – Gianni Savio:
Oldest Tour Stage Winner Émile Idée has Died
Émile Idée has handed away on the age of 104. The Frenchman was the oldest dwelling winner of a Tour de France stage. He received stage 13 of the Tour in 1949.
Idée was born on 19 July 1920. He turned professional in 1940, after which he rode for Alcyon-Dunlop for a very long time. He later rode for Le Perle-Hutchinson, Olmo-Fulgor and Peugeot-Dunlop. In his profession he received the Critérium Worldwide 5 occasions, a stage in Paris-Good and received the French street championship a number of occasions. He additionally got here second in each Paris-Excursions (1947) and Paris-Roubaix (1948). He was additionally second twice behind Fausto Coppi within the Chrono des Nations.
Idée additionally achieved his biggest success within the 12 months that Coppi received his first Tour: 1949. The then 28-year-old rider triumphed within the thirteenth stage from Toulouse to Nimes. From a number one group of six, he beat Roger Lambrecht and Marcel Dupont. After 289 kilometres, he was too quick for the 2 Belgians.
The oldest dwelling Tour stage winner is now Antonin Rolland. He was born on September 3, 1924 and is now 100 years previous. He received a stage within the Tour de France in 1952 and 1955.
Relaxation in peace Émile Idée:
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