Tadej Pogačar dominated the second a part of the Critérium du Dauphiné to take the ultimate general win. In the meantime in Switzerland; residence rider, Marlen Reusser surprisingly beat Demi Vollering within the Tour de Suisse ladies and Romain Gregoire took the win and general lead on stage 1 of the lads’s race. Meet up with all of the movies, race studies, outcomes and what the rider suppose.
TOP STORY:
- Merckx and De Vlaeminck on Pogačar’s domination: “What opposition does he have?”
Rider information:
- Michael Matthews sidelined with indicators of pulmonary embolism
- Thibau Nys ‘can’t complain’ after first take a look at earlier than the Tour de France
- Jasper Philipsen declares his Belgian program earlier than the Tour de France
- Mattias Skjelmose nonetheless sick
Crew information:
- Patrick Lefevere watched Soudal-Fast Step’s one thousandth victory
- Jayco AlUla to share data with Saudi Biking Federation
- New American skilled staff for 2026
- Fabio Christen to Stick with Q36.5 Professional Biking Crew By way of 2027
- Collarbone fracture for Intermarché-Wanty’s Gerben Thijssen
- Medical replace on Louis Vervaeke from Soudal Fast-Step
Race information:
- Canine takes thirteenth place within the Queen stage of the Tour of Colombia
Plus:
Monday EUROTRASH espresso time.
TOP STORY: Merckx and De Vlaeminck on Pogačar’s domination: “What opposition does he have?”
There is no such thing as a doubt that Tadej Pogačar is at present the very best bicycle owner within the World. His nearly whole domination all the time results in comparisons with Eddy Merckx. However what does the Belgian, whose eightieth birthday is subsequent Tuesday, give it some thought?
In an interview with Het Nieuwsblad, Merckx, alongside together with his nice rival Roger De Vlaeminck, spoke at size in regards to the present technology of cyclists. Each males have numerous respect for Pogačar, however are additionally important about his dominance. “Who else did we see within the spring?” Merckx asks. “Mathieu van der Poel, and Remco Evenepoel if he’s wholesome. In my time you had Godefroot, Roger, Freddy Maertens, Demeyer… And within the large excursions Gimondi, Motta, Ocaña, Fuente. Now it’s all a bit much less within the excursions. Apart from Jonas Vingegaard, however he races so little. And in Paris-Good in the beginning of the yr he didn’t make an excellent impression on me.”
The all the time outspoken De Vlaeminck goes a bit additional. “It’s sure that Vingegaard is an effective tour rider, however he doesn’t journey. What do they pay him for an entire yr? And I received’t speak about Pogačar, however what opposition does he have? Like they let him journey ninety kilometres within the Strade Bianche. And the one one who tried one thing is Pidcockske (Tom Pidcock). Come on, boy. They wouldn’t have dropped me so shortly there. On the sand, within the stones. I’d have favored to journey that race.”
The now 77-year-old De Vlaeminck, who took 162 skilled wins in his profession, isn’t impressed by the opposition and singles out Mads Pedersen. “They’re making him a very good one now as a result of he wins a number of levels within the Giro d’Italia. However he can’t win a time trial and he can’t win a mountain stage. You then’re not an excellent rider to me. What has Pedersen received already?”
Merckx then tries to defend the Dane, however De Vlaeminck sticks to his opinion. “Sturdy within the Giro? I received 22 levels within the Giro d’Italia and I completed fourth within the ultimate classification. And I’m not going to speak about Eddy. What number of instances has he received the Giro? 5 instances? Pogacar must hurry. Eddy is extra well-behaved than me. Extra cautious. A distinct character than me. He can’t assist it. Hear, I received’t say Pedersen is a foul driver, however he’s not an excellent one both. And he’s actually not tremendous. That’s my trustworthy opinion and that’s the reality.”
Merckx and De Vlaeminck:
Critérium du Dauphiné 2025
The ultimate dash of the Critérium du Dauphiné 2025, forward of three main mountain levels, noticed Jake Stewart (Israel-Premier Tech) energy to victory in Mâcon, after a quick and laborious Stage 5. Attackers tried to profit from the climbs of the day to attempt to upset the sprinters. However the pack managed to catch the breakaway contained in the final 2 kilometres, which gave the impression to be the proper timing for Lidl-Trek to line up their practice on the entrance and launch Jonathan Milan to a second stage win on this version. However the Italian powerhouse, dropped earlier within the stage, couldn’t fend off his rivals and particularly Stewart. On Sunday, he was already the quickest from the bunch… This time, there was no one forward to deprive him of his first UCI WorldTour success. Remco Evenepoel went down within the finale however he retains the yellow and blue jersey.
On the day after Remco Evenepoel dominated the ITT from Charmes-sur-Rhône to Saint-Péray, a 149-man peloton set off from Saint-Priest, with out Michael Hepburn (Jayco AlUla), the fifth rider to desert the Critérium du Dauphiné 2025. The 183 kilometres specified by entrance of them, en path to Mâcon, are far much less demanding than what’s coming within the Alps, however the stage nonetheless packs sufficient climbing to create actual uncertainty in regards to the situation the riders will ship.
Enzo Leijnse (Picnic PostNL) and Pierre Thierry (Arkea-B&B Resorts) set off at km 1.5. They’re quickly joined on the entrance by Jordan Labrosse (Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale) however the battle goes. EF Schooling-EasyPost and Cofidis drive the chase, counter-attackers launch new strikes… However the scenario settles as Bastien Tronchon (Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale) is caught by the bunch at 24km. By that time, the hole hit its most of two:10 and dash groups; Lidl-Trek and Israel-Premier Tech took the helm of the bunch to attempt to management the day.
The riders fly in direction of the hilly part of the day midway by means of the stage and the hole drops all the way down to 1 second forward of the primary climb of the day, the cat-3 Côte de Saint-Amour. Benjamin Thomas (Cofidis) and Thibault Guernalec (Arkea-B&B Resorts) seize the chance to affix the lead group at 75km. They push their lead again as much as 1:50 (96km). However the race heats up once more on the cat-3 ascents of Col de Fontmartin (km 109) and Col de Boubon (km 120.5). Mathieu Burgaudeau and Matteo Vercher (TotalEnergies) assault on the backside of the primary ascent and are shortly joined by Tobias Foss. One other transfer units off on the second. Alex Baudin (EF Schooling-EasyPost) and Gregor Muhlberger (Movistar) transfer previous Burgaudeau and Vercher however Foss additionally follows that transfer. They path by 1:10 because the race enters the final 50 kilometres. The peloton was 30 seconds additional behind.
Lidl-Trek and Soudal Fast-Step be a part of forces to catch the chasers with 46 kilometres to go. As for the lead group, their hole is all the way down to 1:05. Labrosse ups the ante and Thierry is dropped from the entrance group. Within the peloton, Alpecin-Deceuninck, Uno-X and Ineos Grenadiers work collectively to carry the hole all the way down to 25 seconds on the summit of the ultimate climb of the day, Côte des Quatre Vents (27.2km to go). Jonathan Milan is dropped simply earlier than the summit however his Lidl-Trek teammates shortly carry him again to the bunch. Into the final 10 kilometres, Leijnse is dropped by Labrosse, Thomas and Guernalec, who preserve a niche of 18 seconds to the peloton. They put in a powerful resistance however are ultimately caught simply contained in the final 2 kilometres with a number of groups working collectively on the entrance of the bunch. Lidl-Trek take to the entrance positions of the bunch. Milan appears to be in an ideal place when into the final kilometre however he can’t react when Jake Stewart (Israel-Premier Tech) flies previous him to take victory forward of Axel Laurance (INEOS Grenadiers) and Soren Waerenskjold (Uno-X Mobility).
Stage winner, Jake Stewart (Israel-Premier Tech): “The ultimate dash of the Critérium du Dauphiné 2025, forward of three main mountain levels, noticed Jake Stewart (Israel-Premier Tech) energy to victory in Mâcon, after a quick and laborious stage. Attackers tried to profit from the climbs of the day to attempt to upset the sprinters. However the pack managed to catch the breakaway contained in the final 2 kilometres, which gave the impression to be the proper timing for Lidl-Trek to line up their practice on the entrance and launch Jonathan Milan to a second stage win on this version. However the Italian powerhouse, dropped earlier within the stage, couldn’t fend off his rivals and particularly Stewart. On Sunday, he was already the quickest from the bunch… This time, there was no one forward to deprive him of his first UCI World Tour success. Remco Evenepoel went down within the finale however he retains the yellow and blue jersey.”
General chief, Remco Evenepoel (Soudal Fast-Step): “I don’t actually have an evidence for what occurred after I fell within the finale. However my arms have been actually moist and I misplaced my grip on the handlebars. In any case, I’m not in any ache, I simply have a graze on my proper knee, however it received’t have an effect on me going ahead. We’ll should be prepared for tomorrow, as will probably be the primary large take a look at within the battle we’re going to face over the subsequent three days. The ultimate climb is possibly twenty minutes of effort at most, which is nothing in comparison with what we’ll have on Saturday. In any case, there will definitely be numerous riders attempting to interrupt away, so will probably be very energetic at first. After which we’ll see who’s in nice form and who’s not fairly so good.”
Critérium du Dauphiné Stage 5 End result:
1. Jake Stewart (GB) Israel-Premier Tech in 4:03:46
2. Axel Laurance (Fra) INEOS Grenadiers
3. Søren Wærenskjold (Nor) Uno-X Mobility
4. Laurence Pithie (NZ) Pink Bull-BORA-hansgrohe
5. Jonathan Milan (Ita) Lidl-Trek
6. Paul Penhoët (Fra) Groupama-FDJ
7. Emilien Jeannière (Fra) TotalEnergies
8. Alfred Wright (GB) Bahrain Victorious
9. Mathieu van der Poel (Ned) Alpecin-Deceuninck
10. Bastien Tronchon Decathlon-AG2R La Mondiale.
Critérium du Dauphiné General After Stage 5:
1. Remco Evenepoel (Bel) Soudal Fast-Step in 18:34:54
2. Florian Lipowitz (Ger) Pink Bull-BORA-hansgrohe at 0:04
3. Mathieu van der Poel (Ned) Alpecin-Deceuninck at 0:14
4. Jonas Vingegaard (Den) Visma | Lease a Bike at 0:16
5. Eddie Dunbar (Irl) Jayco AlUla at 0:30
6. Ivan Romeo Abad (Spa) Movistar at 0:31
7. Tadej Pogačar (Slo) UAE Emirates XRG at 0:38
8. Matteo Jorgenson (USA) Visma | Lease a Bike at =.39
9. Alfred Wright (GB) Bahrain Victorious at 1:16
10. Alexey Lutsenko (Kaz) Israel-Premier Tech at 1:24.
Dauphiné’25 stage 5:
A few days after he misplaced vital time within the ITT, Tadej Pogačar replied with a dominant efficiency on the primary mountain stage of the Critérium du Dauphiné 2025, Stage 6. The reigning World champion attacked on the best way up Côte de Domancy, eternally related to Bernard Hinault’s triumph on the 1980 Worlds. No person may observe Pogačar as he flew away in direction of Domancy, the place he had suffered a crushing defeat to Jonas Vingegaard within the Tour de France 2023. This time, the Slovenian star opened large gaps to win the stage forward of his Danish rival (1:01) and Florian Lipowitz (1:22) whereas Remco Evenepoel dropped 1:50. After his eleventh victory because the holder of the rainbow jersey, Pogačar reclaims the yellow and blue jersey. A really completely different problem awaits him on Saturday, with three HC climbs on the menu.
Onto the mountains! After 5 intense days of racing from Domérat, the 144-man peloton of the Critérium du Dauphiné 2025 sort out the ultimate three levels to resolve the winners of the race. The highway from Valserhône to Combloux is brief however full of climbing – 2,630 metres of elevation throughout 126.7km – with a brutal uphill end that includes the successive ascents of Côte de Domancy and Côte de la Cry to achieve the road.
Attackers have been impressed, particularly Mathieu Van der Poel (Alpecin-Deceuninck), who initiates the primary transfer proper from the beginning. A couple of extra attackers be a part of him on the entrance however the peloton will get again at 13km. A brand new transfer units off at km 27 with Michael Shea Leonard (INEOS Grenadiers), Bruno Armirail (Décathlon-AG2R), Andreas Leknessund (Uno-X Mobility), Pierre Thierry (Arkéa-B&B Resorts) and Anthony Turgis (TotalEnergies). Alex Baudin (EF Schooling-Easypost), Mathieu van der Poel (Alpecin-Deceuninck) and Romain Bardet (Picnic PostNL) instantly react to make it an 8-man breakaway. UAE Emirates-XRG pull the bunch and the hole by no means will get increased than 2:10 at 34km. It even will get all the way down to 1:15 on the backside of the primary cat-1 ascent of this version, Côte du Mont-Saxonnex (5.4km at 8.7%, summit at 87.6km). The race instantly explodes.
On the entrance, Alex Baudin, flying in direction of his residence area, and Michael Leonard show to be the strongest. Within the peloton, Sepp Kuss (Visma-Lease a Bike) checks the waters, solely to be instantly adopted by Tadej Pogačar (UAE Crew Emirates). Florian Lipowitz (Pink Bull-BORA-hansgrohe) counter-attacked. The German rising star is caught contained in the final kilometre by a really lowered GC group. Tim Wellens units the tempo for Pogacar, with Jonas Vingegaard, Ben Tulett, Matteo Jorgenson (Visma | Lease a Bike), Remco Evenepoel (Soudal Fast-Step), Paul Seixas (Decathlon-AG2R La Mondiale), Enric Mas (Movistar) and Eddie Dunbar (Jayco AlUla) on their wheels.
Stragglers get again to the GC group on the valley. On the backside of the Côte de Domancy, Leonard and Baudin are 1:15 away from a 27-man peloton. The French teen units off from the underside. Behind him, UAE Emirates-XRG set a brutal tempo. Pogačar accelerates 1 kilometre away from the summit, over 7km away from the end. Vingegaard tries to withstand however the Slovenian flies away. The world champion catches Baudin and goes solo with 6.5 kilometres to go. The gaps improve whereas his chasers battle it out for the rostrum place. Over the road, as Pogačar takes his eleventh victory because the reigning world champion, Vingegaard trails by 1:01, Lipowitz by 1:22, Jorgenson by 1:30 and Evenepoel by 1:50. The general standings are, as soon as once more, turned the wrong way up. However for much longer climbing challenges await them on Saturday.
Stage winner and general chief, Tadej Pogačar ((UAE Emirates XRG): “I’m tremendous completely happy to be again in yellow. It was an excellent day for us. I’m getting excellent solutions from this Dauphiné. I wasn’t too careworn after the time trial and the form is right here. After the Dauphiné, I’ll go to Isola to relaxation just a little and work on my TT bike. We had our personal plan however then Visma went full fuel on the primary class climb [Côte du Mont-Saxonnex]. We survived effectively with Tim [Wellens], Jon [Narvaez] and Pavel [Sivakov]. They did a tremendous job and we truly managed all the best way at this time, besides from that second when Visma attacked. We managed once more forward of the ultimate climb and we went from the underside as a result of: why wait? I needed to tempo myself after the assault and the emotions have been good, the legs have been turning, and a 1 minute hole is sweet, I’m completely happy. I additionally needed to hurry as much as watch the end of Urska [Zigart, his partner] within the Tour de Suisse [14th]. Tomorrow goes to be actually laborious with longer climbs. However proper now I take pleasure in at this time’s stage and I may be assured with my form and the staff’s.”
third on the stage and general, Florian Lipowitz (Pink Bull-BORA-hansgrohe): “My legs have been actually good at this time and the staff did a tremendous job to guard me, seize some ice, give me water… When there have been the primary assaults on the second final climb, I adopted and determined to attempt one thing. I paced myself, they caught me however I used to be feeling assured. I attempted to recuperate as a lot as I may and I gave it my greatest on the final climb. I’m tremendous proud of the efficiency. UAE went all out from the underside. I paced myself with Remco [Evenepoel] after which I gave it a shot, I opened a niche and I went all the best way to the end. There are two extra actually laborious days however for positive I’ll struggle for the white jersey. Tomorrow’s climbs are actually lengthy and usually that fits me fairly effectively. I anticipate an excellent laborious begin and a few racing full fuel till the top.”
KOM, sixth on the stage and combativity, Alex Baudin (EF Schooling-EasyPost): “It was a stupendous day for biking, and I actually loved myself, particularly on the final climb the place there have been lots of people. The purpose was to spend the day on the entrance and attempt to reap the benefits of any alternatives that got here up, however it wasn’t doable to do any higher. Once I was caught by ‘Pogi’, I stood up on my pedals however I didn’t even attempt to follow his wheel. I knew I’d have blown up. Attending to the climb with that hole and with the little vitality I had left, it was not possible. The polka dot jersey wasn’t deliberate, I didn’t anticipate to be forward of Pogacar within the rankings. However now it may develop into a purpose. In any case, I’m going to savour it tomorrow, particularly for the reason that stage will begin subsequent to my childhood membership, the Guidon d’Or La Léchère. It’s additionally a great way to pay tribute to them.”
Critérium du Dauphiné Stage 6 End result:
1. Tadej Pogačar (Slo) UAE Emirates XRG in 2:59:46
2. Jonas Vingegaard (Den) Visma | Lease a Bike at 1:01
3. Florian Lipowitz (Ger) Pink Bull-BORA-hansgrohe at 1:22
4. Matteo Jorgenson (USA) Visma | Lease a Bike at 1:30
5. Remco Evenepoel (Bel) Soudal Fast-Step at 1:50
6. Alex Baudin (Fra) EF Schooling-EasyPost at 1:56
7. Tobias Halland (Nor) Johannessen Uno-X Mobility at 2:03
8. Louis Barré (Fra) Intermarché-Wanty at 2:04
9. Ben Tulett (GB) Visma | Lease a Bike
10. Paul Seixas (Fra) Decathlon-AG2R La Mondiale.
Critérium du Dauphiné General After Stage 6:
1. Tadej Pogačar (Slo) UAE Emirates XRG in 21:35:08
2. Jonas Vingegaard (Den) Visma | Lease a Bike at 0:43
3. Florian Lipowitz (Ger) Pink Bull-BORA-hansgrohe at 0:54
4. Remco Evenepoel (Bel) Soudal Fast-Step at 1:22
5. Matteo Jorgenson (USA) Visma | Lease a Bike at 1:41
6. Eddie Dunbar (Irl) Jayco AlUla at 2:28
7. Louis Barré (Fra) Intermarché-Wanty at 2:39
8. Paul Seixas (Fra) Decathlon-AG2R La Mondiale at 2:49
9. Tobias Halland Johannessen (Nor) Uno-X Mobility at 3:21
10. Ben Tulett (GB) Visma | Lease a Bike at 3:26.
Dauphiné’25 stage 6:
After a primary show of dominance in Combloux, Tadej Pogačar dominated the best summits of the Critérium du Dauphiné 2025 to win Stage 7 on Saturday. Visma-Lease a Bike tried to place stress on UAE Emirates-XRG on the ascents of the Col de la Madeleine and Col de la Croix de Fer. Romain Bardet revived his nice recollections from the world with yet one more lengthy vary assault. However ultimately, no one may match Pogačar’s tempo when he attacked 12 kilometres away from the end at Valmeinier 1800. The world champion takes his third victory on this Critérium du Dauphiné, the tenth this yr, the twelfth since he claimed the rainbow jersey and his 98th as an expert rider. Will he make it 100 on the ultimate day of the race, tomorrow, with one other mountain stage in direction of Val-Cenis? His general lead is as much as 1:01 over Jonas Vingegaard.
On the day after Tadej Pogačar’s victory in Combloux, it’s time to face the upper summits of the Critérium du Dauphiné 2025. Ranging from Grand-Aigueblanche, the riders will attain 2,000 metres of altitude at Col de la Madeleine and Col de la Croix de Fer earlier than tackling the ultimate ascent to Valmeinier 1800. With three HC-climbs and 4,800 metres of elevation, that is the Queen stage for this 77th version.
A 135-man peloton set off at midday and a fierce battle instantly unfolds on the best way up the primary HC-climb of the Critérium du Dauphiné 2025. Visma-Lease a Bike are particularly prepared to make the break. Victor Campenaerts is the primary attacker of the day. Matteo Jorgenson additionally tries to go, earlier than Sepp Kuss ultimately will get away in a 15-man group inbuilt a number of waves. Valentin Paret-Peintre (Soudal Fast-Step) and Bruno Armirail (Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale) led the best way from 8km. And so they have been step by step joined by extra attackers till the group settles at 23km with Kuss, Santiago Buitrago, Torstein Traeen (Bahrain Victorious), Sergio Higuita (XDS Astana), Ben Healy (EF Schooling-EasyPost), Ivan Romeo (Movistar), Andreas Lekessund (Uno-X Mobility), Clément Braz Afonso (Groupama-FDJ), Alexey Lutsenko (Israel Premier-Tech), Romain Bardet, Juan Guillermo Martinez (Picnic PostNL), Louis Meintjes (Intermarché-Wanty) and Jordan Jegat (TotalEnergies).
Tadej Pogacar’s UAE Crew Emirates-XRG set the tempo within the bunch. The depth remains to be excessive on the Col de la Croix de Fer. Guillaume Martin-Guyonnet units off from the bunch and manages to bridge the hole to the entrance group whereas V. Paret-Peintre is dropped. At that time, the hole hits a most of two:05 (64km). Behind them, Visma-Lease a Bike brutally up the ante, which additionally forces the entrance riders to speed up. On the summit, Buitrago goes first. Solely 18 seconds behind, Matteo Jorgenson leads a really lowered GC group that includes Jonas Vingegaard (Visma-Lease a Bike), Tadej Pogacar (UAE Crew Emirates-XRG), Remco Evenepoel (Soudal Fast-Step), Maxim Van Gils, Florian Lipowitz (Pink Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe), Tobias Johannessen (Uno-X Mobility), Paul Seixas (Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale). Onto the downhill, Bardet accelerates in direction of Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne, the place he had claimed his first Tour de France stage win, in 2015. Pavel Sivakov (UAE Crew Emirates-XRG) returns to the bunch to manage the hole. On the backside of the ultimate climb to Valmeinier 1800, Bardet leads by 35 seconds. The French climber is caught 13 kilometres away from the summit. Kuss assaults, Sivakov controls… And Pogacar assaults with 12km to go. Vingegaard tries to withstand, with Lipowitz on his wheel. However the slope places everybody of their place. On the summit, Pogacar celebrates and takes victory 14 seconds forward of Vingegaard, who trailed by 30 seconds with one kilometre to go. Lipowitz completes the top-3 on the day (+1:21) forward of Johannessen (+2:26) and Evenepoel (+2:39).
Stage winner, factors, KOM and general chief, Tadej Pogačar (UAE Emirates XRG): “I didn’t essentially must take a great deal of time at this time. Attacking was a type of defence after which I simply tried to tempo myself to the highest and ease up within the final kilometres. I’m tremendous proud of how we rode at this time. They attacked us, we responded. And we’ll have two extra climbers within the Tour de France. At present we needed to take management on the climbs however Visma went for a lot of assaults. They attacked on the high of La Croix de Fer after which I feel they needed to drop me on the downhill. It was a bit harmful within the first kilometres, I didn’t like that however it’s biking. When Pavel [Sivakov] got here again, he managed. On the ultimate climb, he instructed me he couldn’t pull for much longer so we ready for my assault and I dedicated as a result of I didn’t wish to be attacked left and proper. I felt actually robust however I additionally didn’t wish to go too deep on an excellent sizzling and lengthy climb. To date, so good. However let’s arrive tomorrow.”
2nd on the stage and general, Jonas Vingegaard (Visma | Lease a Bike): “When he attacked, I attempted to observe, however it shortly turned clear that I needed to decelerate. Possibly I couldn’t observe, however to be trustworthy I feel I did effectively. I discovered my very own tempo and didn’t lose a lot on the finish. I may be proud of the way it went. I can see my values they usually have been excellent. Tadej was higher once more and deserves it. I nonetheless hope that this race will assist me to get higher, in order that I’m higher within the Tour than I’m now. However for the time being I’ve to say: Tadej was the strongest yesterday and at this time too. Congratulations to him.”
Finest younger rider, third on the stage and general, Florian Lipowitz: “Ending on the rostrum could be unimaginable””It was an excellent laborious day kind the beginning once more. I used to be actually proud of my legs once more and with the best way we raced as a staff. I paced myself on the final climb. I suffered loads within the final 5 kilometres and I used to be actually completely happy after I noticed the final kilometre mark. Ending third is a very good outcome for me. I hope to have the identical legs tomorrow. Ending on the rostrum of the Critérium du Dauphiné could be unimaginable however tomorrow is one other actually laborious day. To date, I don’t actually take into consideration the Tour. I actually concentrate on this race after which we nonetheless have a little bit of time to prepare.”
fifth on the stage and 4th general, Remco Evenepoel (Soudal Fast-Step): “The beginning was already uphill, within the center too after which once more on the finish. A troublesome journey. Ultimately I used to be effectively up entrance, however on the finish my legs began to expire of steam as we received nearer to the end. A little bit of the identical story as yesterday. Final yr I used to be ninth right here after which there have been ‘smaller’ names using. The hole was additionally larger then. In comparison with final yr, I’m additional alongside. For the time being I’m specializing in myself and we’re taking it day-to-day. It is without doubt one of the most essential stage races of every week. I’m going to take an excellent bathe now and hope that I’ll recuperate a bit.”
Combative rider, Romain Bardet (Crew Picnic-PostNL): “I don’t know if it was panache, I feel it was extra of a determined transfer. However when you’ll be able to take pleasure in your self, it’s a must to seize these moments. Being on the entrance of the race was additionally a means of thanking everybody for the love I’ve obtained, each this week and over a few years. To go alone within the lead at Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne meant loads to me, that’s the place I received my first stage on the Tour de France, in 2015. With my present degree, I couldn’t have carried out rather more on this Dauphiné, however I like the best way I gave it my all. I’ve by no means raced to be on the rostrum, it’s extra of a private quest. In any case, I be ok with what I achieved at this time, and I’ll really feel good on Monday morning too.”
Critérium du Dauphiné Stage 7 End result:
1. Tadej Pogačar (Slo) UAE Emirates XRG in 4:10:00
2. Jonas Vingegaard (Den) Visma | Lease a Bike at 0:14
3. Florian Lipowitz (Ger) Pink Bull-BORA-hansgrohe at 1:21
4. Tobias Halland Johannessen (Nor) Uno-X Mobility at 2:26
5. Remco Evenepoel (Bel) Soudal Fast-Step at 2:39
6. Ben Tulett (GB) Visma | Lease a Bike at 3:48
7. Enric Mas Nicolau (Spa) Movistar
8. Emanuel Buchmann (Ger) Cofidis at 3:51
9. Carlos Rodríguez Cano (Spa) INEOS Grenadiers
10. Guillaume Martin (Fra) Groupama-FDJ.
Critérium du Dauphiné General After Stage 7:
1. Tadej Pogačar (Slo) UAE Emirates XRG in 25:44:58
2. Jonas Vingegaard (Den) Visma | Lease a Bike at 1:01
3. Florian Lipowitz (Ger) Pink Bull-BORA-hansgrohe at 2:21
4. Remco Evenepoel (Bel) Soudal Fast-Step at 4:11
5. Tobias Halland Johannessen (Nor) Uno-X Mobility at 5:55
6. Paul Seixas (Fra) Decathlon-AG2R La Mondiale at 6:50
7. Matteo Jorgenson (USA) Visma | Lease a Bike at 7:18
8. Ben Tulett (GB) Visma | Lease a Bike at 7:24
9. Carlos Rodríguez Cano (Spa) INEOS Grenadiers at 7:41
10. Enric Mas Nicolau (Spa) Movistar at 7:43.
Dauphiné’25 stage 7:
The ultimate mountain challenges of an exhilarating Critérium du Dauphiné 2025 noticed Lenny Martinez (Bahrain Victorious) take flight to victory. The French teen proved to be the strongest climber in a star-studded break, ultimately dropping Enric Mas (Movistar) with 8 kilometres to go. At 21 years previous, he takes his first win within the race, forward of Jonas Vingegaard (Visma-Lease a Bike) and Tadej Pogačar (UAE Emirates-XRG), who turns into the third reigning World champion to win the Critérium du Dauphiné, after France’s Louison Bobet (1955) and Bernard Hinault (1981). Vingegaard and Florian Lipowitz (Pink Bull-BORA-hansgrohe) be a part of him within the general top-3. Pogačar additionally received the inexperienced jersey whereas Lipowitz is the very best younger rider. Bruno Armirail (Decathlon-AG2R La Mondiale) took the polka-dot jersey after spending the time off the entrance.
At first in Val-d’Arc, 135 riders received collectively, together with Romain Bardet, who started his ultimate day within the skilled peloton with a guard of honour paying tribute to his profession. As has typically been the case this week, the primary assaults got here from Mathieu Van der Poel, going first on the high the cat-3 Côte d’Aiton (4.7km). His first try was unsuccessful, however, after a number of extra assaults, a bunch set off at 14km with Max Van Gils (Pink Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe), Sepp Kuss (Visma-Lease a Bike), Valentin Paret-Peintre (Soudal Fast-Step), Lenny Martinez (Bahrain Victorious), Bruno Armirail (Décathlon-AG2R), Ben Healy (EF Schooling-Easypost), Enric Mas, Romeo (Movistar), Mathieu van der Poel (Alpecin-Deceuninck) and Alexey Lutsenko (Israel-Premier Tech).
They construct up a 4 minute lead at 36km, earlier than Uno-X Mobility riders begin chasing to guard Tobias Johannessen’s fifth place within the general standings from Mas. Atop the Col de Beaune (66.7km), the hole was all the way down to 2:30. Van der Poel attacked forward of the intermediate dash in Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne (75.4km). The Dutch star took 10 factors and pushed on, constructing a lead of 1:10 over his former companions up the Côte d’Aussois (101.1km). Behind him, Romeo pulled the break. Van der Poel was reeled in simply earlier than the underside of the climb of the Col de Mont-Cenis.
The race exploded on this ultimate ascent of the Critérium du Dauphiné 2025 with a flurry of assaults within the breakaway and within the peloton. Enric Mas tried to drop everybody however Lenny Martinez held on and ultimately goes solo with 8 kilometres to go. Behind him, Jonas Vingegaard (Visma-Lease a Bike) attacked a few instances and solely Tadej Pogačar (UAE Emirates-XRG) observe him within the final 1.5kilometres. Excessive (5km to go), the French climber was 50 seconds forward of Pogačar and Vingegaard. He held a niche of 34 seconds to the road to say his third WorldTour victory of the season, after levels of Paris-Good and the Tour de Romandie, whereas Pogačar seals the general victory, his first within the Critérium du Dauphiné, and takes his 99th skilled win earlier than heading to the Tour de France.
Stage winner, Lenny Martinez (Bahrain Victorious): “Yesterday, I used to be actually dangerous, and I hadn’t been feeling nice the times earlier than both. So I wasn’t anticipating a lot at this time. However then I lastly felt good at first, so I made a decision to go for it. At one level, I assumed Van der Poel was going to win, then I assumed I used to be going to get caught by the Pogacar-Vingegaard duo just a little later… It might have been an actual disgrace, however it labored out! I used to be going all out till the final kilometre and it was solely on the finish that I actually believed it was doable to win. I’m very proud of my efficiency within the Dauphiné. I got here right here for the general classification: it didn’t work out, however I’ve salvaged the week. The staff instructed me by no means to surrender, in order that’s why I attempted once more at this time. Now we may be happy with what we’ve carried out right here with this victory. I hope to win within the Tour too, we’ll see.”
Remaining general, third on the stage and factors winner, Tadej Pogačar (UAE Emirates XRG): “It’s been a very wonderful week. As soon as once more at this time, the staff did an awesome job. We managed to defend the jersey and we will go residence completely happy and put together for the Tour. There’s numerous positives from this week and we turned all of the negatives into positives, so it’s all good. Now we go to an altitude camp at Isola 2000. There’s not a lot to do forward of the Tour. I relaxation a bit, possibly some further work for the time-trial, after which I’m prepared. I had solely carried out the Critérium du Dauphiné in 2020, when the race was shortened attributable to Covid. It was among the hardest 5 days I ever did in my profession. I lastly returned and I’m tremendous, tremendous completely happy and proud.”
2nd on the stage and general, Jonas Vingegaard (Visma | Lease a Bike): “Tadej is the large favorite. In fact, as defending champion, he has much more stress, however he can deal with that effectively. I hope I can take it a step additional. Like accelerating on longer climbs, however truly every thing needs to be a bit higher. I simply concentrate on myself to be pretty much as good as doable within the Tour. In fact Tadej appears to be like very robust, however I can’t do anything. If I noticed a weak spot in him, I wouldn’t say it right here. It’s clear that the stress is extra on him now. I’ll be prepared.”
third general, seventh on the stage and greatest younger rider, Florian Lipowitz (Pink Bull-BORA-hansgrohe): “I anticipated others to attempt one thing at this time. I didn’t have the very best legs and I used to be struggling loads. So I’m tremendous proud of how robust we rode as a staff and that I may safe the third place within the general standings. I’d by no means have thought to I may compete like this within the Criterium du Dauphiné. It’s an unimaginable week for me and I’m delighted with the outcome. Three weeks is tremendous laborious however now I’ve extra confidence and I’m actually trying ahead to the Tour de France.”
4th general and fifth on the stage, Remco Evenepoel (Soudal Fast-Step): “This ultimate stage was one other step ahead. I underestimated the crash by which I used to be concerned a few days a bit and in addition struggled with the allergic reactions, which prevented me from being at my greatest for 2 days in a row, however at this time was a bit higher, I had an excellent feeling, and that provides me numerous confidence for the long run. Within the subsequent couple of weeks, I wish to work on the tempo adjustments, as a result of it’s one thing that isn’t in my nature, however I additionally want to enhance on the climbs. There’s nonetheless a while till the Tour de France and we’re assured we may be there with an excellent staff and in higher kind.”
KOM, Bruno Armirail (Decathlon-AG2R La Mondiale): “This morning I used to be pondering just a little bit in regards to the polka dot jersey, however Buitrago was effectively positioned, as have been Higuita and Pogacar. Each day I used to be in a position to decide up a number of factors, I went for it, and I suppose it labored. This yr, I nearly received the very best climber’s jersey within the Volta a Catalunya. I misplaced it on the final day, however then I used to be the very best climber in Itzulia and now within the Dauphiné. That’s not dangerous for a man who weighs over 70 kilos. General, it’s been a optimistic week for the staff, additionally with Paul Seixas. He’s very robust, and it’s loopy to see what he’s able to at 18 years previous.”
Critérium du Dauphiné Stage 8 End result:
1. Lenny Martinez (Fra) Bahrain Victorious in 3:34:18
2. Jonas Vingegaard (Den) Visma | Lease a Bike 0:34
3. Tadej Pogačar (Slo) UAE Emirates XRG
4. Matteo Jorgenson (USA) Visma | Lease a Bike at 0:40
5. Remco Evenepoel (Bel) Soudal Fast-Step
6. Enric Mas Nicolau (Spa) Movistar at 0:45
7. Florian Lipowitz (Ger) Pink Bull-BORA-hansgrohe at 0:47
8. Tobias Halland Johannessen (Nor) Uno-X Mobility
9. Ben Healy (Irl) EF Schooling-EasyPost at 1:01
10. Sepp Kuss (USA) Visma | Lease a Bike.
Critérium du Dauphiné Remaining General End result:
1. Tadej Pogačar (Slo) UAE Emirates XRG in 29:19:46
2. Jonas Vingegaard (Den) Visma | Lease a Bike at 0:59
3. Florian Lipowitz (Ger) Pink Bull-BORA-hansgrohe at 2:38
4. Remco Evenepoel (Bel) Soudal Fast-Step at 4:21
5. Tobias Halland Johannessen (Nor) Uno-X Mobility at 6:12
6. Matteo Jorgenson (USA) Visma | Lease a Bike at 7:28
7. Enric Mas Nicolau (Fra) Movistar at 7:57
8. Paul Seixas (Fra) Decathlon-AG2R La Mondiale at 8:25
9. Carlos Rodríguez Cano (Spa) INEOS Grenadiers at 8:57
10. Guillaume Martin (Fra) Groupama-FDJ at 10:01.
Dauphiné’25 stage 8:
Tour de Suisse Girls 2025
Stage 1 of the Tour de Suisse Girls was received by Marlen Reusser. The Swiss rider was too quick for Demi Vollering in a sprint-à-deux. The 2 rode collectively off the entrance for many of the stage.
This yr, the Tour de Suisse Girls started with a stage beginning and ending in Gstaad. The 95-kilometre stage began off troublesome with the Saanenmöser (5.3km at 4.5%) and Jaunpass (30.9km at 8.4%), however after 30 kilometres of racing, the principle obstacles have been behind them. The tempo was already excessive on the Saanenmöser, however it wasn’t till the Jaunpass that the race actually received going. It was Femke de Vries (Visma | Lease a Bike) who threw the cat among the many pigeons. The Dutch rider was unable to carry on, however Sarah Gigante (AG Insurance coverage-Soudal) was one other rider who attacked. Because of the Australian, solely a small elite group remained. Along with Gigante there was: Demi Vollering, Kasia Niewiadoma, Niamh Fisher-Black, Urška Žigart and Marlen Reusser.
Reusser attacked simply after the highest of the Jaunpass. The Swiss created a pleasant hole, to which Vollering needed to reply. And he or she did. She was the one one to make the crossing, after which the 2 continued head-to-head. They shortly prolonged their lead over the primary pursuers to 1:30. Žigart, Fisher-Black and Niewiadoma, Gigante had fallen again into the third group, got here just a little nearer once more, however then Vollering and Reusser prolonged their lead. With 10 kilometres to go, that they had 2 minutes.
So it was clear that Vollering and Reusser have been going to struggle it out. Would there be a two rider dash? Reusser had different plans. Two kilometres from the end, she tried to drop Vollering. She didn’t succeed. Vollering reacted and was shortly again on her wheel. The Dutch rider stayed there, she didn’t work anymore. Reusser slowed down, which meant that the velocity was low to the previous few hundred metres. There was nonetheless a dash. Vollering tried to shock Reusser. She took a lead, however Reusser got here again to her after which previous. The Swiss rider took the win and can also be the primary general chief. Vollering second.
Marlen Reusser (Movistar): “I knew the 2 climbs, particularly the Jaunpass, could be decisive on this warmth. There could be small teams, and should you assault in these situations, you all the time get the ‘second group syndrome,’ as we name it. Individuals are taking a look at one another; nobody actually commits to chasing since you danger being attacked should you sacrifice your self. So we knew that, whether or not I used to be alone or in a small group, if we rode laborious, it will be troublesome for the dropped riders to get again on observe, as a result of every thing breaks down fully after such a tough climb. And it labored.”
2nd on the stage and general, Demi Vollering (FDJ-SUEZ): “I couldn’t maintain myself again. I didn’t really feel nice. She attacked on the descent, simply after I had a water bottle in my hand. I didn’t wish to react instantly. I assumed: let the others do it first, however then I realised I needed to do it myself. I jumped after her, as a result of should you give Marlen an excessive amount of area, you received’t see her once more. Once I received on her wheel, I assumed: that is going to be a protracted journey to the end. However we labored collectively fairly effectively. It was good, we did precisely the identical quantity of labor. I didn’t really feel so good at this time, I feel due to the warmth. I felt there that she nonetheless had an excellent punch, so then I assumed: I’ll await the dash. However I feel I additionally went a bit too early. I couldn’t maintain myself again. Marlen had a very robust dash after that. I feel Marlen actually needed to win this. It’s in her personal nation. That makes it very particular for her. So yeah, I feel she may do one thing further at this time. I’ve by no means seen her so robust. I do know she’s a very good rider and what she’s able to, however proper now she’s actually robust. There aren’t that many lengthy climbs on this Tour, so it’s going to be a matter of attempting to achieve some seconds each day.”
Tour de Suisse Girls Stage 1 End result:
1. Marlen Reusser (Sui) Movistar in 2:29:32
2. Demi Vollering (Ned) FDJ-SUEZ
3. Katarzyna Niewiadoma (Pol) Canyon//SRAM zondacrypto at 1:42
4. Niamh Fisher-Black (NZ) Lidl-Trek
5. Urška Žigart (Slo) AG Insurance coverage-Soudal
6. Noemi Rüegg (Sui) EF Schooling-Oatly at 2:14
7. Elise Chabbey (Sui) FDJ-SUEZ
8. Yara Kastelijn (Ned) Fenix-Deceuninck
9. Mereia Benito Pellicer (Spa) AG Insurance coverage-Soudal
10. Mareille Meijering (Ned) Movistar.
Tour de Suisse Girls General After Stage 1:
1. Marlen Reusser (Sui) Movistar in 2:29:32
2. Demi Vollering (Ned) FDJ-SUEZ at 0:04
3. Katarzyna Niewiadoma (Pol) Canyon//SRAM zondacrypto at 1:51
4. Niamh Fisher-Black (NZ) Lidl-Trek at 1:57
5. Urška Žigart (Slo) AG Insurance coverage-Soudal
6. Noemi Rüegg (Sui) EF Schooling-Oatly at 2:29
7. Elise Chabbey (Sui) FDJ-SUEZ
8. Yara Kastelijn (Ned) Fenix-Deceuninck
9. Mereia Benito Pellicer (Spa) AG Insurance coverage-Soudal
10. Mareille Meijering (Ned) Movistar.
Suisse’25 ladies stage 1:
Amber Kraak received the Second Stage of the Tour de Suisse. The FDJ-Suez rider was the strongest of a breakaway on Friday that made it to the end in Oberkirch. Marlen Reusser retained the chief’s jersey.
The second stage in Switzerland took the riders from Gstaad to Oberkirch over 161 kilometres. There have been three categorised climbs, of which the Buechenhübeli (5.7km at 6.1%) was the final at about 20 kilometres from the end.
Fireworks between the classification riders have been anticipated once more. After the assault by Marlen Reusser and Demi Vollering on Thursday, it was anticipated that they might make the race laborious for one another once more. A teammate of Vollering was within the break of the day and Movistar thought that situation was okay. It was about Kraak, who had Marta Lach, Carina Schremp, Henrietta Christie and Agnieszka Skalniak-Sojka along with her and who rode to a lead of minutes on the peloton. On the Buechenhübeli, the main group fought it out amongst themselves. On the climb, it quickly turned clear that Kraak was the very best, after which she rode to victory unchallenged. For Kraak, it was the third skilled victory in her profession and for FDJ-Suez the fifth rider in every week who was allowed to make the victory gesture.
Behind Kraak, Vollering and Reusser stored a detailed eye on one another. Katarzyna Niewiadoma took benefit of this – the Polish rider rode away simply earlier than the highest of the climb and nonetheless managed to construct up a substantial hole on the favourites. Nevertheless, every thing got here collectively once more on the descent, after which Niewiadoma rode away and lowered a few of her loss. Nevertheless, there have been no main shifts within the general. With two days to go, there may be nonetheless a battle for the ultimate victory.
Stage winner, Amber Kraak (FDJ-SUEZ): “I’ve been struggling loads [with the heat]. Final week I used to be nonetheless on the Girls’s Tour [of Britain] with 9 levels and numerous rain, so I had a very powerful day yesterday. At present I felt a bit higher, however I didn’t have the very best day after I was within the breakaway. I needed to be there to help Demi later within the race. It’s very particular, it’s my fourth yr as an expert bicycle owner and my second WorldTour win. It’s unimaginable to have it going like this, and particularly with this staff. With such good GC riders behind us, you’ll be able to play a bit extra, and typically it’s a must to work actually laborious, however different instances you can also make up for one thing.”
2nd on the stage and QOM, Marta Lach (SD Worx-Protime): “I’m completely exhausted! Over 100 km within the breakaway at this time, so my thoughts and legs are fully out of vitality,” Lach admitted instantly after the end. The plan at this time was to get into the early breakaway, and that labored out effectively. The entire staff was energetic from the beginning, and some of us tried to assault. Once I noticed the precise second, I jumped away and some riders adopted me. That left simply 5 of us up entrance. On the climbs, I needed to journey my very own tempo, which is why I used to be all the time on the entrance. I additionally needed to win the intermediate sprints—there was a watch to win. As soon as I used to be within the breakaway, I assumed, ‘Why not go for that watch?’ It was a pleasant bonus. The polka dot jersey wasn’t our primary purpose, however by setting the tempo on each climb, I robotically collected the factors. It’s nice to put on this jersey. We’ll see how far I can take it. In the course of the stage, I needed to hold my fellow breakaway riders motivated. There have been 4 of us, however in actuality solely three. Amber Kraak didn’t actually take a flip, which I perceive. So I repeatedly took the result in hold the breakaway alive. I knew Amber would assault on the ultimate climb, however I needed to maintain my tempo, in any other case I’d have fully blown up and possibly wouldn’t have even completed within the high ten. I attempted to latch again on, however didn’t shut the hole a lot. On the flat, I maintained my velocity effectively and didn’t lose any extra time. The final nook was nonetheless nerve-wracking. I rode straight on. I knew it was difficult, however after such a tricky day my head and legs weren’t working collectively, and I missed the marshal’s sign. Luckily, I had a giant benefit, so it didn’t have main penalties. I’m very proud of at this time’s efficiency and can head into the ultimate two levels with loads of new vitality!”
Tour de Suisse Girls Stage 2 End result:
1. Amber Kraak (Ned) FDJ-SUEZ in 4:14:31
2. Marta Lach (Pol) SD Worx-Protime at 1:55
3. Elise Chabbey (Sui) FDJ-SUEZ at 2:43
4. Margarita Victoria Garcia (Spa) Liv AlUla Jayco
5. Katarzyna Niewiadoma (Pol) Canyon//SRAM zondacrypto
6. Marlen Reusser (Sui) Movistar at 3:13
7. Demi Vollering (Ned) FDJ-SUEZ
8. Noemi Rüegg (Sui) EF Schooling-Oatly
9. Eleonora Ciabocco (Ita) Crew Picnic PostNL
10. Yara Kastelijn (Ned) Fenix-Deceuninck at 3:17.
Tour de Suisse Girls General After Stage 2:
1. Marlen Reusser (Sui) Movistar in 6:47:01
2. Demi Vollering (Ned) FDJ-SUEZ at 0:04
3. Katarzyna Niewiadoma (Pol) Canyon//SRAM Racing zondacrypto at 1:21
4. Elise Chabbey (Sui) FDJ-SUEZ at 1:55
5. Margarita Victoria Garcia (Spa) Liv AlUla Jayco at 1:59
6. Niamh Fisher-Black (NZ) Lidl-Trek at 2:01
7. Urška Žigart (Slo) AG Insurance coverage-Soudal
8. Noemi Rüegg (Sui) EF Schooling-Oatly at 2:29
9. Eleonora Ciabocco (Ita) Crew Picnic PostNL
10. Yara Kastelijn (Ned) Fenix-Deceuninck at 2:33.
Suisse’25 ladies stage 2:
The Fourth Stage of the Tour de Suisse for ladies was received by Elisa Balsamo. The Italian rider from Lidl-Trek stayed forward of the Dutch Mischa Bredewold by a number of centimetres.
After two days of the Tour de Suisse for ladies, it was already clear that chief Marlen Reusser (Movistar) and her closest pursuer Demi Vollering (FDJ-SUEZ) could be allowed to compete for the ultimate victory. However earlier than the troublesome queen stage with begin and end in Küssnacht on Sunday, there was nonetheless a comparatively straightforward stage between Oberkirch and Küssnacht over 123.1 kilometres.
The American and Olympic champion Kristen Faulkner (EF Schooling-Oatly) was the primary rider who needed to boost the stage with an assault, however she was not adopted. She did achieve a lead of greater than two minutes on a peloton managed by SD Worx-Protime and Lidl-Trek. A measure for nothing, because it turned out an excellent 35 kilometres from the end. The whole lot once more on a mass dash.
In that we ultimately sprinted with a thinned out peloton. Lidl Trek initially got here up with the strongest lead out, however simply earlier than the ultimate straight line it was the Hungarian champion Blanka Vas who strongly pulled the dash. Solely, on the final occasion the Italian sprinter Elisa Balsamo dove between Vas and her SD Worx-Protime rider Mischa Bredewold. The remainder of the peloton had already ridden at a distance. Balsamo then began her dash first, Bredewold adopted strongly and appeared to recover from her for a second, however it was the Italian who put her arms within the air a number of meters earlier than the end. Rightly so, because it turned out just a little later: Bredewold got here up a number of centimetres quick.
Stage winner, Elisa Balsamo (Lidl-Trek): “My teammates labored actually laborious at this time; they knew I actually needed to win. Ultimately, it was a really lengthy dash, possibly too lengthy, however it was an excellent win. At present was a giant purpose for us, so I’m very completely happy. I’ve struggled loads during the last two days and centered solely on at this time, so sure, it was excellent.”
2nd on the stage, Mischa Bredewold (SD Worx-Protime): “In fact, Elisa Balsamo was tremendous robust. Usually my second acceleration in a dash is even higher. You possibly can say that the end line ought to have been a number of meters additional, however the actuality is that I ought to have began the dash a number of meters earlier. My timing was actually not excellent. The truth that Balsamo was the primary to dive into the within bend was a bonus, however I didn’t lose the stage due to that. I simply waited too lengthy to start out the dash. That was excellent (the lead-out). No person made a mistake. I used to be the final one on Blanka Vas’ wheel and that collaboration went completely. Blanka was very robust and I belief her blindly. It’s solely the primary time that we’ve carried out a dash like that collectively in a race, however in February on the coaching camp we did lead-outs collectively frequently. We all know that we each nonetheless have a powerful dash in these sorts of more durable rides with our dash. We additionally like these chaotic finishes. The primary day was certainly far under par. Everybody had a foul day and naturally we have been very upset. Possibly it was due to the warmth, however it’s one thing you shouldn’t dwell on for too lengthy. We knew that we needed to swap. And that’s one thing we’re good at. After Martha Lach’s second place within the second stage, I now end second. outcome, however it may have been even higher. And that’s why I’m a bit upset.”
Tour de Suisse Girls Stage 3 End result:
1. Elisa Balsamo (Ita) Lidl-Trek in 2:56:35
2. Mischa Bredewold (Ned) SD Worx-Protime
3. Noemi Rüegg (Sui) EF Schooling-Oatly at 0:01
4. Agnieszka Skalniak-Sojka (Pol) Canyon//SRAM zondacrypto
5. Demi Vollering (Ned) FDJ-SUEZ
6. Marlen Reusser (Sui) Movistar
7. Caroline Andersson (Swe) Liv AlUla Jayco
8. Flora Perkins (GB) Fenix-Deceuninck
9. Kaja Rysz (Pol) Roland
10. Elise Chabbey (Sui) FDJ-SUEZ.
Tour de Suisse Girls General After Stage 3:
1. Marlen Reusser (Sui) Movistar in 9:43:35
2. Demi Vollering (Ned) FDJ-SUEZ at 0:03
3. Katarzyna Niewiadoma (Pol) Canyon//SRAM zondacrypto at 1:23
4. Elise Chabbey (Sui) FDJ-SUEZ at 1:57
5. Margarita Victoria Garcia (Spa) Liv AlUla Jayco at 2:01
6. Niamh Fisher-Black (NZ) Lidl-Trek at 2:03
7. Urška Žigart (Slo) AG Insurance coverage-Soudal
8. Noemi Rüegg (Sui) EF Schooling-Oatly at 2:27
9. Eleonora Ciabocco (Ita) Crew Picnic PostNL at 2:31
10. Yara Kastelijn (Ned) Fenix-Deceuninck at 2:35.
Suisse’25 ladies stage 3:
Demi Vollering must be careful for Marlen Reusser within the 2025 Tour de France Femmes. The Swiss rider impressively received the Tour de Suisse for the second time on Sunday. The house favorite rode everybody, together with Vollering, off her wheel within the Remaining Stage 4 after which soloed to the stage and ultimate victory.
Marlen Reusser gave the impression to be on her method to the ultimate victory within the Tour de Suisse, however there may very well be a turnaround within the fourth and ultimate stage. The course in and round Küssnacht was not straightforward. The organisers had deliberate a troublesome native circuit, with two doable factors of motion. Fireworks have been anticipated on the powerful Michaelskreuz (3.8km at 9.1%) with the summit 14 kilometres from the end. There was additionally the much less steep sections of an uncategorised climb (1.5km at 6.7%), 8 primarily downhill kilometres from the end in Küssnacht.
However the ultimate would break up the classification riders, and the battle for the early break was sizzling. After a number of failed assaults, two riders managed to flee: Henrietta Christie (EF Schooling-Oatly) went on the assault and this led to a counter from Larissa Tschenett (NEXETIS). The peloton didn’t allow them to get rather more than 1 minute. Tschenett was pulled again pretty shortly and Christie additionally gave the impression to be on the best way. Nevertheless, the New Zealander continued to wrestle on and was joined by Julia Borgström (AG Insurance coverage-Soudal) and Steffi Häberlin (SD Worx-ProTime) with greater than 40 kilometres to go. These two rode away from the peloton simply after the intermediate dash, the place Vollering managed to achieve a second on Reusser. Borgström, Häberlin and Christie labored collectively in an exemplary method, however proved to be no match for the mixed pressure of the peloton. The whole lot got here collectively once more earlier than the Michaelskreuz (3.8km at 9.1%). This proved to be the sign for Reusser to make her transfer. The Swiss rider clearly felt at residence and was not afraid to take the initiative: solely three riders have been in a position to sustain along with her. Vollering, Reusser’s primary competitor was alert and Katarzyna Niewiadoma and Niamh Fisher-Black, third and sixth general, additionally managed to outlive the choice. Sarah Gigante, Yara Kastelijn, Cédrine Kerbaol, Marion Bunel and Urška Žigart, who initially couldn’t observe, managed to rejoin not a lot later. Vollering stored a low profile.
The place the Dutch rider didn’t let herself be tempted into an assault, Niewiadoma couldn’t maintain again. The Pole attacked simply earlier than the highest, however Reusser, Vollering and Fisher-Black had no intention of letting her go. These 4 began the quick descent to Küssnacht collectively. A dash for the stage and ultimate victory appeared possible, however Reusser had different concepts. The Movistar rider jumped 9 kilometres from the end, she instantly created a niche and Vollering had no reply. The Dutch rider tried to rectify the scenario within the ultimate kilometres with the assistance of Niewiadoma, however Reusser rode additional and additional away. The Movistar chief had loads of time within the final kilometre to rejoice the victory with the Swiss followers. After Reusser’s end: Niewiadoma defeated a drained Vollering within the dash for second place.
Stage winner and ultimate general winner, Marlen Reusser (Movistar): “It’s nice. I’m very completely happy. On a day like at this time, I don’t take into consideration final yr. I simply take pleasure in today, and I actually loved the race. I loved the gang; I used to be actually impressed by the variety of folks on the facet of the highway; I heard my title and phrases of encouragement in every single place; it was actually stunning. I feel we’ll have this rivalry with Vollering all yr, and I’m making numerous progress proper now, actually levelling up loads, and I feel it’ll proceed to be fascinating.”
2nd general and third on the stage, Demi Vollering (FDJ-SUEZ): “I really feel very drained… It’s time to sleep. I knew what was coming, that she (Reusser) was going to assault, however I couldn’t sustain along with her. I haven’t felt effectively from the beginning. I’ve tried to do my greatest each day, however I don’t know what’s taking place to my physique. At present I had issues once more, I really feel exhausted. I’m going residence to relaxation. After the Vuelta, the Ituzlia, and the Volta a Catalunya, possibly it was an excessive amount of… Usually, I recuperate in a short time, however within the Tour de Suisse, as quickly as I needed to push, I instantly felt restricted.”
eighth general, Mavi García (Liv AlUla Jayco): “It was a really powerful day after my crash yesterday. I used to be preventing for the general standings yesterday, however at this time it was too laborious, and I misplaced three positions. I’m very grateful to my teammates who gave every thing for me.”
Tour de Suisse Girls Stage 4 End result:
1. Marlen Reusser (Sui) Movistar in 3:19:36
2. Katarzyna Niewiadoma (Pol) Canyon//SRAM zondacrypto at 0:28
3. Demi Vollering (Ned) FDJ-SUEZ
4. Cedrine Kerbaol (Fra) EF Schooling-Oatly at 0:41
5. Yara Kastelijn (Ned) Fenix-Deceuninck at 1:11
6. Niamh Fisher-Black (NZ) Lidl-Trek
7. Urška Žigart (Slo) AG Insurance coverage-Soudal
8. Sarah Gigante (Aus) AG Insurance coverage-Soudal at 1:15
9. Isabella Holmgren (Can) Lidl-Trek at 1:53
10. Marion Bunel (Fra) Visma | Lease a Bike at 1:54.
Tour de Suisse Girls Remaining General End result:
1. Marlen Reusser (Sui) Movistar in 13:03:00
2. Demi Vollering (Ned) FDJ-SUEZ at 0:36
3. Katarzyna Niewiadoma (Pol) Canyon//SRAM zondacrypto at 1:56
4. Niamh Fisher-Black (NZ) Lidl-Trek at 3:25
5. Urška Žigart (Slo) AG Insurance coverage-Soudal
6. Cedrine Kerbaol (Fra) EF Schooling-Oatly at 3:27
7. Yara Kastelijn (Ned) Fenix-Deceuninck at 3:57
8. Margarita Victoria Garcia (Spa) Liv AlUla Jayco at 4:29
9. Marion Bunel (Fra) Visma | Lease a Bike at 4:40
10. Eleonora Ciabocco (Ita) Crew Picnic PostNL at 4:59.
Suisse’25 ladies stage 4:
Tour de Suisse Males 2025
The moist opening Stage 1 of the Tour de Suisse was received by Romain Grégoire, forward of Kévin Vauquelin and Bart Lemmen. In Küssnacht, the Groupama-FDJ rider was the very best of a giant main group with many GC riders that had already damaged away early within the stage. Prime favorite, Joao Almeida was not within the break up and misplaced numerous time.
On the day that Marlen Reusser received the Tour de Suisse for ladies forward of Demi Vollering, the Tour de Suisse for males began with a stage on the identical route. The climb of the Michaelskreuzstrasse (3.9km at 9%) was additionally the deciding issue for the lads.
The steep climb was tackled after 20 kilometres of racing on Sunday. The place it was anticipated {that a} robust early breakaway would escape, 30 riders received away, together with high riders equivalent to Ben O’Connor, Lennard Kämna, Romain Grégoire, Lorenzo Fortunato, Pablo Castrillo, Sjoerd Bax, Bart Lemmen and the younger Tijmen Graat. This was not good for Joao Almeida, however UAE Emirates XRG din’t begin to chase within the peloton. Within the first hours, the 30 riders on the entrance took nearly 4 minutes. UAE then noticed the hazard and put males on the entrance. However, the main group began the ultimate climb to Michaelskreuzstrasse with a big lead of greater than 3 minutes.
Bart Lemmen confirmed his power on the ultimate climb. The Dutchman of Visma | Lease a Bike, along with Romain Grégoire, pressured the tempo they usually had Julian Alaphilippe and Kévin Vauquelin with them. It was Grégoire who succeeded by attacking 9 kilometres from the end. The Frenchman held on to the end to take the stage win and the general lead. Twenty seconds later, Vauquelin, Lemmen and Alaphilippe crossed the end line in that order. Almeida end in a big group with Marc Hirschi and Jan Christen, greater than 3 minutes behind winner Grégoire, which implies the Portuguese rider can have a tricky job to win the ultimate general.
Stage winner and general chief, Romain Grégoire (Groupama-FDJ): “It’s all the time one thing very particular to win on the WorldTour degree, so I’m very, very completely happy. I feel we have been on the identical degree as Kevin, Bart, and Julian, however I made the distinction on the technical facet.”
2nd on the stage and general, Kevin Vaquelin (Arkéa-B&B Resorts): “I didn’t cease the entire stage! I used to be on the offensive from the beginning, attacking solo. Then the breakaway group fashioned. There have been three riders from the Arkéa-B&B Resorts staff on the entrance, with Ewen, Mathis, and me. I managed my efforts in the course of the climb up the large climb of the day, as a result of I knew I may intention for one thing on this primary stage of the Tour de Suisse, between Küsnacht and Küsnacht. Sadly, in the course of the race, I misplaced my glasses, and with the rain and the storm, at one level I couldn’t see something. I used to be proper behind Romain Grégoire when he began, and after I braked, he took the lead, with the wind in my favour for the ultimate a part of the race. My two breakaway companions gave it their all, as did I, however Romain was the strongest at this time. There’s nothing to say. We’ll see what occurs day-to-day on this Tour de Suisse.
third on the stage and general, Bart Lemmen (Visma | Lease a Bike): “It was a stupendous day. Due to the numerous climbs in the beginning, the race broke up very early. Tijmen did fantastically, leaping to the entrance from the beginning. Then a big group broke away, together with Ben O’Connor. I assumed: I’ve to be there, as a result of if his teammates are there, they’ll push. I jumped behind them and all of us rode fairly quick. I attempted to save lots of my legs till the final climb. I knew the race was going to blow up there. Something may occur. I haven’t skilled as a lot in the previous few weeks as I had earlier than the Giro, so I didn’t actually know what to anticipate. Fortunately, every thing went effectively. I’m very completely happy about that. There are various guys who climb effectively however weren’t within the entrance group at this time. In that sense, it’s very optimistic to have already gained three minutes. It might be nice to defend this third place, however we’ll take it day-to-day. I can’t deny it’s an excellent begin.”
4th on the stage and general, Julian Alaphilippe (Tudor): “At present was full fuel from the begin to the top. I didn’t actually plan to assault that early however I understood quick that the stage could be chaotic, so I adopted the winds in the beginning of the race. I made a giant effort within the first 40km, hoping that the peloton behind would include some reinforcements. I gave all of it and I’ve no regrets. It’s a very good begin of the week. We nonetheless wish to get a stage win: I attempted at this time and we’ll attempt on a regular basis.”
Warren Barguil (Crew Picnic-PostNL): “It was a very powerful restart to the Tour de Suisse competitors. Our purpose was to attempt to break free with Frank or me, however the tempo was very excessive at first of the day. After many assaults, I managed to get again in. I stored preventing and tried my hardest, however I didn’t have the legs to maintain happening the ultimate climb. Generally that may occur whenever you come again to racing after the altitude camp. I hope this implies we will enhance all through the remainder of the week.”
Tour de Suisse Males Stage 1 End result:
1. Romain Gregoire (Fra) Groupama-FDJ in 2:50:15
2. Kévin Vauquelin (Fra) Arkéa-B&B Resorts at 0:20
3. Bart Lemmen (Ned) Visma | Lease a Bike
4. Julian Alaphilippe (Fra) Tudor
5. Ben O’Connor (Aus) Jayco AlUla at 1:07
6. Felix Grossschartner (Aust) UAE Emirates XRG
7. Pablo Castrillo Zapater (Spa) Movistar
8. Lennard Kämna (Ger) Lidl-Trek
9. Rainer Kepplinger (Aust) Bahrain Victorious
10. Nicola Conci XDS Astana at 1:26.
Tour de Suisse Males General After Stage 1:
1. Romain Gregoire (Fra) Groupama-FDJ in 2:50:05
2. Kévin Vauquelin (Fra) Arkéa-B&B Resorts at 0:24
3. Bart Lemmen (Ned) Visma | Lease a Bike at 0:26
4. Julian Alaphilippe (Fra) Tudor
5. Pablo Castrillo Zapater (Spa) Movistar at 1:16
6. Ben O’Connor (Aus) Jayco AlUla at 1:17
7. Felix Grossschartner (Aust) UAE Emirates XRG
8. Lennard Kämna (Ger) Lidl-Trek
9. Rainer Kepplinger (Aust) Bahrain Victorious
10. Ben Swift (GB) INEOS Grenadiers at 1:32.
Suisse’25 males stage 4:
Michael Matthews Sidelined With Indicators of Pulmonary Embolism
The Jayco AlUla staff introduced throughout a latest altitude coaching camp, that the medical workers recognized rider Michael Matthews with indicators of a pulmonary embolism. The skilled Australian has to stop all bodily exercise till additional discover.
A pulmonary embolism is when a number of blood clots kind within the blood vessels of a lung. This prevents blood from flowing by means of the blood vessels and deprives the lung of blood, which in flip reduces its skill to perform. Though such a situation may be harmful, Matthews’ well being is secure. The staff’s medical staff is at present conducting an intensive investigation into the extent of the issue and its doable trigger, with a view to decide a secure and optimum restoration course of for the athlete.
Throughout this era of investigation, Matthews won’t compete as a precaution to make sure that there isn’t a danger to his well being and well-being, which is able to dominated out his participation within the Tour de Suisse and Tour de France.
Matthews out of motion for some time:
Thibau Nys ‘Can’t Complain’ After First Take a look at Earlier than the Tour de France
Thibau Nys appears to be like again on his return to the peloton with satisfaction. After nearly a month and a half with out a competitors, the 22-year-old puncher of Lidl-Trek drove to second place within the GP Gippingen. “To be trustworthy, at this time went higher than anticipated”, he mentioned on the staff website.
“I simply missed these final two, three p.c to make it fall in the precise route,” mentioned Nys, who noticed Neilson Powless escape within the ultimate kilometres. Then the Belgian proved to be the quickest among the many pursuers. “I actually can’t complain, I’m proud of the sensation and I feel the very best received at this time. When my legs are good, it’s all the time higher to get to the end line with the smallest group doable, so I feel I responded completely to the assaults. It was a little bit of a bet on the finish and I simply missed. My dash was good, however it was for second place.”
For the GP Gippingen, Eschborn-Frankfurt (Might 1) was Nys’ final race. The Belgian then went to heights within the Sierra Nevada to arrange for his first Tour de France. He’ll achieve some further aggressive rhythm within the Baloise Belgium Tour and the BK on the highway.
Lidl-Trek’s Tour choice isn’t but ultimate, however staff DS Maxime Monfort beforehand instructed WielerFlits that Nys would journey the Tour this summer time. “There’s in fact a longlist and we’ve a powerful staff, but when he’s on the degree we anticipate of him in June, then there may be little doubt that he’ll go to France with the staff.”
Thibau Nys trying ahead to the Tour de France:
Jasper Philipsen Proclaims his Belgian Program Earlier than the Tour de France
You could have missed Jasper Philipsen within the Critérium du Dauphiné the previous few days. The place Mathieu van der Poel is, Philipsen is normally there too. Not this time. Philipsen is getting ready for La Grande Boucle by way of plenty of Belgian races, his staff simply introduced on social media.
The sprinter of Alpecin-Deceuninck will journey 4 extra races earlier than the Tour de France begins in early July. He’ll make his comeback in racing this weekend. On Saturday he shall be at first of Dwars door het Hageland. A day later he’ll journey the Elfstedenronde.
A stage race will observe on Wednesday. The Baloise Belgium Tour will begin then, with the highest sprinter at first. Every week earlier than the Tour, the Belgian championship awaits as a ultimate coaching stimulus.
For Philipsen, it is kind of the identical Tour preparation as in earlier years. The previous 4 years he began within the Baloise Belgium Tour. Nevertheless, Dwars door het Hageland is new.
Belgian races for Philipsen earlier than the Tour:
Mattias Skjelmose Nonetheless Sick
Lidl-Trek introduced that their GC man, Mattias Skjelmose, wouldn’t begin the Critérium du Dauphiné on the final minute in favour of using the Tour of Switzerland attributable to a abdomen an infection. However a number of days earlier than the Swiss race, Skjelmose remains to be not effectively.
“A couple of days in the past I mentioned that I had not cycled for a few week attributable to a abdomen an infection, however that I used to be coaching once more. Not lengthy after that, the sickness returned, extra extreme than earlier than, however thankfully it shortly handed. Now we have carried out plenty of checks and at the moment are ready for some outcomes to get a clearer image of what’s going on,” he mentioned.
For Skjelmose, because of this he won’t be able to journey the Tour of Switzerland. “There’s simply not sufficient time to get again to the extent I wish to be. The main focus now’s on recovering, discovering my rhythm once more and increase what I’ve misplaced. Any further, it’s all about being prepared for the Tour de France.”
Skjelmose doesn’t wish to panic. “This season has been a silent lesson in endurance. It’s been irritating, sure. However I’ve realized to hearken to my physique and never rush. This isn’t the primary time issues haven’t gone in response to plan – and it received’t be the final. However being trustworthy about the place I’m doesn’t make me any much less dedicated. It makes the purpose even clearer. The Tour de France remains to be the precedence – and I’m absolutely centered on being prepared for it.”
Skjelmose not effectively sufficient to race:
Patrick Lefevere Watched Soudal-Fast Step’s one thousandth Victory
“That is one for Patrick Lefevere and every thing he has carried out for the staff. It’s an ode to his profession.” These have been the phrases of Remco Evenepoel after his victory within the particular person time trial of the Critérium du Dauphiné. The Belgian took the one thousandth victory for Soudal Fast-Step on Wednesday. A particular milestone, additionally for former staff supervisor Lefevere.
The now 70-year-old Lefevere skilled nearly all of the successes up shut because the boss of the profitable Belgian staff, however on 31 December 2024 he handed over the baton of CEO to Jurgen Foré. Nevertheless, Lefevere remains to be a part of the Soudal Fast-Step household and so Evenepoel’s victory can also be a particular second for the Belgian.
“I don’t get emotional simply, however I nonetheless had a lump in my throat,” mentioned Lefevere, who noticed his former protégé race to his thousandth victory on tv, in an interview with Sporza. “I felt numerous feelings, as a result of I feel I’m solely now starting to grasp what these thousand victories truly imply. No person has carried out this earlier than us. They are saying: sure, Movistar additionally has 999, however that’s since 1980. We did it from 2003 after which with out the World Championships and Olympic titles of our riders, proper?”
“Would I’ve dared to suppose this? Not by a protracted shot. I didn’t even anticipate that we’d have a staff for thus lengthy. I’ve all the time labored laborious for it. We had a dip in 2010 and 2011, however then we made some adjustments and proprietor Zdeněk Bakala joined us. That’s how we discovered the precise path once more and we break nearly all data yr after yr.”
For the primary victory of the Fast-Step staff, we’ve to return 22 years, to February 4, 2003. Can Lefevere nonetheless keep in mind that victory? “Sure, that was Servais Knaven in Qatar. And never a lot later, Paolo Bettini additionally received the primary WorldTour victory with Milan-Sanremo. We by no means stopped after that,” laughs the previous staff boss.
Is there truly a victory that stands out for Lefevere? “Remco’s victory did one thing to me, however that will be disrespectful to everybody who contributed to all these victories. Not solely the riders, but additionally the workers and the whole help staff. We received 984 beneath my management.”
A really proud Patrick:
Jayco AlUla to share data with Saudi Biking Federation
GreenEDGE Biking, the entity behind WorldTeams Jayco AlUla and Liv AlUla Jayco, has introduced a partnership with the Saudi Biking Federation. Basic Supervisor Brent Copeland desires to provide the Asian nation entry to his data and expertise. The intention is to create a brand new system and path for the federation to develop into a number one and results-oriented organisation, with Imaginative and prescient 2030 in sight
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has excessive ambitions to make its mark on the worldwide sports activities business and uncover its personal sports activities expertise. “We wish to make biking a aggressive and sustainable sport by which we excel and obtain outcomes on the world stage,” says Abdulaziz Al-Shahrani, President of the Saudi Biking Federation.
Copeland himself believes within the potential. Based on him, there may be numerous untapped expertise within the kingdom. With AlUla itself, the staff had in fact already discovered a Saudi primary sponsor.
GreenEDGE to work with Saudi Biking:
New US Skilled Crew for 2026
Subsequent yr there shall be a brand new skilled biking staff within the USA. It has been reported by a number of completely different media shops that former bicycle owner George Hincapie is concerned within the new staff and can play an essential position within the administration.
The previous teammate and domestique of Lance Armstrong is becoming a member of forces together with his brother Richard, who beforehand ran the previous Hincapie Racing Crew. The brothers will develop into the staff house owners and Hincapie Sports activities, the clothes firm of the Hincapie brothers, will provide the staff clothes. Two well-known names may also be concerned within the administration; former skilled cyclists Ty Magner (who rides for L39ION) and Joey Rosskopf (ex-BMC, CCC and Q36.5 Professional Biking). Magner and Rosskopf made their debut as younger riders in Hincapie’s improvement staff greater than ten years in the past.
The staff is claimed to be aiming for a UCI ProTeam license at first, however it’s engaged on a six-year plan. There’s nonetheless uncertainty about the principle sponsor, however the staff is claimed to be busy behind the scenes attracting riders and placing all of it collectively for 2026. The staff plans to be based mostly in Girona, Spain they usually wish to begin its first season with twenty riders, the minimal for a ProTeam. The staff is aiming to provide not less than ten American riders an opportunity.
A brand new Hincapie staff in 2026:
Fabio Christen to Stick with Q36.5 Professional Biking Crew By way of 2027
Q36.5 Professional Biking Crew is proud to announce that Fabio Christen has signed a brand new contract for the 2026 and 2027 seasons. The 22-year-old from Gippingen, Switzerland, turned professional with the staff in 2023 and received his first professional race earlier this yr in Murcía.
Fabio Christen: “This staff has felt like residence from the beginning, and I’ve grown together with them. They’ve put confidence in me from the very first day, despite the fact that I began my profession with an harm. It might be a cliché, however whenever you spend a lot time collectively as a staff—throughout races, coaching camps, and altitude camps—having that household ambiance with the riders, the workers, and administration is essential.”
Christen took his first skilled win after a daring, highly effective early dash within the Vuelta a Murcia in February. His second win got here in Tour of Slovenia earlier this month. He additionally got here sixth within the extremely acclaimed Brabantse Pijl this yr. Christen additionally received a stage within the Tour de l’Avenir in 2023, beating Isaac Del Toro.
“For me, as a Swiss rider, it’s a pleasant feeling to symbolize a Swiss staff backed by main Swiss manufacturers,” Fabio Christen mentioned. “I used to be proud to win my first two races for the staff this yr and hope to win a number of extra. The Tour de Suisse and my residence race in Gippingen are large targets for now, however in the long run I hope to journey a Grand Tour and win a stage there. Now we have an invite for the Vuelta, and I hope to be there as a result of that will assist me take the subsequent step in my profession.”
Basic Supervisor Doug Ryder is happy to maintain the proficient younger Swiss rider on the staff for one more two seasons. “Fabio was simply 20 years previous when he joined us on the launch of the Q36.5 Professional Biking Crew in 2023, and proper from the beginning, he made a giant impression. He carried that momentum into 2024 with robust performances in races just like the Arctic Race of Norway and the Deutschland Tour. This season, we celebrated his first skilled win collectively—a major milestone that I imagine is just the start. Fabio is a proficient, devoted, and centered rider. He thrives on hilly terrain and in punchy race finales, and he brings a optimistic vitality to the staff together with his constantly pleasant perspective in direction of workers and fellow riders. I actually worth that. We’re excited to help him as he continues to develop, and I stay up for seeing what he can obtain within the years forward.”
Fabio Christen to stick with Q36.5:
Collarbone Fracture for Gerben Thijssen
On Saturday seventh of June, Gerben Thijssen sustained a collarbone fracture in a crash on the Heistse Pijl. The incident occurred within the ultimate part of the race, as he was getting ready for a bunch dash. Thijssen managed to complete on his bike earlier than being transferred to Herentals hospital for a check-up. That night, a fracture of his left collarbone was confirmed. His return to racing is at present with out a set date, pending additional medical analysis. Consequently, he’ll miss not less than the Elfstedenronde and Copenhagen Dash.
Gerald Ackerl (Head Physician Intermarché-Wanty): “Gerben Thijssen’s crash resulted in a fracture of his left collarbone, adjoining to an present plate. The excellent news is that he feels bodily effectively. Nevertheless, we should handle this harm with excessive warning given his historical past of a number of surgical procedures on this particular collarbone. We’re monitoring his situation very carefully and can modify his restoration plan day-to-day.”
Thijssen out:
Medical Replace Louis Vervaeke
The Belgian was pressured to desert the French race Thursday afternoon
Following his crash on stage 5 of the Critérium du Dauphiné, Louis Vervaeke was taken to hospital, the place examinations revealed a fracture of his left clavicle. Louis was transferred to Belgium the subsequent day, the place he’ll bear additional evaluation on the hospital in Herentals and a restoration plan shall be put in place.
Everybody at Soudal Fast-Step sends Louis their greatest needs and help as he begins his restoration.
Damaged collarbone for Louis Vervaeke:
Canine Takes thirteenth Place within the Queen stage of the Tour of Colombia
There was a particular efficiency within the Tour of Colombia for ladies. Throughout Wednesday’s Queen stage, a canine climbed the Alto de la Línea with the very best riders. The four-legged pal crossed the end line in thirteenth place on the gruelling ultimate climb, the organisers reported.
The canine is claimed to have began his race about 25 kilometers from the end. The photographs present him operating together with a number of riders in the course of the climb, which took him to an altitude of three,259 metres. The excited canine ultimately crosses the end line nearly 4 minutes behind the Mexican winner, Andrea Ramirez.
Un chien a parcouru les 25 derniers kilomètres, en montée et en altitude (3259m), de la 2e étape du Tour de Colombie féminin mercredi. L’animal, qui ne semble pas avoir gêné les cyclistes, a même passé la ligne en 13e place selon l’organisateur. pic.twitter.com/FazZM96OK0
— Le Gruppetto (@LeGruppetto) June 14, 2025
Merci, Romain Bardet
We gathered pals, household, teammates and those who have helped form Romain Bardet’s profession, as all of them want him a really particular ship off as he takes on his final race on the Critérium du Dauphiné. Seize the tissues, this one is a bit emotional! Thanks for every thing, Romain. ❤️
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