TOP STORY: Alpecin Deceuninck Dominate
2025 Tour de France information:
• Alpecin Deceuninck Dominate
• GC Gaps At The Tour de France 2025
• Pogi Is Again !
• Pineapple on pizza?
Race information:
• Reusser Takes First Ladies’s Pink Jersey At Giro d’Italia
• Israel Premier Tech Victors In Romania
• Bear On Course In The Sibiu Tour!
Rider information:
• Damien Howson Renews With Q36,5
Crew information:
• Movistar Make investments In Youth
• XDS to Proceed Supporting the Astana Venture
High Story: Alpecin Deceuninck Dominate
Alpecin Deceuninck continued their successful methods in France with their Tour de France beginning completely completely this yr ; 2 phases, 2 wins and a pair of completely different yellow jersey holders. The final crew to win the primary two phases of a Tour de France was Fast Step – Alpha Vinyl in 2022 (Yves Lampaert then Fabio Jakobsen).
Fabio Jakobsen taking stage 2 again in ’22
With no GC rider within the ranks of Alpecin Deceuninck the Belgian crew had put all their efforts into the opening week of the race and can now be aiming for the trifecta in immediately’s stage which ought to be reserved for the sprinters.
Extra wins for Van der Poel, Philipsen and Alpecin Deceuninck to return?
GC Winners & Losers At Le Tour
Solely two phases into the race and there are already some gaps showing within the race for the ultimate yellow jersey between the favorites and outsiders for the ultimate prime 10. Pogacar and Vingegaard are the very best positioned at simply 4 and 6 seconds respectively behind the brand new yellow jersey of Van der Poel however there are already some huge gaps for sure different contenders – or pretenders…
Normal Classification Of General Contenders After Stage 2:
T. Pogacar @ 4s
J. Vingergaard @ 6s
M. Jorgenson @ 10s
E. Mas @ 10s
T. Johannessen @ 41s
B. O’Connor @ 41s
J. Almeida @ 49s
M. Skjelmose @ 49s
O. Onley @ 49s
S. Buitrago @ 49s
R. Evenepoel @ 49s
F. Gall @ 49s
G. Martin @ 49s
P. Roglic @ 49s
F. Lipowitz @ 49s
C. Rodriguez @ 1m20s
G. Thomas @ 1m20s
S. Crass @ 1m20s
S. Kuss @ 1m20s
S. Yates @ 8m10s
T. Arensman @ 10m31s
A. Yates @ 10m31s
Tensions Run Excessive At Intermediate Dash!
The intermediate dash throughout Sunday’s stage for fifth place was extremely contested within the bunch with the winner, Jonathan Milan (Lidl-Trek) getting very flustered certainly, waving his arms and yelling at seventh positioned Biniam Girmay (Intermarché-Wanty) after the road.
The Belgian crew had been fast to clarify the explanation for all this yelling by the large Italian although – it was all about Girmay’s sacrilegious use of pineapple on pizza!
Milan was definitely wound up within the second however straight after the stage he came visiting to the Intermarché bus to apologize for his actions.
Pogi Is Again !
Nonetheless on all issues Le Tour now with Tadej Pogacar seemingly having an important begin to the race…however no – In truth this yr’s race has been his worst ever begin!
Pogi was ranked simply 18th within the basic classification after Stage 1 which was his worst ever GC putting at any level in his Tour de France profession! The Slovenian had by no means been worse than seventeenth (stage 1 in 2020) in his 6 participations within the race. He gained 16 positions yesterday to maneuver as much as second and again to his normal placings.
Worst begin ever for Pogacar this yr!
Reusser Takes First Ladies’s Pink Jersey At Giro d’Italia
Over in Italy now the place Marlen Reusser (Movistar Crew) gained Stage 1 of the Giro d’Italia Ladies, the 14.2km lengthy Bergamo ITT that marked the beginning of the race yesterday and determined the primary Maglia Rosa.
Reusser charged across the circuit at nearly 50kph to take the win with Lotte Kopecky (Crew SD Worx – Protime) and Elisa Longo Borghini (UAE Crew ADQ) ending second and third respectively at 12 and 16s behind. In truth the highest 4 favorites for the GC in Reusser, Kopecky, Longo Borghini and Van der Breggen all completed within the first 4 locations so this ought to be a decent race and immediately’s tremendous quick however troublesome stage of simply 92km ought to be a thriller.
Right now’s profile – simply 92km and largely uphill!
Talking seconds after the stage end on Sunday the primary Maglia Rosa, Marlen Reusser stated: “Ever because the route was introduced, I used to be actually excited that the Giro would begin with a time trial, and now I’m over the moon. I nonetheless can’t fairly consider I’ll be sporting the Maglia Rosa — it’s actually been a tremendous day”.
Giro d’Italia Ladies’s GC After Stage 1:
01 Reusser Marlen Movistar Crew 17:22
02 Kopecky Lotte Crew SD Worx-Protime + 12
03 Longo Borghini Elisa UAE Crew ADQ + 16
04 van der Breggen Anna Crew SD Worx-Protime + 20
05 Nooijen Lieke Crew Visma | Lease a Bike + 24
06 Henderson Anna Lidl-Trek + 27
07 Schweinberger Christina Fenix-Deceuninck + 30
08 Vigilia Alessia FDJ-SUEZ + 40
09 Trinca Colonel Monica Liv AlUla Jayco + 41
10 van Anrooij Shirin Lidl-Trek + 41
Israel Premier Tech Dominate In Romania
The most effective girls on the earth are racing in Italy and the very best males in France however that doesn’t imply that’s the one fascinating racing occurring in the mean time. The two.1 ranked Sibiu Tour has been happening in Romania these previous 4 days and it’s the Israel Premier Tech crew who’ve dominated.
Stage one was taken by their Canadian Riley Pickrell in a tricky dash after which their American climber, Matthew Riccitello took management of the race within the hilly 2nd stage with a high quality win that arrange his general victory.
Israel simply missed the win in stage 3 that was gained by BikeAid’s strongman, Anton Schiffer however Riccitello prolonged his GC lead over most of his rivals and the race was all however sewn up going into the ultimate stage – a 3.3km time trial!
What do you name a prologue that’s truly the final stage of a race? I’m undecided however I’m certain that the outcome was shut with British rider Callum Thornley from the Pink Bull Bora Hansgrohe rookies taking the win by lower than a second over BEAT’s Frits Biesterbos and Slovakian champion Lukasz Kubis (Unibet-Tietma Rockets). Israel’s Pickrell got here 4th and Riccitello was effectively down in 73rd spot however all he needed to do was end safely as his GC lead was by no means doubtful.
Last GC Sibiu Tour 2025
1 Riccitello Matthew, Israel – Premier Tech 13:58:26
2 de la Cruz David, Q36.5 Professional Biking Crew @ 1:06
3 Eiking Odd Christian, Unibet Tietema Rockets @ 1:25
4 Schiffer Anton, BIKE AID @ 2:58
5 Vanhoucke Hurt, Q36.5 Professional Biking Crew @ 3:15
6 Sagrado Alvaro, Illes Balears Arabay @ 3:20
7 Pringle Nate, Pink Bull-BORA-hansgrohe Rookies @ 3:21
8 Dunham Ethan, Crew Skyline @ 3:22
9 García José María, Illes Balears Arabay @ 3:23
10 Borremans Kasper, Bahrain Vic Growth @ 3:48
Bear On Course In The Sibiu Tour!
In France each man, lady and baby appears to be out on the street to assist the riders at Le Tour however in Romania on the Sibiu Tour issues are a bit of bit completely different as biking journo, Mihai Simion captured from a crew automobile – a bear on the facet of the street !
This is the bear who got here to observe the race immediately in @SibiuTourEN ! The thin cyclists did not curiosity him/her a lot LOL.
Caught on tape by yours actually.#SibiuTour pic.twitter.com/juXi0zMv6H— Mihai Simion (@faustocoppi60) July 4, 2025
Skilled Aussie Damien Howson Renews With Q36,5
The silver streak, Damien ‘Damo’ Howson has prolonged his contract with crew Q36,5 this previous week.
Howson has been part of the Q36.5 Professional Biking Crew since its inception in 2023. The 32-year-old from Adelaide, Australia is among the most skilled riders and we’re completely happy to announce he will likely be a part of the crew in 2026.
“I’ve seen the undertaking take off in 2023 and it has modified dramatically prior to now three years. It was a easy alternative to remain for one more yr as a result of this crew is an evolving undertaking. That’s what attracted me within the first place, and I stay up for being a part of its continued growth. We’re doing two Grand Excursions this yr and that confirms we’re heading in an important path.”
Howson began his profession with a time trial world title within the U23 ranks however has developed into an allround climber and versatile rider. He has carried out eleven Grand Excursions together with the Tour de France twice. That have is effective to the crew.
“My private ambitions keep the identical,” Howson explains. “I wish to take my very own alternatives in races that go well with me like Oman, or different quick stage races. I’m not a prolific winner however that stage win in Asturias in my first yr with Q36.5 Professional Biking Crew is a superb reminiscence. It was a pleasant approach to present the crew they believed in the appropriate particular person. I hope a possibility like that arises this yr or subsequent yr once more.
However I additionally know my place within the largest races in assist of a crew chief. This yr we did our first Grand Tour as a crew, and it confirmed to me once more that it’s my terrain. I’ve expressed my hopes to Doug to be again on the Tour de France in the future. We’re a crew on the way in which up and I’m assured that’s our subsequent step collectively.”
Normal supervisor Doug Ryder added: “By protecting Damo on the crew, we proceed to construct on our foundations. Howson has such a wealth of expertise with eleven Grand Excursions beneath his belt that he’s an necessary pillar within the group round Tom. His expertise additionally helps our youthful riders additional. Damo additionally confirmed with a fourth place in Tour of Oman and a tenth place in Abruzzo this yr he can do effectively for himself too. Damo has been with us because the begin of the undertaking in 2023 and I’m completely happy we will preserve counting on his power and expertise for one more yr to return.”
Movistar Make investments In Youth
Movistar Crew takes a key step towards the long run with the creation of the Movistar Crew Academy, a brand new crew established with the objective of strengthening the event of younger skills and easing their transition from newbie biking to the very best degree of the UCI WorldTour.
With this initiative, the Navarre-based crew expands its sports activities construction by providing a growth platform for each Spanish and worldwide riders, dedicated to a benchmark coaching mannequin in grassroots biking. Movistar Crew Academy goals to turn into a global reference within the growth of future professionals, offering riders with the instruments they should attain their full potential.
Extra younger expertise like Ivan Romeo for the Movistar World Tour crew sooner or later? The present Spanish champion is the youngest rider within the Tour de France this yr.
The undertaking good points much more power by a current collaboration settlement with the junior crew Baqué, permitting Movistar Crew to finish its growth pyramid: from introductory biking faculties, by junior and U23 classes, all the way in which to elite competitors.
The brand new crew will likely be led by Sebastián Unzué, who will deliver his expertise and imaginative and prescient to construct a aggressive {and professional} setting—one which can also be human and supportive—the place younger riders can develop not solely as cyclists but in addition as people.
With the launch of the academy, Movistar Crew reaffirms its dedication to the way forward for biking, betting on a stable construction that helps and elevates rising expertise on their path to the worldwide elite. This can now be the fifth crew within the Movistar ranks !
In 2011, Movistar Crew.
In 2018, Movistar Ladies Crew.
In 2020, Movistar eTeam.
In 2023, Movistar Gravel Squad.
In 2025, Movistar Crew Academy.
XDS to Proceed Supporting the Astana Venture
Chinese language firm XDS, which debuted within the World Tour in 2025 with XDS Astana Crew, has prolonged its partnership with the Astana undertaking for one more three years.
XDS’s flagship X-LAB bikes have rapidly established themselves among the many world’s elite. XDS Astana Crew is having fun with an impressive season, with 21 victories, 42 podium finishes, and at present holding fourth place within the World Crew Rating for 2025. The X-LAB bikes have confirmed their efficiency throughout sprints, mountain phases, and cobbled classics.
“The primary half of the season has proven the crew’s excessive degree and the success of our partnership. We’re happy with the outcomes and are completely happy to announce our continued assist for the following three years. The crew has bold objectives, and we’re assured we are going to obtain them collectively”, – stated Mr. Tan Yancong, CEO of Shenzhen Xidesheng Bicycle Co., Ltd.
“We’re very completely happy to increase our collaboration with XDS. In just some months, we now have already achieved spectacular outcomes, and that is solely the start. XDS’s assist has given the crew robust momentum, which we are going to proceed to construct on. I thank the corporate’s management for his or her belief and perception in our undertaking”, – stated Alexandr Vinokurov, Normal Supervisor of XDS Astana Crew.
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