Cyclingstage.com https://www.cyclingstage.com/ Cyclingstage.com: stages, routes, riders and results Sat, 29 Mar 2025 17:21:52 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.2 Volta a Catalunya 2025: Simmons wins ultra-short stage https://www.cyclingstage.com/volta-a-catalunya-2025/stage-6-results-cat-2025/ https://www.cyclingstage.com/volta-a-catalunya-2025/stage-6-results-cat-2025/#respond Sat, 29 Mar 2025 12:16:37 +0000 https://www.cyclingstage.com/?p=25071 While riding, the contenders are informed that the 6th stage will be a 25-kilometre race and that the times will not count towards the overall classification. This results in a short, explosive finale, with Quinn Simmons emerging victorious after a successful attack in the final kilometre. Juan Ayuso remains the overall leader.]]> https://www.cyclingstage.com/volta-a-catalunya-2025/stage-6-results-cat-2025/feed/ 0 Volta a Catalunya 2025 Route stage 7: Barcelona – Barcelona https://www.cyclingstage.com/volta-a-catalunya-2025/stage-7-route-cat-2025/ https://www.cyclingstage.com/volta-a-catalunya-2025/stage-7-route-cat-2025/#comments Sat, 29 Mar 2025 04:53:12 +0000 https://www.cyclingstage.com/?p=24934 Volta a Catalunya 2025Monday, 30 March - The final stage of the Volta a Catalunya centres on the Montjuïc hill in Barcelona. As always, the race boils down to six runs on the hilly 7.8 kilometres city circuit. The 88.2 kilometres long route opens with a flat run-in of 41 kilometres.]]> https://www.cyclingstage.com/volta-a-catalunya-2025/stage-7-route-cat-2025/feed/ 2 Gent – Wevelgem 2025: The Route https://www.cyclingstage.com/gent-wevelgem-2025/route-gw-2025/ https://www.cyclingstage.com/gent-wevelgem-2025/route-gw-2025/#respond Sat, 29 Mar 2025 04:24:26 +0000 https://www.cyclingstage.com/?p=24663 Gent-Wevelgem 2025Sunday, 30 March – Gent-Wevelgem covers 250.3 kilometres, featuring nine climbs and three gravel sectors. After potential echelons in De Moeren, the race heads into the crucial section – a 60-kilometre stretch packed with all the key obstacles – before flattening out for the final 34 kilometres.]]> https://www.cyclingstage.com/gent-wevelgem-2025/route-gw-2025/feed/ 0 Gent – Wevelgem 2025: Riders https://www.cyclingstage.com/gent-wevelgem-2025/riders-gw-2025/ https://www.cyclingstage.com/gent-wevelgem-2025/riders-gw-2025/#respond Sat, 29 Mar 2025 04:23:21 +0000 https://www.cyclingstage.com/?p=24664 Mads Pedersen returns to Flanders Fields to defend his title in a field featuring Olav Kooij, Tim Merlier, Biniam Girmay, Arnaud De Lie, and Jasper Philipsen. Cyclingstage.com brings you the entry list for Gent-Wevelgem.]]> https://www.cyclingstage.com/gent-wevelgem-2025/riders-gw-2025/feed/ 0 Gent – Wevelgem 2025: Favourites https://www.cyclingstage.com/gent-wevelgem-2025/favourites-gw-2025/ https://www.cyclingstage.com/gent-wevelgem-2025/favourites-gw-2025/#respond Sat, 29 Mar 2025 04:22:13 +0000 https://www.cyclingstage.com/?p=25052 Gent-Wevelgem used to be billed as a Flemish Classic for sprinters, but that qualification is outdated, as recent editions did not come down to a fast finishers showdown. In fact, the last bunch sprint happened in 2019. Who are the favourites to win Gent-Wevelgem?]]> https://www.cyclingstage.com/gent-wevelgem-2025/favourites-gw-2025/feed/ 0 Gent – Wevelgem: Winners and records https://www.cyclingstage.com/gent-wevelgem-2025/winners-wevelgem/ https://www.cyclingstage.com/gent-wevelgem-2025/winners-wevelgem/#respond Sat, 29 Mar 2025 04:20:13 +0000 https://www.cyclingstage.com/?p=9812 Since 1934 Gent-Wevelgem is one of the Flemish classics. The route is peppered with climbs like the Kemmelberg along a string of cobbled sectors. Winds often play a crucial role in the race. Cyclingstage.com brings you the records and recent winners.]]> https://www.cyclingstage.com/gent-wevelgem-2025/winners-wevelgem/feed/ 0 Tour of Flanders 2025: The Route https://www.cyclingstage.com/tour-of-flanders-2025/route-rvv-2025/ https://www.cyclingstage.com/tour-of-flanders-2025/route-rvv-2025/#respond Sat, 29 Mar 2025 03:53:06 +0000 https://www.cyclingstage.com/?p=24713 Tour of Flanders 2025Sunday 6 April -The High Mass of Flemish cycling sets off from Bruges. The route spans 268.9 kilometres, featuring sixteen cobbled climbs and seven flat cobbled sections. As usual, the Tour of Flanders comes down to the final 55 kilometres. After a barrage of climbs, the riders barrel on towards the steep and cobbled Paterberg, the last hill of the day, which is crested with 13 kilometres remaining.]]> https://www.cyclingstage.com/tour-of-flanders-2025/route-rvv-2025/feed/ 0 Tour of Flanders 2025: Riders https://www.cyclingstage.com/tour-of-flanders-2025/riders-rvv-2025/ https://www.cyclingstage.com/tour-of-flanders-2025/riders-rvv-2025/#respond Sat, 29 Mar 2025 03:50:20 +0000 https://www.cyclingstage.com/?p=24714 Title holder and triple winner Mathieu van der Poel returns to Flanders to defend his crown, while World Champion and 2023 winner Tadej Pogacar is also there to set the race alight. As are the likes of Wout van Aert, Dylan van Baarle and Mads Pedersen... Cyclingstage.com brings you the start list of 'De Ronde'. ]]> https://www.cyclingstage.com/tour-of-flanders-2025/riders-rvv-2025/feed/ 0 Tour of Flanders: Winners and records https://www.cyclingstage.com/tour-of-flanders-2025/winners-flanders/ https://www.cyclingstage.com/tour-of-flanders-2025/winners-flanders/#respond Sat, 29 Mar 2025 03:44:19 +0000 https://www.cyclingstage.com/?p=1816 The Tour of Flanders is one of cycling's 5 Monuments. It is of huge importance to Belgian riders, teams, sponsors and of course the massive crowds of Flemish cycling fanatics that line the route each year. Therefore, no surprise that Flemish riders feature heavily in the list of race winners. ]]> https://www.cyclingstage.com/tour-of-flanders-2025/winners-flanders/feed/ 0 E3 Saxo Classic 2025: Commanding solo show Mathieu van der Poel https://www.cyclingstage.com/e3-saxo-classic-2025/results-e3-2025/ https://www.cyclingstage.com/e3-saxo-classic-2025/results-e3-2025/#respond Fri, 28 Mar 2025 11:01:49 +0000 https://www.cyclingstage.com/?p=25059 ​For the second consecutive year, Mathieu van der Poel is untouchable in the E3 Saxo Classic. He shakes off his fellow attackers - Mads Pedersen, Filippo Ganna, Aimé De Gendt, and Casper Pedersen - on the Oude Kwaremont and solos to victory. Mads Pedersen finishes in second, while Filippo Ganna takes third.]]> https://www.cyclingstage.com/e3-saxo-classic-2025/results-e3-2025/feed/ 0 Volta a Catalunya 2025: Sprint triumph Brennan, Ayuso reclaims GC lead https://www.cyclingstage.com/volta-a-catalunya-2025/stage-5-results-cat-2025/ https://www.cyclingstage.com/volta-a-catalunya-2025/stage-5-results-cat-2025/#respond Fri, 28 Mar 2025 10:37:43 +0000 https://www.cyclingstage.com/?p=25049 The peloton splits into echelons in the final 15 kilometres of the 5th stage. Matthew Brennan isn't fazed and sprints to a commanding victory. Juan Ayuso grabs a bonus second along the way, regaining the overall lead from Primoz Roglic.]]> https://www.cyclingstage.com/volta-a-catalunya-2025/stage-5-results-cat-2025/feed/ 0 E3 Saxo Classic 2025: The Route https://www.cyclingstage.com/e3-saxo-classic-2025/route-e3-2025/ https://www.cyclingstage.com/e3-saxo-classic-2025/route-e3-2025/#respond Fri, 28 Mar 2025 05:45:38 +0000 https://www.cyclingstage.com/?p=24814  E3 Saxo Classic 2025Friday 28 March - A ten-day-long Flemish cycling bonanza kicks off with the E3 Saxo Classic. Covering 208.8 kilometres, the race features seventeen hills and five cobbled sectors.]]> https://www.cyclingstage.com/e3-saxo-classic-2025/route-e3-2025/feed/ 0 E3 Saxo Classic 2025: Riders https://www.cyclingstage.com/e3-saxo-classic-2025/riders-e3-2025/ https://www.cyclingstage.com/e3-saxo-classic-2025/riders-e3-2025/#respond Fri, 28 Mar 2025 05:44:38 +0000 https://www.cyclingstage.com/?p=24815 With Wout van Aert, Mathieu van der Poel, Mads Pedersen, Michael Matthews and Filippo Ganna on the start line, the E3 promises to be a thrilling warm-up for the Ronde van Vlaanderen. Who else is taking part?]]> https://www.cyclingstage.com/e3-saxo-classic-2025/riders-e3-2025/feed/ 0 E3 Saxo Classic 2025: Favourites https://www.cyclingstage.com/e3-saxo-classic-2025/favourites-e3-2025/ https://www.cyclingstage.com/e3-saxo-classic-2025/favourites-e3-2025/#respond Fri, 28 Mar 2025 05:43:27 +0000 https://www.cyclingstage.com/?p=25037 The route of the E3 Saxo Classic is similar to the Tour of Flanders, only shorter. So small wonder the race has been nicknamed 'The Little Tour of Flanders'. Obviously, the major contenders to win the races overlap.]]> https://www.cyclingstage.com/e3-saxo-classic-2025/favourites-e3-2025/feed/ 0 E3 Saxo Classic: Winners and records https://www.cyclingstage.com/e3-saxo-classic-2024/winners-e3/ https://www.cyclingstage.com/e3-saxo-classic-2024/winners-e3/#respond Fri, 28 Mar 2025 05:41:48 +0000 https://www.cyclingstage.com/?p=9808 E3 Saxo Classic, previously known as E3 Harelbeke, is on the cycling calendar since 1958. Preceding the Tour of Flanders and featuring both hills and cobbles, the race is seen as a test case for Flander’s cycling high mass itself. Cyclingstage.com brings you the recent winners and records.]]> https://www.cyclingstage.com/e3-saxo-classic-2024/winners-e3/feed/ 0 Volta a Catalunya 2025: Roglic outguns Ayuso at Montserrat https://www.cyclingstage.com/volta-a-catalunya-2025/stage-4-results-cat-2025/ https://www.cyclingstage.com/volta-a-catalunya-2025/stage-4-results-cat-2025/#respond Thu, 27 Mar 2025 10:41:07 +0000 https://www.cyclingstage.com/?p=25048 ​At the Montserrat Monastery, Primoz Roglic and Juan Ayuso sprint for the victory. The Slovenian avenges his loss on the third day, defeating Ayuso and taking over the leader's jersey from him. The time gap? Zero seconds.]]> https://www.cyclingstage.com/volta-a-catalunya-2025/stage-4-results-cat-2025/feed/ 0 Volta a Catalunya 2025: Double win Ayuso in La Molina https://www.cyclingstage.com/volta-a-catalunya-2025/stage-3-results-cat-2025/ https://www.cyclingstage.com/volta-a-catalunya-2025/stage-3-results-cat-2025/#respond Wed, 26 Mar 2025 09:41:31 +0000 https://www.cyclingstage.com/?p=25041 In the ski resort of La Molina, Juan Ayuso and Primoz Roglic break away from what remains of the peloton in the final 200 metres. The Spaniard edges out the Slovenian by a few millimetres, and he moves into the overall race lead.]]> https://www.cyclingstage.com/volta-a-catalunya-2025/stage-3-results-cat-2025/feed/ 0 Volta a Catalunya 2025: Sprint triumph Vernon, Brennan still leader https://www.cyclingstage.com/volta-a-catalunya-2025/stage-2-results-cat-2025/ https://www.cyclingstage.com/volta-a-catalunya-2025/stage-2-results-cat-2025/#respond Tue, 25 Mar 2025 11:29:00 +0000 https://www.cyclingstage.com/?p=25035 ​The 2nd stage of the Volta a Catalunya extends an open invitation to the sprinters, which ​Ethan Vernon gratefully accepts by storming to victory. ​Matthew Brennan finishes second to cement his lead in the GC.]]> https://www.cyclingstage.com/volta-a-catalunya-2025/stage-2-results-cat-2025/feed/ 0 Volta a Catalunya 2025: Brennan triumphs over Del Grosso in thrilling finale. https://www.cyclingstage.com/volta-a-catalunya-2025/stage-1-results-cat-2025/ https://www.cyclingstage.com/volta-a-catalunya-2025/stage-1-results-cat-2025/#respond Mon, 24 Mar 2025 10:59:14 +0000 https://www.cyclingstage.com/?p=25015 ​19-year-old Matthew Brennan sprints to victory in the rain-soaked, hilly opening stage of the Volta a Catalunya. He catches late attacker Tibor Del Grosso just before the finish line to secure the win. Naturally, Brennan is the first overall leader of the race.]]> https://www.cyclingstage.com/volta-a-catalunya-2025/stage-1-results-cat-2025/feed/ 0 Volta a Catalunya 2025: The Route https://www.cyclingstage.com/volta-a-catalunya-2025/route-cat-2025/ https://www.cyclingstage.com/volta-a-catalunya-2025/route-cat-2025/#respond Mon, 24 Mar 2025 05:18:59 +0000 https://www.cyclingstage.com/?p=24925 Volta a Catalunya 2025The Volta a Catalunya features several hilly stages, two opportunities for sprinters, and three mountain-top finishes, two of which come after demanding mountainous routes. The race concludes on Sunday with a stage around the Montjuïc hill in Barcelona.]]> https://www.cyclingstage.com/volta-a-catalunya-2025/route-cat-2025/feed/ 0 Volta a Catalunya 2025: Riders https://www.cyclingstage.com/volta-a-catalunya-2025/riders-cat-2025/ https://www.cyclingstage.com/volta-a-catalunya-2025/riders-cat-2025/#respond Mon, 24 Mar 2025 05:11:36 +0000 https://www.cyclingstage.com/?p=24926 The winner of 2023, Primoz Roglic, tries to reclaim his crown in a field featuring the likes of Juan Ayuso, Egan Bernal, Enric Mas, Geraint Thomas, the Yates brothers, and Mikel Landa. Cyclingstage.com brings you the entry list of the 7-day stage race in northeastern Spain.]]> https://www.cyclingstage.com/volta-a-catalunya-2025/riders-cat-2025/feed/ 0 Volta a Catalunya 2025: GC Favourites https://www.cyclingstage.com/volta-a-catalunya-2025/favourites-cat-2025/ https://www.cyclingstage.com/volta-a-catalunya-2025/favourites-cat-2025/#respond Mon, 24 Mar 2025 05:03:27 +0000 https://www.cyclingstage.com/?p=24927 The Volta a Catalunya is an exception to the unspoken rule that stage races include at least one time trial, favouring climbers who may lack prowess against the clock. However, with a rider like Juan Ayuso in the mix, this may prove to be less significant. The Barcelona-born youngster is on fire this season. ]]> https://www.cyclingstage.com/volta-a-catalunya-2025/favourites-cat-2025/feed/ 0 Volta a Catalunya 2025 Route stage 1: Sant Feliu de Guíxols – Sant Feliu de Guíxols https://www.cyclingstage.com/volta-a-catalunya-2025/stage-1-route-cat-2025/ https://www.cyclingstage.com/volta-a-catalunya-2025/stage-1-route-cat-2025/#respond Mon, 24 Mar 2025 04:59:28 +0000 https://www.cyclingstage.com/?p=24928 Volta a Catalunya 2025Monday, 24 March - The Volta a Catalunya kicks off for the fourth consecutive year with a hilly race starting and finishing in Sant Feliu de Guíxols. The stage covers 178.6 kilometres and includes 2,765 metres of elevation gain, while the 500-metre home straight kicks up at 5%.]]> https://www.cyclingstage.com/volta-a-catalunya-2025/stage-1-route-cat-2025/feed/ 0 Volta a Catalunya 2025 Route stage 2: Banyoles – Figueres https://www.cyclingstage.com/volta-a-catalunya-2025/stage-2-route-cat-2025/ https://www.cyclingstage.com/volta-a-catalunya-2025/stage-2-route-cat-2025/#respond Mon, 24 Mar 2025 04:58:01 +0000 https://www.cyclingstage.com/?p=24929 Volta a Catalunya 2025Tuesday, 25 March – Stage 2 of the Volta a Catalunya takes the riders on a 177.3-kilometre journey from Banyoles to Figueres. Despite two mid-stage climbs, the route looks promising for the sprinters.]]> https://www.cyclingstage.com/volta-a-catalunya-2025/stage-2-route-cat-2025/feed/ 0 Volta a Catalunya 2025 Route stage 3: Viladecans – La Molina https://www.cyclingstage.com/volta-a-catalunya-2025/stage-3-route-cat-2025/ https://www.cyclingstage.com/volta-a-catalunya-2025/stage-3-route-cat-2025/#respond Mon, 24 Mar 2025 04:57:36 +0000 https://www.cyclingstage.com/?p=24930 Volta a Catalunya 2025Wednesday 26 March – On the third day of action, the riders tackle a 218.6-kilometre route to La Molina, the second most frequented finish in the past eleven editions after Barcelona. The final 12.1 kilometres feature a 4.3% gradient, which might not seem too daunting, but considering the stage includes nearly 5,100 metres of total elevation gain, it becomes a more formidable challenge.]]> https://www.cyclingstage.com/volta-a-catalunya-2025/stage-3-route-cat-2025/feed/ 0 Volta a Catalunya 2025 Route stage 4: Sant Vicenç de Castellet – Montserrat https://www.cyclingstage.com/volta-a-catalunya-2025/stage-4-route-cat-2025/ https://www.cyclingstage.com/volta-a-catalunya-2025/stage-4-route-cat-2025/#respond Mon, 24 Mar 2025 04:56:09 +0000 https://www.cyclingstage.com/?p=24931 Volta a Catalunya 2025Thursday, 27 March – Featuring nearly 3,100 metres of elevation gain, the 4th stage of the Volta a Catalunya is a 188.7-kilometre race from Sant Vicenç de Castellet to Montserrat. The final 8.8 kilometres ascend at an average gradient of 6.6%.]]> https://www.cyclingstage.com/volta-a-catalunya-2025/stage-4-route-cat-2025/feed/ 0 Volta a Catalunya 2025 Route stage 5: Paüls – Amposta https://www.cyclingstage.com/volta-a-catalunya-2025/stage-5-route-cat-2025/ https://www.cyclingstage.com/volta-a-catalunya-2025/stage-5-route-cat-2025/#respond Mon, 24 Mar 2025 04:55:34 +0000 https://www.cyclingstage.com/?p=24932 Volta a Catalunya 2025Friday, 28 March – The 5th stage of the Volta a Catalunya is exceptionally flat by Spanish standards. The riders cover 172 kilometres between Paüls and Amposta, with only 1,320 metres of elevation gain. Moreover, most of this elevation occurs early in the stage.]]> https://www.cyclingstage.com/volta-a-catalunya-2025/stage-5-route-cat-2025/feed/ 0 Volta a Catalunya 2025 Route stage 6: Berga – Berga https://www.cyclingstage.com/volta-a-catalunya-2025/stage-6-route-cat-2025/ https://www.cyclingstage.com/volta-a-catalunya-2025/stage-6-route-cat-2025/#respond Mon, 24 Mar 2025 04:54:16 +0000 https://www.cyclingstage.com/?p=24933 Volta a Catalunya 2025Saturday 29 March – On the penultimate day of the Volta a Catalunya, the riders complete a 73-kilometre loop from Berga to Berga. The race has been shortened several times, and most importantly, all climbs have been removed from the route due to strong gusts of wind in the mountains.]]> https://www.cyclingstage.com/volta-a-catalunya-2025/stage-6-route-cat-2025/feed/ 0 Volta a Catalunya: Winners and records https://www.cyclingstage.com/volta-a-catalunya-2025/winners-catalunya/ https://www.cyclingstage.com/volta-a-catalunya-2025/winners-catalunya/#respond Mon, 24 Mar 2025 04:52:24 +0000 https://www.cyclingstage.com/?p=9819 The Volta a Catalunya is a stage race dating back to 1911 and held in March, just after Paris-Nice and the Tirreno-Adriatico. Typically, the race takes in a mix of sprint stages and races in the high mountains, while time trials are rare. Cyclingstage.com brings you the recent winners along with the records.]]> https://www.cyclingstage.com/volta-a-catalunya-2025/winners-catalunya/feed/ 0 Cycling Calendar 2025 https://www.cyclingstage.com/uci/cycling-calendar-2025/ https://www.cyclingstage.com/uci/cycling-calendar-2025/#comments Mon, 24 Mar 2025 04:49:52 +0000 https://www.cyclingstage.com/?p=24275 Cyclingstage.com covers the races we feel passionate about. Of course, we focus on the Giro d’Italia, Tour de France and Vuelta a España, but there is so much more… Our 2025 cycling calendar! ]]> https://www.cyclingstage.com/uci/cycling-calendar-2025/feed/ 2 Gent – Wevelgem 2025 – women: Route https://www.cyclingstage.com/gent-wevelgem-2025-women/route-gw-women-2025/ https://www.cyclingstage.com/gent-wevelgem-2025-women/route-gw-women-2025/#respond Sun, 23 Mar 2025 04:18:21 +0000 https://www.cyclingstage.com/?p=25028 Women's Gent-Wevelgem 2024Sunday 30 March – Gent-Wevelgem is 168.9 kilometres long. The first 95 kilometres are flat before the women tackle a series of seven hills over the next 40 kilometres. The last one is the steep and cobbled Kemmelberg and then it's back to the flat fields of Flanders for the run-in to Wevelgem.]]> https://www.cyclingstage.com/gent-wevelgem-2025-women/route-gw-women-2025/feed/ 0 Gent – Wevelgem 2025 – women: Riders https://www.cyclingstage.com/gent-wevelgem-2025-women/riders-gw-women-2025/ https://www.cyclingstage.com/gent-wevelgem-2025-women/riders-gw-women-2025/#respond Sun, 23 Mar 2025 04:17:40 +0000 https://www.cyclingstage.com/?p=25029 With defending champion Lorena Wiebes, Elisa Balsamo, and Floortje Mackaij, three former winners are at the start of Gent-Wevelgem. Also present are Charlotte Kool and world champion Lotte Kopecky. Cyclingstage.com brings you the start list.]]> https://www.cyclingstage.com/gent-wevelgem-2025-women/riders-gw-women-2025/feed/ 0 Dwars door Vlaanderen 2025: The Route https://www.cyclingstage.com/dwars-door-vlaanderen-2025/route-ddv-2025/ https://www.cyclingstage.com/dwars-door-vlaanderen-2025/route-ddv-2025/#respond Sun, 23 Mar 2025 04:09:30 +0000 https://www.cyclingstage.com/?p=25002  Dwars door Vlaanderen 2025Wednesday, April - ​Dwars door Vlaanderen is contested over a 184.2-kilometre route featuring seven stretches of pavé and ten climbs. The majority of the action is concentrated within an 85-kilometre section south of cycling hotbed Oudenaarde.]]> https://www.cyclingstage.com/dwars-door-vlaanderen-2025/route-ddv-2025/feed/ 0 Dwars door Vlaanderen 2025: Riders https://www.cyclingstage.com/dwars-door-vlaanderen-2025/riders-ddv-2025/ https://www.cyclingstage.com/dwars-door-vlaanderen-2025/riders-ddv-2025/#respond Sun, 23 Mar 2025 04:08:13 +0000 https://www.cyclingstage.com/?p=25003 Matteo Jorgenson returns to Dwars door Vlaanderen to defend his title. He has got strong back-up by his team mates Wout van Aert, Dylan van Baarle, Tiesj Benoot and Christophe Laporte - all potential winners - against the likes of Mads Pedersen, Jasper Stuyven, Alberto Bettiol, Tim Wellens, Michael Matthews, and Stefan Küng. Cyclingstage.com brings you the start list of the last test before 'De Ronde'.]]> https://www.cyclingstage.com/dwars-door-vlaanderen-2025/riders-ddv-2025/feed/ 0 Dwars door Vlaanderen: Winners and records https://www.cyclingstage.com/dwars-door-vlaanderen-2025/winners-ddv/ https://www.cyclingstage.com/dwars-door-vlaanderen-2025/winners-ddv/#respond Sun, 23 Mar 2025 04:02:01 +0000 https://www.cyclingstage.com/?p=11146 Dwars door Vlaanderen started out as Dwars door België in 1945, which means Across Belgium. For a long time it has been a two days stage race, but as of 1965 it found its current form as a one-day race. In 2000 the name was changed to Dwars door Vlaanderen. Cyclingstage.com brings you the records and recent winners.]]> https://www.cyclingstage.com/dwars-door-vlaanderen-2025/winners-ddv/feed/ 0 Tour of the Basque Country 2025: Route https://www.cyclingstage.com/tour-of-the-basque-country-2025/route-eus-2025/ https://www.cyclingstage.com/tour-of-the-basque-country-2025/route-eus-2025/#respond Sun, 23 Mar 2025 02:33:47 +0000 https://www.cyclingstage.com/?p=24858 Tour of the Basque Country 2025The Itzulia Basque Country set off on Monday, 8 April, with an ITT and finishes the following Saturday with an attrition race in the Eibar region. As always, punchers and climbers find a fair share of their favourite terrain, although there is no real uphill finish this week.]]> https://www.cyclingstage.com/tour-of-the-basque-country-2025/route-eus-2025/feed/ 0 Tour of the Basque Country 2025: Riders https://www.cyclingstage.com/tour-of-the-basque-country-2025/riders-eus-2025/ https://www.cyclingstage.com/tour-of-the-basque-country-2025/riders-eus-2025/#respond Sun, 23 Mar 2025 02:26:24 +0000 https://www.cyclingstage.com/?p=24859 Itzulia Basque Country is a race for climbers and punchers, although this year's edition will see no uphill finishes. Still, climbing legs are a prerequisite. Cyclingstage.com brings you the start list of the Tour of the Basque Country.]]> https://www.cyclingstage.com/tour-of-the-basque-country-2025/riders-eus-2025/feed/ 0 Paris – Roubaix 2025: The Route https://www.cyclingstage.com/paris-roubaix-2025/route-pr-2025/ https://www.cyclingstage.com/paris-roubaix-2025/route-pr-2025/#respond Sun, 23 Mar 2025 01:43:48 +0000 https://www.cyclingstage.com/?p=24826 Paris-Roubaix 2025Sunday, 13 April - Also known as the ‘Hell of the North’, Paris-Roubaix is one of the oldest and most difficult one-day races, with riders having to endure a daunting gauntlet of cobbled sectors before finishing in the Roubaix Velodrome. This year's route covers 259.2 kilometres, while all thirty cobbled sectors are packed into the last 162 kilometres.]]> https://www.cyclingstage.com/paris-roubaix-2025/route-pr-2025/feed/ 0 Paris – Roubaix 2025: Riders https://www.cyclingstage.com/paris-roubaix-2025/riders-pr-2025/ https://www.cyclingstage.com/paris-roubaix-2025/riders-pr-2025/#respond Sun, 23 Mar 2025 01:30:37 +0000 https://www.cyclingstage.com/?p=24825 Who are braving the scorching hot fires of the Hell of the North on Sunday, 13 April? Cyclingstage.com brings you the start list for Paris-Roubaix. are braving the scorching hot fires of the Hell of the North on Sunday, 13 April?]]> https://www.cyclingstage.com/paris-roubaix-2025/riders-pr-2025/feed/ 0 Paris – Roubaix: Winners and records https://www.cyclingstage.com/paris-roubaix-2025/winners-roubaix/ https://www.cyclingstage.com/paris-roubaix-2025/winners-roubaix/#respond Sun, 23 Mar 2025 01:28:05 +0000 https://www.cyclingstage.com/?p=1553 Paris-Roubaix is one of the oldest cycling classics. The 'Hell of the North', as it is often referred to, is one of the toughest races on the cycling calender and suits the strong men of the peloton. It is therefore no surprise that Belgians have dominated the race since the first edition in 1896. Cyclingstage.com presents the recent winners and the record holders.]]> https://www.cyclingstage.com/paris-roubaix-2025/winners-roubaix/feed/ 0 Milan – San Remo 2025: Van der Poel bests Pogacar and Ganna in thriller https://www.cyclingstage.com/milan-san-remo-2025/results-msr-2025/ https://www.cyclingstage.com/milan-san-remo-2025/results-msr-2025/#respond Sat, 22 Mar 2025 08:33:14 +0000 https://www.cyclingstage.com/?p=25007 Tadej Pogacar attacks halfway up the Cipressa, with only Mathieu van der Poel and Filippo Ganna able to follow. The Italian loses contact on the Poggio, but he regains contact in the final kilometre. Van der Poel then surges ahead to secure his second La Primavera victory in three years.]]> https://www.cyclingstage.com/milan-san-remo-2025/results-msr-2025/feed/ 0 Milano – San Remo Donne 2025: Wiebes powers to glory https://www.cyclingstage.com/milan-san-remo-2025-women/results-msr-2025-women/ https://www.cyclingstage.com/milan-san-remo-2025-women/results-msr-2025-women/#respond Sat, 22 Mar 2025 08:31:53 +0000 https://www.cyclingstage.com/?p=25010 ​A group of fifteen riders plunges down the Poggio in the women's Milan-San Remo. With 2 kilometres remaining, Elisa Longo Borghini launches an attack, prompting Lotte Kopecky to bridge the gap. Subsequently, Lorena Wiebes seizes the victory ahead of Marianne Vos and Noemi Rüegg.]]> https://www.cyclingstage.com/milan-san-remo-2025-women/results-msr-2025-women/feed/ 0 Milan – San Remo 2025: The Route https://www.cyclingstage.com/milan-san-remo-2025/route-msr-2025/ https://www.cyclingstage.com/milan-san-remo-2025/route-msr-2025/#respond Sat, 22 Mar 2025 05:44:58 +0000 https://www.cyclingstage.com/?p=24824 Milan - San Remo 2025Saturday, 22 March - Milan hasn’t been the start point for La Primavera in three years, but who cares as long as the finale remains the same? It all comes down to the last 25 kilometres of the 289-kilometre race. First, the Cipressa, then the Poggio, after which the riders fly down into San Remo.]]> https://www.cyclingstage.com/milan-san-remo-2025/route-msr-2025/feed/ 0 Milan – San Remo 2025: Riders https://www.cyclingstage.com/milan-san-remo-2025/riders-msr-2025/ https://www.cyclingstage.com/milan-san-remo-2025/riders-msr-2025/#respond Sat, 22 Mar 2025 05:39:19 +0000 https://www.cyclingstage.com/?p=24823 Title defender Jasper Philipsen finds his master lead-out and 2023 champion Mathieu van der Poel on his side in a field featuring Tadej Pogacar, Tom Pidcock, and former winners Matej Mohorič, Jasper Stuyven, Julian Alaphilippe, and John Degenkolb. Prego, the entry list for Milan-San Remo.]]> https://www.cyclingstage.com/milan-san-remo-2025/riders-msr-2025/feed/ 0 Milan – San Remo 2025: Favourites https://www.cyclingstage.com/milan-san-remo-2025/favourites-msr-2025/ https://www.cyclingstage.com/milan-san-remo-2025/favourites-msr-2025/#comments Sat, 22 Mar 2025 05:38:40 +0000 https://www.cyclingstage.com/?p=24996 It's all about the succession of Jasper Philipsen in Milan-San Remo. Usual suspects like Mathieu van der Poel, Mads Pedersen, and Tadej Pogacar are first to spring to mind, but Filippo Ganna could also excel after his strong performance in Tirreno-Adriatico. And Philipsen himself - why not win again, Jasper?]]> https://www.cyclingstage.com/milan-san-remo-2025/favourites-msr-2025/feed/ 1 Milan – San Remo: Winners and records https://www.cyclingstage.com/milan-san-remo-2025/winners-msr/ https://www.cyclingstage.com/milan-san-remo-2025/winners-msr/#respond Sat, 22 Mar 2025 05:34:09 +0000 https://www.cyclingstage.com/?p=9792 For years, Milan-San Remo was viewed as a chance for the sprinters to win a Monument.​ However, in recent years, the race has evolved, attracting a broader range of contenders. Take a look at the records and recent winners in La Primavera.]]> https://www.cyclingstage.com/milan-san-remo-2025/winners-msr/feed/ 0 Milano – San Remo Donne 2025: The Route https://www.cyclingstage.com/milan-san-remo-2025-women/route-msr-2025-women/ https://www.cyclingstage.com/milan-san-remo-2025-women/route-msr-2025-women/#respond Sat, 22 Mar 2025 05:26:10 +0000 https://www.cyclingstage.com/?p=24921 Milan - San Remo 2025Saturday, 22 March - The first-ever women’s edition of Milan-San Remo covers 160 kilometres between Genoa and San Remo. The finale mirrors the men’s race, featuring the Cipressa and Poggio in the last 25 kilometres.]]> https://www.cyclingstage.com/milan-san-remo-2025-women/route-msr-2025-women/feed/ 0 Milano – San Remo Donne 2025: Riders https://www.cyclingstage.com/milan-san-remo-2025-women/riders-msr-2025-women/ https://www.cyclingstage.com/milan-san-remo-2025-women/riders-msr-2025-women/#respond Sat, 22 Mar 2025 05:25:29 +0000 https://www.cyclingstage.com/?p=24922 Marianne Vos, Lotte Kopecky, Lorena Wiebes, Demi Vollering, Elisa Longo Borghini, Kristen Faulkner, Kasia Niewiadoma – they are all there to try and win the first-ever edition of Milano-San Remo Donne. Cyclingstage.com brings you the start list of La Primavera for women.]]> https://www.cyclingstage.com/milan-san-remo-2025-women/riders-msr-2025-women/feed/ 0 Giro 2025 Route stage 2: Tirana – Tirana https://www.cyclingstage.com/giro-2025-route/stage-2-italy-2025/ https://www.cyclingstage.com/giro-2025-route/stage-2-italy-2025/#respond Wed, 19 Mar 2025 04:55:17 +0000 https://www.cyclingstage.com/?p=24512 Giro d'Italia 2025Saturday, 10 May – The 2nd stage of the Giro is a 13.7-kilometre individual time trial in the Albanian capital, Tirana. The riders face a 1.2 kilometre-climb at 5.7% midway through the route.]]> https://www.cyclingstage.com/giro-2025-route/stage-2-italy-2025/feed/ 0 Giro 2025 Route stage 3: Valona – Valona https://www.cyclingstage.com/giro-2025-route/stage-3-italy-2025/ https://www.cyclingstage.com/giro-2025-route/stage-3-italy-2025/#respond Wed, 19 Mar 2025 04:51:20 +0000 https://www.cyclingstage.com/?p=24515 Giro d'Italia 2025Sunday, 11 May – The 3rd stage of the Giro d’Italia takes the riders from Valona back to Valona. Along the way, they conquer 2,800 metres of elevation gain. The toughest climb is the Llogara Pass, which is 10.7 kilometres long with an average gradient of 7.4%. Its summit lies just under 39 kilometres from the finish.]]> https://www.cyclingstage.com/giro-2025-route/stage-3-italy-2025/feed/ 0