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Saturday, September 27, 2025
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Current racing:
- September 21 - 28: World Cycling Championships
Upcoming racing:
- September 28 - October 5: Tour de Langkawi
- October 3: Mûnsterland Giro
- October 4: Giro dell'Emilia
- October 5: Coppa Agostoni
- October 6: Coppa Bernocchi
- October 7: Binche-Chimay-Binche
- October 7: Tre Valli Varesine
- October 9: Gran Piemonte
- October 11: Il Lombardia
- October 12: Paris-Tours
Latest completed racing:
- September 17 - 21: Tour de Luxembourg
- September 20: Super 8 Classic
- September 19: Kampioenschap van Vlaanderen
- September 17: GP de Wallonie
- August 23 - September 14: Vuelta a España
- September 14: Grand Prix Cycliste de Montréal
- September 14: GP de Fourmies
- September 14: Trofeo Matteotti
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EF Pro Cycling sent me this. Several teams posted this news piece:
Five women’s professional teams—Canyon//SRAM zondacrypto, EF Education - Oatly, Lidl–Trek, Team Picnic PostNL, and Visma | Lease a Bike—and eight riders have lodged an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) against their disqualification from the Tour de Romandie Féminin in August.
In addition to the disqualifications, the UCI has referred the teams to its Disciplinary Commission and threatened to revoke their licences via the UCI Licence Commission.
The appeal asks CAS to review the UCI’s decision to expel five teams and disqualify 30 riders after a GPS tracker safety test. The UCI had mandated the use of an experimental device developed by its sponsor, Swiss Timing, in a professional race—without prior consultation or transparent communication.
The teams and riders had expressed willingness to cooperate with the test, requesting that the UCI mount the devices on the bike and appoint riders accordingly. When the UCI declined to do so, the teams and riders were subsequently disqualified.
The appellants argue that the collective disqualification violated UCI Regulations, was disproportionate, imposed without due process, and enforced in a manner that left riders and teams feeling intimidated.
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Here’s the team’s announcement:
Tudor Pro Cycling is pleased to welcome Will Barta, the American climber and GC specialist, to the Team on a two-year deal.
At 29, Barta has already made a name for himself in the WorldTour, with standout performances in the mountains and in time trials - most notably his 2nd place in the La Vuelta ITT in 2020.
Will Barta winning stage 5 of the 2024 Valenciana Tour.
Originally from Idaho and expat in France, Barta is drawn to Tudor Pro Cycling’s commitment to innovation. “The importance they give to innovation in everything, especially time trials, makes me excited to get started,” he said.
Barta has been following the team since 2023 and gained an inside perspective through his friendship with current Tudor rider Larry Warbasse. “When I had the chance to meet the Team and see how professional they are in every area - science, coaching, training, nutrition, equipment - I was immediately impressed. The way they race together at the front is something I truly want to be part of.”
Looking ahead, Barta is focused on growth and results: “Having the Team’s belief in me is a huge source of motivation. I’m confident that the stable and supportive environment will help me take the next steps in my career. My goals are to target stage wins in one-week races and mountain stages in Grand Tours, while always supporting our team leaders.”
With Barta joining, Tudor Pro Cycling strengthens its roster in the mountains and time trials, adding both experience and ambition to the Team’s mission for the upcoming seasons.
Will ends his 2025 season this Sunday in Rwanda at the World Championships Road Race. Good luck, Will — and welcome to the Team!
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Finn’s Team Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe posted this news:
Lorenzo Finn has done it again. Exactly one year after winning the junior road race title, the 18-year-old Italian from the Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe Rookies also secured the world title in the U23 road race - with a performance that was as clever as it was dominant.
Finn attacked around seven kilometres before the finish on the selective, 164.6-kilometre Kigali circuit and left his last remaining companion, Swiss rider Jan Huber, behind with an explosive attack on the Côte de Kigali. In the end, he crossed the finish line 31 seconds ahead as a soloist - and then donned the rainbow jersey for the second time in his career.
Lorenzo Finn in his newest rainbow jersey. Getty Sport photo
"Honestly, it feels just as surreal as last year. The jubilation was tremendous. My ears were ringing on the last 500 metres - I was cheered on so loudly. The people here in Kigali are simply amazing. It was an unforgettable week and with this result it really is a moment for life. This World Championships will stay in my heart forever," said the new U23 World Champion after his greatest success.
Finn crystallised early on as the decisive rider of the race, in the second half of the race he was involved several times in pushing the pace - before he and second-placed Huber were able to pull away decisively. "In the second half of the race it was crazy - attacks without end. The altitude and the heat made it really difficult, but my legs were good. And my team and supporters gave me perfect support. As I said - a surreal experience," Finn continued.
John Wakefield, Director of Development at Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe, described the victory as a "historic moment", as he explained after the race: “With this victory, Lorenzo becomes the second rider to win back-to-back world titles in the Junior and U23 categories while being the youngest ever U23 world champion (18y 9m 7d) which is underlining his talent and capacity to perform when it matters most.”
He continued: “Lorenzo's dominant display in Rwanda reflected not only power and precision, but also the composure and maturity that have defined his development within our development structure. This milestone is a proud moment for Lorenzo and for not only Red Bull - BORA - hangrohe but also for the Red Bull - BORA - hangrohe Rookies Project.”
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