Lesser known races 2025 edition

[Wyndbrook]

If someone down the pub asks if you're interested in a new super bike on the cheap ...
https://cyclinguptodate.com/cycling...ganized-crime-continues-to-affect-pro-cycling

In their own words on X HERE

No wonder bikeshops are struggling, too much unfair competition.

 

[RedheadDane]

Leroux wins the ITT. Guess having his bike stolen didn't slow him down much.

Meanwhile, that article Rob linked to:

At the Giro, Visma had their mechanic bus broken into during the night on one of the Italian stages, and robbers ran off with most of the team's bikes.

At the Giro, the Giro. Yeah, whoever they are, they're not exactly giving any indications of actually knowing anything about cycling.

 

[RedheadDane]

Godon wins the final stage.
Leroux wins the GC.

 

[GenericBoonenFan]

Good to see beachracing legend Leroux doing well on the road. Him getting a pro contract was long overdue if you ask me.

 

[RedheadDane]

Wait; so now we're discussing U23 men's races in the Lesser Known Men's Races thread?
Makes sense...

 

[GenericBoonenFan]

Ion Izagirre second on that last stage, the man is warming up to score another 500 points for Cofidis in the last races of the season.

 

[DJO]

Slag om Nord is back on the race schedule from today. Unfortunately there's no live streaming.

 

[search]

Is Plouay a lesser race, or is it too hard for Abrahamsen?

Live on Disco+ etc from 15:15 cest.

Ouest France's star rating for the race:
*** de Lie, Magnier
** Gregoire, Godon, Laurance, Nys
* Alaphilippe, Madouas, Christen, Hirschi

Full startlist: https://www.procyclingstats.com/race/bretagne-classic/2025/startlist

 

[Hugo Koblet]

I love Bretagne Classic. Such a good race and the startlist this year is amazing.

 

[RedheadDane]

Lonardi has won the 1.2 race Grand Prix de Plouay.

Grand Prix de Plouay 2025 One day race results

Grand Prix de Plouay 2025 was won by Giovanni Lonardi before Emmanuel Houcou and Ronan Augé.

www.procyclingstats.com

And a bit of a mystery:

77	Carollo Francesco	Swatt Club			,,
78		Paris Cycliste Olympique			6:44
79	Guerinel Manu	Paris Cycliste Olympique			7:56