Lesser known races 2025 edition

[tobydawq]

Fun story about Paul Double:

A few years ago, some Italian amateur hero called him out on Strava after Paul took his KOM. He went all in, posting a full on hate rant on Double’s page, throwing every insult imaginable.

Well, that same guy later got busted for doping in a Gran…

— Eemeli (@LosBrolin) March 26, 2025

I don't often cry with trustworthy laughter.

 

[Mayomaniac]

I don't often cry with trustworthy laughter.

Granfondo heros calling someone out because Strava is really bs, even if it's JTL 2.0 taking your KoMs.

 

[QueenStagiaire]

Bad weather in Coppi e Bartali. Doubt we'll be able to see a lot.

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[Devil's Elbow]

Second sprint win of the season for Stella at Alentejo, not bad for a 18-year-old, both times with pretty decent competition for a .2. One to keep an eye on.

 

[RedheadDane]

Salby wins again in Thailand. He also takes the GC, and the points jersey.

Rather confusingly, PCS initially listed yesterday's stage result, but still had Salby as the new GC lead, with everyone seemingly just moving up one spot; no idea where they'd put Pellaud...

 

[RedheadDane]

Nick Kergozou De La Boessiere has won the final stage of Thailand.
Salby has won the GC.

 

[RedheadDane]

Dutch Van der Tuuk has one the stage in Olympia's Tour.




(Of course, it would be strange if it was Polish Van der Tuuk...)

 

[RedheadDane]

If you don't feel like watching three bike races in a day is quite enough for you, you can always watch Tourangelle later today.
Finishes quite late, so shouldn't clash with the Ladies in GW.

 

[RedheadDane]

We have images!
Just over 50 Ks to go.
Three riders with around 2:40ish.

 

[Dazed and Confused]

13kms to go.

 

[Samamba]

UNO X rider ruining the fun for that little break

 

[RedheadDane]

Blikra ahead of Coquard.
And the rest.

 

[Tim Cahill]

The ***, they couldn't even begin to think about getting out of his wheel there, super powerful.

 

[Dazed and Confused]

Uno-X owned the race.

 

[RedheadDane]

A sweet win indeed.

 

[Samamba]

Easy win, very good day for UNO X, once again. On their way to guarenteed wildcards at least if they keep going like this. Maybe even the World Tour who knows.

 

[Eddy Evenepoel]

Outstanding lead out from Uno-X and Blikra with huge power. He’s been taking some big steps this season, on a course like this he wouldn’t be competitive in the sprint before this season i think.

 

[Samu Cuenca]

Thijssen must be furious he failed to finish second for the third year in a row.

 

[Rockestar_33]

Paris Camembert tonight alongside Dwaars Door Vlaanderen as well as the start of the Tour of Hellas

 

[E_F_]

Paris Camembert tonight alongside Dwaars Door Vlaanderen as well as the start of the Tour of Hellas

Two lesser known races and one that should be.

 

[Tim Cahill]

Tour of Hellas of course with it's notable startlist, which seems to be Gleb with some random Astana's going for points, a bunch of pro-conti and national teams and for some reason Groenewegen with his entire TDF leadout probably looking for a nice holiday in Greece.

 

[Devil's Elbow]

Tour of Hellas of course with it's notable startlist, which seems to be Gleb with some random Astana's going for points, a bunch of pro-conti and national teams and for some reason Groenewegen with his entire TDF leadout probably looking for a nice holiday in Greece.

Moschetti is also there for the sprints, so Groenewegen will actually have to work for his wins a bit.

The route looks pretty solid, certainly the best one since the race's re-establishment in 2021. Obviously the MTF is way easier than last year's queen stage (which was pretty brutal for a smaller 2.1) but the penultimate stage should cause chaos from afar in this field. With Ulissi looking ancient this year and Plapp returning from injury, López starts as the GC favourite, although the CT sputniks should fancy their chances too.

There should be a livestream on Youtube, starting at 13:30 CET.

 

[Dazed and Confused]

So wind is blowing in France and the race is on with echelons, but no video. To bad.

 

[Eddy Evenepoel]

According to PCS there is a front group of 36 riders in Paris-Camembert with 16 teams represented and the Peloton is now 1 1/2 minute behind. Some of the teams in front have 3-5 riders and some of their strongest riders there, so it is hard to imagine that those who are dropped will come back. It seems like the entire Cofidis team has missed out!

It will be interesting to see if the puncheurs can drop Fredheim on the climbs in the circuit.

 

[Devil's Elbow]

It will be interesting to see if the puncheurs can drop Fredheim on the climbs in the circuit.

With their eyes closed. The final hill at 10k to go is 1k at almost 10%, making this the hardest version of the route I can remember and it's not like the sprinters were in the mix in recent years to begin with.