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Current racing:
- Oct 13 - 18: Tour of Guangxi
- Oct 13 - 18: Tour of Holland
Upcoming racing:
- Oct 18: Chrono des Nations
- Oct 18: Veneto Classic
- Oct 18: Japan Cup road Race
Latest completed racing:
- Oct 14: Giro del Veneto
- Oct 11: Paris-Tours
- Oct 10: Il Lombardia
- Oct 8: Gran Piemonte
- Oct 3 - 7: Elite European Road Championships
- Oct 6: Tre Valli Varesine
We posted the report from stage winner Mick van Dijk's Team Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe with the results.
Here's the report from GC leader Victor Campenaerts' Team Visma | Lease a Bike:
Victor Campenaerts finished the third stage of the Eneco Tour in an impressive second place. After an attacking race on the hilly course between Sittard and Watersley, the Belgian sprinted to second behind Mick van Dijke. Thanks to his strong performance, Campenaerts takes over the lead in the general classification.
Mick van Dijk wins stage three ahead of Victor Campenaerts.
Following the prologue, the flat opening stage and the individual time trial, the riders faced a hilly stage on Friday. The 110.5-kilometer stage from Sittard to Watersley offered plenty of opportunities to break the race open, with its short climbs and technical roads. “It was a nice race, and we came here with a very strong team. Of course, we wanted to win today’s stage, but on a course like this and in such a short stage, it’s always very hectic,” the Belgian said afterwards.
The pace was high from the start, with several riders trying to attack. An early breakaway was given little room by the peloton, but with around fifty kilometers to go, Team Visma | Lease a Bike helped turn the race on its head. Campenaerts joined an attack that significantly disrupted the race. “It was a hectic race, and at one point everyone was losing control a little, including us. I tried to drop everyone to get clear on my own, but I couldn’t shake them all off,” Campenaerts explained.
Campenaerts showed strong legs and moved to the front alongside Mick van Dijke and several other attackers. Eventually, the Belgian and the Dutchman were left alone at the front. The duo worked well together and built a gap over the chasing riders, setting up a battle for the stage victory between them. “Mick was with me, and we collaborated well until the finish line. Otherwise, neither of us would have won, so we kept working well together. I think we can both be happy with today’s stage,” Campenaerts concluded.
In the sprint for victory, Campenaerts had to settle for second behind Van Dijke, who crossed the finish line first. However, he not only secured an impressive second place but also took over the lead in the general classification. The latter makes the result particularly special for Campenaerts, as he pulls on a leader’s jersey for the first time in his career. “I’ve been a professional for a long time, but riding in a leader’s jersey is something I haven’t done yet,” the Belgian said.
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We posted the report from stage winner Paul Magnier's Team Soudal Quick-Step with the resuilts.
Here's the report from stage four third-place Max Kanter's Team XDS Astana:
The fairly difficult and hilly fourth stage of the Tour of Guangxi, featuring four categorized climbs, ended in a bunch sprint, with XDS Astana Team rider Max Kanter taking third place and also moving up to third place in the current General Classification of the Chinese race.
Paul Magnier winning stage four. Getty Sport photo
“Today was a very hot day, and on top of that, the stage route was very difficult, with several challenging climbs. Some teams tried to increase the pace on the climbs to drop the sprinters. But we managed to stay near the front with almost the entire team, so I had excellent support from the guys throughout the whole day. In the finale, I tried to find the right ‘train’ to get into a good position. I think everything worked out, but two riders were faster today, so I finished third”, – said Max Kanter.
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Here’s the team’s announcement:
Olympic champion and Giro d’Italia winner Richard Carapaz is set to join NSN Cycling Team from 2027 through to 2029, bringing world-class climbing ability, experience, and leadership to the team.
The arrival of the Ecuadorian cycling star represents a major statement of intent from NSN Cycling Team, in a move that will strengthen the roster and the team’s Grand Tour and stage race ambitions.
Carapaz brings an exceptional palmarès featuring 26 wins across his 10-year career, including overall victory at the 2019 Giro d’Italia, the Olympic road race gold medal at Tokyo 2020, and podium finishes across all three Grand Tours.
Richard Carapaz on the podium of 2026 Tour de France stage 18. Sirotti photo
“Signing Richard Carapaz is a significant moment for our team and an important milestone in the development of our sporting project,” explains General Manager Kjell Carlström. “Richard is a proven champion. His achievements speak for themselves, but what makes him particularly special is his mentality. Richard is known for his grit and determination, and we saw this shine through in 2026 with his two Tour de France stage wins and the polka dot jersey, followed by an impressive podium a week later in San Sebastián.
“Richard is one of those riders whose passion for cycling is so evident and we believe he still has some of his best performances ahead of him. His experience and leadership will be extremely valuable, not only in helping us achieve our sporting objectives but also in developing the next generation of talent within the team. Richard is someone our young riders can look up to, and I have no doubt he will fit in perfectly in our team culture. We’re excited for Richard’s next chapter at NSN Cycling Team.”
Renowned for his explosive climbing, aggressive racing style and ability to perform in the toughest mountain stages, the 33-year-old will become a central figure in the team’s Grand Tour ambitions from 2027 onwards.
“For me, it’s a tremendous opportunity as a rider to be part of this project and, above all, to be one of the team’s leaders,” says Carapaz. “I’m simply very excited. I’m really looking forward to it, and to be honest, this reminds me a lot of when I signed my first professional contract, when I was incredibly excited about being in the WorldTour. I still have the same motivation as I did that day and that’s really an incredible feeling.
“I find the NSN project really interesting and after our first conversations, I was convinced this would be the right place for me. I’m a rider who has achieved great results throughout my career, many of which were in the Grand Tours, and that fits very well with what NSN was looking for. The team has big ambitions to keep growing and already in my conversations with the performance team, it was clear we share the same desire to keep improving and achieve big things together. I think the team has a lot of potential to develop and I’m excited to be part of that in the next three years.”
Richard Carapaz
Carapaz is the latest addition to NSN Cycling Team’s new-look 2027 roster, joining fellow climbers Santiago Buitrago and Lennert van Eetvelt, current teammate Kasper Asgreen, as well as Artem Shmidt and Cedric Beullens.
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Here’s the team’s news:
Bahrain Victorious heads to Japan for its final race of 2026, with Antonio Tiberi leading the team at the Japan Cup on Sunday, October 18. The four-rider squad will look to finish the year with a strong performance in Utsunomiya.
The 144.2 kilometre race takes place around Utsunomiya Forest Park, with 14 laps of a 10.3 kilometre circuit. The Kogashi climb features on every lap and is the main difficulty of the course, offering opportunities for attacks and smaller groups to form as the race progresses.
Tiberi will lead the team’s ambitions, with Alessandro Borgo taking on the role of road captain and helping the squad through the opening part of the race. Attila Valter will also have an important role from the start, while Bálint Feldhoffer will support Tiberi as the race develops. The young Hungarian joins from the Development Team after several appearances alongside the WorldTour squad in the recent Italian races.
Antonio Tiberi before the start of 2026 Vuelta a España stage 1. Sirotti photo
Antonio Tiberi is looking forward to his first visit to Japan:
“I’m really excited to race the Japan Cup for the first time. It will also be my first visit to Japan, somewhere I’ve always wanted to go. To finally have that opportunity and race there as well is something special, and I’m looking forward to the whole experience.
It’s my last race of the season, so I’d really like to finish the year with a strong performance. We’re going with a small team, so we’ll need to read the race well and make the most of our chances when the right moment comes. We’ll give our best and hopefully enjoy a great final race of the year.”
Sports Director Franco Pellizotti added:
“It has been a good year for us. Perhaps we haven’t had as many victories as we would have liked, but we have achieved a lot of great results.
With the Tour of Guangxi taking place at the same time, and several riders injured or ill, it has been difficult to manage this final part of the season. We are going to Japan with only four riders, but I have spoken with all of them and they are focused. I have asked for maximum commitment from everyone. In the end, it only takes one rider to achieve a great result.
Antonio is not at 100%, but he is still Antonio. I believe he can ride a great race and achieve something good.”
Pellizotti also spoke about the other three riders making the trip to Japan:
“Bálint is really motivated to race with us and excited about going to Japan. He has already ridden some good races with the team in Italy towards the end of the season. I expect him to be there with Antonio when the race gets harder, and why not achieve a good result himself as well?.
The course may be a little too hard for Alessandro, but he is always motivated and ready to fight. Attila was the last rider to join the lineup. He is not in his best shape, but he is motivated to help.
The level will be very high, with five other WorldTour teams and two strong ProTeams in Cofidis and Tudor. We need to race intelligently and make the most of our chances. I hope we can come home with a great result, and I’m confident we can.”