“Is that what cycling wants?”: Michael Matthews criticises the race strategies of teams chasing UCI points
Félix Serna is a writer at CyclingUpToDate and has been part of the team since 2025. He covers…
“I tried to negotiate, but they put me in the Tour du Limousin” – French prospect Pierre-Henry Basset denied Tour de l’Avenir showcase by Astana
It means Basset will begin the four-day French professional race on Tuesday, just two days before the…
XDS Astana renew with veteran that goes into his 18th year at World Tour level
A founding contributor to CyclingUpToDate since its launch in January 2022, Ruben Silva has played a central role…
“Van Aert is, above all, a guarantee for the team leader”: Astana sports director insists Visma are missing an irreplaceable asset at the Tour de France
“Not having someone like Van Aert in the team means a great deal,” Zanini said. “A rider…
CYCLING MARKET – Astana to reinforce classics block; Picnic lose yet another leader
It is notable that ever since the start of the Giro d’Italia, Paul Seixas’ future has stopped…
Astana are looking for yet another Italian classics rider
Lidl-Trek have a stacked team this year, however maintaining all of their talent is a hard task. Some…
Giro d’Italia 2026 prize money distribution after week 2
After 15 gruelling days, the Giro d’Italia reached Milano where they can enjoy a second rest day. Some…
Results Giro d’Italia 2026 stage 2
The second stage of the Giro began in familiar fashion as Diego Pablo Sevilla went straight back…
UCI Rankings Team Update | UAE solidify lead, Red Bull pull away from Visma, and Picnic’s downfall is picking up speed
Away from the main spectacle, XDS Astana Team banked big time at the Tour of Hainan. Thomas…
Davide Ballerini looks ahead to a tactical edition of Omloop
Five years after his victory, Davide Ballerini will return to the Omloop Het Nieuwsblad 2026 start line with…
Astana DS showers Christian Scaroni with praise
XDS Astana had just made an impossible recovery in 2025 to successfully defend their position in WorldTour. Many…
“Champions like Tadej are good for this sport” – Why Tadej Pogacar’s dominance does not trouble a peloton veteran
With his own career entering its later chapters, those reflections naturally extend to questions of balance, motivation,…