Lukas Knöfler
Lukas Knöfler started working in cycling communications in 2013 and has seen the inside of the scene from many angles. Having worked as press officer for teams and races and written for several online and print publications, he has been Cyclingnews’ Women’s WorldTour correspondent since 2018.
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'We definitely enjoy crosswinds' - unexpected echelons on stage 5 rearrange Giro d’Italia Women GC
By Lukas Knöfler published
News Anna van der Breggen and Katrine Aalerud move up in GC

Giro d'Italia Women stage 5: Lorena Wiebes blasts to second victory of 2025 race as echelons spark major GC changes
By Lukas Knöfler last updated
Results Marianne Vos second, Liane Lippert third in Monselice; Reusser, Longo Borghini, Van der Breggen, Aalerud gain time in GC battle

Lotte Kopecky suffers from back pain, Anna van der Breggen 'not super' as SD Worx-Protime miss the GC mark in Giro d'Italia Women
By Lukas Knöfler published
News 'It’s not what we hoped for, but panicking now or drawing conclusions before the Tour won’t get us anywhere either' says team manager Danny Stam

Giro d'Italia Women stage 4: Sarah Gigante scores biggest career win on Pianezze summit finish as Marlen Reusser retakes maglia rosa
By Lukas Knöfler published
Elisa Longo Borghini outsprints Reusser for second place, 25 seconds down on Australian

'I thought I saved it, but I didn't make it' - Race leader avoids injury in late crash in Giro d'Italia Women stage 3
By Lukas Knöfler published
News Mass crash inside 3km but no lost time or major injuries in Giro peloton

Giro d'Italia Women stage 3: Lorena Wiebes wins crashed-marred finale, Anna Henderson maintains lead
By Lukas Knöfler published
Results Josie Nelson second, Lotte Kopecky third in Trento as only ten riders make it through late crash unscathed

'I had nothing to lose' - Anna Henderson makes her own luck with Giro d'Italia Women's stage victory
By Lukas Knöfler published
News Dilyxine Miermont has no regrets after second place in Aprica

Giro d'Italia Women: Anna Henderson claims maiden WorldTour victory on stage 2 and takes pink jersey on uphill finish to Aprica
By Lukas Knöfler last updated
Race results Dilyxine Miermont second as duo sprint it out for victory after breakaway, Soraya Paladin third from GC group
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