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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'Sometimes, you just have to dare' - Elisa Longo Borghini uses late strike on queen stage to secure pink jersey at Giro d’Italia Women
By Lukas Knöfler published
News Slim 22 seconds separate Longo Borghini and Marlen Reusser in GC battle with one hilly stage to go

Giro d'Italia Women stage 7: Elisa Longo Borghini seizes race lead as Sarah Gigante solos to victory on Monte Nerone
By Lukas Knöfler published
Results Italian attacks summit finish with teammate Silvia Persico to take pink from Marlen Reusser while Australian doubles up for second stage win

'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
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