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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'I think she could give a bit extra' - Vollering out-matched by Reusser in Tour de Suisse Women stage 1
By Lukas Knöfler published
Reusser explains how 'second group syndrome' played a crucial role in her stage-winning tactics

Tour de Suisse Women: Marlen Reusser outsprints Demi Vollering in breakaway duel to win stage 1
By Lukas Knöfler published
Results Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney best of three-rider chase for third place on opening day of four-day stage race

‘Stupid' but a 'good lesson’ – Premature celebration trips up Wiebes at Amstel Gold Race
By Lukas Knöfler published
News SD Worx-Protime sprinter pipped on the line by a fast closing Marianne Vos

Kasia Niewiadoma in tears after fourth place at Strade Bianche - 'That hurt'
By Lukas Knöfler published
News Inches away from podium spot for Polish Canyon-SRAM all-rounder in her favourite race

Switzerland ready to defend Mixed Relay TTT World title
By Lukas Knöfler published
News Doctors Chabbey and Reusser leading Switzerland’s women’s squad

Gent-Wevelgem Women: Marlen Reusser takes wrong turn but still claims massive solo victory
By Lukas Knöfler published
Results Megan Jastrab wins group sprint for second, Maike van der Duin third in crash-marred edition

Amber Kraak on learning curve at Ceratizit Challenge
By Lukas Knöfler published
News Kraak, Jumbo-Visma's former world champion rower, helped to animate stage 3 of the race

Longo Borghini: Our work must be to provide excitement, fun, and real emotion
By Lukas Knöfler published
News Italian allrounder puts on a show in daring bid for GC podium at Giro Donne but misses by 49 seconds
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Tour de France Femmes stage 9: Pauline Ferrand-Prévot claims historic overall victory with back-to-back mountain stage wins into Châtel
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Tour de France Femmes stage 8: Pauline Ferrand-Prévot smashes competition on Col de la Madeleine to win queen stage and move into overall lead
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Tour de France Femmes stage 7: Maëva Squiban repeats solo victory with dramatic back-to-back long-range attacks
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