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.
Latest articles by Lukas Knöfler

Giro d'Italia Women: Neve Bradbury conquers Blockhaus to win stage 7 solo, Longo Borghini narrowly keeps pink
By Lukas Knöfler published
Results Kopecky second, Longo Borghini third in summit finish with gap for race lead at just one second going into final day

'Respecting the mountains' objective for Longo Borghini on Giro d’Italia Women queen stage
By Lukas Knöfler published
News Second-placed Kopecky downplaying expectations ahead of decisive contest to Blockhaus

Giro d'Italia Women: Lippert beats Edwards to stage 6 victory
By Lukas Knöfler published
Results Magnaldi rounds out podium in Chieti as Longo Borghini defends maglia rosa in Chieti

GC favourites ready for decisive mountains showdown at Giro d’Italia Women
By Lukas Knöfler published
Analysis Lotte Kopecky only three seconds behind Elisa Longo Borghini going into the last three days

Giro d'Italia Women: Lotte Kopecky dominates sprint to win stage 5
By Lukas Knöfler published
Race results Perfect lead-out delivered Kopecky to the win as Consonni in second and Sierra third

Uttrup Ludwig, Le Court close in on GC podium, Labous handed time penalty at Giro d'Italia Women
By Lukas Knöfler published
Analysis Elisa Longo Borghini maintains the top spot in the hunt for maglia rosa

Giro d'Italia Women: Clara Emond takes first pro win with stunning solo effort on stage 4
By Lukas Knöfler published
Results Paladin second, Uttrup Ludwig third on uphill finish to Urbino as Longo Borghini defends pink again from Kopecky

Longo Borghini defends Giro Women maglia rosa in the heat of the first climbing stage
By Lukas Knöfler published
News Kopecky, Labous and Niedermaier move up in GC on Toano summit finish

Giro d'Italia Women: Niamh Fisher-Black wins stage 3 summit finish, Longo Borghini holds onto pink
By Lukas Knöfler published
Results Lotte Kopecky takes second for SD Worx-Protime 1-2, Juliette Labous third in Toano

Magalhães hangs for 100km in Giro d’Italia Women breakaway - 'Someday, I will win'
By Lukas Knöfler published
News Attacking Brazilian time trial champion rewarded with blue mountain jersey

Giro d'Italia Women: Chiara Consonni outsprints Kopecky to stage 2 victory in dramatic finale
By Lukas Knöfler published
Results Tota Magalhães falls just short of stunning solo win as peloton catches her 1.8km from Volta Mantovana finish line

Enjoying the maglia rosa to the fullest - Elisa Longo Borghini savours slim lead at Giro d'Italia Women
By Lukas Knöfler published
News Italian champion stays humble in her bid for overall victory

Giro d'Italia Women: Elisa Longo Borghini wins opening stage 1 time trial
By Lukas Knöfler published
Results Lidl-Trek rider dons the maglia rosa with Grace Brown in second and Brodie Chapman in third

'I left my lungs on the road' - Elisa Longo Borghini seals podium spot at Tour de Suisse Women
By Lukas Knöfler published
Aggressive Lidl-Trek tactic on final stage leaves Italian Champion in runner-up spot for second time

Tour de Suisse Women: Demi Vollering seals overall victory with thrilling stage 4 win
By Lukas Knöfler published
Results Longo Borghini second, Bradbury third after Canyon SRAM light up finale into Champagne

Kasia Niewiadoma's rebound after two 'terrible days' helps Neve Bradbury on path to first UCI win
By Lukas Knöfler published
News Canyon-SRAM rewarded for aggressive racing with 1-2 on stage 3 of Tour de Suisse Women

Tour de Suisse Women: Neve Bradbury and Katarzyna Niewiadoma dominate stage 3 for Canyon-SRAM
By Lukas Knöfler published
Results Bradbury takes first slot and moves close to Vollering in GC after day in the breakaway

Demi Vollering poised for Tour de Suisse overall victory, extend stage race winning streak
By Lukas Knöfler published
News Longo Borghini moves into podium spot, as Cadzow closes in on Realini

Tour de Suisse Women: Demi Vollering wins again in stage 2 time trial
By Lukas Knöfler published
Results Longo Borghini second, Cadzow third against the clock from Aigle to Villars-sur-Ollon

'It was close' - Chabbey misses out on Tour de Suisse Women stage victory after 50km solo breakaway
By Lukas Knöfler published
News 'I really believed I could win this stage' No GC goals for Swiss rider, turns attention to future opportunities in four-day race

Tour de Suisse Women: Demi Vollering wins mountainous opening stage
By Lukas Knöfler published
Results Dutchwoman beats Realini and Chabbey in Villars-sur-Ollon

British National Team put SD Worx-Protime under pressure on final Tour of Britain Women stage
By Lukas Knöfler published
News Lizzie Deignan defends QOM jersey with solo attack, Anna Henderson finishes overall runner-up

Lotte Kopecky wins Tour of Britain Women as Roseman-Gannon takes final stage
By Lukas Knöfler published
Results Majerus misses out on the line after early celebration
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