Juan Ayuso and Matteo Jorgenson Dominate Early Cycling Season

Ayuso claims Tirreno-Adriatico victory while Jorgenson secures back-to-back Paris-Nice titles, signaling rising challenges to Pogacar and Vingegaard.

Juan Ayuso won the 2025 Tirreno-Adriatico, showcasing his climbing and time-trialling prowess, and positioning himself as a co-leader for UAE Team Emirates in the Giro d’Italia.
Matteo Jorgenson claimed his second consecutive Paris-Nice victory with a decisive final-stage attack, solidifying his status as a key contender for Visma Lease-a-Bike in major stage races.
Jonas Vingegaard’s Paris-Nice campaign ended early after a crash on stage five, raising concerns about his preparation for the Tour de France following a less dominant start to the season.
Filippo Ganna of Ineos Grenadiers impressed with a second-place finish at Tirreno-Adriatico, confirming his versatility beyond time trials and his strong form ahead of Milan-San Remo.
Tom Pidcock displayed promising form with multiple podium finishes at Tirreno-Adriatico, boosting his chances of earning a Giro d’Italia wildcard for his new team, Q36.5.