Who's? March 1, 2017: In 2016, Tiesj Benoot finished third in the Omloop Het Nieuwsblad classic. This was reason enough for Peter Sagan to consider the Belgian one of the favorites before this season's race. Benoot himself called Sagan the best rider in the world. In the end, Greg van Avermaet won. And Tiesj Benoot? He was sidelined by a crash before the Taaienberg... read more
Who's? January 8, 2017: It seems that Italy produces new top talents every year. One rider who has been around for many years but has flown largely under the radar could surprise everyone in 2017: Sonny Colbrelli. The Italian turns 27 this season and will be riding for a WorldTour team for the first time. First steps as a lead-out man for… read more
Who's? December 23, 2016: The cycling nation of France has long since overcome its crisis. Numerous young talents have been flooding the scene for years, in all disciplines. In sprinting, two Frenchmen in particular have made a name for themselves: Nacer Bouhanni and Arnaud Démare. But another rider is now on the rise: Bryan Coquard. World-class on the track, talent on the road… read more
Who's? December 14, 2016: Second at the Giro and third at the Vuelta: Esteban Chaves has made his breakthrough as a top Grand Tour rider this season. Just three years ago, he was on the verge of ending his career. Suddenly, Orica-BikeExchange has a general classification contender on its team. Does Esteban Chaves now have what it takes to be a Grand Tour winner? Chaves has already worn red and pink… read more
Who's? December 6, 2016: Tim Wellens has been consistently delivering strong performances for three years. The 25-year-old Belgian has long since arrived in the WorldTour. As André Greipel's teammate, he's responsible for stage wins on Team Lotto Soudal when the profile becomes too difficult for the German. But Tim Wellens still has room for improvement. Will he transform from a puncher into a climber...? Read more
