Skjelmose Jensen wins the SkodaTour LuXembourg 2022
The last stage of the SkodaTour LuXembourg featured 178 km on a hilly course. In the end, Mattias Skjelmose Jensen (TFS) didn't let himself be robbed of the overall victory. He won by 5'' over Kévin Vauquelin (ARK) and 17'' over Valentin Madouas (GFC). Madouas won the last stage. Especially Vauquelin, Madouas and Kevin Geniets (GFC) tried to put Skjelmose Jensen under pressure in the difficult
Skjelmose Jensen rides into the yellow jersey
The fourth stage of the SkodaTour LuXembourg featured a 26.1 km long time trial with the start and finish in Remich. In partly rainy weather conditions, Mattias Skjelmose Jensen (TFS) won with 3'' ahead of Kévin Vauquelin (ARK) and 13'' ahead of Morten Hulgaard (UXT). Skjelmose Jensen has also taken over the overall leader's yellow jersey from Valentin Madouas (GFC), who finished 39'' behind. Mattias Skjelmose Jensen: "To
Start Times for the Time-Trial / Ordre de depart COntre-la-montre
In our racecenter you will find the starting order and times for the time trial of the 4th stage Dans notre racecenter vous trouvez l'ordre et les horaires des départs pour le contre-la-montre de la 4ème étape Start Times / Orde de depart
Gate surprises them all, Madouas stays in the yellow jersey
The queen stage on the third day of the SkodaTour LuXembourg led over 188.4 km from Rosport to Diekirch. In the end, an underdog took the win: In the tough final part of the stage, Aaron Gate (BEB) prevailed and won ahead of Benjamin Thomas (COF) and Davide Ballerini (QST). Valentin Madouas (GFC) defended the yellow jersey. Nine riders broke away after the start in Rosport:
Trentin wins, Madouas stays in the yellow jersey
The 2nd stage of the SkodaTour LuXembourg between Junglinster and Schifflingen ended in a bunch sprint after 163.4 km. Matteo Trentin (UAE) won ahead of Florian Sénéchal (QST) and Davide Ballerini (QST). Valentin Madouas (GFC) defended his lead in the general classification. Eight riders escaped the peloton after the start and formed the breakaway of the day. Bastien Tronchon (ACT), Cyril Barthe (BBK), Tom Wirtgen (BWB),
Madouas takes the yellow jersey
On Tuesday the SkodaTour LuXembourg started with the first stage covering 163.8 km. With the Niklosbierg (cat.1/4,4 km à 6,1%), the Côte de Bourscheid (HC/3,4 km à 7,6%), the Côte d'Eschdorf (cat.1/2,8 km à 8,4%) and the Côte de Stafelter (cat.1/2,6 km à 5%) there were some difficult climbs to face. After the start near the Stade de Luxembourg, Gil Gelders (BWB), Antonio Jesus Soto Guirao
Strong riders at the start of the Škoda Tour LuXembourg
The Škoda Tour LuXembourg will start on Tuesday with a strong line-up. The six WorldTour teams are bringing some of the best known riders. Poland's Rafal Majka of UAE Team Emirates is racing for the first time since the Tour de France, where he showed remarkable support for runner-up Tadej Pogacar in the mountains. Majka has won several stages in the Tour de France and the Vuelta
Luxembourgish riders to take part in the Škoda Tour LuXembourg
In this year's Škoda Tour LuXembourg, all eyes will be on Kevin Geniets (Groupama-FDJ). The pro rider, who is known as a hard-working teammate, could shine with a strong result. One can also be curious about Arthur Kluckers, who will contest his second race as a trainee for the Team UAE-Emirates. From the professional camp, the brothers Tom and Luc Wirtgen (Bingoal Pauwels Sauces WB)
Andy Schleck, president of the Škoda Tour Luxembourg, analyses the stages
STAGE 1 - Stade de Luxembourg / Luxembourg-Kirchberg 163,8 km A challenging final „The start will be near the Stade de Luxembourg. The new stadium definitely is an attraction. The real start will take place on the exit of Itzig. This stage is not easy. Niklosbierg, Côte de Bourscheid and Côte de Eschdorf are tough. And the last part is really demanding. The Stafelter coming out of Walferdingen
The SkodaTour LuXembourg – a race rich in history
The SkodaTour LuXembourg - a race rich in history The Tour of Luxembourg was created in 1935. From its creation until the early 1980s, the event was mainly dominated by Luxembourgers, Belgians, French and Dutchmen such as Charly Gaul, Marcel Ernzer, Louison Bobet or Freddy Maertens. It was only at the beginning of the 1980's that the event became international with Russian, Swiss and Danish victories. Since