Andreas Leknessund

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Vuelta a España

Vuelta a España Stage 15: Van Aert in Complete Control for Second Win in Three Days

Leknessund, Nys and others try, and fail, to evade a Wout van Aert masterclass on what was a shortened Vuelta stage.

Shane StokesSeptember 6, 2026

Giro d'Italia

Giro d’Italia Stage 8: Narváez Continues UAE Fightback from Disaster

Second victory of this year’s Giro for Jhonatan Narváez, who aces daunting stage finale.

Shane StokesMay 17, 2026

Road Racing

Arctic Race of Norway stage 4: Stephen Williams wins, Kevin Vermaerke hits third

Follow all the action in the four-day race deep into the Arctic Circle.

Andrew HoodAugust 20, 2023

Road Racing

How Andreas Leknessund went from Arctic Race volunteer to one of Norway's top Tour de France hopes

After nearly a week in the pink jersey at the Giro d'Italia, there is expectation for more success with big move to Uno-X.

Andrew HoodAugust 16, 2023

Giro d'Italia

Giro d'Italia ticker: Almeida relishes career-best third on GC, Lefevere blasts mountain TT

All the headlines for the season's first grand tour at the Giro d'Italia from May 6-28.

VeloNews.comMay 28, 2023

Giro d'Italia

Breakaway revelations, climbing sensations, sprinting stars: Five breakout riders of the Giro d'Italia

Every grand tour unsurfaces top new talents. Here's our pick of some of the hottest prospects that have emerged at this Giro.

Jim CottonMay 26, 2023

Giro d'Italia

Giro d'Italia scrapbook, week 1: Kuss' mechanical creds, return of the breakaway, meats sticks, boiled eggs, and more

Here's your ultimate collection of stats, stories, and scraps from the first full week of this year's Giro d'Italia.

Jim CottonMay 15, 2023

Giro d'Italia

Giro d'Italia stage 7: No-hope breakaway delivers miracle victory

Three riders hung on after attacking with 200km to go and delivered the surprise on Gran Sasso ahead of the cruising GC favorites.

Andrew HoodMay 12, 2023

Giro d'Italia

Giro d'Italia stage 6: Mads Pedersen breaks escapees' hearts with late sprint

Pedersen completes sweep of victories in all three grand tours after Simon Clarke, Alessandro De Marchi caught 200m from the line.

Jim CottonMay 11, 2023

Giro d'Italia

Giro d'Italia stage 4: Aurélien Paret-Peintre scores breakaway sprint, Remco Evenepoel lets go of pink

Andreas Leknessund takes race lead as Soudal Quick-Step cedes GC responsibility in Giro's first mountain stage.

Jim CottonMay 9, 2023

Tour de France

Romain Bardet's Tour de France ordeal: 'One of the worst days I've ever had on a bike'

Dropped on Mur de Péguère, Team DSM leader falls from fourth to ninth overall after stage 16 sufferings.

Andy McGrathJuly 20, 2022

Road

Tour de Suisse: Andreas Leknessund holds off the peloton to win stage 2

Norwegian DSM rider attacked from the breakaway inside the final 20 kilometers and held off the chase from the bunch. Stephen Williams holds onto his race lead.

Sadhbh O'SheaJune 13, 2022