Cian Uijtdebroeks

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Vuelta a España

Heart Checks at the Tour. Hobbled at the Vuelta. Movistar Pushed the Limits of Sense with Uijtdebroeks

Cian Uijtdebroeks abandons Vuelta a España sufferfest after Tour de France fever and Vuelta injuries sparked questions over Movistar's duty of care.

Jim CottonAugust 26, 2026

News

Uijtdebroeks Breaks Visma Contract in Surprise Split, Movistar Doubles Down on Belgian

Spain's lone WorldTour team is betting the 22-year-old promising Belgian can overcome a rough start to his pro career to deliver the team's first GC win since 2019.

Andrew HoodOctober 3, 2025

Road Racing

Kopecky Won't Defend Title at Road Worlds After Season of Setbacks: 'It’s Largely a Mental Issue'

Evenepoel joined by Uijtdebroeks, Benoot in men's race, Kopecky opts out of Kigali championship due to concerns over fitness.

Jim CottonSeptember 3, 2025

Vuelta a España

Can Kuss Defend His Vuelta Crown Racing Against Ex-Teammate Roglič? 'We're Now Competitors'

Kuss insists there's no bad blood with Roglič now racing on rival Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe: 'It's a good relationship.'

Andrew HoodAugust 16, 2024

Vuelta a España

Van Aert Headlines Visma-Lease a Bike's Mega-Squad to Back Sepp Kuss at Vuelta a España

'I'm ready to lead the team': 'GC Kuss' headlines a deep Visma-Lease a Bike, with Uijtdebroeks as co-captain, and Van Aert on stage-hunting rampage.

Andrew HoodAugust 13, 2024

Vuelta a España

'I Feel Good': Sepp Kuss Revving Toward Vuelta a España Defense, Wout van Aert Confirmed For 2024 Debut

Kuss and Van Aert confirmed as leaders for Vuelta a España in crucial 'last chance saloon' on 2024 for both riders and the Visma-Lease a Bike team.

Jim CottonAugust 5, 2024

Road Racing

Wout is Back! Van Aert Returns in Norway, Without Guarantee of Tour de France

Van Aert will race for the first time in eight weeks at the four-day Tour of Norway, with a possible Tour de France start hanging in balance: 'I'm not in the best shape.'

Andrew HoodMay 17, 2024

Giro d'Italia

Is Tadej Pogačar’s Biggest Problem a Giro d’Italia Virus? Sickness Sweeps Peloton As 21st Rider Abandons

Visma-Lease a Bike confirms there's no COVID on its bus after fourth abandon in the team as tension mounts over illness in the peloton.

Jim CottonMay 16, 2024

Giro d'Italia

Wheels Continue to Come Off Visma-Lease a Bike: Cian Uijtdebroeks Exits Giro d'Italia

A year after sweeping all three grand tours, the 'Killer Bees' are reeling from injuries and illnesses, and it remains uncertain if Wout Van Aert or Jonas Vingegaard will race the Tour de France.

Andrew HoodMay 15, 2024

Giro d'Italia

Giro d'Italia GC Analysis: Is Geraint Thomas the Only Opposition to a Pogačar Procession?

Thomas and Martínez lead the chase behind the Slovenian savage, but the Welshman's canny could be crucial in the attrition of the 'corsa rosa.'

Jim CottonMay 6, 2024

Giro d'Italia

The Next Great Breakthrough? Cian Uijtdebroeks Shines Early in Giro d’Italia

'I am so happy that I am in white:' Young Belgian leaps up to fourth overall and now leads the best young rider classification.

Shane StokesMay 7, 2024

Road Racing

Visma-Lease a Bike Honest about Modest Catalunya Result: ‘It Won't Be an Edition the Team Will Remember Fondly’

Dutch squad searching for positives after Sepp Kuss and Cian Uijtdebroeks fade on final stages.

Shane StokesMarch 25, 2024

Road Racing

Give Cian Uijtdebroeks Some Space, Says New Teammate Benoot

Belgian warns about pressure: ‘You don’t want to read what a young rider has to deal with on social media.’

Shane StokesDecember 24, 2023

Road

Cian Uijtdebroeks Saga over as Bora-Hansgrohe Releases Belgian from Contract

The 20-year-old will now be free to ride with Visma-Lease a Bike in 2024 after already signing a four-year deal with the Dutch squad.

Sadhbh O'SheaDecember 21, 2023

Road Racing

Updated: Citing Contract, Bora-Hansgrohe Denies Cian Uijtdebroeks Move to Visma-Lease a Bike

German team says Uijtdebroeks is ‘contractually bound’, but rider’s agent says legal action is ongoing.

Shane StokesDecember 9, 2023

Road Racing

Cian Uijtdebroeks in Surprise Move to Visma-Lease a Bike, Billed as Future Leader

Young Belgian talent ends Bora-Hansgrohe contract one year early to move to Dutch superteam.

Shane StokesDecember 9, 2023

Vuelta a España

Stand aside, Evenepoel: Cian Uijtdebroeks steps up as next Belgian sensation of the Vuelta a España

20-year-old grand tour rookie stunned in the Vuelta's opening summit finish and is promising a lot more to come.

Jim CottonAugust 30, 2023

Road

Rolf Aldag: It's 'unfair' to expect Jai Hindley to beat Tadej Pogačar or Jonas Vingegaard at Tour de France

Bora-Hansgrohe is targeting a podium at the Tour de France as well as aiming for the Giro d'Italia GC.

Sadhbh O'SheaMarch 3, 2023

Road

My ten highlights of my years at CyclingTips

A different kind of top-ten list.

José BeenDecember 28, 2022

Road Culture

Introducing Cian Uijtdebroeks, Tour de l'Avenir winner, star of the future

A potential Grand Tour winner is big news in Belgium. The 19-year-old's win at the Tour de l'Avenir bodes well for the future.

José BeenSeptember 5, 2022