Lukas Knöfler
Lukas Knöfler started working in cycling communications in 2013 and has seen the inside of the scene from many angles. Having worked as press officer for teams and races and written for several online and print publications, he has been Cyclingnews’ Women’s WorldTour correspondent since 2018.
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Milan-San Remo Women: Lorena Wiebes catches late-attacker Elisa Longo Borghini at the line to win revived Monument
By Lukas Knöfler published
Results Marianne Vos secures second, Noemi Rüegg third place as Longo Borghini's dreams of winning home Monument are shattered in San Remo

Dominika Włodarczyk surprises herself with strong showing in Trofeo Alfredo Binda
By Lukas Knöfler published
News Ardennes classics and Vuelta next for Polish champion in second WorldTour season

Trofeo Alfredo Binda: Elisa Balsamo wins again in sprint from elite lead group
By Lukas Knöfler published
Results Italian beats Blanka Vas and Cat Ferguson to take 30th career victory

'I need to find a way to beat her' - Van der Breggen relishing challenge of facing Vollering after surprising herself at Strade Bianche
By Lukas Knöfler published
News 34-year-old satisfied with form and result in first Women’s WorldTour race after three years away from pro racing

Strade Bianche Women: Demi Vollering powers away from Anna van der Breggen to take thrilling victory in Siena
By Lukas Knöfler published
Results Van der Breggen takes second after duel with former teammate as Pauline Ferrand-Prévot finishes third

Top teams shift blame after failed bluff backfires in Omloop Het Nieuwsblad Women
By Lukas Knöfler published
News 'It’s not up to us' dominating feeling in peloton after off-season transfers

Omloop Het Nieuwsblad Women: Lotte Claes takes shock victory from early breakaway as the favourites get it all wrong
By Lukas Knöfler published
Results Aurela Nerlo takes second in bizarre two-up sprint as Demi Vollering takes third over three minutes down

Sandra Alonso takes final Women's WorldTour win of season at Tour of Guangxi
By Lukas Knöfler published
Results Giada Borghesi beaten in sprint of two, after 35km duo breakaway, Marta Lach third
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