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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Simac Ladies Tour: Zoe Bäckstedt nets first pro victory in stage 1 time trial
By Lukas Knöfler published
Results Lieke Nooijen second, Ellen van Dijk third

Tour de Romandie Féminin stage 3 crash shatters peloton in final 400 metres
By Lukas Knöfler published
News No serious injuries reported from crash caused by puddles in final roundabout

Tour de Romandie Féminin: Lotte Kopecky wins overall as Riejanne Markus nets stage 3 from breakaway
By Lukas Knöfler published
Race results Dutch rider takes final stage in Morges ahead of Niamh Fisher-Black after near-80km duo move but Belgian holds onto lead

SD Worx-Protime go 1-2 on Tour de Romandie Féminin queen stage – but cracks appear in team
By Lukas Knöfler published
News Luxury problems in top team as Vollering and Kopecky go toe-to-toe in sprint

Tour de Romandie Féminin: Demi Vollering pips teammate Kopecky to victory on stage 2 summit finish
By Lukas Knöfler published
Race results SD Worx-Protime take 1-2 with Gaia Realini third in Vercorin

'You always want to win' - Strong teamwork comes up short for SD Worx in opening stage at Tour de Romandie
By Lukas Knöfler published
News World Champion Lotte Kopecky narrowly misses victory in Lausanne, but team remains confident ahead of summit-finish stage 2

Tour de Romandie Féminin: Elisa Balsamo wins stage 1
By Lukas Knöfler published
Race results Kopecky beaten in Lausanne uphill sprint, Lippert third

Commitment but no reward for Lidl-Trek at Classic Lorient Agglomération
By Lukas Knöfler published
News Team rallied around sprinter Elisa Balsamo but sometimes strength and a plan aren't enough
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