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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Giro d'Italia Women: Elisa Longo Borghini confirms overall victory as Le Court wins stage 8 from breakaway
By Lukas Knöfler published
Results Ruth Edwards second, Franziska Koch and Longo Borghini fourth to secure GC win from Lotte Kopecky

Can Lotte Kopecky eclipse Elisa Longo Borghini to win the Giro d'Italia Women on the last stage? - Analysis
By Lukas Knöfler published
Analysis Maglia rosa victory to be decided in L’Aquila as evenly-matched GC favourites separated by just one second

Giro d'Italia Women: Neve Bradbury conquers Blockhaus to win stage 7 solo, Longo Borghini narrowly keeps pink
By Lukas Knöfler published
Results Kopecky second, Longo Borghini third in summit finish with gap for race lead at just one second going into final day

'Respecting the mountains' objective for Longo Borghini on Giro d’Italia Women queen stage
By Lukas Knöfler published
News Second-placed Kopecky downplaying expectations ahead of decisive contest to Blockhaus

Giro d'Italia Women: Lippert beats Edwards to stage 6 victory
By Lukas Knöfler published
Results Magnaldi rounds out podium in Chieti as Longo Borghini defends maglia rosa in Chieti

GC favourites ready for decisive mountains showdown at Giro d’Italia Women
By Lukas Knöfler published
Analysis Lotte Kopecky only three seconds behind Elisa Longo Borghini going into the last three days

Giro d'Italia Women: Lotte Kopecky dominates sprint to win stage 5
By Lukas Knöfler published
Race results Perfect lead-out delivered Kopecky to the win as Consonni in second and Sierra third

Uttrup Ludwig, Le Court close in on GC podium, Labous handed time penalty at Giro d'Italia Women
By Lukas Knöfler published
Analysis Elisa Longo Borghini maintains the top spot in the hunt for maglia rosa
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