Cian Uijtdebroeks content with fifth place at the Tour of Oman: "“I no longer suffer from the things that I struggled with so much last year"
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The Tour of Oman concluded today with Adam Yates snatching
the overall victory from David Gaudu on the final stage, as Valentin
Paret-Peintre claimed the stage win on debut with Soudal – Quick-Step.
Cian Uijtdebroeks finished fifth in both the final stage and
the general classification, and appeared content wit his result.
“I no longer suffer from the things that I struggled with so
much last year,” Uijtdebroeks told Wielerflits after the race.
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“I was happy when I reached the finish,” Uijtdebroeks opened
the interview. “No, it went well today. It’s always a question mark where you
stand at the first test of the season. But I think I can be happy. There were
just a few riders stronger than me today and they finished ahead of me. I
mainly tried not to go over my limit and not to explode.”
The 21-year-old Belgian is aiming for a strong 2025 season.
He competed in both the Giro d'Italia and Vuelta a España in 2024 but did not
manage to finish either race. However, in 2023, he secured an eighth-place
finish at the Vuelta.
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“I am satisfied with that result,” he said about his fifth
place in the Tour of Oman. “In advance I wanted to do better than in 2023 and
especially to be able to compete at the front again, after all those problems
last year. I feel that I still have to take a few steps, but I would have
definitely signed for this in advance.”
“That means I can finish with a very happy feeling.
Physically everything is going well. I can go to my limit again. The step to
the absolute top is getting smaller and smaller.”
His confirmed schedule for 2025 includes Tirreno-Adriatico
and the Tour de Suisse, as he looks to kick on from his promising start at the
Tour of Oman.
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Fin MajorCycling Journalist
Fin Major is a UK-based writer at CyclingUpToDate and has been part of the team since 2024. He is the site’s main writer for FAQs and evergreen explainers and has written around 2,000 pieces for the platform. Alongside this work, he focuses on in-depth analysis and covers the biggest races on the calendar, including the Tour de France, the Giro d’Italia, and La Vuelta a España, providing clear context around performance trends, tactics, and key storylines.
In his reporting, Fin uses reputable data sources such as ProCyclingStats for results, statistics, and historical context. He places strong emphasis on careful sourcing, editorial accuracy, and updating articles promptly when new, verified information becomes available. Outside of writing, Fin is an active cyclist, which supports his practical understanding of the sport and its demands.
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