Dylan Teuns is set to race today at the Figueira Champions Classic, as he begins a new chapter in 2025. The 32-year-old made the switch from Israel-Premier Tech to Cofidis over the winter and is looking to build momentum. In conversation with CyclingUpToDate, he has developed on this.
“New team, I had a good start last week, and I hope I can do well today and also next week in the Algarve,” Teuns shared with us ahead of the race. The Belgian rider is racing for a Cofidis that is looking to save it's World Tour license, and the second place that he obtained at Etoile de Bessèges provided valuable points. It also gave some confidence towards more important races, as he builds towards a big spring with goals on gravel, cobbles and Ardennes.
As a two-time Tour de France stage winner, Teuns has the experience to compete at the highest level, but the competition today is fierce. With riders like Joao Almeida, Julian Alaphilippe, and Biniam Girmay on the start line, victory will be hard-fought.
When asked if he believed a win was possible, Teuns remained cautious but hopeful. “We will see, we will see if it is possible. We have to see how the other guys are and how my shape is.”