Thibau Nys has closed the book on his 2025 road season,
explaining through Instagram that he skipped the Canadian WorldTour races to
prioritise his recovery and prepare for a winter return to cyclocross. For the
Belgian, the decision was painful but necessary after a year spent juggling
both disciplines at the highest level.
"Those two races in Canada were two of my biggest goals
of the year. I pushed my body, but I also have to think about what's yet to
come. It does hurt not to be there, even though it was time to put the brakes
on," Nys admitted on social media.
The Lidl-Trek rider looked back on 2025 as a campaign that started brightly
on the road. "I got off to a flying start with a win in the GP Indurain
and had a promising first experience with the Ardennes classics. That was
satisfying: raising my level and performing at my best."
Success came with a cost, however, as the relentless shift
between road and cyclocross took its toll. "For me, it was normal to work
hard and perform at a high level. Year after year, I've been able to raise the
bar, until now. The constant switching between the field and the road has taken
its toll."
The last stretch of the season proved especially draining.
"The last few months have been tough," Nys said. "And it's been
a long time since I've had more than seven days of rest in a row, precisely
because I love both worlds so much."
After a cyclocross
winter where he won the European title, claimed a World Cup race, and finished
third at the World Championships behind Mathieu van der Poel and Wout van Aert,
Nys transitioned seamlessly to the road. His victory at the GP Miguel Induráin
and his Tour de France debut confirmed his rising profile. Yet the effort left
him depleted.
"But slowly I felt like a shadow of my former self. I
could no longer hurt myself during training and I recovered more slowly from
exertion." To break that cycle, he stepped away entirely. "For the
past two weeks, I haven't touched my bike. To reset my mind and body. I've
eaten delicious food, visited family and friends, and also just done nothing
for once."
With a pause finally behind him, Nys signaled optimism about
what comes next. “Now I'm ready to slowly build back up and find the best
version of myself.”
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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