Filippo Baroncini's 2025 season was cut short due to a heavy crash at the Tour de Pologne. The 25-year-old Italian spent two weeks in coma to allow his body to deal with the severe injuries, but by the end of October, the young timetrialist returned to the saddle and launched his preparation for comeback in 2026. And the promised start is already on the horizon, it seems.
According to La Gazzetta dello Sport journalist Ciro Scognamiglio, this return could take place in mid-March. More precisely, one of the run-up races to the main block of Flemish Classics - the Danilith Nokere Koerse - taking place on the 18th could witness Baroncini's return to action.
Less is known of the other names set to represent UAE Team Emirates - XRG at the 1.Pro race, but based on past editions and the delicate position in spring calendar, most of UAE's Classics team, except those heading for Milano-Sanremo later that week including Tadej Pogacar, can be expected to line up for the race further north.
Baroncini has a decent track record at the race, with 17th place in 2025, and 11th year earlier. As it will be his first start following a prolonged period of recovery, there won't be high pressure to mix it in for victory like in recent editions, but the race centered around uphill cobbled sector in Nokere will be a good test of Baroncini's readiness to contribute to the world's best team's efforts in 2026.
Ondrej ZhasilCycling Journalist
Ondřej Zhasil is a cycling journalist at CyclingUpToDate and has been part of the team since 2023. He is based in Ostrava, the third-largest city in the Czech Republic, and covers professional cycling across the main UCI competitions, including the Tour de France, the Giro d’Italia, and La Vuelta a España. A key focus of his work is startlist analysis and pre-race coverage, where he examines team selections, rider line-ups, and tactical scenarios ahead of major events.
Alongside WorldTour coverage, Ondřej has developed specific expertise in junior cycling and in racing across East Asia, including competitions in China and Japan. He also maintains a broad working knowledge of other disciplines and levels, including cyclocross, while continuing to expand his understanding of mountain bike racing.
Ondřej holds a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and Physics, which supports his analytical, data-driven approach to performance and race analysis. In his reporting, he regularly uses 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.
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