Tour de France winners Tadej Pogacar & Pauline Ferrand-Prévot headline star-studded end-of-season criterium in Monaco
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The curtain may have fallen on the 2025 cycling season, but some of the sport’s biggest names aren’t quite ready to put their bikes away. On Sunday, 23 November, the streets of the Principality will once again host BeKING Monaco, an off-season criterium that attracts world champions, Tour winners, and local favourites in equal measure.
Leading the charge this year will be Tadej Pogacar, fresh from one of the most dominant campaigns in modern cycling. The Slovenian superstar, who conquered three Monuments, the Tour de France, and both European and World titles in 2025, will line up just a short ride from his Monaco home.
He’ll be joined by an impressive cast including Jonathan Milan (Lidl–Trek), Giulio Ciccone (Lidl–Trek), Davide Formolo (Movistar Team), Tim Wellens (UAE Team Emirates - XRG), Steven Kruijswijk (Team Visma | Lease a Bike), and Michael Matthews (Team Jayco AlUla). Local riders Victor Langellotti and Antoine Berlin will also feature, giving Monegasque fans plenty to cheer for.
Ferrand-Prévot leads powerhouse women’s field
The women’s race promises to be just as competitive. Pauline Ferrand-Prévot, the reigning Tour de France Femmes champion, will headline the event, although she is far from the only recognisable name in action.
The French sporting icon will face stiff competition as she takes on fellow stars Lorena Wiebes, Anna van der Breggen, Kasia Niewiadoma, and Urska Zigart. They’ll be joined by Italian track medallists Vittoria Guazzini and Chiara Consonni, adding even more depth to an already world-class field.
Ferrand-Prevot made history with her Maillot Jaune win at the 2025 Tour de France Femmes earlier this year
A Monaco tradition with a purpose
Founded in 2021 by Italian rider Matteo Trentin, BeKING Monaco has quickly grown into one of cycling’s most glamorous off-season fixtures. The event blends elite racing with community activities, raising awareness and funds for charitable causes while offering fans a final glimpse of their heroes before winter sets in.
This year’s edition looks set to deliver another spectacular showcase of skill, speed, and showmanship — all against the glittering backdrop of Monte Carlo.
Kieran WoodDeputy Editor-in-Chief
Kieran Wood is a sports journalist based in Wales and has been active in journalism since 2022. He regularly contributes to DartsNews.com and CyclingUpToDate.com, where he covers professional cycling and darts. In cycling, his work includes liveblogs from major races, including the Tour de France, the Giro d’Italia, and La Vuelta a España, alongside race reports and analysis. He has also conducted interviews with professional riders.
His reporting spans the full racing calendar, from one-day classics to stage races, with a focus on accurate, real-time coverage and clear contextual analysis. For statistics, results, and historical context, he regularly uses resources such as ProCyclingStats. To support reporting on rider activity and training context where relevant, he also references Strava.
In his work, Kieran places strong emphasis on careful sourcing, editorial accuracy, and updating articles as new, verified information becomes available.
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