"We left everything out there, but one guy from the breakaway was stronger" - Paul Magnier settles for Hamburg podium

Under a new name, the ADAC Cyclassics Hamburg 2025 edition was one to remember. Marked by multiple attacks of race favourites, the stage was ultimately won by the bravest man of the early breakaway - Rory Townsend. Sprinters who were expected to battle it out for a victory had to settle for the remaining podium spots with Arnaud De Lie (Lotto) and Paul Magnier (Soudal - Quick-Step) crossing the line second and third respectively.

"It was a hard day with the many ascents of the Waseberg, and the last two laps were really tactical, but I was at all times in a good position - with the help of the team - because I knew how important this was at the start of the climb. We left everything out there, but one guy from the breakaway was stronger, so congrats to him. In the sprint I did my best, and I am content with my third place and with the shape I had these last couple of days," Magnier explained at a press conference.