What to look out for in the world of cycling in 2025

A new year is approaching, and many cycling fans are eagerly waiting to see what could unfold in 2025. What will happen in the sport in the upcoming year? Will Tadej Pogačar retain his yellow jersey in the Tour de France for another year, or will there be a challenger waiting in the wings to take it away from the defending champion?

Let’s take a look at some of the names to watch in cycling in 2025 and what they could mean for the biggest events on next year’s calendar.

The year of Remco?

As 2025’s cycling season inches closer, knowing some of the talent that has made waves in the sport can come in handy. Bookies’ odds can shed some light on who are the biggest names right now and might therefore be among the favourites for the Tour de France and the UCI World Championships. This listing is very useful for bettors, and can provide the info needed to best utilise free bets.

One of the hot names to look out for in 2025 is Belgium’s Remco Evenepoel, who made his debut in the Tour de France earlier this year and finished in the top three. Later that summer, he went on to win two gold medals in men’s road cycling at the Paris Olympics. Evenepoel will undoubtedly have his sights set on winning the Tour de France and making a name for himself in the sport in what will be just his second year of competing in the prominent cycling event.

Three-time Tour champ Pogačar will likely remain the favourite for bettors in 2025. However, Evenepoel could be one of the competitors capable of spoiling a potential fourth title for the Slovenian. He’s one to watch, especially in time trial events, where he is looking like the man to beat in such contests.

The UCI World Tour: Which races are fun to watch?

The Tour de France is not the only race that cycling fans will be glued to next year. Similar events, such as Giro d’Italia and Vuelta a Espana, are two of the biggest stops on the UCI World Tour. The Giro d’Italia takes place prior to the Tour de France and could provide some clues about what might happen in the most prestigious race.

In last year’s Giro d’Italia, Pogačar claimed the victory. Meanwhile, his fellow countryman Primož Roglič won the Vuelta a Espana, an event that takes place more than a month after the Tour de France. While there are other cycling events you can follow, these three major tours in Europe are fun to watch for many reasons. Who has the ability to tackle the rough hills of the most challenging courses?

This is important to keep in mind before making any predictions about who might win certain stages of a cycling event. For example, the Tour de France is expected to make some big changes in 2025, with Mont Ventoux possibly returning to the route as the finish line. It will be a challenging stage for many competitors; who will conquer it?

2025 could be more competitive than ever

It has been a busy 2024 for cycling up to this point, with the Tour and the Summer Olympics. Could these events be a preview of what may happen in the next year? You can expect to hear names like Pogačar, Roglič, and so many others mentioned across various conversations in global cycling.

While there is no Summer Olympics next year, the usual UCI World Tour calendar in 2025 may be more competitive than ever and could see new stars rise in the sport and dominate it for years to come.