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That final sprint. Kim Le Court of the AG Insurance - Soudal Team achieved a thrilling victory at the Liège-Bastogne-Liège Femmes 2025, outsprinting Puck Pieterse, Demi Vollering, and Cedrine Kerbaol, marking the biggest road win of Le Court’s career.
Tadej Pogačar from UAE Team dominated at yet another monument, attacking on the Côte de la Redoute, with 35 kilometers to go—and he never looked back. This makes Pogi the first rider in history to reach the podium at six successive monuments.
The spirit of cycling is known for its share of drama and dedication. Yet, when we think of the cycling world today, we see the smiling faces of riders, mechanics, Neutral Service, and fans sharing these life-defining moments. To draw a line from each inspired rider, young and old, to the moment Shozaburo Shimano opened the doors of Shimano Iron Works in Sakai in 1921 is simply extraordinary.
