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Race jury hands out four yellow cards on stage 3 of the TdF
Amid three separate crashes, including one at the finish and another mid-race incident that knocked sprinter Jasper Philipsen out with a broken collarbone, the UCI commissaires' jury at the 2025 Tour de France is taking a firm hand, dishing out four yellow cards for unsafe behavior.
Bryan Coquard of Cofidis, who bumped Laurenz Rex in the intermediate sprint and then pinballed into Philipsen, taking him down, received one of the cards. Lidl-Trek's Edward Theuns was handed another for irregular behavior in the same sprint. And Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe's Danny van Poppel and XDS-Astana's Davide Ballerini were both carded for actions during the final sprint (Ballerini crashed).
The UCI first trialled the yellow-card system at last year's Tour and made it official for this season. Any rider who gets two yellow cards in the same race is disqualified from that race. Three wild cards in a 3o-day period earn a 14-day suspension and six within a one-year period result in a 30-day suspension. Van Poppel currently has the most yellow cards of any rider, with three in the past year.
Visma bats down reports of tension with Vingegaard's camp
Visma-Lease a Bike has been aggressive in the opening stages of the Tour de France, but the team found itself the focus of criticism from an unlikely source over the weekend as two-time Tour winner Jonas Vingegaard's wife criticized the team in an interview with Danish newspaper Politiken.
Trine Marie Hansen told the paper that her husband was racing, training and especially traveling too much. "I'm afraid he'll burn the candle at both ends," she said. Hansen also insinuated that Visma might not be supporting Vingegaard 100% at the Tour, saying, "If you start spending resources on the stage victories of other riders, these resources are no longer at the service of Jonas." Hansen pointed to her husband's primary rival, Tadej Pogačar and his UAE Team Emirates squad, as a positive example. "When he starts a race, there is no doubt about who is the captain. Everyone knows their role."
The Visma team rejected that there are any tensions, with lead director Grischa Niermann saying that all itineraries were agreed on well in advance and pointing out that Vingegaard skipped a February training camp to be home. Wout van Aert also denied any issues, telling Sporza that the team was surprised by the report, and defended his role. "My performance with this team speaks for itself," he said. "I always give myself 100% to achieve the goals we set ourselves. It's clear to everyone, including Jonas, and that's what we're looking for." As for Vingegaard? He claimed not to have read the interview, "so I'm not 100% sure of what is said. I don't read the media during the races, so it's hard for me to answer." [Politiken]
Decathlon will spend big to become a top team
The team now known as Decathlon-AG2R la Mondiale has never, in its 33 years of existence, won a Grand Tour, but according to comments in l'Equipe, it is targeting a Tour de France win and will spend big to make it happen.
First up is a change in ownership structure, with the French sports retailer taking control of the team. Vincent Lavenu founded the team in 1992 as Chazal and in 2022 sold a controlling interest to then-title sponsor AG2R la Mondiale before he was replaced as manger last year in favor of Dominique Serleys.
Now the team Lavenu created will transition ownership to Decathlon, which plans to increase the team's budget to as €40 million in 2026. That would be a significant bump over the WorldTour-median €24 million it ran on in 2023, the most recent year of the team's financial filings.
The investment "reflects our long-term strategic intention to deepen our involvement in the sport at the highest level,” Céline Del Genes, Decathlon’s Global Chief Customer Officer, told l'Equipe, adding that the goal was a long-term plan to shape the future of the sport. Decathlon has been active in the transfer market, with reported signings of Visma's Olav Kooij and Tiesj Benoot, and has young French talent Paul Seixas on contract through 2027, but it currently lacks a marquee Grand Tour contender. [l'Equipe]
Van Aert is still recovering from pre-Tour sickness
While Wout van Aert's main role in France was to be a key domestique for Jonas Vingegaard, as he has been in past Tours de France, the Belgian was also expected to get in on the action of a first week well suited to him. However, he's been out of the picture by the finale of both the opening stages, and though he's been able to help his team, it turns out he's still coming back from his pre-Tour illness.
"He was sick last week. He couldn't do the Belgian championships," team DS Grischa Niermann reminded media at the finish of stage 2. "He is not in 100% shape, and that can happen because it was very hard. There were only 20 guys there [at the finish]. I'm not worried about it. Wout will come good, and he still helped the team a lot. He pulled on the third-to-last climb where we where we wanted to go hard."
Similar happened coming into the Giro d'Italia where Van Aert was expected to fight for pink in Albania, but was held up by a pre-race bug. While the Tour's first week is crucial, he's got plenty of time to fully recover before his team is in more desperate need of him.
Molly Weaver successfully breaks British coastline world record
Former professional cyclist Molly Weaver has successfully broken the world record for the fastest circumnavigation of the British coastline, completing the feat in 21 days, 10 hours and 48 minutes.
Weaver is the first woman to hold the record after cutting 17 hours off the previous time set by Nick Sanders way back in 1984. Setting off from London on 15 June, the 31-year-old was raising money for the RNLI (Royal National Lifeboat Institution), riding clockwise around the English, Welsh and Scottish coastlines. By the time she returned to London on 6th July, Weaver had raised over £10,000, with donations still coming in.
Cofidis falls victim to bike theft at the Tour as workshop lorry is broken into at their hotel
Amid the horrible conditions that forced a delayed start to stage 2 of the Tour de France, French WorldTeam Cofidis also got up to discover 11 of the team's bikes had been stolen from their hotel in Bondues, just north of Lille and about 50 km from start town Lauwin-Planque. Five bikes were apparently then found discarded in a nearby hedgerow near the hotel.
"The workshop lorry door has been smashed and eleven of our LOOK Cycle bikes have been robbed despite security measures in place," the team wrote in a social media post. "Police went to the hotel in the morning to determine the violation and begin their investigation. The Cofidis team strongly condemns this act of disrespect and calls the perpetrators of these incidents to civility and responsibility."
All teams at the Tour have numerous spare bikes and equipment, so the eight riders of the team, including polka-dot jersey-wearing Thomas Boudat, were able to start the race, but it's a moral blow to the French squad on home soil.
Lappartient set for third term as UCI president
The David Lappartient era at the UCI will continue, with the sport's governing body announcing that the Frenchman will serve a third term as president without a vote as no other candidates stepped forward.
In a press release to announce candidates for the Management Committee, the UCI noted that no other candidate besides Lappartient had entered the race for President. "With regard to the Presidency, only David Lappartient, current UCI President, submitted a candidacy for the position. In accordance with Article 40, paragraph 3 of the UCI Constitution, his election for a third four-year term will be confirmed without a vote."
It's the second time Lappartient has run unopposed, as he also faced no rivals in the 2021 race. The election for Management Committee candidates will take place as planned during September's World Road Championships in Rwanda.
Report: UCI may approve ketone use
After a multi-year study by the UCI of the controversial use of ketone supplements in pro cycling, the sport's governing body may vote this fall to approve their use, reports Cycling Weekly.
Ketones are made naturally in the human body in the liver as a byproduct of fat metabolism and can be used as an alternate fuel source, which preserves muscle glycogen stores. They are already used in the sport by some pro teams, including Visma-Lease a Bike and Soudal-Quick Step, but there is disagreement over whether they should be allowed in the sport. Those concerns stem both from questions about performance enhancement and side effects (high levels of ketones can be harmful). The Movement Pour un Cyclisme Credible, an association of teams and riders that campaigns against doping in the sport and which counts seven WorldTeams among its members, is opposed to their use.
But numerous studies have produced conflicting verdicts on whether they improve performance, and the UCI's study, originally set to last two years, instead took four. Its results have not yet been released. According to Cycling Weekly, the report showed a "positive outcome" that suggests ketone use could be approved. The UCI's Pro Cycling Council and its Management Council will be shown the report this fall at the World Road Championships in Rwanda and vote on whether to allow the substance's use. [Cycling Weekly]
Ganna is the first rider to abandon the Tour de France on stage 1
The ongoing opening stage of the 2025 Tour de France has been a fast and furious affair so far, and along with crosswinds, this has unfortunately also meant the first crashes of the race.
Filippo Ganna was among the first to come down after about 50 km of racing, and though he was able to get back on the bike after being examined by the race doctor, the Ineos Grenadiers rider abandoned with 70 km to go, a little over an hour after crashing alongside Sean Flynn (Picnic-PostNL).
Stefan Bissegger (Decathlon-AG2R La Mondiale) crashed soon after, along with Thibau Nys (Lidl-Trek), and though Bissegger also got going again, he abandoned soon after Ganna. Both Flynn and Nys finished the stage relatively unscathed after bike changes.
The Italian national TT champion appeared to have landed heavily on his back, with scuff marks all over his jersey newly emblazoned with the TotalEnergies logo, and his numbers shredded. The team said post-stage that after re-mounting, Ganna started experiencing concussion-like symptoms.
Ned Boulting, David Millar and Lizzie Deignan reveal plans for free Tour de France coverage in 2026
It’s been known since last year that the 2025 Tour de France will be the last shown for free on ITV in the UK, as TNT takes over exclusive rights. Now, on the morning of stage 1, long-time ITV commentary duo and podcast team Ned Boulting and David Millar have announced their plans to launch their own free coverage from 2026, bringing Lizzie Deignan into the core crew for their NSF Live in France project.
“It's me, David and Lizzie, and … our aim is to return to the Tour de France next summer,” Boulting told Cycling Weekly on Friday. “We are going to set up a platform of our own, which will be free, completely free, for people to access and use.”
That platform will include an audio service that listeners can tune into during the stage, with the trio set up “in some random little village along the way.” With plans still in the early stages, the team’s first port of call is to drum up interest and prove the concept could work. To express interest and sign up for the newsletter, register at Never Strays Far.
SRAM acquires Ochain, makers of MTB active spiders
As was explained here at Escape last year, SRAM has built itself on smart acquisitions of other component brands. Today, the American brand has made another move with the purchase of Ochain, which manufactures a chainring spider that reportedly offers a "chainless-feeling ride" on full-suspension bikes.
Known as an "active spider," Ochain was originally designed to reduce pedal kickback on mountain bikes by allowing the chainring to rotate backward slightly, independently of the cranks, when the suspension compresses. Made popular in the downhill segment, Ochain spiders have become nearly ubiquitous amongst World Cup racers. It is also becoming increasingly popular with enduro and trail riders for its ability to, according to SRAM, "quiet down the chassis, reducing auditory feedback and pedal feedback. On the trail, that means improved traction and control."
In a press release, SRAM stated that Ochain's Italy-based leadership, manufacturing, and branding will remain in place. Pricing and availability were not mentioned in the release; however, Ochain spiders currently cost around US$400. It will be interesting to see if SRAM/RockShox continues to sell the products as aftermarket upgrades, or if it has grander plans to incorporate more broadly.
Groenewegen will reportedly move to Unibet-Tietema Rockets in 2026
Dutch sprinter Dylan Groenewegen is set to sign for the second-tier Unibet-Tietama Rockets team for next season, according to reporting from Dan Benson and Wielerflits.
The six-time Tour de France stage winner's contract with Jayco-AlUla expires this year. He was said to be under consideration to switch to Decathlon-AG2R la Mondiale, but that team is reported to have signed Olav Kooij (Visma-Lease a Bike) instead. He will start his eighth Tour on Saturday in Lille.
Riccitello notches first pro win at Sibiu Tour
Young American climbing specialist Matthew Riccitello took his first pro victory Friday at Romania's Sibiu Tour, winning the race's first summit finish at Bâlea Lac and taking the overall race lead.
The Israel-Premier Tech rider finished 20 seconds clear of Q36.5's David de la Cruz for the win, with Odd Christian Eiking of Unibet-Tietema Rockets a further nine seconds back in third. Another summit finish awaits Saturday followed by a short (3.3 km) flat time trial on Sunday. Riccitello, 23, is in his third full season with IPT; he's technically out of contract at the end of the year but sources tell Escape Collective he's already signed a deal for 2026.
Tour debutant Nys will be there not 'to learn' but 'to deliver'
After dealing with various health issues over the past several weeks, Thibau Nys tempered expectations for his Tour de France debut in Lidl-Trek's pre-race press conference – but his sports director Gregory Rast has told Cyclingnews that the team has high hopes for the young Belgian.
"The preparation was not a hundred per cent perfect, but we still believe he belongs here," Rast said. "It's his first Grand Tour, and he's not here to learn, he's here to deliver." [Cyclingnews]
Ribble extends Allroad range with alloy bikes
British brand Ribble has added two new alloy models to its Allroad endurance range, aiming to expand the lineup that already features carbon and titanium models into a more affordable price point. Both the Allroad AL and the electric Allroad E AL come with 35 mm tyre clearance, fully integrated cable routing, and the claimed frame weights are 1,650 g for the non-electric bike in size M, and 1,900 g for the e-bike.
The Allroad AL starts at £1,430 with a 10-speed Shimano Tiagra groupset, and the Allroad E AL, also with Shimano Tiagra groupset and Mahle’s X30 hub motor system, starts at £2,800.
Pinarello introduces €25k limited edition DOGMA F
Pinarello has released a new DOGMA F Luxter Green 1K, a €25,000 limited edition road bike that marks the debut of the Italian bike brand's new "One Of A Kind" (1K) series. In the series, 50 numbered bikes will be made annually, each fully built, custom painted, and specced with components.
This first green edition is the brainchild of the company president, Fausto Pinarello, and comes with Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 groupset, SRM power meter, CeramicSpeed OSPW, Princeton wheels, and a custom 3D-printed saddle. The 49 remaining bikes are available to purchase through Pinarello retailers.
Cinelli starts bike assembly in the US
Cinelli has launched US-based assembly for three of its top carbon road and gravel bike models, the Pressure ADR, Pressure II, and King Zydeco II, at its logistics center in Ames, Iowa. The Italian brand said in a press release that this makes delivery times shorter and allows for more customisation options for the North American dealers, as most orders can be completed within 48 hours.
At the same time, Cinelli also announced its return to making its steel frames in-house at its Milan HQ, in the same workshop as its sister company, Columbus.
Evenepoel predicts 'hectic' first week of the Tour de France
Remco Evenepoel is keeping his options open. The double Olympic champion who also finished third overall at the 2024 Tour de France is realistic about his second attempt at the world's biggest race, telling reporters at Wednesday's press conference for his Soudal-Quick Step team that his main goal is "to close the gap to the two guys who finished ahead of me" last year.
That comment nods to the realities of modern stage racing, where there's Tadej Pogačar, Jonas Vingegaard, and then everyone else. But part of Evenepoel's hedge is based on the course, which features a tough and nervous first week with a number of uphill finishes. "We expect a hectic first week, very tricky and completely different from the previous edition," he said. While the parcours suits his strengths, he didn't exactly sound excited – "I can't say I'm looking forward to it, but we'll try to survive and hopefully we'll make it out of it without any injuries," he said.
Evenepoel also nodded to his long recovery from a December training crash, when he was doored by a driver in a van. In a sign that the team isn't putting all its hopes on Evenepoel, sprinter Tim Merlier will get his first Tour start in four years. The Belgian has 10 wins already this year, including two stages of the recent Baloise Belgium Tour. His ambitions start right up front. "The first day will be an important one for all the sprinters in the race, because it's a big opportunity to take the yellow jersey," he said. But Evenepoel remains the leader and he's targeting at least the same objectives as last year, when he won a stage and landed on the podium. "I'm not coming to the Tour just to ride around," he said.
UCI outlines anti-doping strategy ahead of 2025 Tour
Three days ahead of the Tour de France, the UCI has provided extensive details of the anti-doping efforts that the independent International Testing Agency (ITA) will take to combat cheating at the race.
The governing body said that about 350 out-of-competition tests will have been conducted before the race, while about 600 tests will be conducted during it. Testing will have an "increased focus on the endogenous steroid markers measured in blood serum as part of the steroidal module of the ABP, and on the endocrine module of the ABP to better detect markers of human Growth Hormone (hGH) abuse." Another evolution in anti-doping efforts focuses on "developing a new longitudinal performance monitoring tool based on power data from men professional road riders – this is designed to act as an additional source of intelligence to guide targeted testing and advanced laboratory analysis, prioritise investigations and refine its long-term sample storage."
In addition to testing for banned substances, officials will also continue to test for so-called "motor-doping," and the UCI Video Commissaire will also be assist in keeping an eye on video evidence of suspicious incidents.
Settlement proposed in Shimano crankarm recall
Owners of recalled Shimano cranksets would receive an extra two years of warranty coverage, and retailers would be given additional training and tools to assess crankarms for signs of failure under a proposed settlement in US court, reports Bicycle Retailer and Industry News.
The settlement between plaintiffs and Shimano North America, which still must be approved by a judge, comes in a class-action lawsuit filed after Shimano recalled more than 700,000 units of certain Hollowtech II crankarms in September 2023 after persistent reports of failure where the two halves of a crankarm are bonded.
Shimano's initial approach to the recall was unusual; instead of simply recalling all potentially affected models, it relied on retailers to assess crankarms for signs of failure. That was widely criticized by customers and retailers. In the class-action suit, a retailer testified that guidance provided by Shimano for that assessment was inadequate. The settlement would provide more resources for retailers, and guarantee replacement of any affected unit. A hearing is set for July 28. [BRAIN]
British road champ Watson will make his Tour debut with Ineos
The Ineos Grenadiers announced their Tour de France selection on Wednesday, revealing the eight-rider squad built around the GC ambitions of Carlos Rodríguez. The Spaniard will have Thymen Arensman, Tobias Foss, Filippo Ganna, Axel Laurance, Connor Swift, Geraint Thomas, and Samuel Watson supporting him over the next three weeks in France.
For Watson, this will mark his debut in the Tour. The 23-year-old won the British road title last weekend. Meanwhile, former Tour winner Thomas will be making his 14th and final start in the race.
"I’m really looking forward to my final Tour de France," he said. "It’ll be my 14th, which sounds mad, I never thought that when I first lined up for it back in 2007, I’d still be going. I’ve certainly had my ups and downs but it’s an amazing race; the biggest and best in the world, and my favorite."
Jorgensen extends through 2029 with Visma-Lease a Bike
American Matteo Jorgenson was one of the peloton's breakout stars in 2024 after moving from Movistar to Visma-Lease a Bike. And the two-time defending Paris-Nice champion is set to continue his run with one of the sport's best teams after signing an extension that will keep him at Visma at least through 2029. Head of racing Grischa Niermann said the team has "big plans" for its young American star, and it's clear that Jorgenson has thrived at the team.
"I felt at home here from the start and don’t see any other team where I can work with the same trust and calmness," said the 25-year-old in a press release from the team. "Honestly, it felt like an easy decision. I’ve set ambitious goals for the next four years and want to make this the peak of my career."
'Comeback number lost count': Van Aert back on the bike after illness
Wout van Aert (Visma-Lease a Bike) had to miss the recent Belgian national championships due to illness, but he is back to riding now ahead of the Tour de France. The 30-year-old Belgian, who has missed his fair share of time over the years due to various health woes, posted a ride to Strava on Tuesday with the title "Comeback number lost count."
His 105 km ride should bolster the confidence of his team, which will be counting him as a key supporter for Jonas Vingegaard at the Tour.
Accell Group revenue falls 22% in 2024
Accell Group, the owner of brands Lapierre, Raleigh, Haibike, and Babboe, saw a 22% decline in its annual revenue in 2024, dropping from €1.29 billion to just over €1 billion. The company said the decline was driven by heavy discounting across the cycling industry and a slow recovery in demand.
In a press release, the Dutch company also noted that one-off costs related to outdated stock, restructuring efforts, and the ongoing Babboe cargo bike recall weighed on the result. Despite that, Jonas Nilsson, CEO, said the company's situation is improving, especially in the parts and accessories business.
In the last year, Accell has downsized its warehouse network from 85 to 28, outsourced more production, and made its Hungary factory the central hub. The future of its original facility in the Netherlands remains uncertain, as the company noted it will continue to cut costs.
Sales of Babboe cargo bikes have now resumed in Germany, France, and Denmark, and the company said it is preparing new models for launch later this year. Several Babboe cargo bike models were recalled in 2024 due to hairline cracks in the frames.
Jack Thompson finishes '1903 Project' to ride original Tour route
Long-distance cyclist Jack Thompson (known as "Ultra Jack") finished his 1903 Project on Sunday, completing his self-supported attempt to reconstruct the original route of the first-ever Tour de France. Thompson put in up to 17 hours a day on the bike to finish the 2,428 km route in six days.
Added difficulties were France's current heat wave – where temps rose past 40° C /105° F – and Thompson's decision to do the route with just the two gears available to Tour riders of the time: a 48x16 high gear and a 35x16 low gear. Thompson modified his Specialized Roubaix with a single 16T cog in the back and a 48/35T chainring combination, with the unusual pairing of a SRAM AXS front derailleur and a Paul Components Melvin chain tensioner to take up slack when in the small ring. A forthcoming film will document the ride.
Melisa Rollins and Brennan Wertz win SBT GRVL
SBT GRVL's revamped course provided suspenseful racing and a pair of new winners in the elite women's and men's events, as Melisa Rollins edged out Lauren De Crescenzo in a sprint finish while US national gravel champion Brennan Wertz soloed off the front in the final miles to take the win over defending champion Keegan Swenson.
The 2025 edition saw a new, circuit-style course with pros racing on Saturday, followed by a non-competitive Sunday ride on the traditional point-to-point route. The women got a separate start, five minutes after the men's field, and Rollins and De Crescenzo went off the front at mile 50 in a select group with Paige Onweiler, Sarah Lange, defending champion Lauren Stephens, Emma Grant and Haley Smith before attrition whittled the group down to four and then the final two.
In the men's race, a group of six including Wertz, Swenson, Cobe Freeburn, Alexey Vermeulen, Pete Stetina and Torbjørn Andre Reed broke away in pursuit of Alex Howes, catching and dropping him before Wertz finally went clear at mile 112 of the 117-mile race to finish solo.
Top 5 Elite Women
Melisa Rollins (Liv Racing)
Lauren De Crescenzo (Factor-The Feed)
Lauren Stephens (Aegis)
Sarah Lange (Velocio-Pivot)
Paige Onweiler (Trek Driftless)
Top 5 Elite Men
Brennan Wertz (Scott-Skipstone)
Keegan Swenson (Santa Cruz)
Cobe Freeburn (Trek Driftless)
Alexey Vermeulen (Enve-Orange Seal)
Pete Stetina (GRVL PRVTR)
Mika Söderström repeats at Swedish road nationals
Multi-time UCI Cycling Esports World Championship top-10 finisher Mika Söderström took the top step of the podium at her national road championships on June 28th. She powered to a decisive victory in 3:28:46, successfully defending her title against a strong field that included several Women's WorldTour and ProTeam riders.
Ineos and Adidas announce 'multi-year partnership'
On the heels of the news that Nike will provide leisurewear for Visma-Lease a Bike, the Ineos Grenadiers and Adidas have announced their own "multi-year partnership." The German brand is now the "off-bike clothing and footwear partner" of the British WorldTour outfit.
The deal will see Ineos riders and staff decked out in Adidas clothes when not in their racing kit, and "a full Ineos Grenadiers off-bike range will be introduced" in 2026.
Ortlieb updates Quick-Rack system with thru-axles licensed from Tailfin
Ortlieb has announced updates to its mainstay Quick-Rack rear bike rack system that include a new axle-mounted attachment mechanism. Through incorporating the German brand's new Thru Axle M6-Connector, Quick-Racks can now be mounted directly to a bike's rear axle via integrated M6 threaded bolts. Ortlieb claims this to be particularly helpful for the variety of bikes that lack rack mounts or fender eyelets.
The axles, a licensed collaboration with UK brand Tailfin, are available in replacement lengths of up to 180 mm and can be adjusted to fit axle lengths between 165 mm (tapered) and 168 mm to 180 mm using the included spacers. Also compatible with shorter axle lengths, provided the axle can be screwed through the frame, they come in three thread pitches and offer UDH compatibility. Since the stays of standard Quick-Racks are not long enough to reach axles of most bikes, Ortlieb has released Large and XL versions for this new application. Currently, only available in the US and UK, Quick Rack L costs £110/$130, Quick Rack XL are £120/$140, and the Thru Axle M6-Connector goes for £35/$35.
Club rider Filippo Conca puts himself in the shop window with Italian national title
The Italian national championship road race is one of the most fiercely sought after on the European circuit, very much not one of the events at which one or two established pros dominate. Several Tour de France-destined elite men lined up for the attritional race in Trieste, but it was 26-year-old amateur/former pro Filippo Conca who took the title ahead of UAE's Alessandro Covi in a five-rider move.
Conca turned pro with Lotto-Soudal in 2021, spending two years with the then-WorldTour team before moving across to Q36.5 Pro Cycling. Alas, his two-year contract was not renewed at the end of 2024, and he has since been racing with the amateur outfit Swatt Club.
This marks his first pro win and perhaps the most impactful result since he left the U23 ranks.
