Michel Cornelisse brings his experience to UAE Team ADQ as new Sports Director from 2026
A new Sports Director with a wealth of experience, including in women’s cycling, is set to join UAE Team ADQ. Dutchman Michel Cornelisse, who will turn 60 on December 24, will arrive from Fenix-Deceuninck. Born in Amsterdam and now living nearby in Zaandam, Cornelisse enjoyed a professional career from 1987 to 2000, claiming no fewer […]
Federica Venturelli Crowned New U23 ITT European Champion
Italian rider Federica Venturelli is the new U23 European Champion.Today, she claimed victory in the Individual Time Trial on a 24 km course in France, an outstanding achievement coming just a week after her bronze medal at the World Championships in the same discipline. Spain’s Paula Blasi finished in 10th place. The course ran 24 […]
2025 UEC Road European Championships Line Up
01-05/10/2025 2025 UEC Road European Championships Drome – Ardeche (FRANCE) LINE UP: Elisa Longo Borghini (ITALY) | Road Race Silvia Persico (ITALY) | Road Race Eleonora Gasparrini (ITALY) | Road Race Erica Magnaldi (ITALY) | Road Race Francesca Pellegrini (ITALY) | ITT WU23 Federica Venturelli (ITALY) | ITT WU23 – TTT – Road Race […]
Erica Magnaldi and UAE Team ADQ Together Through 2026
UAE Team ADQ continues to consolidate its foundations by confirming another key rider in its line-up, securing the experience and reliability of Erica Magnaldi. The 33-year-old Italian climber is one of the longest-serving riders in the team, having been part of the project since its inception in 2022. She has now signed a new contract […]
A Surprising Road World Championship in Kigali
The Women’s Elite Road Race at the 2025 UCI Road World Championships in Kigali turned out to be full of surprises. Although the expected result did not arrive, our riders showed pride and determination, giving their best on the demanding Rwandan course. Elisa Longo Borghini was the best, finishing in 15th place. The race unfolded […]
Federica Venturelli to Make Her WorldTour Debut with UAE Team ADQ
One of the brightest young talents in world cycling, 20-year-old Italian rider Federica Venturelli, is set to take the big step into the WorldTour with UAE Team ADQ. The strong all-rounder from Cremona, who has been steadily developing within the UAE Development Team since joining in 2024, has signed a two-year contract with the WorldTour […]
Paula Blasi Takes Bronze at the U23 Women’s Road World Championships
Another day, another medal for UAE Team ADQ. Spanish rider Paula Blasi claimed the bronze medal in the U23 Women’s Road Race at the World Championships Kigali 2025, while her teammate Alena Ivanchenko finished in seventh place. This year marks a historic first: the U23 Women had their own dedicated World Championship road race, featuring […]
Brodie Chapman defend the World Title in the Mixed Relay TTT at Kigali 2025
UAE Team ADQ riders were once again among the main protagonists at the UCI Road World Championships in the Mixed Relay Team Time Trial, a unique event featuring 3 men and 3 women, raced over a demanding 41.8 km course in Kigali. One year on, it’s once again Australia – and once again Brodie Chapman […]
Karlijn Swinkels and UAE Team ADQ: Contract Extension until 2028
The bond between Karlijn Swinkels and UAE Team ADQ grows even stronger. After her first two seasons with the team, the 26-year-old Dutch rider has signed a contract extension with the Emirati team through the end of the 2028 season. Winner this year of the Trofeo Oro in Euro in Montignoso and recently second at […]
Silvia Persico extends with UAE Team ADQ for three more years
Italian rider Silvia Persico has decided to continue her career for another three seasons with UAE Team ADQ. The 28-year-old from Bergamo has signed a contract extension until the end of the 2028 season. Her journey with the team began three years ago and continues today, confirming Persico once again as one of the key […]
