UCI Approves 23rd Team for 2025 Grand Tours, Expanding Peloton Size
The decision, aimed at supporting second-division teams, brings immediate changes to the Tour de France but raises safety concerns over a larger peloton.
- The UCI has officially approved the inclusion of a 23rd team in the men's Grand Tours, beginning with the 2025 season.
- The expansion increases the peloton size from 176 to 184 riders, prompting safety concerns in an already accident-prone sport.
- Teams like Tudor Pro Cycling, TotalEnergies, and Uno-X have secured spots in the 2025 Tour de France, starting July 5.
- The move aims to support second-division teams and bolster national cycling interests in Italy, Spain, and France.
- Julian Alaphilippe's participation with Tudor Pro Cycling highlights the significance of the decision for smaller teams.
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