The 2025 men’s elite cycling season promises a year packed with thrilling races and unforgettable moments. The action begins in January with the Tour Down Under in Australia, setting the tone for months of intense competition. Early races like the Gran Premio Castellón and the Trofeo Calvià offer the first chance for riders to test their form after the winter break.
As February and March unfold, the calendar heats up with major WorldTour events and iconic spring classics. The UAE Tour brings high-speed desert racing, while Strade Bianche and Paris–Roubaix challenge riders on historic roads and rugged cobblestones. These races often reveal the early favorites for the season ahead.
May and June mark the arrival of the first Grand Tour of the year, the Giro d’Italia. This three-week spectacle through Italy combines breathtaking mountain stages with tactical racing. Soon after, the Critérium du Dauphiné and the Tour de Suisse provide crucial preparation for the summer’s biggest event.
July is all about the Tour de France, cycling’s grandest stage. The world’s best riders battle across France, from the Alps to the Pyrenees, in pursuit of the yellow jersey. Once the Tour concludes, attention shifts to late-season races that keep the excitement alive until October.
This year also features a historic milestone: the first-ever UCI Road World Championships to be held in Africa, hosted by Rwanda. It marks a new chapter in the global growth of the sport.
From early-season warmups to the epic Grand Tours and the season’s closing classics, the 2025 cycling calendar delivers a thrilling journey for fans and riders alike.
