Biniam Girmay

Follow all the news and updates for the UCI Cycling World Championships.

Hidden valves, upgraded derailleur pulleys, Rotor cranksets, and other goodies on the bikes of Biniam Girmay and Rui Costa.

Another chance for Cavendish, Girmay and Philipsen with an uphill finish in Limoges.

Follow all the Tour de France hype ahead of the Bilbao 'grand départ' on July 1.

The world champion went solo over the final climb, winning by a clear margin over a group of chasers.

Here's all the news ahead of E3 Saxo Bank Classic and Gent-Wevelgem.

Preview: Will Lorena Wiebes and Lotte Kopecky "worx" more magic? And who can stop Wout van Aert and the Jumbo-Visma express?

The one-day race is always a good indicator of how the De Ronde favorites are going so performing at it is a must.

Analysis: The peloton's speed demons have no hope when the Pogačar’s and the Van Aert’s accelerate over the Poggio.

Simon Hupperetz is a Belgian language teacher based in Kigali who is helping to build the base ahead of the historic African road worlds.

Portuguese veteran does the double, stuns the overnight classification contenders in Valencia finale.

Soudal Quick-Step sprinter strikes in the final day of racing to earn the team's second victory of 2023.

Analysis: Life in the fast lane is more crowded than ever, but a new obsession with WorldTour points will mean more support for sprinters.

Intermarché-Circus-Wanty looks to give young ace crucial experience at prestigious races as he rides through long-running contract.

Belgian team builds out three leadout trains for 2023, with Biniam Girmay at the center of its sprinting ambitions.

A different kind of top-ten list.

VeloNews' editors debate and dissect the biggest stories of 2022 in our own 22-stage grand tour of the cycling year.

Here's a look at the Nalini-produced outfits for Girmay, Costa, Van der Hoorn and Co. as they look to back up stunner 2022 season.

The Eritrean made his grand tour debut this season at the Giro d'Italia, winning a stage before being forced to abandon after a prosecco cork hit his eye.

Circus returns to Belgian team in 2023 as underdog overachievers see roster and staffing overhaul for new year.

From Magnus Sheffield to Biniam Girmay and more, 10 riders that have enjoyed a breakthrough on the road in 2022.

'I hope Girmay can be up there in the classics with Van Aert and Van der Poel,' says Visbeek.

Wout van Aert, Remco Evenepoel, Mathieu van der Poel and Julian Alaphilippe headline the final race of this year's worlds.

The best custom paint job in Wollongong?

Eritrean sprinter hopes to add more chapters to his trailblazing career in the elite men's road race Sunday: 'Being one of the favorites gives me a boost.'

Victory in Belgium confirms Dutch star will be among the favorites for the rainbow jersey in Wollongong.

Girmay and Van der Poel add one more race day to their programs ahead of next week's road race in Wollongong.

The 22-year-old Eritrean confirms his worlds form is on the rise with a podium against an elite field in Canada.

Michael Matthews and Biniam Girmay complete the podium.

Team officials relieved that Girmay not seriously injured and delighted in another win from veteran Kristoff.

The 35-year-old former world champion comes across following six seasons with UAE Team Emirates.

The announcement is the first major move for the Belgian team, which sees a dozen riders off contract this season.

It is very eye-catching.

Eritrean sprinter rejoins his Intermarché-Wanty-Gobert teammates at the Tour de Wallonie in Belgium, running Saturday to Wednesday.

Giro di Hoody: The race had its moments and delivered a thrilling finale, but lacked sparks to bring it to greatness.

From Girmay and Kristoff to Van der Hoorn and Hirt, Intermarché-Wanty is the team that took on the WorldTour giants and won.

'I am happy that I will not have any after-effects.' Eritrean star on the mend after prosecco cork struck left eye last week, but no Tour de France start.

The corks are gone.

Highs and lows: minutes after winning his debut Grand Tour stage, the Eritrean star copped a race-ending cork in his eye. 

Mathieu van der Poel was also struck on the face with a cork after winning stage 1: ‘It's quite dangerous.’

From 2018 to 2022, Biniam Girmay's career has been one of firsts.

Intermarché-Wanty-Gobert vows to keep fighting despite losing history-maker Girmay to freak post-stage eye injury.

Intermarché-Wanty-Gobert officials confirm Girmay will not race as a precautionary move after cork strikes eye in post-stage celebration.

After coming close a number of times already this Italian Grand Tour, everything came together for Girmay to make history at the Giro.

Biniam Girmay was injured when the cork from the stage winner's sparkling wine bottle hit him in the eye.

Biniam Girmay outsprints Mathieu van der Poel after a challenging day on the bike on stage 10 of the Giro d'Italia.

Belgian team’s director Valerio Piva says the Eritrean’s victory is huge for him, for his team, for African cycling, and for the sport.

Watch the chaotic, exciting, and history-making sprint finale.

Historic stage-winner missed a post-stage press conference after a cork struck his eye while celebrating on the podium, officials said.

Van der Poel sat up before the line and gave Girmay the ‘thumbs-up’ sign.

Eritrean ace goes toe-to-toe with Mathieu van der Poel to score a fifth top-5 in stunning grand tour debut.

While not the most renowned bike brand in the world, Cube certainly knows how to put together a race-winning machine.

The points classification is starting to take shape, only a few stages into the 2022 Giro d'Italia.

Australian sprinter ace rues 'perfect opportunity' for the pink jersey that was dashed after he clipped a wheel and crashed heavily.

No chances rued here.

The Eritrean sprinter finished second to Mathieu van der Poel on the opening stage of the Giro d'Italia.

Eritrean sprinter is looking for stage victories as Domenico Pozzovivo aims to get back into the GC top-10.

The Eritrean says becoming the first Black rider to win a Grand Tour stage would be 'the greatest moment ever'.

GC chasers, climbing sensations and wingmen-de-luxe are among the five young debutants that could dazzle in this year's Giro.

From Mark Cavendish to Biniam Girmay, there are some big sprint stars heading to the Giro d'Italia.

Intermarché-Wanty-Gobert Matériaux has announced that their Eritrean sprinter Biniam Girmay will ride on with the team until 2026.

Eritrean ace commits to huge long-term contract after blazing trail through spring and winning Gent-Wevelgem.

'Ineos don't need another hot talent, but that is unlikely to stop them from securing Girmay if they want to.'

Et tu, Biniam?

"I don't like to be the famous guy," Biniam Girmay said after winning Gent-Wevelgem. Well, he's famous now.

By Jeremy Whittle

The cobbled classic served up a stunning upset win & held plenty of clues regarding who to watch at next weekend's Tour of Flanders

The Eritrean is still getting used to the increased media attention but says he'll stay the same person after history-making Gent-Wevelgem win.

Eritrean cyclist Biniam Girmay is now a spring classic winner at Gent-Wevelgem!

Intermarché dismiss claims visa issues prevented Girmay from lining up for the Tour of Flanders.

From the significance of Girmay's glory to Quick-Step's hard questions and Sagan's form, we take a look at the major talking points from the men's race.

Biniam Girmay's win isn't just the biggest moment in his young career, it's a defining moment for African cycling.

By Peter Cossins

The Eritrean sprinter took the biggest win of his career in the four-man sprint, showing he not only has the legs to win, but a cool head too.

'When I saw 250 meters I didn’t want to wait because if I wait then maybe they can accelerate. I just closed my eyes and kept going,' says Eritrean.

Jumbo-Visma forced to settle for second in Gent-Wevelgem after vigilance from rivals.

‘This win is significant because there are so many riders watching who will see a rider like them at the top of the sport, and from today they’ll believe that they can do it. It’s so significant’ says Xylon van Eyck.

Eritrean star sprints out of back of four-rider group to take breakout win at 21 years of age.