With just days to go until the highly anticipated Challenge Barcelona 2025, excitement is building as the event prepares to welcome 2,600 athletes to the start line for its race weekend, including the first-ever middle-distance race. The race brings world-class racing to the heart of one of the most iconic cities in the world.
The event has attracted nearly 70 professional athletes, featuring some of the sport’s biggest names and rising stars, ensuring a strong competition across both men’s and women’s races.
Leading the men’s field is Michele Bortolamedi (ITA), who finished second at last year’s Challenge Barcelona in his debut professional season and has since established himself as one of the most promising new talents on the circuit. He’ll be joined by Leonard Arnold (GER), the reigning Challenge Sanremo champion, and Jamie Riddle (RSA), who will make his Challenge Family debut and is tipped to be a strong contender for the win. Other notable names include Jack Hutchens (GBR), Bart Aernouts (BEL), and Ruben Zepuntke (GER), ensuring a competitive and international men’s field.
In the women’s race, Kaidi Kivioja (EST) comes in with strong momentum after a win earlier this season and will be aiming for another podium finish in Barcelona. She will be challenged by Cathia Schär (SUI), who made headlines with her stunning victory at Challenge Peguera-Mallorca on her very first middle distance race just last week. Marta Bernardo (ITA), who placed fifth at Challenge Peguera-Mallorca, will also be on the start line and looking to build on her recent form. The field is rounded out by a strong group including Alexia Bailey (GBR), Sophia Green (GBR), and Sarah Schönfelder (GER) — all ready to make their mark on the fast and scenic Barcelona course.
The professional athletes start at 8:00 a.m. local time on 26 October, with live updates and live timing available at www.challenge-family.live. There is also a live stream with Catalan commentary at https://www.youtube.com/live/z-KM7zjh0E.
For full event information, visit www.challengebarcelona.com.
- Female Pro:
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- Kaidi Kivioja
- Marta Bernardi
- Sofia Aguayo
- Sarah Schoenfelder
- Marie Luyckx
- Maaike Vooren
- Marion Colard
- Joeanna Nielsem
- Tara Rooney
- Jamie Besse
- Maela Moison
- Steffie Le Benezic
- Zoe Leurs
- Agnieszka Gadomska
- Carolina Laurentiu
- Sophia Green
- Alexia-Bailly
- Rajchaei Tatko
- Hanni Vanader Vyver
- Cathia Schan
- Aoibh clarke
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- Male Pro:
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- Jamie Riddle
- Guillem Montiel
- Michele Bortolamedi
- Leonard Arnold
- Jack Hutchens
- Bart Aernouts
- Ruben Zepuntke
- Hannes Butters
- Martin Demuth
- Hugo Figueiredo
- Peilo Osoro
- Milan Brons
- Cenzino Lebot
- Roger Manya
- Frederick Webb
- Nils Lorenz
- Emmanuel Lejeume
- Mathieu Merland
- Alex Woodman
- Niklas Ludwig
- Yannick Matejicek
- Yegor Martynenko
- Thibault Colard
- Cameron MacNair
- Matthew Palmer
- Maximilian Speri
- Lilian Pierre
- Alejandro Rodriguez Rilo
- Hadrien Baritaux
- Maxence Castei
- David Rother
- Cesar Neveu
- Marek Janisz
- Tim Gosnjak
- Gulllem Rojas
- Calvin Drager
- Thomas Teofiii
- Matthew Tonge
- Jean Reynald Millot
- Carlos Oliver
- Gorka Arechabaleta
- Rastik Srnanek
- Gabriele Grimaldi
- Matthew de Vroet
- UI Demsa
- Jan David Prada
- Arthur Horseau
- Gwenael Millot