XDS Astana Team: A New Era of Success in World Cycling with Outstanding Performance at Giro d'Italia 2025

A Pivotal Transformation in Professional Cycling

The arrival of XDS as the main sponsor and major shareholder of Team Astana marks a crucial turning point in professional cycling worldwide. The rebranding to XDS Astana Team from the 2025 season, coupled with a dramatically increased budget, enables the team to compete at the same level as cycling giants like UAE Team Emirates and Visma-Lease a Bike.

Massive Budget and Reinforcement Strategy

With financial backing from XDS, the team successfully recruited world-class riders, including:

• Wout Poels - Highly experienced rider
• Diego Ulissi - Top sprinter
• Sergio Higuita - Quality climber
• Mike Teunissen - Versatile all-rounder

Additionally, the team strengthened its coaching staff and performance specialists to maximize athlete potential.

Outstanding Performance at Giro d'Italia 2025

Individual Achievements

• Christian Scaroni secured victory in Stage 16, marking the team's sole stage win in this edition
• Lorenzo Fortunato claimed the King of the Mountains jersey with 355 points
• Diego Ulissi achieved a podium finish with 3rd place in one stage

Impressive Competition Statistics

King of the Mountains Classification

1. Lorenzo Fortunato - 355 points (Champion)
2. Christian Scaroni - 201 points (2nd place)

Breakaway Distance

• Lorenzo Fortunato - 269 km (Top 10)
• Christian Scaroni - 225 km (Top 10)

Other Classifications

• Lorenzo Fortunato - Top 10 Intermediate Sprint
• Christian Scaroni - 3rd place Red Bull KM

Team Classification Performance

XDS Astana Team finished 4th overall in the Giro d'Italia 2025 team classification, behind:

1. UAE Team Emirates XRG
2. Team Bahrain Victorious
3. Visma–Lease a Bike

Conclusion: The Bright Future of XDS Astana

XDS's major investment has not only elevated Team Astana's capabilities but also set new standards for Chinese cycling brands on the world stage. The performance at Giro d'Italia 2025 proves the success of this strategy, with stage victories, the King of the Mountains jersey, and a 4th place team classification finish.

With robust financial backing and a quality rider roster, XDS Astana Team is poised for even greater success in the future, cementing its position as one of the WorldTour's leading teams.