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Monaco is about to vibrate to the rhythm of a grandiose cycling spectacle, with a parade of stars ready to conquer the port and amaze fans and cycling enthusiasts.
On November 23, Port Hercule will host BEKING for the fifth time, an event that promises thrills on the routes of the Principality. International champions, including world champion Tadej Pogačar and the versatile Pauline Ferrand-Prévot, will take part in a spectacular race. A unique opportunity for the media and the public to experience modern cycling up close: beyond competition, BEKING celebrates community, sustainability, and social commitment.
A women's peloton rich in talent and versatility
The women's field features riders who embody excellence and diversity. Among the most anticipated are: Urška Žigart, Elena Cecchini et Anna Trevisi, loyal supporters of the BEKING project since its beginnings; Pauline Ferrand-Prevot, a multifaceted athlete, recently crowned in the Tour de France Femmes and world champion in route, cross-country and cyclo-cross mountain biking; Lorraine Wiebes, ultra-fast sprinter, winner of stages in the Tour de France Femmes, the Giro Femmes and other WorldTour races, as well as medalist in national and European championships; Anna van der breggen, a living legend with several world titles, four Giro d'Italias and an Olympic gold medal; Kasia Niewiadoma, a figure of consistency, winner of the 2024 Tour de France Femmes and the Tour de Romandie, with numerous podium finishes in classics such as the Strade Bianche and La Flèche Wallonne.
The Italian team lines up Soraya Paladin, Vittoria Guazzini, Chiara Consonni, Sofia Bertizzolo, Ilaria Sanguineti, Barbara Guarischi et Letizia Paternoster. Having just returned from the World Track Championships in Santiago, Chile, Vittoria Guazzini (gold in team pursuit) and Chiara Consonni (bronze in Madison) confirm their status among the best Italians of the season. The women's peloton is completed by Valentina Fortin, Alena Amialiusik, Neve Bradbury, Femke Gerritse, Gladys Verhulst-Wild et Daniek Hengeveld.
An explosive men's platoon led by Pogačar
Alongside Matteo Trentin, tireless host and driving force of the event, the unconventional startestwill be Tadej Pogacar, world champion and winner for the fifth time of Il Lombardia. Alongside him: jonathan milan, a powerful roller-sprinter, for his second participation; the Italians Giulio Ciccone, Fausto Masnada, Alessandro Covi, Davide Formolo, Valerio Conti and Matteo Moschetti ; the French Antoine Huby et Clement Champoussin ; the Monegasques Victor Langellotti et Antoine Berlin.
The men's field also shines with names like Matej Mohoric (winner of Milan-San Remo 2022), Tim Wellens (stage in Carcassonne on the 2022 Tour de France), Steven Kruijswijk, Lennert Van Eetvelt, Nicolas Vinokurov, Robert Stannard, Jensen Plowright, Sam Welsford, Wout Poels, Jan Tratnik, Danny van Poppel, Kevin Vauquelin, Axel Zingle, Matt Dinham, Laurens De Plus, Michael Matthews, Oscar Chamberlain et Larry warbasse.
This high-flying international cast brings together established champions, young talents, sprinters and climbers, all ready to offer a memorable show in the streets of Monaco.
BEKING: when sport rhymes with solidarity
More than just a race, BEKING embodies a mission: to unite a passion for cycling and a commitment to solidarity. The event transforms a love of cycling into concrete support for social and charitable projects, while inviting the public to enjoy an immersive and unifying experience.
