XDS Astana make big early gains in relegation battle, climb to second in UCI rankings
Briefly

The XDS Astana cycling team is making notable progress in the UCI rankings, moving from 21st to 2nd in the 2025 season. However, they remain at risk of relegation, positioned 21st in the overall 2023-2025 standings, far behind their competitors. Team manager Dario Cataldo highlighted the importance of teamwork and strategy for success. The team has seen strong performances from riders, contributing to their points but still faces considerable challenges to secure their spot in the WorldTour, with the top competitors putting pressure on them to perform consistently.
The XDS Astana team has significantly improved its 2025 UCI ranking, climbing from 21st to 2nd, but still faces challenges in the three-year rankings.
Team manager Dario Cataldo emphasized that success comes from a combination of good riders, effective staff, and high-quality equipment, ensuring team motivation.
Despite improved performances from riders like Christian Scaroni and Aaron Gate, the team remains at risk of relegation, sitting 21st in the overall 2023-2025 rankings.
XDS Astana's efforts, including a focus on enhancing team dynamics and performance gaps, will determine if they avoid relegation after struggles in previous seasons.
Read at cyclingnews.com
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