Watch the thrilling final kilometers of Stage 1 at the Tour de Luxembourg 2025, where Romain Grégoire (Groupama-FDJ) claims victory in a dramatic uphill sprint to the finish in Luxembourg City. This video captures the Frenchman’s powerful attack in the last 300 meters, holding off Marijn van den Berg (EF Education-EasyPost) and Marc Hirschi (Tudor Pro Cycling) on the steep 18% gradient finale. Experience the race’s key moments, including the early breakaway, decisive climbs like Montée de Putscheid and Côte de Bourscheid, and the teamwork that set up Grégoire for his fourth season win. Highlights include post-race interviews, behind-the-scenes footage of Groupama-FDJ’s strategy, and expert analysis of the challenging 152.8km route. Subscribe for more cycling race recaps, stage highlights, and professional cycling content from major tours and classic races.
The battle for the leader jersey. A dramatic start to tour to Luxembourg. In a thrilling opening stage of the tour to Luxembourg, Roma Gregoire of Groupama FDJ emerged victorious, claiming the first leader jersey with a remarkable uphill sprint finish. This victory sets the tone for an exciting 5-day race. But here’s where it gets controversial. Gregoire faced stiff competition from Morraine Vandenberg of EF Education Easy Post, who pushed hard on the brutal 18% gradient ramp. However, Gregoire’s power and determination prevailed, securing his fourth win of the season. In a post-race interview, he expressed confidence in his abilities and credited his team for putting him in the perfect position to take the lead. I knew I was the favorite. I had the strength and belief to win today, Gregoire stated fresh off his GC victory at the Tour of Britain. Men, the race began in the heart of Luxembourg’s capital with a challenging course featuring four climbs across 152.8 km. The final 9 km into Luxembourg at Feshmart, a familiar finish for many, proved decisive. As the riders approached the final climb, Coat Dust Stafel, the lead duo’s efforts came to an end, making way for the world tour teams to take control. And this is the part most people miss, the strategic positioning and tactics employed by these teams. With the first leader jersey at stake, every move mattered. Roma Gregoire and his groupma FDJ team executed their plan to perfection, showcasing the importance of teamwork and race strategy. Results powered by first cycling. One, Roma Gregoire Group AMA FDJ. Two, Marine Van Denberg, EF Education Easy Post. Three, Mark Hershey, Tutor Pro Cycling. Now, here’s a thought-provoking question for our readers. In a race as tactical as cycling, do you believe individual talent or team strategy plays a more significant role in determining the winner? We’d love to hear your opinions in the comments. Let’s spark a friendly debate and celebrate the excitement of Tour Deluxembourg.