Okay, here’s a breakdown of the information provided, focusing on the cyclists Marlen Reusser adn Elisa Longo Borghini, based on the text:
Marlen Reusser (Movistar, 34 years old)
* 2025 Season Highlights: Had a phenomenal year, overcoming long COVID.
* Key Achievements:
* Won multiple stage races.
* Finished 2nd at the Giro Women (by only 18 seconds).
* Undefeated in individual time trials (ITTs) all year.
* Won both the World and European Championship TTs.
* Played a key role in the mixed relay TTT at Kigali.
* Strong performance in the chase group at the World Road Race.
* Disappointments:
* DNF (Did Not Finish) Stage 1 of the Tour de France Femmes due to sickness, missing a potential podium finish.
* Overall Impression: A powerhouse rider who dominated time trials and was a force in other races. Considered a major threat by top GC contenders like Vollering, Ferrand-Prévot, and Longo Borghini.
Elisa Longo Borghini (UAE Team ADQ, 34 years old)
* The text only mentions her as a competitor that Reusser’s success should warn.
* She was 18 seconds ahead of Reusser at the Giro Women.
General Notes:
* The article appears to be a review of the 2025 cycling season.
* The article includes links to other articles on velo.outsideonline.com for more details on specific races and performances.
* The images are from Getty Images and are linked to the respective articles.
