Quinn Simmons: Tour des Alpes Victory & Gino Mäder Tribute
- national champion jersey, powered to a stage victory Tuesday at the Tour de Suisse.
- The victory carried extra weight for Simmons, 23, as Mäder crashed just meters ahead of him on the same course two years prior.
- Undeterred, Simmons joined a strong group during Tuesday's hilly stage.
Quinn Simmons surged to a powerful stage victory at the Tour de Suisse, dedicating his win to the memory of Gino Mäder.This emotional triumph marks a crucial moment in Simmons’ career, showcasing his resilience and cementing his role as a top-tier cyclist. After an attacking performance, the U.S. national champion broke away from the peloton. The victory provided a fitting tribute to Mäder, who tragically passed away at the same tour in 2023. Simmons’ performance underscores the powerful impact of dedication in the sport, showing his ability to overcome adversity.Read this developing story at News Directory 3. His win represents a significant step forward.Discover what’s next as Simmons continues competing in the Tour de Suisse.
quinn Simmons Rides to Victory, dedicates win to Gino Mäder
Updated June 17, 2025
Quinn Simmons, clad in his U.S. national champion jersey, powered to a stage victory Tuesday at the Tour de Suisse. Simmons dedicated the win to Gino Mäder, who tragically died in a 2023 racing crash at the same tour. The former junior world champion attacked from the breakaway, holding off the peloton in a powerful solo effort.
The victory carried extra weight for Simmons, 23, as Mäder crashed just meters ahead of him on the same course two years prior. Simmons also launched an attack on monday’s stage, the anniversary of Mäder’s death, but was unsuccessful.
Undeterred, Simmons joined a strong group during Tuesday’s hilly stage. His decisive attack proved too much for the peloton to counter, allowing the Coloradan to claim the biggest win of his professional career and cement his role as a top cyclist.
“We lost gino and I really wanted to win and dedicate that to him,” Simmons said, visibly moved. “It was yeah it’s really hard for me to be here again, especially seeing his mom at the start. Now I can pay tribute to him, for sure I had extra motivation today.”
Simmons, a two-time U.S. national champion, previously struggled to secure a win while wearing the national jersey.This victory marks a significant turnaround.
“Last time I was in this jersey, I never won a bike race and I had a terrible season and it was a huge motivation to win in the American champion jersey,” Simmons said. “To win a WorldTour race in my national jersey, it’s for sure up there.”
Earlier this year, Simmons won a shortened stage at the Volta a Catalunya. However, this Tour de Suisse stage win represents a full day of racing, compounded by the emotional weight of the event.
What’s next
Simmons is expected to continue competing in the Tour de Suisse, carrying the momentum from this emotional victory. His performance will be closely watched as he aims for further success in the race.