<p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;font-size:medium;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:18.4px;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;orphans:auto;text-align:start;text-decoration:none;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0px;">Yesterday, with three races&nbsp;– the final stages of the Tour of Guangxi and the Tour of&nbsp;Holland, as well as the one-day Veneto Classic&nbsp;– XDS Astana Team brought its milestone 20th professional season in the top division (WorldTour, previously ProTour) to a close.<p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;font-size:medium;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:18.4px;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;orphans:auto;text-align:start;text-decoration:none;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0px;">The 2025 season turned out to be one of the most successful in the team’s history. XDS Astana Team riders achieved 32 victories (the 5th highest total in the world) and 72 podium finishes (the 2nd best result worldwide)&nbsp;– the best performance of the past five years. The team also finished 4th in the UCI World Team Ranking for 2025 (with 16,711 points)&nbsp;– its best result in the last decade. Most of the points were earned in WorldTour races (45%), followed by Pro Series events (29%).<p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;font-size:medium;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:18.4px;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;orphans:auto;text-align:start;text-decoration:none;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0px;">Most importantly, XDS Astana Team successfully met the sporting criteria for the WorldTour license for the next three-year cycle (2026–2028), finishing 15th overall with 30,319 points&nbsp;– well within the Top-18 teams required.<blockquote><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;font-size:medium;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:18.4px;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;orphans:auto;text-align:start;text-decoration:none;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0px;">“The 2025 season was truly special for us, as it marked the 20th anniversary of the Astana project, which was founded back in 2006. Unfortunately, we started this year as outsiders, outside the WorldTour license zone. To secure our place in the top division for the next three years, we needed to accomplish something close to a miracle, and frankly, not many believed we could. I must emphasize that all our sponsors and partners believed in us 100%. I would like to express my deepest gratitude to our general partner Samruk-Kazyna and the&nbsp;Sports Support Foundation SportQory for their faith in the team and its success, for giving us the opportunity to grow and develop under the demanding conditions of elite professional sport.</blockquote><blockquote><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;font-size:medium;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:18.4px;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;orphans:auto;text-align:start;text-decoration:none;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0px;">I also want to thank XDS, which joined our project at a very challenging moment, providing the team not only with incredibly fast and high-quality bikes but also with immense support.&nbsp;Special thanks to Freedom Broker for supporting the project.&nbsp;And, of course, my gratitude goes to all our sponsors and partners&nbsp;– this year’s success is our shared success!</blockquote><blockquote><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;font-size:medium;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:18.4px;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;orphans:auto;text-align:start;text-decoration:none;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0px;">Yes, we made it&nbsp;– victories, podiums, and memorable performances at the highest level of world cycling. XDS Astana Team has once again made headlines, creating a sensation and reclaiming its place among the world’s strongest teams. Everything came together this season&nbsp;– ambitious goals, high motivation, an amazing atmosphere within the team among riders, staff, and management, as well as nearly perfect planning and strategy. As a result, XDS Astana Team delivered one of the best seasons in its history and secured its place in the WorldTour.</blockquote><blockquote><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;font-size:medium;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:18.4px;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;orphans:auto;text-align:start;text-decoration:none;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0px;">The season is over, but our preparation for the new one has already begun. Ahead lie final roster signings for 2026, training camps, and the setting of goals and strategies. We aim not just to repeat but to surpass this year’s success”, – said Alexandr Vinokurov, General Manager of XDS Astana Team.</blockquote><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;font-size:medium;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:18.4px;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;orphans:auto;text-align:start;text-decoration:none;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0px;">Photo credit: ©SprintCycling

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XDS Astana Team: An Unforgettable 2025 Season

<p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;font-size:medium;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:18.4px;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;orphans:auto;text-align:start;text-decoration:none;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0px;">Chinese company XDS, which debuted in the World Tour in 2025 with XDS Astana Team, has extended its partnership with the Astana project for another three years. The agreement was signed ahead of the season’s biggest event — the Tour de France.<p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;font-size:medium;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:18.4px;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;orphans:auto;text-align:start;text-decoration:none;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0px;">XDS’s flagship X-LAB bikes have quickly established themselves among the world’s elite. XDS Astana Team is enjoying an outstanding season, with 21 victories, 42 podium finishes, and currently holding fourth place in the World Team Ranking. The X-LAB bikes have proven their performance across sprints, mountain stages, and cobbled classics.<blockquote><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;font-size:medium;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:18.4px;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;orphans:auto;text-align:start;text-decoration:none;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0px;">"The first half of the season has shown the team's high level and the success of our partnership. We are pleased with the results and are happy to announce our continued support for the next three years. The team has ambitious goals, and we are confident we will achieve them together”, – said Mr. Tan Yancong, CEO of Shenzhen Xidesheng Bicycle Co., Ltd.</blockquote><blockquote><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;font-size:medium;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:18.4px;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;orphans:auto;text-align:start;text-decoration:none;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0px;">"We are very happy to extend our collaboration with XDS. In just a few months, we have already achieved impressive results, and this is only the beginning. XDS’s support has given the team strong momentum, which we will continue to build on. I thank the company’s leadership for their trust and belief in our project”, – said Alexandr Vinokurov, General Manager of XDS Astana Team.</blockquote>

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Five Best Results in Career<ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li>1st place – Stage 2, Arctic Race of Norway 2023</li><li>1st place – Stages 1b and 5, Tour of Bulgaria 2023</li><li>1st place – Gran Premio della Liberazione 2021</li><li>2nd place – Stage 1a and General Classification, Tour of Bulgaria 2023</li><li>4th place – road race, U23 UCI Road World Championships 2021</li></ul>&nbsp;

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Five Best Results in Career<ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li>1st place – Giro della Toscana 2024</li><li>2nd place – General Classification, Arctic Race of Norway 2024</li><li>1st place – Stage 4, Arctic Race of Norway 2023</li><li>1st place – Stage 20, La Vuelta Ciclista a España 2021</li><li>2nd place – Faun-Ardèche Classic 2021&nbsp;</li></ul>

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