There has been much speculation about Campagnolo this year. The storied Italian component manufacturer was left off cycling’s most prestigious stage after being flicked by French powerhouse Decathlon-AG2R for Shimano in 2024. For the 2025 season, Campagnolo has a seat back at the world tour table with another iconic French outfit — Cofidis.
Campagnolo Returns to the World Tour
It’s poetic that another French World Tour team would ring the bells for Campagnolo’s return to the World Tour. The news has many Campagnolo fans breathing a sigh of relief after a few years of watching the brand fall away from professional racing. Now, along with Team Cofidis, Campagnolo looks to add another chapter to its 90-year racing history.
Where Has Campy Been?
Campagnolo hasn’t been dormant; on the contrary, they’ve released quite a few products in the past two years. Many of which take a slight step out of their comfort zone, like the Super Record S and Ekar GT, to name a few. However, the presence of SRAM and Shimano has grown so exponentially that it seemed challenging for the Vicentine company to compete.
Starting January 1st, 2025, Cofidis and their new LOOK bikes will be outfitted with the newest Campagnolo shifting components and wheels. The agreement will run for the next four years and includes both the men’s and women’s Cofidis squads.
LOOK and Campagnolo Combo
The 2025 Cofidis team edition LOOK bikes will be specced with the newest Campagnolo Super Record Wireless groupset. With this, riders will have their pick of cassettes, cranksets, lengths, and everything in between—it’s good to be the pro.
Wheels-wise, Cofidis riders will be using the new Bora ULTRA WTO wheels. The Campagnolo Bora ULTRA WTO wheels come in two depths: 45 mm and 60mm. Both employ a 23mm 2-WAY FIT internal rim bed and should fit well with the team’s 28mm or 30mm Continental tubeless tires.
In addition to the Bora ULTRA WTO, they will use the Bora Ultra WTO TT disc wheel (just 930 grams) for time trials. All Bora ULTRA TWO wheels spin on Campagnolos’ CULT ceramic bearings.
What’s Next For Campagnolo?
We’ll have to wait and see. They are back on the World Tour and showcasing their beautiful craftsmanship, piloted by the world’s best athletes.
