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www.cyclingnews.comI don’t have live access to the latest start lists right now, but here’s a concise summary of what’s been reported about Amstel Gold Race 2026 participants, based on recent coverage.
Core leaders to watch
- Men’s race: Defending champion Mattias Skjelmose (Lidl-Trek) is slated to return to defend his title, with Remco Evenepoel (Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe) expected to compete as a top contender [3][4]. Other prominent entrants often cited include Matteo Jorgenson (Visma | Lease a Bike), Ben Healy (EF Education-EasyPost), Romain Grégoire (Groupama-FDJ), and Mauro Schmid (Jayco AlUla) among a strong roster [3][5].
- Women’s race: The Amstel Gold Race Ladies field features top teams like SD Worx (Mischa Bredewold, Lorena Wiebes), Lidl-Trek Women, and FDJ United among others, with a mix of established GC riders and sprinters visible on the provisional start list.[2]
Where to verify final starters and any late changes
- Official race info pages and pro cycling outlets typically publish the final start lists a few days before race day, including the exact rider numbers and team assignments for both the men’s and women’s races.[3][7]
- Rider-by-rider start lists and rider status (DNS/DNF) are often updated up to Sunday morning, so checking live updates on reputable outlets is recommended ahead of April 19, 2026.[4][7]
Notes specific to questions about “Teilnehmer” (participants)
- For the men’s race, you’ll commonly see a clutch of WorldTour teams with a mix of GC contenders and classics specialists; the headline names framed as participants include Evenepoel and Skjelmose, with several other top riders rotating in depending on team strategy and race plans.[3][4]
- For the women’s race, the start list typically includes top squads like SD Worx and Lidl-Trek Women, with riders such as Lorena Wiebes and Mischa Bredewold among the notable entries.[2]
Illustrative example
- Men’s field (headline): Skjelmose vs Evenepoel, with teammates from Lidl-Trek and Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe rounding out strong squads.[4][3]
- Women’s field (headline): SD Worx and Lidl-Trek leading the peloton, with notable riders like Wiebes and Bredewold present in the start list.[2]
Would you like me to fetch the latest official start lists and compile a clean, side-by-side table of all registered riders for both the men’s and women’s races, along with teams and nationalities? I can also provide direct links to the official pages for the final verified squads.