Biniam Girmay

25-year-old signs three-year contract after leaving Intermarché-Wanty

By Adam Becket Published 1 December 25

Eritrean sprinter spent five years with Intermarché

By Adam Becket Published 28 November 25

The race's organisers were reported to be exploring the possibility of bringing the cobbled streets of Montmartre into the race’s final stage in Paris this summer

By Tom Thewlis Published 17 January 25

Brit set to use Canadian double header as final tune up before road World Championships

By Tom Thewlis Published 9 September 24

The Eritrean won a third Tour stage of 2024 on Thursday, stamping his authority on the race

By Adam Becket Published 11 July 24

Meet the Eritrean rider making history with three Tour de France stage wins to his name and wearing the green jersey

By Kristin Jenny Published 11 July 24

"Once we have better luck then we’re on the move," says Philipsen after another second place in Colombey-les-Deux-Églises

By Tom Thewlis Published 6 July 24

The Eritrean scored his second win of the race and now holds a comfortable lead in the race for green

By Chris Marshall-Bell Published 6 July 24

The Eritrean became the first black African to win a Tour stage on Monday, after doing similar at the Giro d’Italia two years ago, but he shouldn’t be the only black rider in a peloton of 176

By Adam Becket Published 2 July 24

Eritrean’s problems obtaining a visa in the early stages very nearly derailed his career

By Tom Thewlis Published 2 July 24

Biniam Girmay, the first black African to win a Tour de France stage, charts his extraordinary rise

By Chris Marshall-Bell Published 1 July 24

Kamya Richard of Masaka Cycling Club opens up on his journey from racing in Kampala to the Glasgow Worlds

By Tom Thewlis Published 9 August 23

Three other Eritrean riders: Natnael Tesfatsion, Merhawi Kudus, and Amanuel Ghebreigzabhier, also reported to have been denied UK visas

By Adam Becket Published 2 August 23

It is hard to look past Annemiek van Vleuten, but we tried, so here is the best win of the year, plus nine more

By Adam Becket Published 29 December 22

Before May, no Black African had ever won a Grand Tour stage. Then Biniam Girmay came along and gave belief to the next generation

By Tom Davidson Published 29 December 22

‘We were with Van der Poel, Van Aert and Pogačar and we still crossed the line before them’ says Saudi Arabia coach Hervé Renard

By Tom Thewlis Published 29 November 22

After becoming first African rider to win Gent-Wevelgem, Girmay plans to take aim at the Tour of Flanders and other monuments next year

By Tom Thewlis Published 9 November 22

Eritrean rider shares image of new boxing cork design on cafe stop during training ride

By Tom Thewlis Published 26 July 22

The Eritrean will return to training soon, but isn't expected to race at the Tour de France

By Ryan Dabbs Published 26 May 22

A cork struck the Eritrean in his left eye while he celebrated his historic stage ten victory on Tuesday

By Ryan Dabbs Published 18 May 22

Eritrean stage-winner injured his eye with a cork during podium celebrations

By Adam Becket Last updated 17 May 22

'Seeing a Black man on the top step at the Giro d'Italia is no small thing when it comes to representation in cycling,' the American says

By Anne-Marije Rook Published 17 May 22

Intermarché-Wanty-Gobert rider becomes first Eritrean Grand Tour stage winner

By Adam Becket Published 17 May 22

The Eritrean becomes the first black African to ever win a Grand Tour stage

By Ryan Dabbs Published 17 May 22

The Eritrean said the victory at Gent-Wevelgem was 'important' for African cycling

By Adam Becket Published 29 March 22

The Eritrean became the first rider from Africa to win the Belgian Classic, at just 21 years old

By Richard Windsor Last updated 27 March 22