Bob Jungels will wear the maglia rosa for the fifth straight day, after overcoming a crash and one of the race’s toughest stages. Saturday’s Giro d’Italia stage (Molfetta – Peschici, 189 kilometers) was an energy-draining one, and the signs were there right from the start, the average speed of the […]
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Ewan turns frustration into joy on stage seven of Giro d’Italia
22-year-old Caleb Ewan has sprinted to victory on stage seven of the Giro d’Italia, drawing on the frustrations of the past week to finally taste success. The victory marked a turn around in fortune for the Australian, after bad luck has hampered some of his chances on the earlier sprint […]
Dillier Sprints to Maiden Grand Tour Stage Win
11 May, 2017, Terme Luigiane (ITA) Silvan Dillier claimed the first UCI WorldTour and first Grand Tour stage win of his career when he sprinted to victory from the breakaway on stage 6 of the Giro d’Italia. Dillier battled for the victory against Jasper Stuyven (Trek-Segafredo) and Lukas Pöstlberger (Bora-Hansgrohe), […]
Four out of six, BORA – hansgrohe remains podium run at Giro as Lukas Pöstlberger takes third place in Terme Luigiane
After Sam Bennett’s third place yesterday, today BORA – hansgrohe rider Lukas Pöstlberger took his opportunity in the breakaway of the day. With more than 200 kilometers riding at the head of the race he took finally third place in a thrilling final in Terme Luigiane. This makes it the […]
Jungels Retains Maglia Rosa
On a stage which had the breakaway in the spotlight, the Luxembourger finished safely in the pack, after being protected by the team throughout the entire day. Bob Jungels continues to enjoy life in pink at the Giro d’Italia, as he successfully defended the coveted jersey for another day, one […]
Gaviria Takes Ciclamino after Second Giro d’Italia Stage Victory
A splendid teamwork helped the Colombian become the youngest rider in the last 13 years to win multiple stages at the race. 10-May-2017: Fernando Gaviria became only the second rider this century to win multiple stages at the Giro d’Italia before turning 23. It happened Wednesday afternoon, in Messina, which […]
Frederik Frison Update
Yesterday, Frederik Frison was involved in the big crash at Les 4 Jours de Dunkerque. Further tests yesterday evening and this morning showed that Frederik doesn’t only have a fractured pelvis. He has several severe injuries. Frederik has multiple pelvic fractures and it will take time and a lot of […]
Julian Alaphilippe to miss the Tour de France
A knee injury will keep the 24-year-old Quick-Step Floors rider out of his home race 10-May-2017: Winner of a stage at this season’s Paris-Nice, where he conquered the green and white jerseys en route to a superb top 5 overall, and podium finisher at his Milano-Sanremo debut, Julian Alaphilippe underwent […]
Rohan Dennis Forced to Abandon Giro d’Italia
09 May, 2017, Mount Etna (ITA) Rohan Dennis was forced to withdraw from the Giro d’Italia halfway through stage 4 as a result of his crash on stage 3. Dennis crashed in the final 10km of the stage on Sunday, landing hard on his right side and suffering a jarred […]
Giro d’Italia: Bob Jungels claims maglia rosa on Mount Etna
The Luxembourger arrived with the main group at the finish of the tough stage 4 and climbed to the top of the overall standings 09-May-2017: On Mount Etna’s 50th anniversary in the Giro d’Italia, Bob Jungels rode himself into the maglia rosa, which he sported for three days at the […]