The Belgian world champion went down twice yesterday but showed up at the starting line despite the inevitable aftermath of the crashes. Positive was 28-year-old Frenchman Clément Russo.
The Australian on the wet asphalt beats Milan, Pedersen and Dainese. The Belgian ends up on the ground again with less than 3 km to go after a crash at the start of the stage.
The Frenchman beats his breakaway companion in a sprint to take the symbol of the overall lead by undermining Remco Evenepoel.
The Slovenian, who lost 43″ to Evenepoel in the Corsa Rosa’s opening time trial, is unfazed.
No running in April, the Slovenian preferred to train at high altitude.
The 40-year-old from Israel Premier-Tech has put complicated months behind him: the goal is Top 10 in the Corsa Rosa.
“It has a special place in my heart; I have less pressure but I want to win,” he stressed.
“I have to go up another level, and I never doubted to choose the Giro to do it.”
The 37-year-old AG2R Citroen Team rider will leave cycling at the end of the season
“The opening time trial once again gives me an opportunity to start the Giro at my best,” he notes.
The Spaniard has won the pink race on two occasions (2008 and 2015).
ADISPRO also mourns one of its most passionate members.
The Trek-Segafredo rider tested positive for Covid-19.
The UAE Emirates rider was injured after a bad crash at Liège-Bastogne-Liège.
“I’m not at the Tour of the Alps to prepare for the Corsa Rosa,” assures the Briton.
The Slovenian won the Classic that opens the Ardennes Triptych, ahead of Healy and Pidcock.
Louis Meintjes and Vincenzo Albanese completed the general classification podium.
In addition to the stage success, for the New Zealander comes the satisfaction of wearing all four leader’s jerseys.
“The last kilometers never went by, it was a pain,” he added at the end of the race.
The group veteran hangs up his bicycle, convinced by medical tests that indicated possible health repercussions.
“You have to be a little crazy to love the Roubaix,” explained the champion from Verbania in no uncertain terms.
The Dutchman celebrates the yellow jersey at the Tour of the Basque Country. And not only that.
At 40, the Policoro native is getting back into the game with Israel-Premier Tech and thanking those who helped him stay hopeful during the months of waiting.
The Piedmont cyclist beats van Aert and Pogacar in a sprint, but must surrender to the Dutch rider.
“I know they will attack me, it might even prove to be an advantage from a certain point of view.”
The Soudal Quick-Step rider analyzes his upcoming goals.
The Tudor Pro Cycling rider beat Gaviria and Van Uden in a sprint.
“I have been fortunate in my career to be at the top of all four rankings that identify jerseys.”
