Bora-Hansgrohe rider Lukas Pöstlberger has taken a surprise win in the opening stage of the 100th Giro d’Italia on Sardinia.
The 206km stage from Alghero to Olbia seemed to be heading for a bunch sprint until the Austrian launched his late attack.
Caleb Ewan of Orica-Scott was second, with Lotto-Soudal’s Andre Greipel third.
Afterwards, Pöstlberger said: “It’s a surprise! I knew my shape was good. We wanted to try to lead Sam Bennett out but he lost my wheel and when I saw a gap, I decided to try myself.
“I gave all I had. It worked out. This is my first professional win and I get the Maglia Rosa. It will take me a long time to believe this.”

























4 thoughts on “Giro d’Italia Stage 1: Lukas Pöstlberger takes surprise win”
Best EVER. imagine another
Best EVER. imagine another sprinter taking the Pink jertsey. that will change his life!
Good stuff
Good stuff
Caught napping comes to mind,
Caught napping comes to mind, love the underdog winning.
Lunch ride, nonchalant…
Lunch ride, nonchalant…
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