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Primož Roglič’s ex-ski jumping teammate was Giro d’Italia spectator who helped with crucial post-mechanical push

"It was completely subconscious [...] I reacted completely instinctively"

Tue, May 30, 2023 14:16

Gianni Motta bike – by Anders on Flickr Creative Commons licenced under CC BY-ND 2

Five classic Italian cycling brands of the 70s and 80s

Italian bikes and components were the things or dreams and teenage lust for cyclists of the 70s and 80s. Here are five of the most desirable that are gone but not forgotten

Mon, May 29, 2023 10:57

Mark Cavendish wins stage 21 of the 2023 Giro d’Italia

Mark Cavendish sprints to sensational farewell Giro d’Italia stage win in Rome

The British champion, aided by an impromptu lead out from Geraint Thomas, convincingly beat Alex Kirsch to secure the 17th Giro stage win of his career

Sun, May 28, 2023 16:50

Primož Roglič wins stage 20 of the 2023 Giro d’Italia (Zac Williams/SWpix.com)

Heartbreak for Geraint Thomas as Primož Roglič seals sensational Giro d’Italia win despite dropping chain during dramatic time trial

Despite suffering a mechanical halfway up Monte Lussari, Roglič still managed to secure a thrilling stage win and the pink jersey – and redefine his career in the process

Sat, May 27, 2023 16:10

Primoz Roglic opts for a gravel-style setup for final mountain stages of 2023 Giro d’Italia

Primož Roglič gears up for decisive – and monstrous – Giro d’Italia mountain time trial by using gravel groupset… and specialist bike change mechanic

The Slovenian is hoping his experimental setup will help him usurp pink jersey Geraint Thomas, and avenge his dramatic defeat at the 2020 Tour de France

Sat, May 27, 2023 12:12

Davide Ballerini narrowly avoids collision with driver during 2023 Giro d’Italia

Near Miss of the Day, Giro d’Italia edition: Davide Ballerini swerves to narrowly avoid team car on climb, after attacking Green Project-Bardiani rider squeezes between peloton and parked vehicles

Meanwhile, Ireland’s in-form star Ben Healy experienced his own near miss, as he was outsprinted by Brandon McNulty after lighting up stage 15 to Bergamo

Sun, May 21, 2023 18:05

How to be a Grand Tourist – enjoying a few days at cycling’s biggest races

Our hints and tips on how to get the most from a few days following the peloton

Fri, May 19, 2023 14:42

Cyclist “made the mistake of ordering bike components from the EU”… left with £50 of customs charges; Jumbo-Visma Twitter account hacked — crypto adverts galore; Einer Rubio wins Giro mountain stage shortened due to bad weather + more on the live blog

Dan Alexander remains in the live blog jersey for Friday — will he be able to keep hold of it during a monstrous third week?

Fri, May 19, 2023 08:08

Koen Bouwman checks on Tao Geoghegan Hart 2023 Giro (GCN/Eurosport)

Jumbo-Visma rider praised for “true sportsmanship”, checked on injured Tao Geoghegan Hart after Giro-ending crash; G shows off super glamorous pro cycling hotels… hideously grim toilets and all; Man City vs… Lance Armstrong?! + more on the live blog

It's Thursday and a breakaway day at the Giro (probably), but there's no breaking away from Dan Alexander's live blogging, I'm afraid to inform you

Thu, May 18, 2023 08:02

Tao Geoghegan Hart crashes out of 2023 Giro d’Italia

Tao Geoghegan Hart out of Giro d’Italia after shocking crash which also brought down Geraint Thomas and Primož Roglič

The 2020 Giro winner, who was sitting third on GC, five seconds behind Ineos teammate Thomas, fractured his hip after sliding out on a slick descent

Wed, May 17, 2023 14:16