{"id":1945339,"date":"2026-05-20T14:25:20","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T11:25:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1945339"},"modified":"2026-05-20T14:25:20","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T11:25:20","slug":"we-have-to-be-ready-to-capitalise-on-anything-thymen-arensman-puts-netcompany-ineos-back-in-the-grand-tour-gc-game","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1945339","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;We have to be ready to capitalise on anything &#8211; Thymen Arensman puts Netcompany Ineos back in the Grand Tour GC game"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/h8phZgFHjgUFxNMuaqMrVA-1024-80.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><article class=\"page-content-onecol flex-1\nnews-article article\n\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"widget-area-group widget-area-group-2col flex flex-wrap box-border\">\n<div id=\"widgetArea16\" class=\"widget-area basis-full md:basis-2\/3 widget-area-g-md-vp-2-3 widget-area-g-lg-vp-2-3 widget-area-g-xl-vp-2-3 page-widget-area-16\">\n<div data-widget-type=\"hero\" id=\"hero\" class=\"clear-both widget widget-hero widget-hero widget-hero-hero widget-hero widget-hero-fter-news\">\n<div class=\"news-article\">\n<header data-component-name=\"Article:Hero\">\n<nav class=\"breadcrumb\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumbs\">\n<ol>\n<li>\nPro Cycling\n<\/li>\n<li>\nRacing\n<\/li>\n<li>\nRoad\n<\/li>\n<li>\nGiro d&#8217;Italia\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/nav>\n<h1>&#8216;We have to be ready to capitalise on anything &#8211; Thymen Arensman puts Netcompany Ineos back in the Grand Tour GC game<\/h1>\n<div class=\"byline-social\">\n<div class=\"byline font-ui-heading text-[12px]\">\nNews<\/p>\n<div><span><br \/>\nBy<br \/>\nStephen Farrand <\/span><span><br \/>\npublished<br \/>\n<time data-component-name=\"UI:DateTime\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T14:25:20Z\" class=\"relative-date\"><br \/>\n20 May 2026<br \/>\n<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"strapline\">Geraint Thomas is happy to see the British team in the GC battle<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"text-gray-700mx-auto mb-4 flex items-center justify-start mx-0 my-5 p-0\" id=\"affiliate-disclaimer\" data-component-name=\"AffiliateDisclaimer\" data-hawk-message=\"Affiliate disclaimer removed because hawk deemed there are no affiliate links on this page\">\n<p class=\"text-[var(--affiliate-disclaimer--text-color,inherit))] mb-2 text-[length:var(--affiliate-disclaimer--font-size,0.75rem)] leading-[18px] md:text-[13px] [&amp;&gt;a]:text-inherit [&amp;&gt;a]:underline\">\nWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. 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After several years of struggling to compete in Grand Tours, Thymen Arensman has suddenly put the British team back in the GC game at the Giro d&#8217;Italia after the time trial on stage 10.<\/p>\n<p>Geraint Thomas was the team&#8217;s last Giro podium finisher when he was third in the 2024 Giro d&#8217;Italia. The Welshman is now the team&#8217;s Director of Racing and ready to fight for at least a podium place in Rome.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0a816bc6-eeb5-44d1-beff-545ded925287-2\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;We have to obviously try and ride like we&#8217;ve been doing so far. There are still tricky days to come, but we have to stay attentive and be up front. 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Maybe he&#8217;s building up. Visma know what they&#8217;re doing, but I would have expected him to be higher up amongst those GC boys.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Arensman was all smiles at the start in Porcari, even facing questions about his GC ambitions.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;I was happy with my performance in the TT,&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;I was almost two minutes behind Pippo, but our 1-2 showed that the team did a good job for our time trialling over the winter.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt&#8217;s only stage 11, and we have seen so many changes in the GC already, so it&#8217;s so hard to predict what will happen next. A lot of things can still change. Everybody always talks about the third week in the Giro, and even this second week is quite hard. So many things can change.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;I really just tried to do my best every day, and I did some really good performances that I can be proud of. I can only control myself and not really the others.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">If I just try to keep doing the same good things and try to keep my level, maybe the others get weaker or more fatigued. I just want to enjoy the process with my teammates. The Giro has been enjoyable so far, so let&#8217;s just keep this going and we&#8217;ll see where it ends.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Thomas will soon head home from the Giro, but is confident in Thymen&#8217;s chances and happy that Netcompany are back in the GC game.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;It&#8217;s great for Thymen. Obviously, there&#8217;s still half a race to go, but with his history of slower starts in Grand Tours, I think it&#8217;s been really good,&#8221; Thomas said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;His Tour de France stage wins last year boosted his confidence for sure. He won one from breakaway and was going man-to-man with them when he won the second stage. He&#8217;s really had a solid winter and done a lot of work with his coach. He&#8217;s been good all year, at Tirreno-Adriatico and the Tour of the Alps.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;It&#8217;s like with Pippo and time trials, it&#8217;s one thing to be a favourite, but actually delivering is still a challenge, with all the pressure and expectations. To see both Pippo and Thyman put in a performance like that is really good for the team. It brings a group even tighter. Now we&#8217;re racing for the GC again.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><em><strong>Subscribe to Cyclingnews for unlimited access to our coverage of the Corsa Rosa. 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Before becoming Editor-at-large, he was Head of News at <em>Cyclingnews.<\/em> He has previously worked for <em>Shift Active Media, Reuters<\/em> and <em>Cycling Weekly. <\/em>He is a member of the Board of the Association Internationale des Journalistes du Cyclisme (AIJC).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"relative max-w-[1070px] viafoura-twig-component mt-6 mx-4 lg:mx-0\" data-component-name=\"Viafoura:Comments\" data-nosnippet data-community-guidelines-text=\"&lt;p class='vfcustom-community-guidelines'&gt;Please follow our &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/about\/#section-community-guidelines&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;community guidelines&lt;\/a&gt;.&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-join-the-conversation-text=\"Join the Conversation\">\n<div class=\"absolute top-0 left-0 w-full h-full flex items-center justify-center z-50 bg-white\/90 border-1 rounded-b-[var(--comment-widget-border-radius,0)]\">\n<div class=\"p-2 text-center\">\n<p class=\"mb-3 !text-lg\">You must confirm your public display name before commenting<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-3 !text-sm\">Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"mx-2 my-5 sm:mx-0\">\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-adviser:hybrid\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Read more<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5BaFVjur3CFdx2UmDUrqKA-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5BaFVjur3CFdx2UmDUrqKA-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5BaFVjur3CFdx2UmDUrqKA-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5BaFVjur3CFdx2UmDUrqKA-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5BaFVjur3CFdx2UmDUrqKA-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;He&#8217;s a proper warrior&#8217; \u2013 Thymen Arensman looking to &#8216;steal experience&#8217; from Egan Bernal as he emerges as Netcompany Ineos&#8217; GC favourite at Giro d&#8217;Italia<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5BfnSDr28ofWitgy8ackYE-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5BfnSDr28ofWitgy8ackYE-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5BfnSDr28ofWitgy8ackYE-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5BfnSDr28ofWitgy8ackYE-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5BfnSDr28ofWitgy8ackYE-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Glory days: Netcompany-Ineos start the long battle to revive past Grand Tour success at the Giro d&#8217;Italia<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Rj38bpjGRm5SxMMeUwHv2E-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Rj38bpjGRm5SxMMeUwHv2E-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Rj38bpjGRm5SxMMeUwHv2E-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Rj38bpjGRm5SxMMeUwHv2E-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Rj38bpjGRm5SxMMeUwHv2E-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Egan Bernal and Thymen Arensman limit losses but can&#8217;t match the best on Giro d&#8217;Italia&#8217;s first GC test<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iKEtsNL6vrmUeDMVC64HFE-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iKEtsNL6vrmUeDMVC64HFE-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iKEtsNL6vrmUeDMVC64HFE-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iKEtsNL6vrmUeDMVC64HFE-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iKEtsNL6vrmUeDMVC64HFE-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;We could have easily been on the left and it would have been us&#8217; \u2013 Netcompany Ineos benefit from Giro d&#8217;Italia crash chaos as Egan Bernal moves up to third on GC<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KLc9fStTJgMQARuzur3GNd-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KLc9fStTJgMQARuzur3GNd-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KLc9fStTJgMQARuzur3GNd-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KLc9fStTJgMQARuzur3GNd-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KLc9fStTJgMQARuzur3GNd-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Geraint Thomas warns of potential GC headache on tricky Giro d&#8217;Italia stage 2 finale after Netcompany Ineos escape hectic opener unscathed<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sx6BPVBk3f4UEsno63jjMM-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sx6BPVBk3f4UEsno63jjMM-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sx6BPVBk3f4UEsno63jjMM-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sx6BPVBk3f4UEsno63jjMM-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sx6BPVBk3f4UEsno63jjMM-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Netcompany Ineos say &#8216;nothing has changed&#8217; in Egan Bernal&#8217;s GC hunt at Giro d&#8217;Italia despite several setbacks in opening week<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-category\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in Racing<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/87cYs8CLZDz7PV7BqYu97R-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/87cYs8CLZDz7PV7BqYu97R-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/87cYs8CLZDz7PV7BqYu97R-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/87cYs8CLZDz7PV7BqYu97R-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/87cYs8CLZDz7PV7BqYu97R-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Vuelta a Burgos Feminas contenders &#8211; \u00c9vita Muzic a potential favourite but GC likely to be open and exciting with lack of big names <\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TZiQ9it95UqkfQ3S6oEQa4-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TZiQ9it95UqkfQ3S6oEQa4-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TZiQ9it95UqkfQ3S6oEQa4-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TZiQ9it95UqkfQ3S6oEQa4-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TZiQ9it95UqkfQ3S6oEQa4-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Clothing &amp; Shoes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Lorenzo Milesi races Giro d&#8217;Italia stage 10 time trial in an ice vest after forgetting to remove it<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9LtdCQtS7VZ6YbtEFcCU8o-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9LtdCQtS7VZ6YbtEFcCU8o-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9LtdCQtS7VZ6YbtEFcCU8o-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9LtdCQtS7VZ6YbtEFcCU8o-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9LtdCQtS7VZ6YbtEFcCU8o-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I was awake at 5 a.m. with adrenaline flowing&#8217; 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Thymen Arensman puts Netcompany Ineos back in the Grand Tour GC game<\/h1>\n<div class=\"byline-social\">\n<div class=\"byline font-ui-heading text-[12px]\">\nNews<\/p>\n<div><span><br \/>\nBy<br \/>\nStephen Farrand <\/span><span><br \/>\npublished<br \/>\n<time data-component-name=\"UI:DateTime\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T14:25:20Z\" class=\"relative-date\"><br \/>\n20 May 2026<br \/>\n<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"strapline\">Geraint Thomas is happy to see the British team in the GC battle<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"text-gray-700mx-auto mb-4 flex items-center justify-start mx-0 my-5 p-0\" id=\"affiliate-disclaimer\" data-component-name=\"AffiliateDisclaimer\" data-hawk-message=\"Affiliate disclaimer removed because hawk deemed there are no affiliate links on this page\">\n<p class=\"text-[var(--affiliate-disclaimer--text-color,inherit))] mb-2 text-[length:var(--affiliate-disclaimer--font-size,0.75rem)] leading-[18px] md:text-[13px] [&amp;&gt;a]:text-inherit [&amp;&gt;a]:underline\">\nWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. 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After several years of struggling to compete in Grand Tours, Thymen Arensman has suddenly put the British team back in the GC game at the Giro d&#8217;Italia after the time trial on stage 10.<\/p>\n<p>Geraint Thomas was the team&#8217;s last Giro podium finisher when he was third in the 2024 Giro d&#8217;Italia. The Welshman is now the team&#8217;s Director of Racing and ready to fight for at least a podium place in Rome.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0a816bc6-eeb5-44d1-beff-545ded925287-2\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;We have to obviously try and ride like we&#8217;ve been doing so far. There are still tricky days to come, but we have to stay attentive and be up front. 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\u2013 Thymen Arensman looking to &#8216;steal experience&#8217; from Egan Bernal as he emerges as Netcompany Ineos&#8217; GC favourite at Giro d&#8217;Italia<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5BfnSDr28ofWitgy8ackYE-250-80.png.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5BfnSDr28ofWitgy8ackYE-150-80.png.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Glory days: Netcompany-Ineos start the long battle to revive past Grand Tour success at the Giro d&#8217;Italia<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Rj38bpjGRm5SxMMeUwHv2E-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Rj38bpjGRm5SxMMeUwHv2E-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Egan Bernal and Thymen Arensman limit losses but can&#8217;t match the best on Giro d&#8217;Italia&#8217;s first GC test<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;Saturday&#8217;s stage to Pila is the next big test. So it&#8217;s about trying to take our GC advantage into that day. It&#8217;s a long, hard day, so on paper, it&#8217;ll be good for Thymen.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">In the time trial, Egan Bernal lost 47 seconds to Vingegaard and is now 13th overall, 3:42 down. However, the Colombian is pain-free and also looking forward to the mountains to come. Netcompany consider Bernal a protected leader alongside Arensman, but the Colombian could be asked to play a tactical role.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Arensman finished second behind Filippo Ganna in the 42km Tuscan time trial, gaining a significant 1:06 on Vingegaard. He is now third overall, just 1:30 down on the Dane.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Vingegaard claimed he rode cautiously in the opening part of the long, flat time trial, and official timings revealed he faded in the final 10km. He was only 13th on the stage, with Derek Gee-West (Lidl-Trek) and Ben O&#8217;Connor (Jayco AlUla) pulling back some seconds.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-8Ze55hnAsVyekUkq7XvEK3\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-8Ze55hnAsVyekUkq7XvEK3 slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Suddenly, Vingegaard did not seem invincible, sparking debate about his form and his health, amid reports of an illness passing through the peloton.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;I would have expected more, considering how he has performed in the past,&#8221; Thomas said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;I think everyone&#8217;s getting better in time trials and maybe that gap is closing a bit, but even on the mountain days, I kind of expected bigger gaps.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[''] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[''] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iKEtsNL6vrmUeDMVC64HFE-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iKEtsNL6vrmUeDMVC64HFE-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;We could have easily been on the left and it would have been us&#8217; \u2013 Netcompany Ineos benefit from Giro d&#8217;Italia crash chaos as Egan Bernal moves up to third on GC<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KLc9fStTJgMQARuzur3GNd-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KLc9fStTJgMQARuzur3GNd-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Geraint Thomas warns of potential GC headache on tricky Giro d&#8217;Italia stage 2 finale after Netcompany Ineos escape hectic opener unscathed<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sx6BPVBk3f4UEsno63jjMM-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sx6BPVBk3f4UEsno63jjMM-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Netcompany Ineos say &#8216;nothing has changed&#8217; in Egan Bernal&#8217;s GC hunt at Giro d&#8217;Italia despite several setbacks in opening week<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;Maybe he&#8217;s being a bit sick, maybe not. Maybe he&#8217;s building up. Visma know what they&#8217;re doing, but I would have expected him to be higher up amongst those GC boys.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Arensman was all smiles at the start in Porcari, even facing questions about his GC ambitions.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;I was happy with my performance in the TT,&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;I was almost two minutes behind Pippo, but our 1-2 showed that the team did a good job for our time trialling over the winter.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt&#8217;s only stage 11, and we have seen so many changes in the GC already, so it&#8217;s so hard to predict what will happen next. A lot of things can still change. Everybody always talks about the third week in the Giro, and even this second week is quite hard. So many things can change.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;I really just tried to do my best every day, and I did some really good performances that I can be proud of. I can only control myself and not really the others.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">If I just try to keep doing the same good things and try to keep my level, maybe the others get weaker or more fatigued. I just want to enjoy the process with my teammates. The Giro has been enjoyable so far, so let&#8217;s just keep this going and we&#8217;ll see where it ends.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Thomas will soon head home from the Giro, but is confident in Thymen&#8217;s chances and happy that Netcompany are back in the GC game.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;It&#8217;s great for Thymen. Obviously, there&#8217;s still half a race to go, but with his history of slower starts in Grand Tours, I think it&#8217;s been really good,&#8221; Thomas said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;His Tour de France stage wins last year boosted his confidence for sure. He won one from breakaway and was going man-to-man with them when he won the second stage. He&#8217;s really had a solid winter and done a lot of work with his coach. He&#8217;s been good all year, at Tirreno-Adriatico and the Tour of the Alps.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;It&#8217;s like with Pippo and time trials, it&#8217;s one thing to be a favourite, but actually delivering is still a challenge, with all the pressure and expectations. To see both Pippo and Thyman put in a performance like that is really good for the team. It brings a group even tighter. Now we&#8217;re racing for the GC again.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><em><strong>Subscribe to Cyclingnews for unlimited access to our coverage of the Corsa Rosa. 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Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;We could have easily been on the left and it would have been us&#8217; \u2013 Netcompany Ineos benefit from Giro d&#8217;Italia crash chaos as Egan Bernal moves up to third on GC<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KLc9fStTJgMQARuzur3GNd-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KLc9fStTJgMQARuzur3GNd-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KLc9fStTJgMQARuzur3GNd-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KLc9fStTJgMQARuzur3GNd-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KLc9fStTJgMQARuzur3GNd-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Geraint Thomas warns of potential GC headache on tricky Giro d&#8217;Italia stage 2 finale after Netcompany Ineos escape hectic opener unscathed<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sx6BPVBk3f4UEsno63jjMM-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sx6BPVBk3f4UEsno63jjMM-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sx6BPVBk3f4UEsno63jjMM-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sx6BPVBk3f4UEsno63jjMM-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sx6BPVBk3f4UEsno63jjMM-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Netcompany Ineos say &#8216;nothing has changed&#8217; in Egan Bernal&#8217;s GC hunt at Giro d&#8217;Italia despite several setbacks in opening week<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-category\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in Racing<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/87cYs8CLZDz7PV7BqYu97R-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/87cYs8CLZDz7PV7BqYu97R-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/87cYs8CLZDz7PV7BqYu97R-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/87cYs8CLZDz7PV7BqYu97R-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/87cYs8CLZDz7PV7BqYu97R-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Vuelta a Burgos Feminas contenders &#8211; \u00c9vita Muzic a potential favourite but GC likely to be open and exciting with lack of big names <\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TZiQ9it95UqkfQ3S6oEQa4-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TZiQ9it95UqkfQ3S6oEQa4-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TZiQ9it95UqkfQ3S6oEQa4-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TZiQ9it95UqkfQ3S6oEQa4-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TZiQ9it95UqkfQ3S6oEQa4-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Clothing &amp; Shoes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Lorenzo Milesi races Giro d&#8217;Italia stage 10 time trial in an ice vest after forgetting to remove it<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9LtdCQtS7VZ6YbtEFcCU8o-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9LtdCQtS7VZ6YbtEFcCU8o-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9LtdCQtS7VZ6YbtEFcCU8o-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9LtdCQtS7VZ6YbtEFcCU8o-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9LtdCQtS7VZ6YbtEFcCU8o-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I was awake at 5 a.m. with adrenaline flowing&#8217; &#8211; Filippo Ganna wants more after record breaking Giro d&#8217;Italia TT win<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DEEbHQ3qDgu8hJbimQ88RC-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DEEbHQ3qDgu8hJbimQ88RC-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DEEbHQ3qDgu8hJbimQ88RC-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DEEbHQ3qDgu8hJbimQ88RC-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DEEbHQ3qDgu8hJbimQ88RC-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;We just keep fighting&#8217; &#8211; Afonso Eul\u00e1lio not giving up on battle to defend Giro d&#8217;Italia maglia rosa<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jUUsbmHJnRTcbFQb2KW9ye-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jUUsbmHJnRTcbFQb2KW9ye-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jUUsbmHJnRTcbFQb2KW9ye-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jUUsbmHJnRTcbFQb2KW9ye-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jUUsbmHJnRTcbFQb2KW9ye-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Durango-Durango: Paula Blasi impresses with solo victory<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/M8zWKGEx3LsNNDWmSV6BQC-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/M8zWKGEx3LsNNDWmSV6BQC-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/M8zWKGEx3LsNNDWmSV6BQC-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/M8zWKGEx3LsNNDWmSV6BQC-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/M8zWKGEx3LsNNDWmSV6BQC-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Giro d&#8217;Italia: Filippo Ganna smashes stage 10 individual time trial as surprises shake up overall<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-articletype\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in News<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FcAaLUvSj3va4prQJnZEmm-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FcAaLUvSj3va4prQJnZEmm-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FcAaLUvSj3va4prQJnZEmm-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FcAaLUvSj3va4prQJnZEmm-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FcAaLUvSj3va4prQJnZEmm-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Remco Evenepoel trains in football jersey to celebrate Arsenal&#8217;s Premier League title<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T89fdhGu53X6KrVUx85fxM-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T89fdhGu53X6KrVUx85fxM-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T89fdhGu53X6KrVUx85fxM-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T89fdhGu53X6KrVUx85fxM-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T89fdhGu53X6KrVUx85fxM-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Junior world champion Harry Hudson suffers spinal fracture after &#8216;pretty scary&#8217; collision with motorbike on training descent<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YUzrfkcHAHc2WaS4UJV4qY-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YUzrfkcHAHc2WaS4UJV4qY-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YUzrfkcHAHc2WaS4UJV4qY-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YUzrfkcHAHc2WaS4UJV4qY-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YUzrfkcHAHc2WaS4UJV4qY-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Cycling Tech &amp; 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\u2013 Thymen Arensman looking to &#8216;steal experience&#8217; from Egan Bernal as he emerges as Netcompany Ineos&#8217; GC favourite at Giro d&#8217;Italia<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5BfnSDr28ofWitgy8ackYE-250-80.png.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5BfnSDr28ofWitgy8ackYE-150-80.png.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Glory days: Netcompany-Ineos start the long battle to revive past Grand Tour success at the Giro d&#8217;Italia<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Rj38bpjGRm5SxMMeUwHv2E-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Rj38bpjGRm5SxMMeUwHv2E-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Egan Bernal and Thymen Arensman limit losses but can&#8217;t match the best on Giro d&#8217;Italia&#8217;s first GC test<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;Saturday&#8217;s stage to Pila is the next big test. So it&#8217;s about trying to take our GC advantage into that day. It&#8217;s a long, hard day, so on paper, it&#8217;ll be good for Thymen.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">In the time trial, Egan Bernal lost 47 seconds to Vingegaard and is now 13th overall, 3:42 down. However, the Colombian is pain-free and also looking forward to the mountains to come. Netcompany consider Bernal a protected leader alongside Arensman, but the Colombian could be asked to play a tactical role.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Arensman finished second behind Filippo Ganna in the 42km Tuscan time trial, gaining a significant 1:06 on Vingegaard. He is now third overall, just 1:30 down on the Dane.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Vingegaard claimed he rode cautiously in the opening part of the long, flat time trial, and official timings revealed he faded in the final 10km. He was only 13th on the stage, with Derek Gee-West (Lidl-Trek) and Ben O&#8217;Connor (Jayco AlUla) pulling back some seconds.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-8Ze55hnAsVyekUkq7XvEK3\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-8Ze55hnAsVyekUkq7XvEK3 slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Suddenly, Vingegaard did not seem invincible, sparking debate about his form and his health, amid reports of an illness passing through the peloton.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;I would have expected more, considering how he has performed in the past,&#8221; Thomas said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;I think everyone&#8217;s getting better in time trials and maybe that gap is closing a bit, but even on the mountain days, I kind of expected bigger gaps.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[''] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[''] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iKEtsNL6vrmUeDMVC64HFE-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iKEtsNL6vrmUeDMVC64HFE-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;We could have easily been on the left and it would have been us&#8217; \u2013 Netcompany Ineos benefit from Giro d&#8217;Italia crash chaos as Egan Bernal moves up to third on GC<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KLc9fStTJgMQARuzur3GNd-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KLc9fStTJgMQARuzur3GNd-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Geraint Thomas warns of potential GC headache on tricky Giro d&#8217;Italia stage 2 finale after Netcompany Ineos escape hectic opener unscathed<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sx6BPVBk3f4UEsno63jjMM-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sx6BPVBk3f4UEsno63jjMM-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Netcompany Ineos say &#8216;nothing has changed&#8217; in Egan Bernal&#8217;s GC hunt at Giro d&#8217;Italia despite several setbacks in opening week<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;Maybe he&#8217;s being a bit sick, maybe not. Maybe he&#8217;s building up. Visma know what they&#8217;re doing, but I would have expected him to be higher up amongst those GC boys.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Arensman was all smiles at the start in Porcari, even facing questions about his GC ambitions.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;I was happy with my performance in the TT,&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;I was almost two minutes behind Pippo, but our 1-2 showed that the team did a good job for our time trialling over the winter.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt&#8217;s only stage 11, and we have seen so many changes in the GC already, so it&#8217;s so hard to predict what will happen next. A lot of things can still change. Everybody always talks about the third week in the Giro, and even this second week is quite hard. So many things can change.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;I really just tried to do my best every day, and I did some really good performances that I can be proud of. I can only control myself and not really the others.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">If I just try to keep doing the same good things and try to keep my level, maybe the others get weaker or more fatigued. I just want to enjoy the process with my teammates. The Giro has been enjoyable so far, so let&#8217;s just keep this going and we&#8217;ll see where it ends.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Thomas will soon head home from the Giro, but is confident in Thymen&#8217;s chances and happy that Netcompany are back in the GC game.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;It&#8217;s great for Thymen. 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