{"id":1952132,"date":"2026-05-23T20:19:54","date_gmt":"2026-05-23T17:19:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1952132"},"modified":"2026-05-23T20:19:54","modified_gmt":"2026-05-23T17:19:54","slug":"theres-no-point-in-thinking-of-beating-jonas-gc-contenders-fight-the-clock-and-each-other-after-vingegaard-takes-control-of-giro-ditalia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1952132","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;There&#8217;s no point in thinking of beating Jonas&#8217; &#8211; GC contenders fight the clock and each other after Vingegaard takes control of Giro d&#8217;Italia"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3Y5tyebe8MSPud2RMHm44b-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>\nTeams &amp; Riders\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/nav>\n<h1>&#8216;There&#8217;s no point in thinking of beating Jonas&#8217; &#8211; GC contenders fight the clock and each other after Vingegaard takes control of Giro d&#8217;Italia<\/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=\"2026-05-23T20:19:54Z\" class=\"relative-date\"><br \/>\n23 May 2026<br \/>\n<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"strapline\">&#8216;It was a really hard day on the legs&#8217; says Derek Gee-West, capturing feeling of the defeated riders<\/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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His Visma-Lease a Bike teammates had controlled the race and chased down the break before he attacked and distanced everyone as expected.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0a452768-cfa1-4408-9ece-f31e635c4c3a-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">As the crowd at the Pila finish stood on their toes to take photographs of the new race leader, other emotions were on show in the shadows of the many VIP stands. Vingegaard&#8217;s GC rivals finished almost one by one, divided by heavy chunks of seconds or even minutes. 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Felix Gall is a GC threat<\/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\/Q4hdqsxDQ5TsTMDqMCGqzb-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Q4hdqsxDQ5TsTMDqMCGqzb-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\">Jonas Vingegaard a clear level above in pursuit of &#8216;a complete career&#8217; at Giro d&#8217;Italia, and the fight for the podium is making his job easier \u2013 GC analysis<\/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\/kPnrx65muXYLXjC7D65meZ-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kPnrx65muXYLXjC7D65meZ-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\">High mountains set to inspire and ignite Giro d&#8217;Italia GC battle behind Jonas Vingegaard while heat could be a factor<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The likes of Felix Gall (Decathlon CMA CGM) were proud but realistic, knowing he had protected his possible podium spot but aware that Vingegaard was on another planet.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Afonso Eul\u00e1lio (Bahrain-Victorious) lost the maglia rosa but was rightly proud of his ride and is still second overall at 2:26. 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Ben O&#8217;Connor (Jayc AlUla) was the big loser. He cracked early, even before Vingegaard&#8217;s attack and lost 2:55. He was in no mood to discuss his bad day and quickly disappeared back down the road.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Michael Storer (Tudor) was satisfied after holding his seventh place despite an early stage crash. He was not keen to descend to the team bus along the same 16.6km roads packed with fans that he had just climbed. He wanted to use the chairlift, but his team staff saw it differently.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Teammate Mathys Rondel was close to tears after thinking he had underperformed but the talented young Frenchman actually moved up to 11th at 6:58.<\/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\/uvx7fprqAf4rjNpQbcNhhF-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uvx7fprqAf4rjNpQbcNhhF-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\">Jonas Vingegaard takes control of Giro d&#8217;Italia on Blockhaus as expected, but should the narrow gap to Felix Gall be a cause for concern? \u2013 GC analysis<\/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\/KtTWXhwniZxPXYM7XVDijS-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KtTWXhwniZxPXYM7XVDijS-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\">Calculating, controlling and absolutely dominant &#8211; Jonas Vingegaard and Visma Lease a Bike take control of the Giro d&#8217;Italia &#8211; Analysis \u00a0<\/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\/xTecPgyGSuZhkmDwTeHBDH-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xTecPgyGSuZhkmDwTeHBDH-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\">Derek Gee-West to remain Lidl-Trek GC leader despite trailing teammate Ciccone in Giro d&#8217;Italia<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">159 riders eventually finished the stage, with Cristian Scaroni XDS-Astana the only DNF. Nobody finished outside the 51:16 time limit, but some sprinters cut it close.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Dylan Groenwegen and two Unibet Rose Rockets teammates finished in 45:27, but at least they live to fight another day and probably Sunday&#8217;s sprint in central Milan.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Gall sat in a fold-up team car in the shadows, trying to recover from his huge effort.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I&#8217;m happy to again be at a high level, despite suffering in the heat,&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I was never near Jonas, and now I lost 49 seconds, there&#8217;s no shame in accepting that.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;The podium is the objective for the three weeks. There&#8217;s no point in thinking of beating Jonas, it&#8217;s more for targeting the podium for me. I can only do my best every day.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Derek Gee-West (Lidl-Trek) was dropped with O&#8217;Connor but fought to limit his losses and is ninth, 5:41 down on Vingegaard, and half that from a podium spot.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;It was a really hard day on the legs,&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I like to do my own pace and sometimes that is just off the pace of the others. I just didn&#8217;t have the legs to be right up there.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Gee-West&#8217;s comments captured everyone&#8217;s feeling on the day Vingegaard and Visma took control. There is a real sense of reality that the fight for pink is over but the fight for the podium has only just begun.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-367ebae9-0c32-4bba-947f-8249c92555c4\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><em><strong>Who will challenge Jonas Vingegaard at this year&#8217;s Giro d&#8217;Italia? 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\">Jonas Vingegaard a clear level above in pursuit of &#8216;a complete career&#8217; at Giro d&#8217;Italia, and the fight for the podium is making his job easier \u2013 GC analysis<\/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\/kPnrx65muXYLXjC7D65meZ-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kPnrx65muXYLXjC7D65meZ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kPnrx65muXYLXjC7D65meZ-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kPnrx65muXYLXjC7D65meZ-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kPnrx65muXYLXjC7D65meZ-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\">High mountains set to inspire and ignite Giro d&#8217;Italia GC battle behind Jonas Vingegaard while heat could be a factor<\/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\/uvx7fprqAf4rjNpQbcNhhF-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uvx7fprqAf4rjNpQbcNhhF-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uvx7fprqAf4rjNpQbcNhhF-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uvx7fprqAf4rjNpQbcNhhF-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uvx7fprqAf4rjNpQbcNhhF-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; 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Gall is third at 2:50.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe duo Jai Hindley and Giulio Pellizzari had bounced back from illness and rode strongly together on the climb to climb up the GC, with Hindley now fifth at 3:43 and Pellizzari sixth at 4:22.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Thymen Arensman (Netcompany Ineos) lost 1:23 and finished behind his Red Bull rivals but is fourth overall at 3:03.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-jF9NwrqzJSfuQspz2HUaKR\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-jF9NwrqzJSfuQspz2HUaKR 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 aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Everyone had lost more time, the placings in the top ten shuffling yet again. Ben O&#8217;Connor (Jayc AlUla) was the big loser. He cracked early, even before Vingegaard&#8217;s attack and lost 2:55. He was in no mood to discuss his bad day and quickly disappeared back down the road.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Michael Storer (Tudor) was satisfied after holding his seventh place despite an early stage crash. He was not keen to descend to the team bus along the same 16.6km roads packed with fans that he had just climbed. He wanted to use the chairlift, but his team staff saw it differently.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Teammate Mathys Rondel was close to tears after thinking he had underperformed but the talented young Frenchman actually moved up to 11th at 6:58.<\/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\/uvx7fprqAf4rjNpQbcNhhF-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uvx7fprqAf4rjNpQbcNhhF-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\">Jonas Vingegaard takes control of Giro d&#8217;Italia on Blockhaus as expected, but should the narrow gap to Felix Gall be a cause for concern? \u2013 GC analysis<\/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\/KtTWXhwniZxPXYM7XVDijS-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KtTWXhwniZxPXYM7XVDijS-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\">Calculating, controlling and absolutely dominant &#8211; Jonas Vingegaard and Visma Lease a Bike take control of the Giro d&#8217;Italia &#8211; Analysis \u00a0<\/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\/xTecPgyGSuZhkmDwTeHBDH-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xTecPgyGSuZhkmDwTeHBDH-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\">Derek Gee-West to remain Lidl-Trek GC leader despite trailing teammate Ciccone in Giro d&#8217;Italia<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">159 riders eventually finished the stage, with Cristian Scaroni XDS-Astana the only DNF. Nobody finished outside the 51:16 time limit, but some sprinters cut it close.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Dylan Groenwegen and two Unibet Rose Rockets teammates finished in 45:27, but at least they live to fight another day and probably Sunday&#8217;s sprint in central Milan.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Gall sat in a fold-up team car in the shadows, trying to recover from his huge effort.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I&#8217;m happy to again be at a high level, despite suffering in the heat,&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I was never near Jonas, and now I lost 49 seconds, there&#8217;s no shame in accepting that.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;The podium is the objective for the three weeks. There&#8217;s no point in thinking of beating Jonas, it&#8217;s more for targeting the podium for me. I can only do my best every day.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Derek Gee-West (Lidl-Trek) was dropped with O&#8217;Connor but fought to limit his losses and is ninth, 5:41 down on Vingegaard, and half that from a podium spot.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;It was a really hard day on the legs,&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I like to do my own pace and sometimes that is just off the pace of the others. I just didn&#8217;t have the legs to be right up there.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Gee-West&#8217;s comments captured everyone&#8217;s feeling on the day Vingegaard and Visma took control. There is a real sense of reality that the fight for pink is over but the fight for the podium has only just begun.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-367ebae9-0c32-4bba-947f-8249c92555c4\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><em><strong>Who will challenge Jonas Vingegaard at this year&#8217;s Giro d&#8217;Italia? 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\/LfWtNypgaaVmu6uZ5amLik-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LfWtNypgaaVmu6uZ5amLik-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LfWtNypgaaVmu6uZ5amLik-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LfWtNypgaaVmu6uZ5amLik-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LfWtNypgaaVmu6uZ5amLik-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\">Jonas Vingegaard triumphs on Blockhaus in Giro d&#8217;Italia but confirms &#8216;super strong&#8217; 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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\">Jonas Vingegaard a clear level above in pursuit of &#8216;a complete career&#8217; at Giro d&#8217;Italia, and the fight for the podium is making his job easier \u2013 GC analysis<\/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\/kPnrx65muXYLXjC7D65meZ-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kPnrx65muXYLXjC7D65meZ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kPnrx65muXYLXjC7D65meZ-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kPnrx65muXYLXjC7D65meZ-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kPnrx65muXYLXjC7D65meZ-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\">High mountains set to inspire and ignite Giro d&#8217;Italia GC battle behind Jonas Vingegaard while heat could be a factor<\/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\/uvx7fprqAf4rjNpQbcNhhF-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uvx7fprqAf4rjNpQbcNhhF-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uvx7fprqAf4rjNpQbcNhhF-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uvx7fprqAf4rjNpQbcNhhF-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uvx7fprqAf4rjNpQbcNhhF-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\">Jonas Vingegaard takes control of Giro d&#8217;Italia on Blockhaus as expected, but should the narrow gap to Felix Gall be a cause for concern? \u2013 GC analysis<\/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\/KtTWXhwniZxPXYM7XVDijS-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KtTWXhwniZxPXYM7XVDijS-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KtTWXhwniZxPXYM7XVDijS-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KtTWXhwniZxPXYM7XVDijS-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KtTWXhwniZxPXYM7XVDijS-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\">Calculating, controlling and absolutely dominant &#8211; Jonas Vingegaard and Visma Lease a Bike take control of the Giro d&#8217;Italia &#8211; Analysis \u00a0<\/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\/xTecPgyGSuZhkmDwTeHBDH-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xTecPgyGSuZhkmDwTeHBDH-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xTecPgyGSuZhkmDwTeHBDH-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xTecPgyGSuZhkmDwTeHBDH-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xTecPgyGSuZhkmDwTeHBDH-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\">Derek Gee-West to remain Lidl-Trek GC leader despite trailing teammate Ciccone in 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>\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 Teams &amp; Riders<\/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\/wTWopEZvVWmgUJtWYMwAiX-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wTWopEZvVWmgUJtWYMwAiX-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wTWopEZvVWmgUJtWYMwAiX-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wTWopEZvVWmgUJtWYMwAiX-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wTWopEZvVWmgUJtWYMwAiX-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;It&#8217;s super important for me and our team&#8217; &#8211; Pressure builds on winless Jonathan Milan as sprinters set eyes on next Giro d&#8217;Italia sprint in Milan<\/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\/KtTWXhwniZxPXYM7XVDijS-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KtTWXhwniZxPXYM7XVDijS-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KtTWXhwniZxPXYM7XVDijS-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KtTWXhwniZxPXYM7XVDijS-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KtTWXhwniZxPXYM7XVDijS-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\">Calculating, controlling and absolutely dominant &#8211; Jonas Vingegaard and Visma Lease a Bike take control of the Giro d&#8217;Italia &#8211; Analysis \u00a0<\/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\/hg6ZiHpKo2xDHe9c23Y5JN-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hg6ZiHpKo2xDHe9c23Y5JN-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hg6ZiHpKo2xDHe9c23Y5JN-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hg6ZiHpKo2xDHe9c23Y5JN-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hg6ZiHpKo2xDHe9c23Y5JN-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; 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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;The Giro is not over&#8217; &#8211; Jai Hindley and Giulio Pellizzari combine to fight back in Giro d&#8217;Italia GC podium battle<\/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\/PiRdyS683bfSHFesiTFjvF-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PiRdyS683bfSHFesiTFjvF-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PiRdyS683bfSHFesiTFjvF-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PiRdyS683bfSHFesiTFjvF-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PiRdyS683bfSHFesiTFjvF-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;It would be a dream for me to take this jersey into Rome&#8217; &#8211; Jonas Vingegaard lays claim to Giro d&#8217;Italia&#8217;s maglia rosa on punishing slopes of Pila<\/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\/q9ohCUJZEXYwD34uzMDdrK-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/q9ohCUJZEXYwD34uzMDdrK-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/q9ohCUJZEXYwD34uzMDdrK-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/q9ohCUJZEXYwD34uzMDdrK-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/q9ohCUJZEXYwD34uzMDdrK-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; 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Gall is third at 2:50.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe duo Jai Hindley and Giulio Pellizzari had bounced back from illness and rode strongly together on the climb to climb up the GC, with Hindley now fifth at 3:43 and Pellizzari sixth at 4:22.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Thymen Arensman (Netcompany Ineos) lost 1:23 and finished behind his Red Bull rivals but is fourth overall at 3:03.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-jF9NwrqzJSfuQspz2HUaKR\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-jF9NwrqzJSfuQspz2HUaKR 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 aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Everyone had lost more time, the placings in the top ten shuffling yet again. Ben O&#8217;Connor (Jayc AlUla) was the big loser. He cracked early, even before Vingegaard&#8217;s attack and lost 2:55. He was in no mood to discuss his bad day and quickly disappeared back down the road.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Michael Storer (Tudor) was satisfied after holding his seventh place despite an early stage crash. He was not keen to descend to the team bus along the same 16.6km roads packed with fans that he had just climbed. He wanted to use the chairlift, but his team staff saw it differently.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Teammate Mathys Rondel was close to tears after thinking he had underperformed but the talented young Frenchman actually moved up to 11th at 6:58.<\/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\/uvx7fprqAf4rjNpQbcNhhF-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uvx7fprqAf4rjNpQbcNhhF-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\">Jonas Vingegaard takes control of Giro d&#8217;Italia on Blockhaus as expected, but should the narrow gap to Felix Gall be a cause for concern? \u2013 GC analysis<\/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\/KtTWXhwniZxPXYM7XVDijS-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KtTWXhwniZxPXYM7XVDijS-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\">Calculating, controlling and absolutely dominant &#8211; Jonas Vingegaard and Visma Lease a Bike take control of the Giro d&#8217;Italia &#8211; Analysis \u00a0<\/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\/xTecPgyGSuZhkmDwTeHBDH-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xTecPgyGSuZhkmDwTeHBDH-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\">Derek Gee-West to remain Lidl-Trek GC leader despite trailing teammate Ciccone in Giro d&#8217;Italia<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">159 riders eventually finished the stage, with Cristian Scaroni XDS-Astana the only DNF. Nobody finished outside the 51:16 time limit, but some sprinters cut it close.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Dylan Groenwegen and two Unibet Rose Rockets teammates finished in 45:27, but at least they live to fight another day and probably Sunday&#8217;s sprint in central Milan.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Gall sat in a fold-up team car in the shadows, trying to recover from his huge effort.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I&#8217;m happy to again be at a high level, despite suffering in the heat,&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I was never near Jonas, and now I lost 49 seconds, there&#8217;s no shame in accepting that.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;The podium is the objective for the three weeks. There&#8217;s no point in thinking of beating Jonas, it&#8217;s more for targeting the podium for me. I can only do my best every day.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Derek Gee-West (Lidl-Trek) was dropped with O&#8217;Connor but fought to limit his losses and is ninth, 5:41 down on Vingegaard, and half that from a podium spot.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;It was a really hard day on the legs,&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I like to do my own pace and sometimes that is just off the pace of the others. I just didn&#8217;t have the legs to be right up there.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Gee-West&#8217;s comments captured everyone&#8217;s feeling on the day Vingegaard and Visma took control. There is a real sense of reality that the fight for pink is over but the fight for the podium has only just begun.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-367ebae9-0c32-4bba-947f-8249c92555c4\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><em><strong>Who will challenge Jonas Vingegaard at this year&#8217;s Giro d&#8217;Italia? Subscribe to Cyclingnews for unlimited access to our coverage of the Corsa Rosa. 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