{"id":1954009,"date":"2026-05-24T17:50:03","date_gmt":"2026-05-24T14:50:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1954009"},"modified":"2026-05-24T17:50:03","modified_gmt":"2026-05-24T14:50:03","slug":"safety-in-cycling-is-in-everyones-interest-jonas-vingegaard-uses-power-of-the-maglia-rosa-to-influence-gc-times-neutralisation-during-giro-ditalia-sprint-stage-in-milan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1954009","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;Safety in cycling is in everyone&#8217;s interest&#8217; &#8211; Jonas Vingegaard uses &#8216;power&#8217; of the maglia rosa to influence GC-times neutralisation during Giro d&#8217;Italia sprint stage in Milan"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UrYsodUySUMbxXksFdAF79-1024-80.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<li>\nVisma-Lease a Bike\n<\/li>\n<li>\nJonas Vingegaard\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/nav>\n<h1>&#8216;Safety in cycling is in everyone&#8217;s interest&#8217; &#8211; Jonas Vingegaard uses &#8216;power&#8217; of the maglia rosa to influence GC-times neutralisation during Giro d&#8217;Italia sprint stage in Milan<\/h1>\n<div class=\"byline-social\">\n<div class=\"byline font-ui-heading text-[12px]\">\nNews<\/p>\n<div><span><br \/>\nBy<br \/>\nKirsten Frattini <\/span><span><br \/>\npublished<br \/>\n<time data-component-name=\"UI:DateTime\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T17:50:03Z\" class=\"relative-date\"><br \/>\n24 May 2026<br \/>\n<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"strapline\">&#8216;I would have done it anyway, even without the pink jersey, but with the pink jersey, it has more power, in some way&#8217; says overall race leader<\/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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A four-rider breakaway narrowly succeeded at the finish line with Fredrik Dversnes Lavik (Uno-X Mobility) taking the victory ahead of Mirco Maestri (Team Polti VisitMalta), Martin Marcellusi (Bardiani CSF 7 Saber), and Mattia Bais (Team Polti VisitMalta).<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Paul Magnier (Soudal-QuickStep) won the bunch sprint for fifth place, crossing the line 57 seconds later.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Despite the neutralisation, Vingegaard said that racing onto the city streets of Milan wearing the maglia rosa for the first time in his career was a special moment.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Obviously, it&#8217;s been a dream coming true for me. Today, riding into Milano, it was special to ride in the pink jersey. As I said yesterday, it is one of the most special jerseys in cycling, so to have that going into such a big city is something special for me,&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The peloton will take a much-deserved rest day on Monday before kicking off the final week of racing, which includes a back-to-back grand climbing finale on stage 19 at Alleghe (Piani di Pezz\u00e8) and stage 20 at Piancavallo.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I felt pretty good today. I was having a good day out there. It was very warm again today, but we managed to get through the day well.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ced826cd-0538-4dc8-b722-758e4ba7be6c\" 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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She has been involved in cycling from the community and grassroots level to professional cycling&#8217;s biggest races, reporting on the WorldTour, Spring Classics, Tours de France, World Championships and Olympic Games.<\/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=&apos;vfcustom-community-guidelines&apos;&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\/kkiG94EBgTmbUEx489NWyc-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kkiG94EBgTmbUEx489NWyc-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kkiG94EBgTmbUEx489NWyc-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kkiG94EBgTmbUEx489NWyc-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kkiG94EBgTmbUEx489NWyc-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\">Rules<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Giro d&#8217;Italia: Stage 15 neutralised for GC in final lap as Jonas Vingegaard amongst in-race protest over safety conditions<\/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\/22BvMRRTWxHJagYTznqCvH-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/22BvMRRTWxHJagYTznqCvH-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/22BvMRRTWxHJagYTznqCvH-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/22BvMRRTWxHJagYTznqCvH-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/22BvMRRTWxHJagYTznqCvH-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 GC standings \u2013 No changes on stage 15 after time neutralized for Milan finale<\/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; 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 the right time to take the pink jersey&#8217; \u2013 Jonas Vingegaard and Visma-Lease a Bike finally ready to take control of 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\/5sXdtAsDvNyX8ou2dc2hun-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5sXdtAsDvNyX8ou2dc2hun-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5sXdtAsDvNyX8ou2dc2hun-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5sXdtAsDvNyX8ou2dc2hun-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5sXdtAsDvNyX8ou2dc2hun-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 expected something like this&#8217; \u2013 Visma&#8217;s tactics in Giro d&#8217;Italia opener vindicated as Jonas Vingegaard avoids crash chaos<\/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>\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\/S2JHuL5SdPRDaD6cW5QmmU-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/S2JHuL5SdPRDaD6cW5QmmU-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/S2JHuL5SdPRDaD6cW5QmmU-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/S2JHuL5SdPRDaD6cW5QmmU-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/S2JHuL5SdPRDaD6cW5QmmU-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\">Expulsion and fine for sprinter Enrico Zanoncello after headbutt in Giro d\u2019Italia stage 15 finale<\/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\/9p3moFqtuk2NPyyvuc5DkC-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9p3moFqtuk2NPyyvuc5DkC-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9p3moFqtuk2NPyyvuc5DkC-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9p3moFqtuk2NPyyvuc5DkC-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9p3moFqtuk2NPyyvuc5DkC-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;6 W\/kg all day&#8217; &#8211; Tim Rex&#8217;s &#8216;pain face&#8217; captures domestique going above and beyond to help Jonas Vingegaard claim Giro d&#8217;Italia&#8217;s maglia rosa on 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\/3K5fSj7uyCex55XsFXZfxk-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3K5fSj7uyCex55XsFXZfxk-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3K5fSj7uyCex55XsFXZfxk-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3K5fSj7uyCex55XsFXZfxk-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3K5fSj7uyCex55XsFXZfxk-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;What happened? The breakaway won&#8217; &#8211; Sprinters left stunned in Milan after Fredrik Dversnes snatches 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\/7uxWAxu3AtTKcaFXQ5YQnn-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7uxWAxu3AtTKcaFXQ5YQnn-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7uxWAxu3AtTKcaFXQ5YQnn-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7uxWAxu3AtTKcaFXQ5YQnn-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7uxWAxu3AtTKcaFXQ5YQnn-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\">Usoa Ostolaza climbs onto Vuelta a Burgos F\u00e9minas podium with comeback ride up Lagunas de Neila climb<\/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\/3Y5tyebe8MSPud2RMHm44b-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3Y5tyebe8MSPud2RMHm44b-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3Y5tyebe8MSPud2RMHm44b-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3Y5tyebe8MSPud2RMHm44b-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3Y5tyebe8MSPud2RMHm44b-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;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<\/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\/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>\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\/S2JHuL5SdPRDaD6cW5QmmU-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/S2JHuL5SdPRDaD6cW5QmmU-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/S2JHuL5SdPRDaD6cW5QmmU-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/S2JHuL5SdPRDaD6cW5QmmU-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/S2JHuL5SdPRDaD6cW5QmmU-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\">Expulsion and fine for sprinter Enrico Zanoncello after headbutt in Giro d\u2019Italia stage 15 finale<\/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\/3f6pMebcUe9UtwUHYpd48V-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3f6pMebcUe9UtwUHYpd48V-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3f6pMebcUe9UtwUHYpd48V-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3f6pMebcUe9UtwUHYpd48V-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3f6pMebcUe9UtwUHYpd48V-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\">&#8216;That crash scared me&#8217; \u2013 Evie Richards resting up after hard fall at Nov\u00e9 M\u011bsto Mountain Bike World Cup<\/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\/9p3moFqtuk2NPyyvuc5DkC-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9p3moFqtuk2NPyyvuc5DkC-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9p3moFqtuk2NPyyvuc5DkC-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9p3moFqtuk2NPyyvuc5DkC-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9p3moFqtuk2NPyyvuc5DkC-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;6 W\/kg all day&#8217; &#8211; Tim Rex&#8217;s &#8216;pain face&#8217; captures domestique going above and beyond to help Jonas Vingegaard claim Giro d&#8217;Italia&#8217;s maglia rosa on 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\/3K5fSj7uyCex55XsFXZfxk-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3K5fSj7uyCex55XsFXZfxk-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3K5fSj7uyCex55XsFXZfxk-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3K5fSj7uyCex55XsFXZfxk-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3K5fSj7uyCex55XsFXZfxk-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;What happened? The breakaway won&#8217; &#8211; Sprinters left stunned in Milan after Fredrik Dversnes snatches 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\/7uxWAxu3AtTKcaFXQ5YQnn-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7uxWAxu3AtTKcaFXQ5YQnn-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7uxWAxu3AtTKcaFXQ5YQnn-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7uxWAxu3AtTKcaFXQ5YQnn-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7uxWAxu3AtTKcaFXQ5YQnn-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\">Usoa Ostolaza climbs onto Vuelta a Burgos F\u00e9minas podium with comeback ride up Lagunas de Neila climb<\/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\/XhH8HM5QFehjunqggGszUT-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XhH8HM5QFehjunqggGszUT-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XhH8HM5QFehjunqggGszUT-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XhH8HM5QFehjunqggGszUT-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XhH8HM5QFehjunqggGszUT-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\">Rules<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;The only motorbikes in the race were the guys in the breakaway&#8217; 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A four-rider breakaway narrowly succeeded at the finish line with Fredrik Dversnes Lavik (Uno-X Mobility) taking the victory ahead of Mirco Maestri (Team Polti VisitMalta), Martin Marcellusi (Bardiani CSF 7 Saber), and Mattia Bais (Team Polti VisitMalta).<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Paul Magnier (Soudal-QuickStep) won the bunch sprint for fifth place, crossing the line 57 seconds later.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Despite the neutralisation, Vingegaard said that racing onto the city streets of Milan wearing the maglia rosa for the first time in his career was a special moment.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Obviously, it&#8217;s been a dream coming true for me. Today, riding into Milano, it was special to ride in the pink jersey. As I said yesterday, it is one of the most special jerseys in cycling, so to have that going into such a big city is something special for me,&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The peloton will take a much-deserved rest day on Monday before kicking off the final week of racing, which includes a back-to-back grand climbing finale on stage 19 at Alleghe (Piani di Pezz\u00e8) and stage 20 at Piancavallo.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I felt pretty good today. I was having a good day out there. It was very warm again today, but we managed to get through the day well.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ced826cd-0538-4dc8-b722-758e4ba7be6c\" 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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She has been involved in cycling from the community and grassroots level to professional cycling&#8217;s biggest races, reporting on the WorldTour, Spring Classics, Tours de France, World Championships and Olympic Games.<\/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=&apos;vfcustom-community-guidelines&apos;&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\/kkiG94EBgTmbUEx489NWyc-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kkiG94EBgTmbUEx489NWyc-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kkiG94EBgTmbUEx489NWyc-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kkiG94EBgTmbUEx489NWyc-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kkiG94EBgTmbUEx489NWyc-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\">Rules<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Giro d&#8217;Italia: Stage 15 neutralised for GC in final lap as Jonas Vingegaard amongst in-race protest over safety conditions<\/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\/22BvMRRTWxHJagYTznqCvH-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/22BvMRRTWxHJagYTznqCvH-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/22BvMRRTWxHJagYTznqCvH-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/22BvMRRTWxHJagYTznqCvH-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/22BvMRRTWxHJagYTznqCvH-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 GC standings \u2013 No changes on stage 15 after time neutralized for Milan finale<\/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; 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 the right time to take the pink jersey&#8217; \u2013 Jonas Vingegaard and Visma-Lease a Bike finally ready to take control of 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\/5sXdtAsDvNyX8ou2dc2hun-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5sXdtAsDvNyX8ou2dc2hun-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5sXdtAsDvNyX8ou2dc2hun-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5sXdtAsDvNyX8ou2dc2hun-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5sXdtAsDvNyX8ou2dc2hun-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 expected something like this&#8217; \u2013 Visma&#8217;s tactics in Giro d&#8217;Italia opener vindicated as Jonas Vingegaard avoids crash chaos<\/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>\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\/S2JHuL5SdPRDaD6cW5QmmU-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/S2JHuL5SdPRDaD6cW5QmmU-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/S2JHuL5SdPRDaD6cW5QmmU-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/S2JHuL5SdPRDaD6cW5QmmU-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/S2JHuL5SdPRDaD6cW5QmmU-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\">Expulsion and fine for sprinter Enrico Zanoncello after headbutt in Giro d\u2019Italia stage 15 finale<\/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\/9p3moFqtuk2NPyyvuc5DkC-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9p3moFqtuk2NPyyvuc5DkC-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9p3moFqtuk2NPyyvuc5DkC-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9p3moFqtuk2NPyyvuc5DkC-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9p3moFqtuk2NPyyvuc5DkC-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;6 W\/kg all day&#8217; &#8211; Tim Rex&#8217;s &#8216;pain face&#8217; captures domestique going above and beyond to help Jonas Vingegaard claim Giro d&#8217;Italia&#8217;s maglia rosa on 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\/3K5fSj7uyCex55XsFXZfxk-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3K5fSj7uyCex55XsFXZfxk-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3K5fSj7uyCex55XsFXZfxk-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3K5fSj7uyCex55XsFXZfxk-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3K5fSj7uyCex55XsFXZfxk-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;What happened? The breakaway won&#8217; &#8211; Sprinters left stunned in Milan after Fredrik Dversnes snatches 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\/7uxWAxu3AtTKcaFXQ5YQnn-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7uxWAxu3AtTKcaFXQ5YQnn-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7uxWAxu3AtTKcaFXQ5YQnn-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7uxWAxu3AtTKcaFXQ5YQnn-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7uxWAxu3AtTKcaFXQ5YQnn-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\">Usoa Ostolaza climbs onto Vuelta a Burgos F\u00e9minas podium with comeback ride up Lagunas de Neila climb<\/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\/3Y5tyebe8MSPud2RMHm44b-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3Y5tyebe8MSPud2RMHm44b-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3Y5tyebe8MSPud2RMHm44b-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3Y5tyebe8MSPud2RMHm44b-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3Y5tyebe8MSPud2RMHm44b-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;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<\/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\/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>\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\/S2JHuL5SdPRDaD6cW5QmmU-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/S2JHuL5SdPRDaD6cW5QmmU-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/S2JHuL5SdPRDaD6cW5QmmU-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/S2JHuL5SdPRDaD6cW5QmmU-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/S2JHuL5SdPRDaD6cW5QmmU-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\">Expulsion and fine for sprinter Enrico Zanoncello after headbutt in Giro d\u2019Italia stage 15 finale<\/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\/3f6pMebcUe9UtwUHYpd48V-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3f6pMebcUe9UtwUHYpd48V-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3f6pMebcUe9UtwUHYpd48V-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3f6pMebcUe9UtwUHYpd48V-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3f6pMebcUe9UtwUHYpd48V-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\">&#8216;That crash scared me&#8217; \u2013 Evie Richards resting up after hard fall at Nov\u00e9 M\u011bsto Mountain Bike World Cup<\/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\/9p3moFqtuk2NPyyvuc5DkC-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9p3moFqtuk2NPyyvuc5DkC-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9p3moFqtuk2NPyyvuc5DkC-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9p3moFqtuk2NPyyvuc5DkC-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9p3moFqtuk2NPyyvuc5DkC-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;6 W\/kg all day&#8217; &#8211; Tim Rex&#8217;s &#8216;pain face&#8217; captures domestique going above and beyond to help Jonas Vingegaard claim Giro d&#8217;Italia&#8217;s maglia rosa on 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\/3K5fSj7uyCex55XsFXZfxk-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3K5fSj7uyCex55XsFXZfxk-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3K5fSj7uyCex55XsFXZfxk-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3K5fSj7uyCex55XsFXZfxk-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3K5fSj7uyCex55XsFXZfxk-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;What happened? The breakaway won&#8217; &#8211; Sprinters left stunned in Milan after Fredrik Dversnes snatches 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\/7uxWAxu3AtTKcaFXQ5YQnn-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7uxWAxu3AtTKcaFXQ5YQnn-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7uxWAxu3AtTKcaFXQ5YQnn-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7uxWAxu3AtTKcaFXQ5YQnn-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7uxWAxu3AtTKcaFXQ5YQnn-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\">Usoa Ostolaza climbs onto Vuelta a Burgos F\u00e9minas podium with comeback ride up Lagunas de Neila climb<\/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\/XhH8HM5QFehjunqggGszUT-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XhH8HM5QFehjunqggGszUT-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XhH8HM5QFehjunqggGszUT-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XhH8HM5QFehjunqggGszUT-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XhH8HM5QFehjunqggGszUT-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\">Rules<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;The only motorbikes in the race were the guys in the breakaway&#8217; 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A four-rider breakaway narrowly succeeded at the finish line with Fredrik Dversnes Lavik (Uno-X Mobility) taking the victory ahead of Mirco Maestri (Team Polti VisitMalta), Martin Marcellusi (Bardiani CSF 7 Saber), and Mattia Bais (Team Polti VisitMalta).<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Paul Magnier (Soudal-QuickStep) won the bunch sprint for fifth place, crossing the line 57 seconds later.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Despite the neutralisation, Vingegaard said that racing onto the city streets of Milan wearing the maglia rosa for the first time in his career was a special moment.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Obviously, it&#8217;s been a dream coming true for me. Today, riding into Milano, it was special to ride in the pink jersey. 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