{"id":1955717,"date":"2026-05-25T11:30:45","date_gmt":"2026-05-25T08:30:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1955717"},"modified":"2026-05-25T11:30:45","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T08:30:45","slug":"its-tough-riding-gc-and-trying-to-stay-switched-on-thymen-arensman-opens-up-about-pressure-and-performance-ahead-of-the-final-week-at-the-giro-ditalia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1955717","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;It&#8217;s tough riding GC and trying to stay switched on&#8217; &#8211; Thymen Arensman opens up about pressure and performance ahead of the final week at the Giro d&#8217;Italia"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MA3E7qtSKAyLEFk9AHwDAC-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>\nNetcompany Ineos\n<\/li>\n<li>\nThymen Arensman\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/nav>\n<h1>&#8216;It&#8217;s tough riding GC and trying to stay switched on&#8217; &#8211; Thymen Arensman opens up about pressure and performance ahead of the final week at the 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 \/>\nKirsten Frattini <\/span><span><br \/>\npublished<br \/>\n<time data-component-name=\"UI:DateTime\" datetime=\"2026-05-25T11:30:45Z\" class=\"relative-date\"><br \/>\n25 May 2026<br \/>\n<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"strapline\">&#8216;It&#8217;s been really tough racing and every day we are on the pedals &#8230; it gets into the legs, the body and the mind&#8217; says Netcompany Ineos rider about his hunt for a Grand Tour podium <\/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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He finished 1:23 behind the Dane in sixth place and slipped one spot to fourth in the GC standings, surpassed by Felix Gall (Decathlon-CMA CGM).<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-98a576ef-c476-43d1-a229-f47990fb1a99\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mrfeDtUMNRgVMiGJUwjUcR-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mrfeDtUMNRgVMiGJUwjUcR-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mrfeDtUMNRgVMiGJUwjUcR-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mrfeDtUMNRgVMiGJUwjUcR-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mrfeDtUMNRgVMiGJUwjUcR-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mrfeDtUMNRgVMiGJUwjUcR-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Thymen Arensman on stage 14 at the Giro d&#8217;Italia <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"really-tough-stages-to-come-in-final-week-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8216;Really tough stages&#8217; 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in Egan Bernal&#8217;s GC hunt at Giro d&#8217;Italia despite several setbacks in opening week<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Also, on that day, in the heat, it was so hard to race. With all the bottles that the team got me and my teammates got me and the extra feeds, I could really do my best performance possible. I would say it was a pretty good performance.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">As the Giro d&#8217;Italia heads into the third and final week, Vingegaard leads the classification by 2:26 ahead of second-place Eul\u00e1lio, 2:50 ahead of third-place Gall. Arensmen in fourth at 3:03 back, with the podium still within reach.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">There is still a lot of climbing left in this Giro d&#8217;Italia, which includes a challenging back-to-back finale on stage 19 at Alleghe (Piani di Pezz\u00e8) and stage 20 at Piancavallo, and Arensman is as well-prepared as he can be, having previewed both stages earlier this year. However, he remains cautious about making any predictions.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I reconned stages 19 and 20 after the Tour of the Alps, and they are some really tough stages. It is so hard to predict what will happen in the third week. I can feel the legs and the body. The human body is a special thing, and it can react every day differently,&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;We already saw so many changes, so honestly, the only thing I can do is try to do everything that I am doing. Stay in my routines and try to deliver my absolute best performances. I have to try to be ready for everything for those two stages and hope for the best legs of my life.&#8221;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-80363e9e-9b34-4d6c-a10c-943ea8911675\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Tzrn4RkJe69WqkUfhopE7c-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Tzrn4RkJe69WqkUfhopE7c-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Tzrn4RkJe69WqkUfhopE7c-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Tzrn4RkJe69WqkUfhopE7c-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Tzrn4RkJe69WqkUfhopE7c-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Tzrn4RkJe69WqkUfhopE7c-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Egan Bernal and Thymen Arensman at the Giro d&#8217;Italia 2026 <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"words-of-wisdom-from-a-grand-tour-winner-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Words of wisdom from a Grand Tour winner<\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-19bc5f55-bebd-4773-ae2c-6b53cb7a0121\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">As for leading Netcompany-Ineos at this Giro d&#8217;Italia, <em>Cyclingnews<\/em> spoke with his teammate and former Tour de France and Giro d&#8217;Italia winner Egan Bernal, who said he has offered Arensman some guidance when it comes to all of the aspects of being a team leader, particularly physical performance, pressures, and media obligations.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;We try to have good communication. On this team, the communication is everything, and we are super serious about this, so we try to communicate as much as we can. I can&#8217;t do too much. But in the end, I don&#8217;t think it&#8217;s a big deal to talk with the press,&#8221; Bernal said.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;After the stage, we do a briefing on how the stage went. And I think he is going well; in the end, he is up there. Some days you can be a bit better, other days not as good, but he is there, so now we have a rest day, so we will see how he does next week.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Asked what the biggest piece of advice Bernal can give to Arensman in his journey at this Giro d&#8217;Italia, Bernal said to just enjoy his successes so far, and not think too much about what is coming in the final week.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I think he just needs to enjoy the place where he is right now. He is fighting for a podium spot in a super-hard Giro. It is never easy to be up there, and sometimes we normalise having this position, but it is not easy,&#8221; Bernal said.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;My best advice is that he has to enjoy this moment, and then the results will come.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">In kind, Arensman spoke of Bernal&#8217;s continued mentorship and leadership, and said he has relied on his support over the last two weeks of racing.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Egan is a big champion, on the bike, of course, but also 100% off the bike. I can learn a lot from him. Of course, he is also tired and has little pains like everyone in the bunch, but you never hear him complain. He just gets on with it, cracks a joke and is positive. It goes a long way in just a tough and demanding Giro, I think,&#8221; Arensman said.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Also, how he talks with teammates and staff and smiling, everyone knows Egan is smiling to everyone, and I&#8217;m sure he has his troubles, but you just don&#8217;t really see it. That is contagious, I think. He is a big champion, and it is super nice to share the leadership here with him.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-cb3a1d15-c3f7-4e8b-afbc-eb1337026ebb\" 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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He sat in sixth place overall, five minutes behind the previous race leader Afonso Eul\u00e1lio (Bahrain Victorious).<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">A reshuffle of the overall classification on the decisive stage 10 time-trial into Massa saw Arensman take second place on the day behind his teammate Filippo Ganna, but more importantly, move up to third place overall and pull significant time back on favourite Jonas Vingegaard (Visma-Lease a Bike).<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-J9KLsp28V2hgxun23epY5A\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-J9KLsp28V2hgxun23epY5A 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\">On the upper slopes of the final climb to Pila on stage 14, Arensman struggled to stay with eventual stage winner Vingegaard, who took over the <em>maglia rosa<\/em>. He finished 1:23 behind the Dane in sixth place and slipped one spot to fourth in the GC standings, surpassed by Felix Gall (Decathlon-CMA CGM).<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-98a576ef-c476-43d1-a229-f47990fb1a99\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mrfeDtUMNRgVMiGJUwjUcR-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mrfeDtUMNRgVMiGJUwjUcR-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mrfeDtUMNRgVMiGJUwjUcR-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mrfeDtUMNRgVMiGJUwjUcR-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mrfeDtUMNRgVMiGJUwjUcR-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mrfeDtUMNRgVMiGJUwjUcR-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Thymen Arensman on stage 14 at the Giro d&#8217;Italia <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"really-tough-stages-to-come-in-final-week-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8216;Really tough stages&#8217; to come in final week<\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-70af3f04-3e8a-42c1-a393-3fd25cce7367\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Arensman said he was happy with his performance on that stage and that it was important that he remained in the hunt for an overall podium at this Giro d&#8217;Italia.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Good to hear this feedback, I think I did a pretty good performance [on stage 14 to Pila] because I did my absolute best and really went as fast as possible, as I could,&#8221; he said, noting the warmer temperatures that were upwards of 30C and how that affected many riders in the peloton.<\/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-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] 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\/Rj38bpjGRm5SxMMeUwHv2E-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Rj38bpjGRm5SxMMeUwHv2E-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Egan Bernal and Thymen Arensman limit losses but can&#8217;t match the best on Giro d&#8217;Italia&#8217;s first GC test<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KLc9fStTJgMQARuzur3GNd-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KLc9fStTJgMQARuzur3GNd-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Geraint Thomas warns of potential GC headache on tricky Giro d&#8217;Italia stage 2 finale after Netcompany Ineos escape hectic opener unscathed<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sx6BPVBk3f4UEsno63jjMM-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sx6BPVBk3f4UEsno63jjMM-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Netcompany Ineos say &#8216;nothing has changed&#8217; in Egan Bernal&#8217;s GC hunt at Giro d&#8217;Italia despite several setbacks in opening week<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Also, on that day, in the heat, it was so hard to race. With all the bottles that the team got me and my teammates got me and the extra feeds, I could really do my best performance possible. I would say it was a pretty good performance.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">As the Giro d&#8217;Italia heads into the third and final week, Vingegaard leads the classification by 2:26 ahead of second-place Eul\u00e1lio, 2:50 ahead of third-place Gall. Arensmen in fourth at 3:03 back, with the podium still within reach.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">There is still a lot of climbing left in this Giro d&#8217;Italia, which includes a challenging back-to-back finale on stage 19 at Alleghe (Piani di Pezz\u00e8) and stage 20 at Piancavallo, and Arensman is as well-prepared as he can be, having previewed both stages earlier this year. However, he remains cautious about making any predictions.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I reconned stages 19 and 20 after the Tour of the Alps, and they are some really tough stages. It is so hard to predict what will happen in the third week. I can feel the legs and the body. The human body is a special thing, and it can react every day differently,&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;We already saw so many changes, so honestly, the only thing I can do is try to do everything that I am doing. Stay in my routines and try to deliver my absolute best performances. I have to try to be ready for everything for those two stages and hope for the best legs of my life.&#8221;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-80363e9e-9b34-4d6c-a10c-943ea8911675\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Tzrn4RkJe69WqkUfhopE7c-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Tzrn4RkJe69WqkUfhopE7c-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Tzrn4RkJe69WqkUfhopE7c-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Tzrn4RkJe69WqkUfhopE7c-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Tzrn4RkJe69WqkUfhopE7c-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Tzrn4RkJe69WqkUfhopE7c-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Egan Bernal and Thymen Arensman at the Giro d&#8217;Italia 2026 <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"words-of-wisdom-from-a-grand-tour-winner-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Words of wisdom from a Grand Tour winner<\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-19bc5f55-bebd-4773-ae2c-6b53cb7a0121\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">As for leading Netcompany-Ineos at this Giro d&#8217;Italia, <em>Cyclingnews<\/em> spoke with his teammate and former Tour de France and Giro d&#8217;Italia winner Egan Bernal, who said he has offered Arensman some guidance when it comes to all of the aspects of being a team leader, particularly physical performance, pressures, and media obligations.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;We try to have good communication. On this team, the communication is everything, and we are super serious about this, so we try to communicate as much as we can. I can&#8217;t do too much. But in the end, I don&#8217;t think it&#8217;s a big deal to talk with the press,&#8221; Bernal said.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;After the stage, we do a briefing on how the stage went. And I think he is going well; in the end, he is up there. Some days you can be a bit better, other days not as good, but he is there, so now we have a rest day, so we will see how he does next week.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Asked what the biggest piece of advice Bernal can give to Arensman in his journey at this Giro d&#8217;Italia, Bernal said to just enjoy his successes so far, and not think too much about what is coming in the final week.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I think he just needs to enjoy the place where he is right now. He is fighting for a podium spot in a super-hard Giro. It is never easy to be up there, and sometimes we normalise having this position, but it is not easy,&#8221; Bernal said.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;My best advice is that he has to enjoy this moment, and then the results will come.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">In kind, Arensman spoke of Bernal&#8217;s continued mentorship and leadership, and said he has relied on his support over the last two weeks of racing.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Egan is a big champion, on the bike, of course, but also 100% off the bike. I can learn a lot from him. Of course, he is also tired and has little pains like everyone in the bunch, but you never hear him complain. He just gets on with it, cracks a joke and is positive. It goes a long way in just a tough and demanding Giro, I think,&#8221; Arensman said.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Also, how he talks with teammates and staff and smiling, everyone knows Egan is smiling to everyone, and I&#8217;m sure he has his troubles, but you just don&#8217;t really see it. That is contagious, I think. He is a big champion, and it is super nice to share the leadership here with him.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-cb3a1d15-c3f7-4e8b-afbc-eb1337026ebb\" 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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srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Rj38bpjGRm5SxMMeUwHv2E-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Rj38bpjGRm5SxMMeUwHv2E-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Rj38bpjGRm5SxMMeUwHv2E-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Rj38bpjGRm5SxMMeUwHv2E-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Rj38bpjGRm5SxMMeUwHv2E-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Egan Bernal and Thymen Arensman limit losses but can&#8217;t match the best on Giro d&#8217;Italia&#8217;s first GC test<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet 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It&#8217;s been really tough racing, and every day we are on the pedals, so of course, it gets into the legs, the body and the mind, of course.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;It&#8217;s tough riding GC and trying to stay switched on every day, but I have to say, my teammates and my team are doing a super good job for me; keeping me as fresh as possible, as motivated as possible. I really can&#8217;t complain, and I&#8217;m really happy with how it is going.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Arensman came out of the first nine days of racing finishing 10th on Blockhaus on stage 7 and 4th on Corno alle Scale on stage 9. 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He finished 1:23 behind the Dane in sixth place and slipped one spot to fourth in the GC standings, surpassed by Felix Gall (Decathlon-CMA CGM).<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-98a576ef-c476-43d1-a229-f47990fb1a99\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mrfeDtUMNRgVMiGJUwjUcR-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mrfeDtUMNRgVMiGJUwjUcR-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mrfeDtUMNRgVMiGJUwjUcR-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mrfeDtUMNRgVMiGJUwjUcR-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mrfeDtUMNRgVMiGJUwjUcR-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mrfeDtUMNRgVMiGJUwjUcR-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Thymen Arensman on stage 14 at the Giro d&#8217;Italia <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"really-tough-stages-to-come-in-final-week-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8216;Really tough stages&#8217; to come in final week<\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-70af3f04-3e8a-42c1-a393-3fd25cce7367\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Arensman said he was happy with his performance on that stage and that it was important that he remained in the hunt for an overall podium at this Giro d&#8217;Italia.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Good to hear this feedback, I think I did a pretty good performance [on stage 14 to Pila] because I did my absolute best and really went as fast as possible, as I could,&#8221; he said, noting the warmer temperatures that were upwards of 30C and how that affected many riders in the peloton.<\/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-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] 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\/Rj38bpjGRm5SxMMeUwHv2E-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Rj38bpjGRm5SxMMeUwHv2E-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Egan Bernal and Thymen Arensman limit losses but can&#8217;t match the best on Giro d&#8217;Italia&#8217;s first GC test<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KLc9fStTJgMQARuzur3GNd-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KLc9fStTJgMQARuzur3GNd-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Geraint Thomas warns of potential GC headache on tricky Giro d&#8217;Italia stage 2 finale after Netcompany Ineos escape hectic opener unscathed<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sx6BPVBk3f4UEsno63jjMM-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sx6BPVBk3f4UEsno63jjMM-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Netcompany Ineos say &#8216;nothing has changed&#8217; in Egan Bernal&#8217;s GC hunt at Giro d&#8217;Italia despite several setbacks in opening week<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Also, on that day, in the heat, it was so hard to race. With all the bottles that the team got me and my teammates got me and the extra feeds, I could really do my best performance possible. I would say it was a pretty good performance.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">As the Giro d&#8217;Italia heads into the third and final week, Vingegaard leads the classification by 2:26 ahead of second-place Eul\u00e1lio, 2:50 ahead of third-place Gall. Arensmen in fourth at 3:03 back, with the podium still within reach.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">There is still a lot of climbing left in this Giro d&#8217;Italia, which includes a challenging back-to-back finale on stage 19 at Alleghe (Piani di Pezz\u00e8) and stage 20 at Piancavallo, and Arensman is as well-prepared as he can be, having previewed both stages earlier this year. However, he remains cautious about making any predictions.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I reconned stages 19 and 20 after the Tour of the Alps, and they are some really tough stages. It is so hard to predict what will happen in the third week. I can feel the legs and the body. The human body is a special thing, and it can react every day differently,&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;We already saw so many changes, so honestly, the only thing I can do is try to do everything that I am doing. Stay in my routines and try to deliver my absolute best performances. I have to try to be ready for everything for those two stages and hope for the best legs of my life.&#8221;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-80363e9e-9b34-4d6c-a10c-943ea8911675\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Tzrn4RkJe69WqkUfhopE7c-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Tzrn4RkJe69WqkUfhopE7c-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Tzrn4RkJe69WqkUfhopE7c-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Tzrn4RkJe69WqkUfhopE7c-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Tzrn4RkJe69WqkUfhopE7c-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Tzrn4RkJe69WqkUfhopE7c-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Egan Bernal and Thymen Arensman at the Giro d&#8217;Italia 2026 <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"words-of-wisdom-from-a-grand-tour-winner-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Words of wisdom from a Grand Tour winner<\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-19bc5f55-bebd-4773-ae2c-6b53cb7a0121\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">As for leading Netcompany-Ineos at this Giro d&#8217;Italia, <em>Cyclingnews<\/em> spoke with his teammate and former Tour de France and Giro d&#8217;Italia winner Egan Bernal, who said he has offered Arensman some guidance when it comes to all of the aspects of being a team leader, particularly physical performance, pressures, and media obligations.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;We try to have good communication. On this team, the communication is everything, and we are super serious about this, so we try to communicate as much as we can. I can&#8217;t do too much. But in the end, I don&#8217;t think it&#8217;s a big deal to talk with the press,&#8221; Bernal said.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;After the stage, we do a briefing on how the stage went. And I think he is going well; in the end, he is up there. Some days you can be a bit better, other days not as good, but he is there, so now we have a rest day, so we will see how he does next week.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Asked what the biggest piece of advice Bernal can give to Arensman in his journey at this Giro d&#8217;Italia, Bernal said to just enjoy his successes so far, and not think too much about what is coming in the final week.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I think he just needs to enjoy the place where he is right now. He is fighting for a podium spot in a super-hard Giro. It is never easy to be up there, and sometimes we normalise having this position, but it is not easy,&#8221; Bernal said.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;My best advice is that he has to enjoy this moment, and then the results will come.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">In kind, Arensman spoke of Bernal&#8217;s continued mentorship and leadership, and said he has relied on his support over the last two weeks of racing.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Egan is a big champion, on the bike, of course, but also 100% off the bike. I can learn a lot from him. Of course, he is also tired and has little pains like everyone in the bunch, but you never hear him complain. He just gets on with it, cracks a joke and is positive. 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