{"id":2001278,"date":"2026-06-19T13:19:42","date_gmt":"2026-06-19T10:19:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2001278"},"modified":"2026-06-19T13:19:42","modified_gmt":"2026-06-19T10:19:42","slug":"tour-of-slovenia-laurence-pithie-strikes-again-with-searing-sprint-on-stage-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2001278","title":{"rendered":"Tour of Slovenia: Laurence Pithie strikes again with searing sprint on stage 3"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GE3Y8nPDZNAqVfsFZ9y49e-1024-80.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article class=\"m-0 box-border flex flex-row items-center pr-2.5 gap-[15px] w-[278px] h-20 flex-none upnext-article-divider\" role=\"listitem\" aria-label=\"Recommended article 1 of 3\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-none w-20 h-20\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/U9V98nDcKSwfYiYfR3Tyie-160-80.jpg.webp 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Results<\/p>\n<div><span><br \/>\nBy<br \/>\nAlasdair Fotheringham <\/span><span><br \/>\npublished<br \/>\n<time data-component-name=\"UI:DateTime\" datetime=\"2026-06-19T13:19:42Z\" class=\"relative-date\"><br \/>\n19 June 2026<br \/>\n<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"strapline\">Pithie extends race lead after frantic bunch sprint<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"text-gray-700 mx-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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hard for their sprinter.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">With six riders on the front of broad, well-surfaced and very straight city roads, the German squad continued to dominate up the rolling finale into Celje. Only 40 riders remained in the front group by that point. But with such a strong presence, there was nothing to stop Red Bull teammates Ben Zwiehoff and Jan Tratnik from hammering out an impressive pace to ensure the group remained together right through to the completely flat finishing straight.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Sensing he could perhaps surprise the opposition given they had the strongest sprinter in the race, Mattia Cattaneo then went for a long move. His audacious challenge failed to work out, but with Pithie as a very effective main plan and clinching the triumph, it barely mattered.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">After three days sprinting, Saturday&#8217;s stage is the key one of the week for the GC contenders. It&#8217;s both the longest of the race and features this edition&#8217;s sole HC ascent, the 12.7km Vr\u0161i\u010d, peaking out just 14 kilometres from the finish. But for Pithie and Red Bull, in any case, they have already made the 2026 Tour of Slovenia a runaway success story.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-results\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>Results<\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p id=\"elk-99a76082-622f-46e0-93f3-47f4d1e183a9\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><strong>Results powered by <\/strong><strong>FirstCycling<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"slice-container-authorBio-ziQ6QYZDkugksHP3PHr6HB\" class=\"slice-container slice-author-bio authorBio-ziQ6QYZDkugksHP3PHr6HB slice-container-authorBio\">\n<div class=\"author author__default-layout author--separator author--collapsible\" data-hydrate=\"true\">\n<div class=\"author__header\">\n<div class=\"author__avatar-block\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"author__avatar image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5QLhaPay9asJvmaNsCjFVZ-140-80.jpg.webp 140w\" sizes=\"99vw\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5QLhaPay9asJvmaNsCjFVZ.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5QLhaPay9asJvmaNsCjFVZ.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5QLhaPay9asJvmaNsCjFVZ.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__heading\">\n<div class=\"author__name\">Alasdair Fotheringham<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__social\">\n<nav class=\"button-social-group author__social-buttons\" aria-labelledby=\"button-social-group- author__social-buttons\">\n<div id=\"button-social-group- author__social-buttons\">Social Links Navigation<\/div>\n<\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__bio-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"author__biography\">\n<p>Alasdair Fotheringham has been reporting on cycling since 1991. He has covered every Tour de France since 1992 bar one, as well as numerous other bike races of all shapes and sizes, ranging from the Olympic Games in 2008 to the now sadly defunct Subida a Urkiola hill climb in Spain. As well as working for <em>Cyclingnews<\/em>, he has also written for <em>The Independent<\/em>,\u00a0 <em>The Guardian<\/em>,\u00a0 <em>ProCycling<\/em>, <em>The Express<\/em> and <em>Reuters<\/em>.<\/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-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Fkrrj4fcNMEMU8BwGr4gx5-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Fkrrj4fcNMEMU8BwGr4gx5-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Fkrrj4fcNMEMU8BwGr4gx5-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Fkrrj4fcNMEMU8BwGr4gx5-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Fkrrj4fcNMEMU8BwGr4gx5-320-80.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\">Tour of Slovenia: Du\u0161an Rajovi\u0107 out-sprints Laurence Pithie to win stage 2<\/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-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GE3Y8nPDZNAqVfsFZ9y49e-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GE3Y8nPDZNAqVfsFZ9y49e-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GE3Y8nPDZNAqVfsFZ9y49e-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GE3Y8nPDZNAqVfsFZ9y49e-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GE3Y8nPDZNAqVfsFZ9y49e-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\">Tour of Slovenia: Laurence Pithie wins by a country mile in Red Bull 1-2 on stage 1<\/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-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GE3Y8nPDZNAqVfsFZ9y49e-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GE3Y8nPDZNAqVfsFZ9y49e-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GE3Y8nPDZNAqVfsFZ9y49e-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GE3Y8nPDZNAqVfsFZ9y49e-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GE3Y8nPDZNAqVfsFZ9y49e-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\">Tour de Wallonie: Laurence Pithie sprints to stage 3 victory after massive crash devastates peloton in final 2km<\/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-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rs5yFNAecmXarS2kNzTFdd-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rs5yFNAecmXarS2kNzTFdd-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rs5yFNAecmXarS2kNzTFdd-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rs5yFNAecmXarS2kNzTFdd-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rs5yFNAecmXarS2kNzTFdd-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\">Rund um K\u00f6ln: Laurence Pithie outwits Pinarello-Q36.5 pair to win from late break despite being outnumbered<\/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-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LbHn83LMbwdEsXmQ2eFZNH-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LbHn83LMbwdEsXmQ2eFZNH-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LbHn83LMbwdEsXmQ2eFZNH-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LbHn83LMbwdEsXmQ2eFZNH-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LbHn83LMbwdEsXmQ2eFZNH-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\">Tour de Romandie: Tadej Poga\u010dar withstands numerous attacks to win stage 2 sprint<\/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-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ze6Du2J5DdG84d6Lz9WMSM-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ze6Du2J5DdG84d6Lz9WMSM-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ze6Du2J5DdG84d6Lz9WMSM-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ze6Du2J5DdG84d6Lz9WMSM-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ze6Du2J5DdG84d6Lz9WMSM-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\">Tour of the Alps: Tom Pidcock ramps up for Li\u00e8ge-Bastogne-Li\u00e8ge with reduced bunch sprint victory on stage 3<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-category\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in Racing<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/USWmXwaeCV4Nk3qpvg6w4K-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/USWmXwaeCV4Nk3qpvg6w4K-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/USWmXwaeCV4Nk3qpvg6w4K-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/USWmXwaeCV4Nk3qpvg6w4K-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/USWmXwaeCV4Nk3qpvg6w4K-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;It wasn&#8217;t planned&#8217; \u2013 Kim Le Court-Pienaar back to full strength in Tour de Suisse breakaway after two-month injury layoff<\/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-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GrfBqfT8DmpgqDYUhPvtUG-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GrfBqfT8DmpgqDYUhPvtUG-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GrfBqfT8DmpgqDYUhPvtUG-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GrfBqfT8DmpgqDYUhPvtUG-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GrfBqfT8DmpgqDYUhPvtUG-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\">Tour de Suisse stage 3 LIVE: Narvaez and Meurisse up the road with a handy lead but bunch sprint still possible<\/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-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7WCiGw7Tj9KJqbwU5TTjXJ-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7WCiGw7Tj9KJqbwU5TTjXJ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7WCiGw7Tj9KJqbwU5TTjXJ-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7WCiGw7Tj9KJqbwU5TTjXJ-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7WCiGw7Tj9KJqbwU5TTjXJ-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\">Tour de Suisse Women: Zoe B\u00e4ckstedt stuns the field with scorching long-range sprint to win stage 3<\/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-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PxUPAMRcn6X4XsK7uBEY2U-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PxUPAMRcn6X4XsK7uBEY2U-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PxUPAMRcn6X4XsK7uBEY2U-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PxUPAMRcn6X4XsK7uBEY2U-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PxUPAMRcn6X4XsK7uBEY2U-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\">US Road National Championships: Luke Elphingstone claims men&#8217;s elite criterium title as early break stays away<\/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-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yWYWLwnWPHrCkPgnV4qfE-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yWYWLwnWPHrCkPgnV4qfE-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yWYWLwnWPHrCkPgnV4qfE-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yWYWLwnWPHrCkPgnV4qfE-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yWYWLwnWPHrCkPgnV4qfE-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\">US Road National Championships: Kendall Ryan defends criterium title, late crash reduces field<\/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-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Y5QqL6V4xViUfw26rPgGMB-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Y5QqL6V4xViUfw26rPgGMB-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Y5QqL6V4xViUfw26rPgGMB-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Y5QqL6V4xViUfw26rPgGMB-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Y5QqL6V4xViUfw26rPgGMB-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 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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\">Tour de Suisse Women: Zoe B\u00e4ckstedt stuns the field with scorching long-range sprint to win stage 3<\/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-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PxUPAMRcn6X4XsK7uBEY2U-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PxUPAMRcn6X4XsK7uBEY2U-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PxUPAMRcn6X4XsK7uBEY2U-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PxUPAMRcn6X4XsK7uBEY2U-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PxUPAMRcn6X4XsK7uBEY2U-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 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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\">US Road National Championships: Kendall Ryan defends criterium title, late crash reduces field<\/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-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dh9niprYZPia4L3hT7Sk2M-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dh9niprYZPia4L3hT7Sk2M-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dh9niprYZPia4L3hT7Sk2M-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dh9niprYZPia4L3hT7Sk2M-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dh9niprYZPia4L3hT7Sk2M-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 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Only 40 riders remained in the front group by that point. But with such a strong presence, there was nothing to stop Red Bull teammates Ben Zwiehoff and Jan Tratnik from hammering out an impressive pace to ensure the group remained together right through to the completely flat finishing straight.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Sensing he could perhaps surprise the opposition given they had the strongest sprinter in the race, Mattia Cattaneo then went for a long move. His audacious challenge failed to work out, but with Pithie as a very effective main plan and clinching the triumph, it barely mattered.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">After three days sprinting, Saturday&#8217;s stage is the key one of the week for the GC contenders. It&#8217;s both the longest of the race and features this edition&#8217;s sole HC ascent, the 12.7km Vr\u0161i\u010d, peaking out just 14 kilometres from the finish. But for Pithie and Red Bull, in any case, they have already made the 2026 Tour of Slovenia a runaway success story.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-results\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>Results<\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p id=\"elk-99a76082-622f-46e0-93f3-47f4d1e183a9\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><strong>Results powered by <\/strong><strong>FirstCycling<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"slice-container-authorBio-ziQ6QYZDkugksHP3PHr6HB\" class=\"slice-container slice-author-bio authorBio-ziQ6QYZDkugksHP3PHr6HB slice-container-authorBio\">\n<div class=\"author author__default-layout author--separator author--collapsible\" data-hydrate=\"true\">\n<div class=\"author__header\">\n<div class=\"author__avatar-block\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"author__avatar image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5QLhaPay9asJvmaNsCjFVZ-140-80.jpg.webp 140w\" sizes=\"99vw\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5QLhaPay9asJvmaNsCjFVZ.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5QLhaPay9asJvmaNsCjFVZ.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5QLhaPay9asJvmaNsCjFVZ.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__heading\">\n<div class=\"author__name\">Alasdair Fotheringham<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__social\">\n<nav class=\"button-social-group author__social-buttons\" aria-labelledby=\"button-social-group- author__social-buttons\">\n<div id=\"button-social-group- author__social-buttons\">Social Links Navigation<\/div>\n<\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__bio-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"author__biography\">\n<p>Alasdair Fotheringham has been reporting on cycling since 1991. He has covered every Tour de France since 1992 bar one, as well as numerous other bike races of all shapes and sizes, ranging from the Olympic Games in 2008 to the now sadly defunct Subida a Urkiola hill climb in Spain. As well as working for <em>Cyclingnews<\/em>, he has also written for <em>The Independent<\/em>,\u00a0 <em>The Guardian<\/em>,\u00a0 <em>ProCycling<\/em>, <em>The Express<\/em> and <em>Reuters<\/em>.<\/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-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Fkrrj4fcNMEMU8BwGr4gx5-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Fkrrj4fcNMEMU8BwGr4gx5-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Fkrrj4fcNMEMU8BwGr4gx5-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Fkrrj4fcNMEMU8BwGr4gx5-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Fkrrj4fcNMEMU8BwGr4gx5-320-80.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\">Tour of Slovenia: Du\u0161an Rajovi\u0107 out-sprints Laurence Pithie to win stage 2<\/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-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GE3Y8nPDZNAqVfsFZ9y49e-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GE3Y8nPDZNAqVfsFZ9y49e-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GE3Y8nPDZNAqVfsFZ9y49e-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GE3Y8nPDZNAqVfsFZ9y49e-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GE3Y8nPDZNAqVfsFZ9y49e-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\">Tour of Slovenia: Laurence Pithie wins by a country mile in Red Bull 1-2 on stage 1<\/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-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GE3Y8nPDZNAqVfsFZ9y49e-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GE3Y8nPDZNAqVfsFZ9y49e-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GE3Y8nPDZNAqVfsFZ9y49e-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GE3Y8nPDZNAqVfsFZ9y49e-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GE3Y8nPDZNAqVfsFZ9y49e-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\">Tour de Wallonie: Laurence Pithie sprints to stage 3 victory after massive crash devastates peloton in final 2km<\/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-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rs5yFNAecmXarS2kNzTFdd-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rs5yFNAecmXarS2kNzTFdd-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rs5yFNAecmXarS2kNzTFdd-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rs5yFNAecmXarS2kNzTFdd-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rs5yFNAecmXarS2kNzTFdd-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\">Rund um K\u00f6ln: Laurence Pithie outwits Pinarello-Q36.5 pair to win from late break despite being outnumbered<\/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-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LbHn83LMbwdEsXmQ2eFZNH-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LbHn83LMbwdEsXmQ2eFZNH-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LbHn83LMbwdEsXmQ2eFZNH-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LbHn83LMbwdEsXmQ2eFZNH-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LbHn83LMbwdEsXmQ2eFZNH-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\">Tour de Romandie: Tadej Poga\u010dar withstands numerous attacks to win stage 2 sprint<\/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-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ze6Du2J5DdG84d6Lz9WMSM-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ze6Du2J5DdG84d6Lz9WMSM-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ze6Du2J5DdG84d6Lz9WMSM-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ze6Du2J5DdG84d6Lz9WMSM-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ze6Du2J5DdG84d6Lz9WMSM-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\">Tour of the Alps: Tom Pidcock ramps up for Li\u00e8ge-Bastogne-Li\u00e8ge with reduced bunch sprint victory on stage 3<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-category\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in Racing<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/USWmXwaeCV4Nk3qpvg6w4K-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/USWmXwaeCV4Nk3qpvg6w4K-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/USWmXwaeCV4Nk3qpvg6w4K-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/USWmXwaeCV4Nk3qpvg6w4K-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/USWmXwaeCV4Nk3qpvg6w4K-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;It wasn&#8217;t planned&#8217; \u2013 Kim Le Court-Pienaar back to full strength in Tour de Suisse breakaway after two-month injury layoff<\/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-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GrfBqfT8DmpgqDYUhPvtUG-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GrfBqfT8DmpgqDYUhPvtUG-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GrfBqfT8DmpgqDYUhPvtUG-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GrfBqfT8DmpgqDYUhPvtUG-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GrfBqfT8DmpgqDYUhPvtUG-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\">Tour de Suisse stage 3 LIVE: Narvaez and Meurisse up the road with a handy lead but bunch sprint still possible<\/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-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7WCiGw7Tj9KJqbwU5TTjXJ-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7WCiGw7Tj9KJqbwU5TTjXJ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7WCiGw7Tj9KJqbwU5TTjXJ-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7WCiGw7Tj9KJqbwU5TTjXJ-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7WCiGw7Tj9KJqbwU5TTjXJ-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\">Tour de Suisse Women: Zoe B\u00e4ckstedt stuns the field with scorching long-range sprint to win stage 3<\/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-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PxUPAMRcn6X4XsK7uBEY2U-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PxUPAMRcn6X4XsK7uBEY2U-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PxUPAMRcn6X4XsK7uBEY2U-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PxUPAMRcn6X4XsK7uBEY2U-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PxUPAMRcn6X4XsK7uBEY2U-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\">US Road National Championships: Luke Elphingstone claims men&#8217;s elite criterium title as early break stays away<\/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-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yWYWLwnWPHrCkPgnV4qfE-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yWYWLwnWPHrCkPgnV4qfE-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yWYWLwnWPHrCkPgnV4qfE-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yWYWLwnWPHrCkPgnV4qfE-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yWYWLwnWPHrCkPgnV4qfE-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\">US Road National Championships: Kendall Ryan defends criterium title, late crash reduces field<\/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-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Y5QqL6V4xViUfw26rPgGMB-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Y5QqL6V4xViUfw26rPgGMB-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Y5QqL6V4xViUfw26rPgGMB-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Y5QqL6V4xViUfw26rPgGMB-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Y5QqL6V4xViUfw26rPgGMB-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 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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\">Tour de Suisse Women: Zoe B\u00e4ckstedt stuns the field with scorching long-range sprint to win stage 3<\/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-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PxUPAMRcn6X4XsK7uBEY2U-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PxUPAMRcn6X4XsK7uBEY2U-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PxUPAMRcn6X4XsK7uBEY2U-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PxUPAMRcn6X4XsK7uBEY2U-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PxUPAMRcn6X4XsK7uBEY2U-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 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