{"id":2002409,"date":"2026-06-20T14:24:51","date_gmt":"2026-06-20T11:24:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2002409"},"modified":"2026-06-20T14:24:51","modified_gmt":"2026-06-20T11:24:51","slug":"route-doccitanie-davide-piganzoli-goes-on-mountain-raid-to-claim-solo-win-on-stage-3-and-the-overall-victory","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2002409","title":{"rendered":"Route d&#8217;Occitanie: Davide Piganzoli goes on mountain raid to claim solo win on stage 3 and the overall victory"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PKZj2noRQ6bF9HbQb4jDQL-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\" 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             As it happened: Frenchman delivers from breakaway on Tour de Suisse Men stage 2 after breathless finale\n                                <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"page-content-onecol flex-1\nnews-article article\n\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"widget-area-group widget-area-group-2col flex flex-wrap box-border\">\n<div id=\"widgetArea16\" class=\"widget-area basis-full md:basis-2\/3 widget-area-g-md-vp-2-3 widget-area-g-lg-vp-2-3 widget-area-g-xl-vp-2-3 page-widget-area-16\">\n<div data-widget-type=\"hero\" id=\"hero\" class=\"clear-both widget widget-hero widget-hero widget-hero-hero widget-hero widget-hero-fter-news\">\n<div class=\"news-article\">\n<header data-component-name=\"Article:Hero\">\n<nav class=\"breadcrumb\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumbs\">\n<ol>\n<li>\nPro Cycling\n<\/li>\n<li>\nRacing\n<\/li>\n<li>\nRoad\n<\/li>\n<li>\nLa Route d&#8217;Occitanie-CIC\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/nav>\n<h1>Route d&#8217;Occitanie: Davide Piganzoli goes on mountain raid to claim solo win on stage 3 and the overall victory<\/h1>\n<div class=\"byline-social\">\n<div class=\"byline font-ui-heading text-[12px]\">\nRace Results<\/p>\n<div><span><br \/>\nBy<br \/>\nKirsten Frattini <\/span><span><br \/>\npublished<br \/>\n<time data-component-name=\"UI:DateTime\" datetime=\"2026-06-20T14:24:51Z\" class=\"relative-date\"><br \/>\n20 June 2026<br \/>\n<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"strapline\">Ibon Ruiz and Ion Izagirre finish second and third after a two-up chase into Loudenvielle<\/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 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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\/NZyseYksCYAfxXKpZUbmWY-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NZyseYksCYAfxXKpZUbmWY-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\">O Gran Cami\u00f1o: Adam Yates seals overall victory as Pinarello wins atop Monte Trega<\/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 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font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">As it happened: Long-range solo victory for world champion on Tour de Suisse opener<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Using his superb form off the back of the Giro d&#8217;Italia, where he assisted Jonas Vingegaard to overall victory, Piganzoli continued to gain time on the two-man chase.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Izagirre and Ruiz, who also split off the front on the climb, descended at 1:15 behind Piganzoli and, despite their best efforts, were unable to match the lone leader.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Piganzoli crested the short, steep C\u00f4te d&#8217;Estarvielle on the finishing circuit with nearly two minutes in hand before crossing the line with the day&#8217;s victory and the overall title at the La Route d&#8217;Occitanie.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-results\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>Results<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-88fb02f5-6aef-4a07-bfbf-9c579d5b3d95\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><em><strong>Results powered by <\/strong><\/em><em><strong>FirstCycling<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"slice-container-authorBio-oAaJh5H5QhQBVsjVgd2aeQ\" class=\"slice-container slice-author-bio authorBio-oAaJh5H5QhQBVsjVgd2aeQ 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\/xp8TRbwoGZ3CJANhg7sBy4-140-80.jpg.webp 140w\" sizes=\"99vw\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xp8TRbwoGZ3CJANhg7sBy4.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xp8TRbwoGZ3CJANhg7sBy4.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xp8TRbwoGZ3CJANhg7sBy4.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\">Kirsten Frattini<\/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 class=\"author__role\">Editor<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__bio-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"author__biography\">\n<p>Kirsten Frattini has been the Editor of Cyclingnews since December 2025, overseeing editorial operations and output across the brand and delivering quality, engaging 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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-[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 - 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\">La Route d&#8217;Occitanie: Thibaut Gruel sprints to victory 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\/XnqKyGeGSMB5AsvztDfZw9-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XnqKyGeGSMB5AsvztDfZw9-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XnqKyGeGSMB5AsvztDfZw9-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XnqKyGeGSMB5AsvztDfZw9-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XnqKyGeGSMB5AsvztDfZw9-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Mercan&#8217;Tour Classic Alpes-Maritimes: Ibon Ruiz takes first pro win as perfect teamwork undoes solo attacker in final kilometre<\/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\/vSKgzfdvmmL7y68HYkuLHn-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vSKgzfdvmmL7y68HYkuLHn-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vSKgzfdvmmL7y68HYkuLHn-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vSKgzfdvmmL7y68HYkuLHn-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vSKgzfdvmmL7y68HYkuLHn-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: Romain Gr\u00e9goire holds off a chasing Tadej Poga\u010dar to claim hard-fought breakaway victory on 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\/NZyseYksCYAfxXKpZUbmWY-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NZyseYksCYAfxXKpZUbmWY-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NZyseYksCYAfxXKpZUbmWY-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NZyseYksCYAfxXKpZUbmWY-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NZyseYksCYAfxXKpZUbmWY-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\">O Gran Cami\u00f1o: Adam Yates seals overall victory as Pinarello wins atop Monte Trega<\/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\/kvZUiHFoamFLd9moaVbHc4-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kvZUiHFoamFLd9moaVbHc4-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kvZUiHFoamFLd9moaVbHc4-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kvZUiHFoamFLd9moaVbHc4-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kvZUiHFoamFLd9moaVbHc4-320-80.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: Jonas Vingegaard outclimbs rivals to solo to stage 14 victory and seize race lead<\/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\/U9V98nDcKSwfYiYfR3Tyie-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/U9V98nDcKSwfYiYfR3Tyie-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/U9V98nDcKSwfYiYfR3Tyie-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/U9V98nDcKSwfYiYfR3Tyie-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/U9V98nDcKSwfYiYfR3Tyie-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\">As it happened: Long-range solo victory for world champion on Tour de Suisse opener<\/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\/Vz9tMWqHKfifd3exxFBXM5-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Vz9tMWqHKfifd3exxFBXM5-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Vz9tMWqHKfifd3exxFBXM5-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Vz9tMWqHKfifd3exxFBXM5-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Vz9tMWqHKfifd3exxFBXM5-320-80.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\">An attempt to stop Tadej Poga\u010dar? Tour de France further adjusts green jersey points system to keep it sprinter-friendly<\/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\/EkwRFcbfUQ7mKLamEcjP3i-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EkwRFcbfUQ7mKLamEcjP3i-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EkwRFcbfUQ7mKLamEcjP3i-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EkwRFcbfUQ7mKLamEcjP3i-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EkwRFcbfUQ7mKLamEcjP3i-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\">Tour of Slovenia: A dominant display of teamwork sees Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe go 1-2 with Florian Lipowitz taking stage 4 victory and overall race lead<\/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\/PT9SLeLkdEpuoS9msQhqQ8-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PT9SLeLkdEpuoS9msQhqQ8-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PT9SLeLkdEpuoS9msQhqQ8-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PT9SLeLkdEpuoS9msQhqQ8-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PT9SLeLkdEpuoS9msQhqQ8-320-80.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\">Volta a Catalunya Feminas: Paula Blasi conquers Queen stage climbs to take domineering victory on stage 2 and leader&#8217;s jersey<\/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\/r3tQSuQaBbfi29xLMHbY9g-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r3tQSuQaBbfi29xLMHbY9g-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r3tQSuQaBbfi29xLMHbY9g-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r3tQSuQaBbfi29xLMHbY9g-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r3tQSuQaBbfi29xLMHbY9g-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\">Tour of Slovenia: A dominant display of teamwork sees Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe go 1-2 with Florian Lipowitz taking stage 4 victory and overall race lead<\/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\/PT9SLeLkdEpuoS9msQhqQ8-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PT9SLeLkdEpuoS9msQhqQ8-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PT9SLeLkdEpuoS9msQhqQ8-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PT9SLeLkdEpuoS9msQhqQ8-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PT9SLeLkdEpuoS9msQhqQ8-320-80.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: World champion Marlen Reusser rides sensational time trial to win stage 4 and power into race lead<\/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\/TuqNrhykpjYoG5MUfnZVM5-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TuqNrhykpjYoG5MUfnZVM5-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TuqNrhykpjYoG5MUfnZVM5-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TuqNrhykpjYoG5MUfnZVM5-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TuqNrhykpjYoG5MUfnZVM5-320-80.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\">US Road Championships: Sophia Wellmeier solos to win in Junior Women&#8217;s road race<\/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\/rtsEb8x4wzKzmViscK4hJP-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rtsEb8x4wzKzmViscK4hJP-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rtsEb8x4wzKzmViscK4hJP-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rtsEb8x4wzKzmViscK4hJP-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rtsEb8x4wzKzmViscK4hJP-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 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slopes fo the Col de Val Louron-Azet, but as the pitches hit 14% it was Piganzoli that surged from the front group with about 5km from the top, and pushed his lead out to over a minute.<\/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\/NZyseYksCYAfxXKpZUbmWY-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NZyseYksCYAfxXKpZUbmWY-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\">O Gran Cami\u00f1o: Adam Yates seals overall victory as Pinarello wins atop Monte Trega<\/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 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font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">As it happened: Long-range solo victory for world champion on Tour de Suisse opener<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Using his superb form off the back of the Giro d&#8217;Italia, where he assisted Jonas Vingegaard to overall victory, Piganzoli continued to gain time on the two-man chase.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Izagirre and Ruiz, who also split off the front on the climb, descended at 1:15 behind Piganzoli and, despite their best efforts, were unable to match the lone leader.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Piganzoli crested the short, steep C\u00f4te d&#8217;Estarvielle on the finishing circuit with nearly two minutes in hand before crossing the line with the day&#8217;s victory and the overall title at the La Route d&#8217;Occitanie.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-results\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>Results<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-88fb02f5-6aef-4a07-bfbf-9c579d5b3d95\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><em><strong>Results powered by <\/strong><\/em><em><strong>FirstCycling<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"slice-container-authorBio-oAaJh5H5QhQBVsjVgd2aeQ\" class=\"slice-container slice-author-bio authorBio-oAaJh5H5QhQBVsjVgd2aeQ 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\/xp8TRbwoGZ3CJANhg7sBy4-140-80.jpg.webp 140w\" sizes=\"99vw\" 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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-[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 - 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\">La Route d&#8217;Occitanie: Thibaut Gruel sprints to victory 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\/XnqKyGeGSMB5AsvztDfZw9-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XnqKyGeGSMB5AsvztDfZw9-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XnqKyGeGSMB5AsvztDfZw9-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XnqKyGeGSMB5AsvztDfZw9-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XnqKyGeGSMB5AsvztDfZw9-320-80.png.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\">Tour de Suisse: Romain Gr\u00e9goire holds off a chasing Tadej Poga\u010dar to claim hard-fought breakaway victory on 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\/NZyseYksCYAfxXKpZUbmWY-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NZyseYksCYAfxXKpZUbmWY-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NZyseYksCYAfxXKpZUbmWY-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NZyseYksCYAfxXKpZUbmWY-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NZyseYksCYAfxXKpZUbmWY-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\">O Gran Cami\u00f1o: Adam Yates seals overall victory as Pinarello wins atop Monte Trega<\/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\/kvZUiHFoamFLd9moaVbHc4-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kvZUiHFoamFLd9moaVbHc4-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kvZUiHFoamFLd9moaVbHc4-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kvZUiHFoamFLd9moaVbHc4-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kvZUiHFoamFLd9moaVbHc4-320-80.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: Jonas Vingegaard outclimbs rivals to solo to stage 14 victory and seize race lead<\/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\/U9V98nDcKSwfYiYfR3Tyie-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/U9V98nDcKSwfYiYfR3Tyie-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/U9V98nDcKSwfYiYfR3Tyie-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/U9V98nDcKSwfYiYfR3Tyie-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/U9V98nDcKSwfYiYfR3Tyie-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\">As it happened: Long-range solo victory for world champion on Tour de Suisse opener<\/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\/Vz9tMWqHKfifd3exxFBXM5-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Vz9tMWqHKfifd3exxFBXM5-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Vz9tMWqHKfifd3exxFBXM5-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Vz9tMWqHKfifd3exxFBXM5-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Vz9tMWqHKfifd3exxFBXM5-320-80.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\">An attempt to stop Tadej Poga\u010dar? Tour de France further adjusts green jersey points system to keep it sprinter-friendly<\/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\/EkwRFcbfUQ7mKLamEcjP3i-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EkwRFcbfUQ7mKLamEcjP3i-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EkwRFcbfUQ7mKLamEcjP3i-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EkwRFcbfUQ7mKLamEcjP3i-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EkwRFcbfUQ7mKLamEcjP3i-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;This year I can&#8217;t really do TTs&#8217; \u2013 Elisa Longo Borghini admits weaknesses as she loses Tour de Suisse lead, but race remains open<\/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\/v3VbWozZsMWsjmbVCxGKmi-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v3VbWozZsMWsjmbVCxGKmi-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v3VbWozZsMWsjmbVCxGKmi-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v3VbWozZsMWsjmbVCxGKmi-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v3VbWozZsMWsjmbVCxGKmi-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;Serious incidents continue to occur&#8217; \u2013 CPA Women calls for &#8216;substantial review&#8217; of SafeR after Ur\u0161ka \u017digart&#8217;s crash at Tour de Suisse<\/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\/o4dFiUA5eWNcpjLKVKj5Qn-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/o4dFiUA5eWNcpjLKVKj5Qn-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/o4dFiUA5eWNcpjLKVKj5Qn-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/o4dFiUA5eWNcpjLKVKj5Qn-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/o4dFiUA5eWNcpjLKVKj5Qn-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: A dominant display of teamwork sees Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe go 1-2 with Florian Lipowitz taking stage 4 victory and overall race lead<\/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\/PT9SLeLkdEpuoS9msQhqQ8-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PT9SLeLkdEpuoS9msQhqQ8-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PT9SLeLkdEpuoS9msQhqQ8-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PT9SLeLkdEpuoS9msQhqQ8-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PT9SLeLkdEpuoS9msQhqQ8-320-80.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\">Volta a Catalunya Feminas: Paula Blasi conquers Queen stage climbs to take domineering victory on stage 2 and leader&#8217;s jersey<\/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\/r3tQSuQaBbfi29xLMHbY9g-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r3tQSuQaBbfi29xLMHbY9g-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r3tQSuQaBbfi29xLMHbY9g-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r3tQSuQaBbfi29xLMHbY9g-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r3tQSuQaBbfi29xLMHbY9g-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: World champion Marlen Reusser rides sensational time trial to win stage 4 and power into race lead<\/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 Race Results<\/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\/o4dFiUA5eWNcpjLKVKj5Qn-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/o4dFiUA5eWNcpjLKVKj5Qn-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/o4dFiUA5eWNcpjLKVKj5Qn-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/o4dFiUA5eWNcpjLKVKj5Qn-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/o4dFiUA5eWNcpjLKVKj5Qn-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: A dominant display of teamwork sees Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe go 1-2 with Florian Lipowitz taking stage 4 victory and overall race lead<\/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\/PT9SLeLkdEpuoS9msQhqQ8-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PT9SLeLkdEpuoS9msQhqQ8-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PT9SLeLkdEpuoS9msQhqQ8-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PT9SLeLkdEpuoS9msQhqQ8-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PT9SLeLkdEpuoS9msQhqQ8-320-80.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\">Volta a Catalunya Feminas: Paula Blasi conquers Queen stage climbs to take domineering victory on stage 2 and leader&#8217;s jersey<\/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\/r3tQSuQaBbfi29xLMHbY9g-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r3tQSuQaBbfi29xLMHbY9g-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r3tQSuQaBbfi29xLMHbY9g-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r3tQSuQaBbfi29xLMHbY9g-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r3tQSuQaBbfi29xLMHbY9g-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: World champion Marlen Reusser rides sensational time trial to win stage 4 and power into race lead<\/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\/TuqNrhykpjYoG5MUfnZVM5-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TuqNrhykpjYoG5MUfnZVM5-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TuqNrhykpjYoG5MUfnZVM5-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TuqNrhykpjYoG5MUfnZVM5-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TuqNrhykpjYoG5MUfnZVM5-320-80.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\">US Road Championships: Sophia Wellmeier solos to win in Junior Women&#8217;s road race<\/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\/rtsEb8x4wzKzmViscK4hJP-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rtsEb8x4wzKzmViscK4hJP-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rtsEb8x4wzKzmViscK4hJP-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rtsEb8x4wzKzmViscK4hJP-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rtsEb8x4wzKzmViscK4hJP-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 Championships: Enzo Hincapie solos to victory in Junior Men&#8217;s road race<\/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\/wz2par8NwUEiuAme4cG4nG-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wz2par8NwUEiuAme4cG4nG-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wz2par8NwUEiuAme4cG4nG-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wz2par8NwUEiuAme4cG4nG-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wz2par8NwUEiuAme4cG4nG-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 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