{"id":2003054,"date":"2026-06-21T13:30:01","date_gmt":"2026-06-21T10:30:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2003054"},"modified":"2026-06-21T13:30:01","modified_gmt":"2026-06-21T10:30:01","slug":"tour-of-slovenia-florian-lipowitz-claims-overall-title-with-stage-5-solo-victory","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2003054","title":{"rendered":"Tour of Slovenia: Florian Lipowitz claims overall title with stage 5 solo victory"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/N3ZjwVGEegNupvF8AHNm87-1024-80.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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happened: Yellow jersey changes hands on final day of racing at the Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes after stunning solo climb\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>\nTour of Slovenia\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/nav>\n<h1>Tour of Slovenia: Florian Lipowitz claims overall title with stage 5 solo 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=\"2026-06-21T13:30:01Z\" class=\"relative-date\"><br \/>\n21 June 2026<br \/>\n<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"strapline\">Another 1-2 for Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe as Laurence Pithie takes second, Alessandro Fancellu third in Novo Mesto<\/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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Slovenia.<\/p>\n<p>The German all-rounder crossed the finish line 24 seconds ahead of his teammate Laurence Pithie, who won the reduced group sprint for second place, and Alessandro Fancellu (MBH Bank CSB Telecom Fort) in third.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-09a197e8-c036-4478-80a4-c143ea737eb9-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Lipowitz, who will now turn his attention to the Tour de France in support of Remco Evenepoel, has shown superb form at this five-day stage race, winning the overall title by 42 seconds ahead of his teammate Giulio Pellizzari, while Jakob Omrzel (Bahrain-Victorious) took the last spot on the GC podium at 2:06 back.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-6 w-full overflow-hidden rounded-[10px] lg:my-8\" data-component-name=\"JwPlayer:Carousel\" data-jwp-carousel 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The climbs in order of the day included Va\u010de (5.7km at 6%), Bogen\u0161perk (4.2km at 5.7%), Grmada (1.7km at 11.2%), Trebelno (4.3km at 6%) and lastly, Tr\u0161ka Gora (1.6km at 10.2%) that peaked with 9km to go before a sharp descent and flat run-in to Novo Mesto.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Lipowitz, who won the previous day, started stage 5 in the overall race lead, four seconds ahead of his teammate Pelizzari and 1:32 ahead of Omrzel.<\/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            You may like<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-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/o4dFiUA5eWNcpjLKVKj5Qn-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/o4dFiUA5eWNcpjLKVKj5Qn-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\">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><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GE3Y8nPDZNAqVfsFZ9y49e-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GE3Y8nPDZNAqVfsFZ9y49e-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\">Tour of Slovenia: Laurence Pithie strikes again with searing sprint on stage 3<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GE3Y8nPDZNAqVfsFZ9y49e-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GE3Y8nPDZNAqVfsFZ9y49e-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\">Tour of Slovenia: Laurence Pithie wins by a country mile in Red Bull 1-2 on stage 1<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">An early breakaway involved Fausto Masnada (MBH Bank CSB Telecom Fort), who started the day 3:43 behind Lipowitz in the GC, Louis Sutton (Euskaltel-Euskadi) and Veljko Stojni\u0107 (Team United Shipping).<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Masnada surged on the penultimate climb, Trebelno, and cleared his companions, with Stojni\u0107 the first to fall off pace, followed by Sutton.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-SPSoMrLNod9rWep73gkgs\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-SPSoMrLNod9rWep73gkgs slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Alone out front with 40km remaining, Masnada held a 1:!2 gap. The Italian secured full mountain classification points over the top of each of the day&#8217;s ascents and time bonuses on offer throughout the stage, but he was no match for the strength of a chasing Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe squad.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The gap was slashed to 30 seconds inside 30km from the finish and ultimately Masnada was reeled in completely, with the reduced field back together at 26km to go.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">One short but brutally-steep climb to go, Tr\u0161ka Gora, Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe led the field onto the lower slopes with Lipowitz sitting safely near the front of the group.<\/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\/eQSSyTcGp6GV2qTNzzPPjb-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eQSSyTcGp6GV2qTNzzPPjb-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\">Tour de Romandie: Tadej Poga\u010dar stamps authority on final day with fourth stage win and solidifies overall title<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Fkrrj4fcNMEMU8BwGr4gx5-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Fkrrj4fcNMEMU8BwGr4gx5-150-80.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\">Tour of Slovenia: Du\u0161an Rajovi\u0107 out-sprints Laurence Pithie to win stage 2<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6nFBTTBnyVyehf7TFEaeAf-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6nFBTTBnyVyehf7TFEaeAf-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\">&#8216;I&#8217;ve stepped up from last year&#8217; \u2013 Second place for Florian Lipowitz at Tour of Romandie provides extra lift toward Tour de France<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Lipowitz sprinted over the top of the climb, securing the lead in the mountains classification, bumping Masnada down to second place, and continued on solo with 9km remaining.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Four riders emerged behind the leader with Pellizzari sitting on the wheels of Omrzel, Sebastian Berwick (Caja Rural-Seguros RGA), Alessandro Fancellu (MBH Bank CSB Telecom Fort), and Joel Nicolau (Caja Rural-Seguros RGA), also coming across with Mats Wenzel (Equipo Kern Pharma).<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">As Lipowitz soloed to victory, the reduced group reconnected with Pithie, taking the sprint for second in Novo Mesto.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-results\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>Results<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-bf4cfb1d-ace8-46c4-b365-b5cc8d9701cc\" 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-SPSoMrLNod9rWep73gkgs\" class=\"slice-container slice-author-bio authorBio-SPSoMrLNod9rWep73gkgs 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 content.<\/p>\n<p>She manages global budgets, racing &amp; 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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\/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 strikes again with searing sprint 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 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 - 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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 Romandie: Tadej Poga\u010dar stamps authority on final day with fourth stage win and solidifies overall title<\/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\/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\/6nFBTTBnyVyehf7TFEaeAf-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6nFBTTBnyVyehf7TFEaeAf-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6nFBTTBnyVyehf7TFEaeAf-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6nFBTTBnyVyehf7TFEaeAf-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6nFBTTBnyVyehf7TFEaeAf-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I&#8217;ve stepped up from last year&#8217; \u2013 Second place for Florian Lipowitz at Tour of Romandie provides extra lift toward Tour de France<\/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\/dK9HFvnG4eEijoHk9Dafkb-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dK9HFvnG4eEijoHk9Dafkb-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dK9HFvnG4eEijoHk9Dafkb-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dK9HFvnG4eEijoHk9Dafkb-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dK9HFvnG4eEijoHk9Dafkb-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Overcoming injury, Reusser\u2019s third Tour de Suisse Women victory leads to renewed confidence ahead of Tour de France Femmes<\/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\/ABLpsvixPU32RviGU9qjHZ-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ABLpsvixPU32RviGU9qjHZ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ABLpsvixPU32RviGU9qjHZ-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ABLpsvixPU32RviGU9qjHZ-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ABLpsvixPU32RviGU9qjHZ-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\">Human Powered Health go 1-2 as Marit Raaijmakers wins Lotto Th\u00fcringen Women Cycling Challenge<\/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\/v9tsFyg8zhynzc9poB8YR5-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v9tsFyg8zhynzc9poB8YR5-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v9tsFyg8zhynzc9poB8YR5-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v9tsFyg8zhynzc9poB8YR5-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v9tsFyg8zhynzc9poB8YR5-320-80.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 seals GC victory as Marianne Vos blasts to sprint win in Barcelona<\/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\/CaE6WhFoQ9mxsDooXRbCAQ-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CaE6WhFoQ9mxsDooXRbCAQ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CaE6WhFoQ9mxsDooXRbCAQ-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CaE6WhFoQ9mxsDooXRbCAQ-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CaE6WhFoQ9mxsDooXRbCAQ-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: Marlen Reusser fends off dramatic chase to win stage 5 on Col de la Croix and secure third home GC victory<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FeXevhLXArtvYgtSSXmFMR-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FeXevhLXArtvYgtSSXmFMR-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FeXevhLXArtvYgtSSXmFMR-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FeXevhLXArtvYgtSSXmFMR-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FeXevhLXArtvYgtSSXmFMR-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;We\u2019re confident to bring the maglia rosa home&#8217; \u2013\u00a0Lorenzo Finn sets up solid lead ahead of Giro Next Gen finale<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[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>\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\/ABLpsvixPU32RviGU9qjHZ-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ABLpsvixPU32RviGU9qjHZ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ABLpsvixPU32RviGU9qjHZ-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ABLpsvixPU32RviGU9qjHZ-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ABLpsvixPU32RviGU9qjHZ-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\">Human Powered Health go 1-2 as Marit Raaijmakers wins Lotto Th\u00fcringen Women Cycling Challenge<\/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\/v9tsFyg8zhynzc9poB8YR5-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v9tsFyg8zhynzc9poB8YR5-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v9tsFyg8zhynzc9poB8YR5-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v9tsFyg8zhynzc9poB8YR5-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v9tsFyg8zhynzc9poB8YR5-320-80.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 seals GC victory as Marianne Vos blasts to sprint win in Barcelona<\/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\/CaE6WhFoQ9mxsDooXRbCAQ-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CaE6WhFoQ9mxsDooXRbCAQ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CaE6WhFoQ9mxsDooXRbCAQ-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CaE6WhFoQ9mxsDooXRbCAQ-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CaE6WhFoQ9mxsDooXRbCAQ-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: Marlen Reusser fends off dramatic chase to win stage 5 on Col de la Croix and secure third home GC victory<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iyqQzFcnVMHUBjHfoutm7h-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iyqQzFcnVMHUBjHfoutm7h-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iyqQzFcnVMHUBjHfoutm7h-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iyqQzFcnVMHUBjHfoutm7h-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iyqQzFcnVMHUBjHfoutm7h-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: Ashlin Barry edges out Marcis Shelton to win under-23 men&#8217;s road race title<\/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\/TNFxKc7QjLyJoWRYFiHjNV-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, 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The climbs in order of the day included Va\u010de (5.7km at 6%), Bogen\u0161perk (4.2km at 5.7%), Grmada (1.7km at 11.2%), Trebelno (4.3km at 6%) and lastly, Tr\u0161ka Gora (1.6km at 10.2%) that peaked with 9km to go before a sharp descent and flat run-in to Novo Mesto.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Lipowitz, who won the previous day, started stage 5 in the overall race lead, four seconds ahead of his teammate Pelizzari and 1:32 ahead of Omrzel.<\/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            You may like<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-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/o4dFiUA5eWNcpjLKVKj5Qn-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/o4dFiUA5eWNcpjLKVKj5Qn-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\">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><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GE3Y8nPDZNAqVfsFZ9y49e-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GE3Y8nPDZNAqVfsFZ9y49e-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\">Tour of Slovenia: Laurence Pithie strikes again with searing sprint on stage 3<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GE3Y8nPDZNAqVfsFZ9y49e-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GE3Y8nPDZNAqVfsFZ9y49e-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\">Tour of Slovenia: Laurence Pithie wins by a country mile in Red Bull 1-2 on stage 1<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">An early breakaway involved Fausto Masnada (MBH Bank CSB Telecom Fort), who started the day 3:43 behind Lipowitz in the GC, Louis Sutton (Euskaltel-Euskadi) and Veljko Stojni\u0107 (Team United Shipping).<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Masnada surged on the penultimate climb, Trebelno, and cleared his companions, with Stojni\u0107 the first to fall off pace, followed by Sutton.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-SPSoMrLNod9rWep73gkgs\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-SPSoMrLNod9rWep73gkgs slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Alone out front with 40km remaining, Masnada held a 1:!2 gap. The Italian secured full mountain classification points over the top of each of the day&#8217;s ascents and time bonuses on offer throughout the stage, but he was no match for the strength of a chasing Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe squad.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The gap was slashed to 30 seconds inside 30km from the finish and ultimately Masnada was reeled in completely, with the reduced field back together at 26km to go.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">One short but brutally-steep climb to go, Tr\u0161ka Gora, Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe led the field onto the lower slopes with Lipowitz sitting safely near the front of the group.<\/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\/eQSSyTcGp6GV2qTNzzPPjb-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eQSSyTcGp6GV2qTNzzPPjb-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\">Tour de Romandie: Tadej Poga\u010dar stamps authority on final day with fourth stage win and solidifies overall title<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Fkrrj4fcNMEMU8BwGr4gx5-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Fkrrj4fcNMEMU8BwGr4gx5-150-80.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\">Tour of Slovenia: Du\u0161an Rajovi\u0107 out-sprints Laurence Pithie to win stage 2<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6nFBTTBnyVyehf7TFEaeAf-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6nFBTTBnyVyehf7TFEaeAf-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\">&#8216;I&#8217;ve stepped up from last year&#8217; \u2013 Second place for Florian Lipowitz at Tour of Romandie provides extra lift toward Tour de France<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Lipowitz sprinted over the top of the climb, securing the lead in the mountains classification, bumping Masnada down to second place, and continued on solo with 9km remaining.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Four riders emerged behind the leader with Pellizzari sitting on the wheels of Omrzel, Sebastian Berwick (Caja Rural-Seguros RGA), Alessandro Fancellu (MBH Bank CSB Telecom Fort), and Joel Nicolau (Caja Rural-Seguros RGA), also coming across with Mats Wenzel (Equipo Kern Pharma).<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">As Lipowitz soloed to victory, the reduced group reconnected with Pithie, taking the sprint for second in Novo Mesto.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-results\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>Results<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-bf4cfb1d-ace8-46c4-b365-b5cc8d9701cc\" 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-SPSoMrLNod9rWep73gkgs\" class=\"slice-container slice-author-bio authorBio-SPSoMrLNod9rWep73gkgs 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 content.<\/p>\n<p>She manages global budgets, racing &amp; 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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\/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 strikes again with searing sprint 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 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\/eQSSyTcGp6GV2qTNzzPPjb-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eQSSyTcGp6GV2qTNzzPPjb-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eQSSyTcGp6GV2qTNzzPPjb-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eQSSyTcGp6GV2qTNzzPPjb-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eQSSyTcGp6GV2qTNzzPPjb-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 stamps authority on final day with fourth stage win and solidifies overall title<\/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\/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\/6nFBTTBnyVyehf7TFEaeAf-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6nFBTTBnyVyehf7TFEaeAf-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6nFBTTBnyVyehf7TFEaeAf-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6nFBTTBnyVyehf7TFEaeAf-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6nFBTTBnyVyehf7TFEaeAf-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I&#8217;ve stepped up from last year&#8217; \u2013 Second place for Florian Lipowitz at Tour of Romandie provides extra lift toward Tour de France<\/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\/dK9HFvnG4eEijoHk9Dafkb-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dK9HFvnG4eEijoHk9Dafkb-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dK9HFvnG4eEijoHk9Dafkb-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dK9HFvnG4eEijoHk9Dafkb-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dK9HFvnG4eEijoHk9Dafkb-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Overcoming injury, Reusser\u2019s third Tour de Suisse Women victory leads to renewed confidence ahead of Tour de France Femmes<\/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\/ABLpsvixPU32RviGU9qjHZ-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ABLpsvixPU32RviGU9qjHZ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ABLpsvixPU32RviGU9qjHZ-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ABLpsvixPU32RviGU9qjHZ-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ABLpsvixPU32RviGU9qjHZ-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\">Human Powered Health go 1-2 as Marit Raaijmakers wins Lotto Th\u00fcringen Women Cycling Challenge<\/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\/v9tsFyg8zhynzc9poB8YR5-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v9tsFyg8zhynzc9poB8YR5-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v9tsFyg8zhynzc9poB8YR5-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v9tsFyg8zhynzc9poB8YR5-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v9tsFyg8zhynzc9poB8YR5-320-80.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 seals GC victory as Marianne Vos blasts to sprint win in Barcelona<\/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\/CaE6WhFoQ9mxsDooXRbCAQ-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CaE6WhFoQ9mxsDooXRbCAQ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CaE6WhFoQ9mxsDooXRbCAQ-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CaE6WhFoQ9mxsDooXRbCAQ-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CaE6WhFoQ9mxsDooXRbCAQ-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: Marlen Reusser fends off dramatic chase to win stage 5 on Col de la Croix and secure third home GC victory<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FeXevhLXArtvYgtSSXmFMR-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FeXevhLXArtvYgtSSXmFMR-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FeXevhLXArtvYgtSSXmFMR-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FeXevhLXArtvYgtSSXmFMR-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FeXevhLXArtvYgtSSXmFMR-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;We\u2019re confident to bring the maglia rosa home&#8217; \u2013\u00a0Lorenzo Finn sets up solid lead ahead of Giro Next Gen finale<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[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>\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\/ABLpsvixPU32RviGU9qjHZ-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ABLpsvixPU32RviGU9qjHZ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ABLpsvixPU32RviGU9qjHZ-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ABLpsvixPU32RviGU9qjHZ-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ABLpsvixPU32RviGU9qjHZ-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\">Human Powered Health go 1-2 as Marit Raaijmakers wins Lotto Th\u00fcringen Women Cycling Challenge<\/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\/v9tsFyg8zhynzc9poB8YR5-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v9tsFyg8zhynzc9poB8YR5-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v9tsFyg8zhynzc9poB8YR5-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v9tsFyg8zhynzc9poB8YR5-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v9tsFyg8zhynzc9poB8YR5-320-80.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 seals GC victory as Marianne Vos blasts to sprint win in Barcelona<\/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\/CaE6WhFoQ9mxsDooXRbCAQ-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CaE6WhFoQ9mxsDooXRbCAQ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CaE6WhFoQ9mxsDooXRbCAQ-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CaE6WhFoQ9mxsDooXRbCAQ-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CaE6WhFoQ9mxsDooXRbCAQ-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: Marlen Reusser fends off dramatic chase to win stage 5 on Col de la Croix and secure third home GC victory<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iyqQzFcnVMHUBjHfoutm7h-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iyqQzFcnVMHUBjHfoutm7h-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iyqQzFcnVMHUBjHfoutm7h-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iyqQzFcnVMHUBjHfoutm7h-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iyqQzFcnVMHUBjHfoutm7h-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span 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The climbs in order of the day included Va\u010de (5.7km at 6%), Bogen\u0161perk (4.2km at 5.7%), Grmada (1.7km at 11.2%), Trebelno (4.3km at 6%) and lastly, Tr\u0161ka Gora (1.6km at 10.2%) that peaked with 9km to go before a sharp descent and flat run-in to Novo Mesto.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Lipowitz, who won the previous day, started stage 5 in the overall race lead, four seconds ahead of his teammate Pelizzari and 1:32 ahead of Omrzel.<\/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            You may like<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-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/o4dFiUA5eWNcpjLKVKj5Qn-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/o4dFiUA5eWNcpjLKVKj5Qn-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\">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><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GE3Y8nPDZNAqVfsFZ9y49e-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GE3Y8nPDZNAqVfsFZ9y49e-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\">Tour of Slovenia: Laurence Pithie strikes again with searing sprint on stage 3<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GE3Y8nPDZNAqVfsFZ9y49e-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GE3Y8nPDZNAqVfsFZ9y49e-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\">Tour of Slovenia: Laurence Pithie wins by a country mile in Red Bull 1-2 on stage 1<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">An early breakaway involved Fausto Masnada (MBH Bank CSB Telecom Fort), who started the day 3:43 behind Lipowitz in the GC, Louis Sutton (Euskaltel-Euskadi) and Veljko Stojni\u0107 (Team United Shipping).<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Masnada surged on the penultimate climb, Trebelno, and cleared his companions, with Stojni\u0107 the first to fall off pace, followed by Sutton.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-SPSoMrLNod9rWep73gkgs\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-SPSoMrLNod9rWep73gkgs slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Alone out front with 40km remaining, Masnada held a 1:!2 gap. The Italian secured full mountain classification points over the top of each of the day&#8217;s ascents and time bonuses on offer throughout the stage, but he was no match for the strength of a chasing Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe squad.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The gap was slashed to 30 seconds inside 30km from the finish and ultimately Masnada was reeled in completely, with the reduced field back together at 26km to go.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">One short but brutally-steep climb to go, Tr\u0161ka Gora, Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe led the field onto the lower slopes with Lipowitz sitting safely near the front of the group.<\/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\/eQSSyTcGp6GV2qTNzzPPjb-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eQSSyTcGp6GV2qTNzzPPjb-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\">Tour de Romandie: Tadej Poga\u010dar stamps authority on final day with fourth stage win and solidifies overall title<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Fkrrj4fcNMEMU8BwGr4gx5-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Fkrrj4fcNMEMU8BwGr4gx5-150-80.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\">Tour of Slovenia: Du\u0161an Rajovi\u0107 out-sprints Laurence Pithie to win stage 2<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6nFBTTBnyVyehf7TFEaeAf-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6nFBTTBnyVyehf7TFEaeAf-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\">&#8216;I&#8217;ve stepped up from last year&#8217; \u2013 Second place for Florian Lipowitz at Tour of Romandie provides extra lift toward Tour de France<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Lipowitz sprinted over the top of the climb, securing the lead in the mountains classification, bumping Masnada down to second place, and continued on solo with 9km remaining.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Four riders emerged behind the leader with Pellizzari sitting on the wheels of Omrzel, Sebastian Berwick (Caja Rural-Seguros RGA), Alessandro Fancellu (MBH Bank CSB Telecom Fort), and Joel Nicolau (Caja Rural-Seguros RGA), also coming across with Mats Wenzel (Equipo Kern Pharma).<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">As Lipowitz soloed to victory, the reduced group reconnected with Pithie, taking the sprint for second in Novo Mesto.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-results\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>Results<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-bf4cfb1d-ace8-46c4-b365-b5cc8d9701cc\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><em><strong>Results powered by <\/strong><\/em><em><strong>FirstCycling<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/racing\/tour-de-slovenia-florian-lipowitz-claims-overall-title-with-stage-5-solo-victory\/&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; 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