Giro d’Italia: Rit 18
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After the snack for the sprinters, the triptych of truth begins today. The arrival is uphill in Val di Zoldo. Another chance for the favorites to harass each other again. Take the mountain drive from 12:30 PM.
- 12h 59. In his blue mountain jersey, Ben Healy pulls things off once more. He definitely wants to do some business today. .
In his blue mountain jersey, Ben Healy pulls things off once again. He definitely wants to do some business today.
- 12 hours 53. A group of 40 seems to be tearing itself off, but they won’t let that happen at Jumbo-Visma. Bouwman closes the hole. .
A group of 40 seems to be tearing itself off, but they won’t let that happen at Jumbo-Visma. Bouwman closes the hole.
- 12:48 pm. After yesterday’s bad day, Arne Marit tries to take his mind off with an attack. He doesn’t immediately get a terrain that is written on his body today… .
After his bad day yesterday, Arne Marit tries to take his mind off with an attack. He doesn’t immediately get a terrain that is written on his body today…
- 12h47. It’s raining attacks instead of cats for once. No one is leaving for now. .
It’s raining attacks instead of cats for once. No one is leaving for now.
- Joao Almeida was shining in his skin before the start. On to a second stage victory? 12 hours 43.
Joao Almeida was shining in his skin before the start. On to a second stage victory?
- 12 hours 42. Not only the mountain goats are active, Fernando Gaviria and Mark Cavendish also tried to jump a few times. Perhaps they hope for a quiet day. .
Not only the mountain goats are active, Fernando Gaviria and Mark Cavendish have also tried to jump a few times. Perhaps they hope for a quiet day.
- 12:38 p.m. Champion gets a safe conduct and is immediately recaptured. Especially the guys from Movistar are in the front with a lot. .
Champion gets a safe conduct and is immediately recaptured. Especially the guys from Movistar are in the front with a lot.
- 12 hours 36. The flag is barely down and there goes Thomas Champion. He already spent over 600 km in the attack in this Giro and wants to be part of the breakaway again today. .
The flag is barely down and there goes Thomas Champion. He already spent over 600km in the attack in this Giro and wants to be part of the breakaway again today.
- 12h35 match started
Let’s go!
The 18th Giro stage has started! It is the first of three grueling Dolomites assignments. Who will soon be “Simply The Best” on the fourth uphill finish?
- Ben Healy can do an excellent job in the mountains classification today. 12 hours 32.
Ben Healy can do an excellent job in the mountains classification today.
- 12 hours 26. The 126 remaining riders are on their way to the official start just outside Oderzo. Today’s stage is 161km long. The arrival is expected around 5 pm.. .
The 126 remaining riders are on their way to the official start just outside Oderzo. Today’s stage is 161km long. Arrival is expected around 5 p.m.
- 12:25pm. These are the races I dreamed of as a kid. I haven’t been able to do a grand tour for four years. Soon I will also ride the Vuelta. So I’m trying to learn and take a lot from this Giro. Eddie Dunbar (Jayco-AlUla).
These are the races I dreamed of as a kid. I haven’t been able to do a grand tour for four years. Soon I will also ride the Vuelta. So I’m trying to learn and take a lot from this Giro.
Eddie Dunbar (Jayco-AlUla)
- 12:11 PM I hope I don’t lose any time today. I expect a battle on two fronts. Eddie Dunbar (Jayco-AlUla).
I hope I don’t waste any time today. I expect a battle on two fronts.
Eddie Dunbar (Jayco-AlUla)
- 12 o’clock 23.
- Will Thomas put the icing on the pink cake today or in Rome? 12 o’clock 22.
Will Thomas put the icing on the pink cake today or in Rome?
- 12:13 PM. It’s going to hurt today! Before we start for the 18th stage, we list the obstacles again. With more than 4,000 altimeters, it will be another difficult day. – Passo dello Crosetta (cat. 1 – 11.6 à 7.1%) – Pieve d’Alpago (cat. 4 – 6.2km @ 5.2%) – Forcella Cibiana (cat. 1 – 9.6km à 7 .8%) – Coi (cat. 2 – 5.8km at 9.7%) – Val di Zoldo (cat. 2 – 2.7km at 6.4%) .
It’s gonna hurt today!
Before we start for the 18th stage, we list the obstacles again. With more than 4,000 altimeters, it will be another difficult day.
– Crosetta Pass (cat. 1 – 11.6 to 7.1%)
– Pieve d’Alpago (cat. 4 – 6.2km at 5.2%)
– Cibiana Fork (cat. 1 – 9.6km at 7.8%)
– Coi (cat. 2 – 5.8km at 9.7%)
– Val di Zoldo (cat. 2 – 2.7km at 6.4%)
- Does Primoz Roglic hit back today after his lesser day on Monte Bondone? 12 o’clock 12.
Does Primoz Roglic hit back today after his lesser day on Monte Bondone?
- 12 o’clock 10. Primoz Roglic remains the most dangerous competitor for me. He is very experienced and has a good team. Matteo Tossato (Ineos sports director).
Primoz Roglic remains the most dangerous competitor for me. He is very experienced and has a good team.
Matteo Tossato (Ineos sports director)
- 12:08 am. It’s nice that Laurens De Plus is still in the top ten. He’s been on a good run all season and I’m happy for him. But our priority here is overall win with Geraint Thomas. Matteo Tossato (Ineos sports director).
It’s nice that Laurens De Plus is still in the top ten. He’s been on a good run all season and I’m happy for him. But our priority here is overall win with Geraint Thomas.
Matteo Tossato (Ineos sports director)
2023-05-25 10:14:00
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