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FOSSOMBRONE, Italy: Ben Healy of Education First pulled off a long-range breakaway to win stage eight of the Giro d’Italia on Saturday, as race favorite Remco Evenepoel came under pressure. The 22-year-old Irishman dropped his three breakaway companions on the day’s hardest climb, the Monte Delle Cesane, to take his first ever world tour victory in style. “I had great legs and nobody could follow me, so it was a great day,” said Healy, who has broken through this year coming second to Tadej Pogacar in April’s Amstel Gold Race.

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Ineos stars can make it 'very difficult' for Remco Evenepoel and Primoz Roglic at Giro d’Italia - Adam Blythe

Ineos Grenadiers duo Geraint Thomas and Tao Geoghegan Hart can “start to play the numbers game” and take the fight to Remco Evenepoel (Soudal-QuickStep) and Primoz Roglic (Jumbo-Visma) at the Giro d'Italia, according to Eurosport expert Adam Blythe. Thomas and Geoghegan Hart starred in a lively finish to Stage 8 on Saturday, following a strong attack from Roglic on the final climb, as Evenepoel wilted behind. The pair refused to contribute more than a token effort to Roglic’s attack as they were dragged to the finish in Fossombrone – taking 14 seconds back on Evenepoel in the race for the maglia rosa.

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Giro d’Italia 2023: Alberto Contador backs Joao Almeida to take fight to Remco Evenepoel and Primoz Roglic

Alberto Contador has backed Joao Almeida (UAE Team Emirates) to push for a podium at the Giro d’Italia – but fellow Eurosport expert Jens Voigt is not so sure. With six stages ticked off, the Portuguese is 1’00” adrift of maglia rosa incumbent Andreas Leknessund (DSM) and 32” down on pre-race favourite Remco Evenepoel (Soudal-QuickStep). Ad Evenepoel is expected to come under pressure on Friday's Stage 7 after his double crash on Wednesday, including a run-in with a stray dog.

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Giro d'Italia 2023: Remco Evenepoel dominates the field to claim stunning time trial win on Stage 1

Remco Evenepoel (Soudal-Quick Step) blitzed the field with a dominant display in the opening stage of Giro d’Italia – a 19.6km time trial from Fossacesia Marina to Ortona. The 23-year-old stopped the clock at 21:18 in what Rob Hatch on commentary called a “performance for the ages” that bettered the provisional leader Joao Almeida’s time by 29 seconds – Almeida would eventually finish third.

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Remco Evenepoel wins final stage of Volta a Catalunya in Barcelona but Primoz Roglic seals overall GC victory

Remco Evenepoel (Soudal-QuickStep) secured victory on the final stage of the Volta a Catalunya but couldn't quite get the better of Primoz Roglic (Jumbo-Visma) in the General Classification. Roglic started the day with a 10-second advantage over Evenepoel and despite the Belgian’s best efforts, his rival clung to his wheel like glue for much of the ride around Barcelona. Ad It was a thrilling climax to the race with the two men showing great form and whetting the appetite for another duel at the upcoming Giro d’Italia.

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Joao Almeida focused on Giro as UAE Team Emirates launch program to discover new talent

UAE Team Emirates rider Joao Almeida has said the Giro d'Italia will be his main goal next season after being forced to withdraw from this year's race with Covid-19.

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Tadej Pogacar to skip Vuelta a Espana to focus on World Championships and one-day classics

Tadej Pogacar has opted out of the Vuelta a Espana this year to instead focus on the World Championships in Australia and the autumn one-day classics. The Slovenian had been due to race a second Grand Tour of the year, but UAE Team Emirates have confirmed that Pogacar will no longer be part of their team for the three-week Spanish race. Ad/> The 23-year-old finished second behind Jonas Vingegaard at the Tour de France.

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Joao Almeida withdraws from Giro d’Italia after positive Covid-19 test for UAE Team Emirates rider

White jersey holder Joao Almeida (UAE Team Emirates) has withdrawn from the Giro d’Italia after testing positive for Covid-19. The Portuguese was in the hunt for General Classification glory heading into Stage 17, but was dropped by the race favourites on the second of two punishing first-category climbs.

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