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Giro d'Italia: Remco Evenepoel and Primoz Roglic ‘on another level’ but Eurosport’s Robbie McEwen warns of upset

Eurosport expert Robbie McEwen has warned hotshots Remco Evenepoel and Primoz Roglic of a potential Giro d’Italia upset. Evenepoel, 23, is favourite to claim his second Grand Tour victory after he won the Vuelta a Espana last year, but is expected to be in an intense battle with rival Roglic. Ad McEwen, who competed in the Giro d’Italia 10 times, believes the pair are “on another level” to the rest of the field, but must be cautious of other riders who will be waiting to capitalise on any mistakes.

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Remco Evenepoel gears up for highly anticipated Giro d’Italia battle with Primoz Roglic - ‘Washed the doubts away’

Soudal–Quick-Step rider Remco Evenepoel is full of confidence ahead of the Giro d’Italia that gets underway on Saturday and his inevitable battle with Primoz Roglic. The pair have gone toe-to-toe with each other this season and are set for another thrilling match-up in Italy, with Vuelta a Espana winner and world champion Evenepoel the favourite to take the crown. Ad Asked how he had improved since his last Giro d’Italia effort in 2021 that did not quite go to plan, he confidently answered: “Everything.

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Giro d'Italia: Remco Evenepoel and Primoz Roglic ‘on another level’ but Eurosport’s Robbie McEwen warns of upset

An injury crisis has hit women's soccer and we are past the time to sound the alarm

Remco Evenepoel gears up for highly anticipated Giro d’Italia battle with Primoz Roglic - ‘Washed the doubts away’

Dylan Mulvaney is a caricature of what it means to be a woman. When will corporate America treat us fairly

Victorious Nigerian athletes arrive from Zambia today

How to watch the 2023 Kentucky Oaks: Date, time, TV network, streaming, lineup and more

Osasuna hope 'blessing' Abde Ezzalzouli can fire them to Copa del Rey win over Real Madrid

On this day in history, May 5, 1904, Cy Young pitches first perfect game in World Series Era