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Giro d'Italia 2023: 'Arrogance came over him' - Reaction to 'daft' riding from Thibaut Pinot on Stage 13
The Breakaway team have given their reactions to the hugely entertaining, if ultimately unsuccessful, attacks from Thibaut Pinot (Groupama-FDJ) after he lost out to Einer Rubio (Movistar Team) on Stage 13 of the Giro d'Italia on Friday. Pinot repeatedly launched swashbuckling attacks on the very dramatic, at times chaotic and weather-affected route which had to be shortened earlier in the day. But it was Rubio whose composure shone through in a thrilling finish as he took an unlikely win.
Fox wins Rás stage as Daire Feeley suffers costly crash
Matthew Fox [Wheelbase Cabtech Castelli] took his second consecutive stage win at Rás Tailteann on Friday as overnight race leader Conor McGoldrick [Trek Richardsons DAS] retained the yellow jersey on a drama-filled afternoon on the road to Castlebar, Co Mayo.
Eddie Dunbar stays seventh after shortened 13th stage of Giro d'Italia
Eddie Dunbar remains seventh in the general classification after an eight-placed finish on the shortened 74.6km-stage 13 of the Giro d'Italia on Friday.
Giro d'Italia 2023: Bizarre scenes as riders stop to board buses after surreal start in heavy rain
A very strange situation unfolded at the start of Stage 13 of the Giro d'Italia on Friday as the riders got soaked starting out at Borgofranco d’Ivrea before they came to an abrupt stop and jumped on their team buses. In what essentially amounted to a ceremonial procession, the riders made their scheduled departure at the start of the planned stage route, but it was just a temporary jaunt — and a very wet one at that — as they cruised over to a giant car park where the team buses awaited.
Giro d'Italia 2023 Stage 13 changes could lead to 'best stage we've seen in years' suggests Robbie McEwen
Robbie McEwen believes that dramatic alterations made to the Giro d’Italia Stage 13 course could lead to “the best stage we’ve seen in years”. As a result of heavy downpours, it was decided that the stage would be delayed as riders are driven by bus to the foot of the second climb, the Croix de Coeur. Ad The intended first climb of the Gran San Bernardo will be skipped, but the race will finish as planned in Switzerland at Crans Montana, where conditions are expected to be less dangerous.
The Ocean Race: ‘A huge positive point!’ – Team Holcim-PRB aim to make In-Port race at Newport ahead of Leg 5
Team Holcim-PRB have re-masted their boat and are aiming to be able to compete in the In-Port race at Newport on Saturday. The team came into Leg 4 as the leaders of the race but then suffered a catastrophe when they suffered a dismasting and eventually were forced to abandon the leg. Ad Whilst they remain top of the standings at the moment they are facing a pivotal Leg 5, with points earned in this leg worth double.
‘Deep sorrow and immense pain’ – EOLO-KOMETA confirm Arturo Gravalos passed away at 25
EOLO-KOMETA Cycling Team, the outfit owned by Spanish legend Alberto Contador, have confirmed that rider Arturo Gravalos has passed away at the age of 25. Gravalos, who joined the team in 2019, underwent surgery in 2021 after the discovery of a brain tumour when he had complained of discomfort when training. Ad Whilst the operation went well he had to have multiple further surgeries to try and remove the tumour.