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Geraint Thomas 'rolling back the years'. Primoz Roglic is 'vulnerable' – Robbie McEwen on Giro d’Italia drama

Geraint Thomas (Ineos Grenadiers) is “rolling back the years” and showing form similar to when he won the Tour de France in 2018, according to Eurosport expert Robbie McEwen. The Welshman soared into the maglia rosa on Stage 16 after finishing second behind Joao Almeida (UAE Team Emirates) as the pair combined to expose cracks in Primoz Roglic (Jumbo-Visma). Ad Although Almeida comfortably saw off Thomas in the sprint finale to take victory and maximum bonus seconds, it was the Ineos star who moved back into pink – two days shy of his 37th birthday.

Almeida wins Giro stage 16, Thomas back in pink

Portuguese rider Joao Almeida saw off Geraint Thomas to win stage 16 of the Giro d'Italia on Tuesday with an impressive late sprint on the slopes of Monte Bondone, while the Welshman regained the leader's maglia rosa jersey.

Geraint Thomas soars into pink as Joao Almeida wins Stage 16 at Giro d’Italia, Primoz Roglic wilts

Geraint Thomas (Ineos Grenadiers) soared into the maglia rosa at the Giro d’Italia after finishing second behind Joao Almeida (UAE Team Emirates) on Stage 16 as the pair combined to expose cracks in Primoz Roglic (Jumbo-Visma). After building a reputation on following the wheel, Almeida launched off the front on Monte Bondone with 5.5km remaining and quickly opened a gap.

Mark Cavendish is 'the GOAT' – Adam Blythe and Robbie McEwen laud 'phenomenon' retiring sprinter

Mark Cavendish is “the greatest sprinter of all time” and “one of a kind”, said Eurosport expert Adam Blythe after the British legend announced he would retire at the end of the season. Cavendish has enjoyed a stellar 17-year career, which includes 53 Grand Tour stage wins, a world road race title in 2011 and an Olympic silver medal in the velodrome. Ad The 38-year-old, who is currently competing at the Giro d’Italia, is expected to target the outright record of stage victories at the Tour de France in July with Astana Qazaqstan.

Mark Cavendish's retirement decision makes 'perfect sense' with Tour de France record ahead - Jens Voigt

Jen Voigt has explained why he thinks Mark Cavendish’s retirement decision makes “perfect sense” – and has shared a story about the sprint great that he will “never forget”. Cavendish, 38, said that he had “lived an absolute dream” as he announced he will be retiring at the end of the 2023 season. Ad The 38-year-old, who is currently competing at the Giro d’Italia with Astana Qazaqstan, is expected to chase a record 35th stage win at the Tour de France this summer.

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Geraint Thomas 'rolling back the years'. Primoz Roglic is 'vulnerable' – Robbie McEwen on Giro d’Italia drama

Almeida wins Giro stage 16, Thomas back in pink

Geraint Thomas soars into pink as Joao Almeida wins Stage 16 at Giro d’Italia, Primoz Roglic wilts

Mark Cavendish is 'the GOAT' – Adam Blythe and Robbie McEwen laud 'phenomenon' retiring sprinter

Mark Cavendish's retirement decision makes 'perfect sense' with Tour de France record ahead - Jens Voigt

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