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.

Giro d'ItaliaRoglic's quest to not crash and Ineos’ best bet – 5 big Giro storylines2 HOURS AGO “I certainly think that they’re on another level – both Remco and Roglic,” McEwen said when asked if it will be a two-horse race. “It’s become obvious through the first part of this season, particularly in Catalonia. “The way it was just those two battling but there's a saying that when two dogs are fighting over a bone, there's an opportunity for a third one to come in and steal it.

“Both of those riders — although they seem physically on another level to the rest — there's so much that can happen, particularly in a Grand Tour. Giro d’Italia 2023 route and stages – Schedule and key dates Giro 2023 route revealed: Six stages where it will be won… and lost “Any race [something can happen], of course, but particularly in the Grand Tours [across] three and a half weeks like the Giro.” McEwen pointed out that both riders have had trouble in similar races in the past and that the other riders will pile the pressure on to produce a shock. “Roglic has had his problems in races in the past, closing them out and staying on his bike," McEwen said.