Mark Cavendish takes fairytale win on Giro d'Italia farewell as Primoz Roglic wins overall title
Mark Cavendish (Astana Qazaqstan) marked his final appearance the Giro d’Italia with a sensational sprint victory on Stage 21 as Primoz Roglic (Jumbo-Visma) survived the pan-flat run around Rome to confirm his first maglia rosa. The British star was teed up for victory not only by his Astana team-mates but also by compatriot and friend Geraint Thomas (Ineos Grenadiers) in a remarkable act of camaraderie – made even more special after Thomas lost the GC on the final competitive stage on Saturday.
Ad Cavendish, who will retire at the end of the season, will now recover before heading to the Tour de France in a bid to claim the outright record of stage victories. He is currently tied with Belgian great Eddy Merckx on 34 wins.
Giro d'Italia'Mind-blowing' backstory of mystery fan who ran to help Roglic at Giro2 HOURS AGO With Sunday’s stage in the Italian capital offering no excitement for the GC riders, Roglic was spotted sipping Prosecco as he stayed upright to complete a remarkable Grand Tour victory. Roglic shrugged off a mechanical on Saturday’s individual time trial to destroy his rivals, including a weary Thomas, and surge into pink.
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