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Now for the Tour? Why the smart money is on Tadej Pogačar completing a historic double

Now for the Tour? Why the smart money is on Tadej Pogačar completing a historic double

A sublime show of dominance in the Giro bodes well for the Slovenian's aim a of second Grand Tour win in July

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The best of the rest: Analysing the performances of the 2024 Giro d'Italia's top five

The best of the rest: Analysing the performances of the 2024 Giro d'Italia's top five

Beyond Tadej Pogačar, a rider with almost 10 minutes on his rivals, Rouleur looks at how the other GC riders will feel about their own race...

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Giro d'Italia 2024 stage 21 preview - the grand finale in Rome

Giro d'Italia 2024 stage 21 preview - the grand finale in Rome

A circuit finish around Rome will close this year's Giro d'Italia

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The fragility of Grand Tour racing

The fragility of Grand Tour racing

Geraint Thomas' close-call on stage 19 was a reminder that the race isn't over until the peloton crosses the finish line in Rome on Sunday

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Giro d'Italia stage 20 preview - a punishing day on Monte Grappa

Giro d'Italia stage 20 preview - a punishing day on Monte Grappa

A double ascent of Monte Grappa is going to cause some fireworks on the Giro's penultimate stage

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‘Experience counts in the Flint Hills’ - How will European pros fare at Unbound Gravel 2024?

‘Experience counts in the Flint Hills’ - How will European pros fare at Unbound Gravel 2024?

The likes of Matej Mohorič and Greg van Avermaet are aiming for success at Unbound this year, but will they be able to beat seasoned...

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Time is running out: Teams who need to save their Giro d’Italia

Time is running out: Teams who need to save their Giro d’Italia

With only three stages remaining, which riders will be looking to make their mark on this race at the last minute?

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Giro d'Italia stage 19 preview - last chance saloon for the break?

Giro d'Italia stage 19 preview - last chance saloon for the break?

With a GC battle expected on tomorrow's stage, this will be the last opportunity for those attackers wanting a chance at victory

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In defence of Team dsm-firmenich PostNL's tactics at the Giro d’Italia

In defence of Team dsm-firmenich PostNL's tactics at the Giro d’Italia

Was it a dsm disasterclass or a show of determination from the Dutch team in stage 17?

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Giro d'Italia 2024 stage 18 preview - out of the mountains and onto the flat

Giro d'Italia 2024 stage 18 preview - out of the mountains and onto the flat

After three tough days in the mountains, the sprinters will be relieved to see a stage with little elevation

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Miserable weather, missed opportunities and a Movistar mistake: How stage 16 of the Giro d'Italia was set up for Pogačar victory

Miserable weather, missed opportunities and a Movistar mistake: How stage 16 of the Giro d'Italia was set up for Pogačar victory

The Slovenian rode to the top of the stage's summit finish with ease to take his fifth stage win

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Giro d'Italia 2024 stage 17 preview - the last summit finish

Giro d'Italia 2024 stage 17 preview - the last summit finish

With over 4,000 metres of ascent, stage 17 is expected to be another tough day for the peloton

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Defend or attack? Tadej Pogačar keeps his plans cryptic for the Giro's final week

Defend or attack? Tadej Pogačar keeps his plans cryptic for the Giro's final week

Despite boasting one of the biggest leads in recent history, the Slovenian keeps his options open when it comes to advancing his position in the...

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The road to Rome: what to expect from the final week of the Giro d'Italia 2024

The road to Rome: what to expect from the final week of the Giro d'Italia 2024

Tadej Pogačar has undoubtedly been the main man at the 2024 Giro d'Italia, but the third week hold opportunities for a variety of riders to...

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The greatest showman: Tadej Pogačar adds another dazzling performance to his growing legacy

The greatest showman: Tadej Pogačar adds another dazzling performance to his growing legacy

The Slovenian is now out of sight of his rivals in the Giro d'Italia GC, just as he was on the queen stage to Livigno

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Giro d'Italia 2024 stage 16 preview - Into the Dolomites

Giro d'Italia 2024 stage 16 preview - Into the Dolomites

The return from the second rest day sees the peloton work its way from the Alps to a summit finish in the Dolomites

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The strongest team in the race? Ineos Grenadiers are finding their way again at the Giro d'Italia

The strongest team in the race? Ineos Grenadiers are finding their way again at the Giro d'Italia

The team's performance in the time trial is a signifier, once again, of their collective strength in this race

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Giro d'Italia 2024 stage 15 preview - The Queen stage

Giro d'Italia 2024 stage 15 preview - The Queen stage

A big stage to shake up the general classification

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Monte Crostis: The Giro d'Italia’s most mysterious climb

Monte Crostis: The Giro d'Italia’s most mysterious climb

The peloton was meant to ride the unprecedented mountain pass in the 2011 edition, but never made it

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'It will be the hardest stage I’ve ever ridden' - Why this weekend will be crucial for GC riders at the Giro d'Italia

'It will be the hardest stage I’ve ever ridden' - Why this weekend will be crucial for GC riders at the Giro d'Italia

With a time trial day and an incredibly challenging stage to Livigno to round out the second week of the race, all eyes are on...

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Giro d'Italia 2024 stage 14 preview - a time trial for the specialists

Giro d'Italia 2024 stage 14 preview - a time trial for the specialists

A virtually flat course means that this individual time trial is designed for the pure specialists to showcase their skills

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Allez Lou Lou: The glorious resurgence of Julian Alaphilippe

Allez Lou Lou: The glorious resurgence of Julian Alaphilippe

The Frenchman secures his Giro d’Italia stage win after months of pressure and public scrutiny

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Giro d'Italia 2024 stage 13 preview - a pure sprint in Cento

Giro d'Italia 2024 stage 13 preview - a pure sprint in Cento

The peloton face one last sprint in the second week before a difficult weekend

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Emerging through chaos: Why Jonathan Milan is well-suited to the modern bunch sprint

Emerging through chaos: Why Jonathan Milan is well-suited to the modern bunch sprint

A lack of leadout train and a chaotic peloton is no problem for the Lidl-Trek rider

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Racing for the podium: Do Pogačar’s rivals need a change of mindset at the Giro d’Italia?

Racing for the podium: Do Pogačar’s rivals need a change of mindset at the Giro d’Italia?

With the maglia rosa’s impressive lead on GC, has the rest of the peloton lost sight of victory?

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Giro d'Italia 2024 stage 11 preview - a fast finish in Francavilla al Mare

Giro d'Italia 2024 stage 11 preview - a fast finish in Francavilla al Mare

A flat final 100km means that any sprinters who get dropped on the early climb can still be in contention for the expected bunch sprint

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'Cycling is not as predictable as people sometimes think' - Dani Martínez and Bora-Hansgrohe are promising more at the Giro d’Italia

'Cycling is not as predictable as people sometimes think' - Dani Martínez and Bora-Hansgrohe are promising more at the Giro d’Italia

The Colombian sits second on GC at the first rest day and, while Tadej Pogačar remains well ahead, Martínez says he will try something in...

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Pogačar’s in pink, but he’s already thinking of yellow - UAE Team Emirates's new ‘defensive’ approach to the Giro d’Italia

Pogačar’s in pink, but he’s already thinking of yellow - UAE Team Emirates's new ‘defensive’ approach to the Giro d’Italia

The Slovenian rider confirmed on the Giro’s first rest day that he’s racing with the Tour de France in mind

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A done deal for Pogačar? How the GC is shaping up ahead of week two of the Giro d'Italia

A done deal for Pogačar? How the GC is shaping up ahead of week two of the Giro d'Italia

With two weeks of racing still left to go, the race for the pink jersey is far from over

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