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Should alarm bells be ringing for Evenepoel and Soudal - Quick-Step at the Giro d’Italia?

Should alarm bells be ringing for Evenepoel and Soudal - Quick-Step at the Giro d’Italia?

Race favourite Remco Evenepoel was left isolated on the final Colle Molella climb on stage four of the race, something that will have given a...

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Giro d'Italia 2023 stage five preview - a far from straightforward sprint opportunity

Giro d'Italia 2023 stage five preview - a far from straightforward sprint opportunity

Stage five undulates throughout the day until the last 50km, where it's then a flat finish to the line. Can the sprinters hold on, or...

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Class is permanent: the evergreen Michael Matthews

Class is permanent: the evergreen Michael Matthews

The Australian's sacrifice and fight to continue demonstrates an enduring class that's hard to acquire 

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To lose the jersey or keep the jersey? Why ceding a Grand Tour lead is not as simple as it seems

To lose the jersey or keep the jersey? Why ceding a Grand Tour lead is not as simple as it seems

Giro d'Italia leader Remco Evenepoel has been vocal of his intentions to relinquish the pink jersey on stage four, but will it be as easy as...

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Giro d'Italia 2023 stage four preview - a taste of the Apennines

Giro d'Italia 2023 stage four preview - a taste of the Apennines

Stage four undulates throughout the day and includes three classified climbs as well as a near-summit finish at Lago Laceno

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Tro Bro Leon: Images from the original gravel classic

Tro Bro Leon: Images from the original gravel classic

A selection of photos from the 2023 Tro Bro Leon

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Calm, calm, carnage: the lucky and the unlucky at the Giro d'Italia

Calm, calm, carnage: the lucky and the unlucky at the Giro d'Italia

Stage two was for the most part a tranquil and picturesque journey down the Adriatic Coast, but a late crash ended up defining the day

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Giro d'Italia 2023 stage three preview - a complicated route south

Giro d'Italia 2023 stage three preview - a complicated route south

A flat opening with a hilly finish will make stage three a difficult day to predict

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Will the 2023 Giro d'Italia be the Evenepoel v Roglič duel we all expected?

Will the 2023 Giro d'Italia be the Evenepoel v Roglič duel we all expected?

Remco Evenepoel stormed to victory in the opening stage of the Giro d'Italia, leaving us questioning whether the GC battle between the Soudal - Quick-Step...

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Giro d'Italia 2023 stage two preview - A day for the sprinters

Giro d'Italia 2023 stage two preview - A day for the sprinters

The second stage of the Giro d'Italia is characterised by the flat, coastal roads that defined the opening time trial 

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Why the Lagos de Covadonga stage will decide the Vuelta Femenina

Why the Lagos de Covadonga stage will decide the Vuelta Femenina

Can anyone challenge Demi Vollering on the steep slopes of the mythical climb?

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Giro d’Italia pro bike: Remco Evenepoel’s Specialized S-Works Shiv Disc time trial bike

Giro d’Italia pro bike: Remco Evenepoel’s Specialized S-Works Shiv Disc time trial bike

A closer look at the time trial setup of Belgian champion Evenepoel, who's hoping to claim a maiden maglia rosa this month

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Thibaut Pinot retakes centre stage at the Giro d'Italia amid Groupama-FDJ's continued fragility

Thibaut Pinot retakes centre stage at the Giro d'Italia amid Groupama-FDJ's continued fragility

As David Gaudu suffers a seasonal slump and Arnaud Démare remains out of form, French team Groupama FDJ turn again to Thibaut Pinot as the...

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Home favourites: Italians riding the 2023 Giro d’Italia

Home favourites: Italians riding the 2023 Giro d’Italia

There are 51 Italian riders racing in this year's Giro d'Italia. We look at the top contenders the Tifosi will be cheering on

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Giro d'Italia 2023 stage one preview - a time trial along the coast

Giro d'Italia 2023 stage one preview - a time trial along the coast

The Giro d'Italia opens with an uncomplicated time trial along the coast – the key factor that may hamper a rider's chances is the wind

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The Brits riding the 2023 Giro d’Italia

The Brits riding the 2023 Giro d’Italia

There are eight British riders on the start line in Fossacesia for the first Grand Tour of the season

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Five things we're talking about ahead of the Giro d'Italia

Five things we're talking about ahead of the Giro d'Italia

The first Grand Tour of the year is upon us and all the focus is on two leading riders

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Rapha reveals new EF Education-EasyPost kit for Giro d’Italia

Rapha reveals new EF Education-EasyPost kit for Giro d’Italia

Rapha and EF Education-EasyPost will showcase another special edition kit at the Giro d’Italia this year

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The hardest climbs of the Giro d’Italia 2023

The hardest climbs of the Giro d’Italia 2023

The decisive mountains that could decide who goes home with the maglia rosa

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'My world kind of fell apart' - Heinrich Haussler on his unexpected retirement and what lies ahead

'My world kind of fell apart' - Heinrich Haussler on his unexpected retirement and what lies ahead

The Australian was abruptly forced into retirement after being diagnosed with heart issues at a team training camp

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Giro d’Italia 2023: The general classification favourites

Giro d’Italia 2023: The general classification favourites

Rouleur assesses the GC riders in with a shot of claiming the pink jersey in the 2023 Giro d’Italia

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A history of unfinished business at the Giro d’Italia: Will 2023 be the year things go right for Geraint Thomas?

A history of unfinished business at the Giro d’Italia: Will 2023 be the year things go right for Geraint Thomas?

The Welshman has been unable to finish the last two times he has competed in the Giro, perhaps a change of luck (and some new...

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‘If she can, then I can’ - Meet Transibérica’s Donna Deeb who is on a mission to get more women in ultra-cycling events

‘If she can, then I can’ - Meet Transibérica’s Donna Deeb who is on a mission to get more women in ultra-cycling events

In her role as Transibérica’s Community Manager, Deeb is hoping to inspire others to take on challenges on two wheels

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La Vuelta Femenina 2023 - contenders and predictions

La Vuelta Femenina 2023 - contenders and predictions

In the first major stage race of the Women's WorldTour calendar, can Annemiek van Vleuten come back to form, or will Demi Vollering continue to...

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Ten races but no victories: Is La Vuelta Femenina Annemiek van Vleuten's chance to get back on top?

Ten races but no victories: Is La Vuelta Femenina Annemiek van Vleuten's chance to get back on top?

The World Champion has yet to get a win this season, but the mountainous terrain in the first major stage race of the year might...

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How to watch and live stream the Giro d'Italia 2023

How to watch and live stream the Giro d'Italia 2023

A guide to where you can catch all the Giro d'Italia action from home or on the go

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Giro d’Italia winners: A brief history

Giro d’Italia winners: A brief history

Only one rider can win the Giro d’Italia each year, and those that do etch their names among the greats of the sport. Ahead of...

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Liane Lippert: Next in line

Liane Lippert: Next in line

After six years with Team DSM, German rider Liane Lippert has made big changes for 2023, joining Movistar to learn from world champion Annemiek van Vleuten. The...

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