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Josh Kench was the Giro d'Italia's unlikeliest finisher: 'It’s been a rollercoaster'

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Josh Kench was the Giro d'Italia's unlikeliest finisher: 'It’s been a rollercoaster'

Unwanted by any European team, New Zealander Josh Kench found himself racing in China for two seasons. Through a valuable connection he was given a WorldTour contract when he least expected it.

By Chris Marshall-Bell

Photography by Equipe cycliste Groupama-FDJ

4 JUNE 2026 | UPDATED 12.35 PM BST

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