Tim Merlier sprints to stage 2 victory – Giro d’Italia

Tim Merlier showed no fear on his Grand Tour debut as he produced a brilliant sprint to take the win on Stage 2. The 28-year-old led home Giacomo Nizzolo and Elia Viviani, with Fernando Gaviria suffering an unfortunate mishap in the closing stages.

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Filippo Ganna takes opening stage time trial – Giro d’Italia

Italy’s Filippo Ganna produced a stunning performance to top the timesheet after the opening time-trial of the 2021 Giro d’Italia. The 24-year-old thrived in the sunshine in Turin as he powered to the top of the standings in very impressive fashion.

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Josef Cerny wins wet stage 19 following strike threat – Giro d’Italia

On a day of controversy on the Giro d’Italia, the Czech Republic’s Josef Cerny rode clear of a 14-man breakaway to take an unexpected win in Asti in a rain-shortened Stage 19. The peloton trundled home almost 12 minutes in arrears following a rider protest which slashed 125km from what was meant to be the longest stage of the race.

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