Arnaud Démare became the first French rider since Bernard Hinault to win four stages at a single Giro d’Italia with a comprehensive victory in Stage 11 to Rimini. Race leader Joao Almeida, meanwhile, enjoyed a safe day in pink.
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A ride for the ages saw Peter Sagan solo to Stage 10 glory to take a maiden victory on the Giro d’Italia – and his first win for 15 months. On a day two teams were forced out after Covid-19 positive tests, Portugal’s Joao Almeida also strengthened his grip on the maglia rosa with four bonus seconds.
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The Giro d’Italia is in turmoil after a second team this morning was forced to withdraw from the race due to Covid-19 testing. The race had already lost Mitchelton-Scott and has now lost Jumbo-Visma as well.
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Mitchelton-Scott have withdrawn from the Giro d’Italia after the team returned four positive Covid-19 results following the latest round of testing. The news comes after team leader Simon Yates had to withdraw ahead of Stage 8 after testing positive on Saturday.
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Ruben Guerreiro became first Portuguese rider in 31 years to win a stage on the Giro d’Italia as compatriot Joao Almeida made a record for the number of days in pink for Portugal after a rain-soaked Stage 9.
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