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Straits Times
27-05-2025
- Sport
- Straits Times
Christian Scaroni wins Stage 16 as Primoz Roglic pulls out on chaotic day at Giro d'Italia
XDS Astana Team rider Christian Scaroni (right) celebrating at the end of the 16th stage on May 27, alongside second-placed XDS Astana rider Lorenzo Fortunato. PHOTO: AFP Christian Scaroni wins Stage 16 as Primoz Roglic pulls out on chaotic day at Giro d'Italia SAN VALENTINO, Italy - Christian Scaroni won an action-packed stage 16 of the Giro d'Italia on May 27 as Isaac Del Toro's rivals cut into his overall lead and favourite Primoz Roglic abandoned the race. A 203km ride from Piazzola sul Brenta to San Valentino featured four brutal climbs, totalling up to 4,900m of elevation, with heavy rainfall leading to several crashes. Scaroni and teammate Lorenzo Fortunato broke away on the final climb, a punishing 12.6km stretch at an average gradient of 8.3 per cent, and built a sizeable lead to ensure a one-two finish for the XDS Astana Team. "I'm really happy to win a stage of the Giro d'Italia. Lorenzo Fortunato and I fought very hard and very well," Scaroni said. "He let me win the stage. I was at the limit in the last kilometre. It was very steep there." Giulio Pellizzari (Red Bull–Bora–Hansgrohe) was third, completing an all-Italian podium. In the overall standings, Mexican Del Toro is now just 26 seconds ahead of Simon Yates (Visma–Lease a Bike) after running out of steam with 3km to go and failing to keep up with the Briton and Richard Carapaz (EF Education-EasyPost). Carapaz, winner of the 2019 Giro and a gold medallist at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, started the day over two minutes behind Del Toro but now trails by 31 seconds after an explosive effort on the final climb. "At the end we knew it was a real key stage here. I think I went well and I demonstrated what I've worked (on), everything it's cost me to get here and be here once again," Carapaz told TNT Sports. "I think in the last few years I haven't had the aptitude, the shape to be here in this moment but that was the motivation to get myself up and go ahead and be here and try it once more. "And good, I think we're good to give a big battle and go for it." Day of crashes Earlier on May 27, Slovenian Roglic abandoned the Giro after suffering another crash on a downhill section alongside Ecuadorean Carapaz. The 2023 winner's title bid had suffered a major blow after a crash on May 24, his third in a week, with Red Bull–Bora–Hansgrohe's sports director Christian Pomer saying on May 25 the team could decide to pull the 35-year-old out of the race. Welshman Joshua Tarling (INEOS Grenadiers), the stage two winner, also abandoned the race after a heavy crash. Slovenian Primoz Roglic abandoned the Giro after suffering another crash on a downhill section alongside Ecuadorean Richard Carapaz. PHOTO: EPA-EFE Roglic and Tarling were among the riders to crash on May 27, with Egan Bernal (INEOS Grenadiers), Carlos Verona (Lidl–Trek) and Alessio Martinelli of VF Group–Bardiani–CSF–Faizane all losing their footing in the rain. Martinelli was taken to hospital after the crash, where he was conscious and in a stable condition. May 28's stage 17 is another ride through the mountains spanning 155km from San Michele all'Adige to Bormio, with an altitude gain of 3,800m. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
RTÉ News
20-05-2025
- Climate
- RTÉ News
Daan Hoole snatches Giro stage win, Isaac del Toro stays in overall lead
Dutchman Daan Hoole was the surprise winner of the stage 10 time trial on a rain-affected day in the Giro d'Italia. The Lidl-Trek rider capitalised on better early conditions to set an unbeatable time over the 28.6km course from Lucca to Pisa, finishing in 32.30 minutes in front of the leaning tower. Hoole's time eclipsed the early leader, Britain's Ethan Hayter, by 10 seconds, but the Quickstep rider held on for a podium place behind compatriot Josh Tarling of INEOS Grenadiers. As the conditions worsened, none of the contenders for the general classification could make an impression, allowing Isaac del Toro to cling on to the maglia rosa despite finishing in 37th place. The biggest beneficiary was Primoz Roglic, battling to recover from a crash two days ago and secure his second Giro title after his win in 2023. Roglic (Red Bull Bora Hansgrohe) fell again on the stage's recon ride but recovered to make up more than a minute on his main challengers and move up to fifth place in the standings. Juan Ayuso (UAE Team Emirates) came in 22nd place, making up a minute on leader Del Toro and staying in second place overall. Ireland's Sam Bennett (Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale Team) crossed the line in 92nd and is 147th overall.
Straits Times
10-05-2025
- Sport
- Straits Times
Briton Tarling edges Roglic in time trial to win Giro stage two
Cycling - Giro d'Italia - Stage 2 - Tirana to Tirana - Albania - May 10, 2025 INEOS Grenadiers's Joshua Tarling celebrates on the podium after winning stage 2 REUTERS/Florion Goga TIRANA - Welshman Joshua Tarling (INEOS Grenadiers) set a time-trial pace even race favourite Primoz Roglic, could not match to win stage two of the Giro d'Italia by one second on Saturday. Tarling secured his first Grand Tour stage victory after the 21-year-old Briton had a nervous wait to see Roglic come so close, but the Slovenian had to settle for second place with the consolation of taking over the leader's pink jersey. Australian Jay Vine (UAE Team Emirates) had set the early pace but came in third, three second behind Tarling in the short 13.7km individual time-trial in Tirana. "To win today is definitely exceptional," Tarling said. Vine crashed on Friday's opening stage, but took the lead from Italian Edoardo Affini, before Tarling showed his time-trial prowess. Tarling came third in the 2023 world road time-trial and, racing his first Giro, had to sit and watch as the main contenders attempted to steal the win. "Waiting for the other riders to complete the course was hard too, I don't want to do it again," Tarling said. "It was long. I was afraid of everyone among the favourites." All eyes were on 2023 winner Roglic, and with reigning champion Tadej Pogacar deciding to focus on the Tour de France, the 35-year-old Slovenian is expected to become the oldest ever Giro winner. Roglic, however, fell short, and Wout van Aert (Visma-Lease a Bike) was well off the pace early in his ride. Van Aert beat Tarling to the bronze medal at last year's Olympic Games. Opening stage winner Mads Pedersen (Lidl-Trek) was last to go and despite pushing hard to the end, the Dane finished 12 seconds down in seventh place and lost the overall lead to Roglic by one second. Tarling, racing only his second Grand Tour having failed to finish last year's Vuelta A Espana, became the youngest rider to win a Giro time-trial. Sunday's stage three is the last time the riders will tackle the Albanian roads in this year's Giro, with a 160km ride that starts and finishes in Vlore. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
RTÉ News
10-05-2025
- Sport
- RTÉ News
Joshua Tarling sets searing pace in Giro d'Italia time trial to win stage two
Welshman Joshua Tarling (INEOS Grenadiers) set a time-trial pace even race favourite Primoz Roglic could not match to win stage two of the Giro d'Italia by one second on Saturday. Tarling secured his first Grand Tour stage victory after the 21-year-old Briton had a nervous wait to see Roglic come so close, but the Slovenian had to settle for second place with the consolation of taking over the leader's pink jersey. Australian Jay Vine (UAE Team Emirates) came third, three seconds behind Tarling in the short 13.7km individual time-trial in Tirana. Irish duo Sam Bennett (Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale) and Darren Rafferty (EF Education - EasyPost) set times of 1.59 and 2.37 minutes down on Tarling's mark.
Gulf Today
08-05-2025
- Sport
- Gulf Today
Holders UAE Team Emirates-XRG begin Giro d'Italia title defence
As UAE Team Emirates-XRG gear up for the 108th edition of the Giro d'Italia, the anticipation and excitement is palpable across the world of cycling on the eve of the first Grand Tour of the season. Known for its punishing climbs and picturesque scenery, the Giro offers a valuable opportunity for riders to test themselves on one of cycling's toughest stages. With the majestic landscapes of Italy once again setting the stage, all eyes now turn to Juan Ayuso, the rising star of Spanish cycling, who enters the race as one of the standout favourites. Ayuso arrives at the start line in red-hot form, having lit up the early season with a string of commanding performances. His crowning moment came at Tirreno-Adriatico, where he sealed the general classification convincingly - a victory that has only fueled his hunger heading into the biggest challenge of his young career. With his sights firmly set on the Maglia Rosa, Ayuso is more than ready for the three-week battle that lies ahead. Ayuso: 'It's been an amazing start to the season. I've found a good rhythm and, for the first time in my career, I haven't had any setbacks. I love racing in Italy - it's a country that feels like home, and I've had some of my best results here. Now I'm just really excited to get to the start line. Training camp went perfectly, and I'm ready to test myself at one of the most beautiful races on the calendar!' Joining Ayuso as a co-leader within the team will be Adam Yates. A strong contender in his own right, Yates will bring a calm and experienced presence in the high mountains, with a proven track record in Grand Tour racing. Supporting Ayuso and Yates will be a well-rounded and reliable UAE Team Emirates-XRG line-up - a team crafted to provide a blend of experience, climbing prowess, and all-round strength. Jay Vine and Isaac Del Toro, both showing strong early season legs, will be key to controlling the tempo on the climbs, creating the launchpad for Ayuso and Yates to make their pivotal moves. The ever-dependable Rafal Majka brings a wealth of Grand Tour wisdom, while young Spaniard Igor Arrieta and the versatile Brandon McNulty will be ready to grind it out across all terrains. But as always, glory at the first Grand Tour of the year will not come easy. The general classification battle is stacked with threats from across the peloton. Primoz Roglic, a five-time Grand Tour champion and former Maglia Rosa winner, returns to regain his crown and repeat his heroics of 2023. Also entering the fray is Egan Bernal of INEOS Grenadiers - a previous Giro d'Italia and Tour de France winner hungry to rediscover his best form on Italian soil. With a strong team behind him, the Colombian is one to watch across the three weeks of racing. Veteran Spanish climber Mikel Landa will also be looking to fight for the general classification win. Stepping into the leadership role for Soudal-Quick-Step in the absence of Remco Evenepoel, Landa has shown excellent form this season and will be looking to build on two top 10 GC finishes already in 2025. Across 3,413KM of relentless terrain, the Giro d'Italia will serve up five mountain stages, eight hilly tests, six sprint stages, and two-time trials - with plenty of opportunities to shape the race. The fight for pink starts early with a punchy finish on Stage 1 that will keep every GC hopeful alert, while stage 2's short, explosive time trail will offer Ayuso a chance to lay down a marker. The first real uphill finishes arrive on Stages 5 and 7, where the race favourites will begin to show their hands. It's a brutal opening week - not decisive, but dangerous - and for those eyeing the Maglia Rosa, there's no room for error. With the road to Rome paved in challenge and opportunity, Juan Ayuso steps into the spotlight. At just 22, he carries both form and momentum into the Giro, poised not just to compete - but to contend. Backed by a powerful UAE Team Emirates-XRG squad, Ayuso's campaign marks the beginning of the team's Grand Tour ambitions, with the Maglia Rosa firmly in sight.
