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Newsflash: May 30 - High Hopes, a shock crash, and a sad loss
Isaac del Toro, just 21, is leading the Giro d'Italia into its most punishing stages - a remarkable feat for a rider who only recently won the Tour de l'Avenir. As he confronts the steepest climbs and mounting pressure, the young Mexican is not only racing for victory but for a place in history.
In the Netherlands, a shadow fell over the Ronde van Lekkerkerk when Ellen van Dijk crashed in the closing moments of the race. The incident forced organisers to cancel the event, and the cycling world now anxiously awaits news on the condition of one of its most respected riders.