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NBC Sports
3 days ago
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Giro d'Italia leader Isaac Del Toro claims statement win in Stage 17
BORMIO, Italy — Not content with being the first Mexican cyclist to lead the Giro d'Italia, Isaac Del Toro claimed a statement win during one of the race's trickiest stages to add some precious seconds to his slender advantage. The 21-year-old Del Toro had time to raise his arms over his head and then bow as he crossed the line at the end of the 17th stage four seconds ahead of Romain Bardet and overall rival Richard Carapaz. It was Del Toro's first stage victory in a Grand Tour and might assuage some of his disappointment from the previous day, when he lost nearly two minutes to Carapaz and barely managed to hold onto the leader's pink jersey. Del Toro was the youngest rider in 46 years to win in the maglia rosa, since Beppe Saronni — who was also 21 — won a time trial back in 1979. 'It's incredible, everybody wants this and today I realized I will never give up,' Del Toro said. 'And I will always stay one step in front, and I will always try it.' 'I don't have anything to lose and today was not easier than yesterday but for sure I had a better mentality.' With the bonus seconds, Del Toro extended his lead to 41 seconds over Carapaz, the 2019 champion who leapfrogged above Simon Yates into second. Yates is 51 seconds behind Del Toro. It is Del Toro's second Grand Tour. He finished 36th in the Spanish Vuelta last year. The 96-mile leg from San Michele All'Adige to Bormio featured three climbs, including the Mortirolo, one of the Giro's toughest and most famous climbs. It was there that Carapaz attacked but the Ecuadorian cyclist only had a 12-second advantage at the summit and was caught by his rivals on the descent. Del Toro made his move about nine kilometers from the finish, on the toughest section of the category three ascent of Le Motte. Carapaz managed to stick to his wheel but the young Mexican pulled away inside the final two kilometers and kept his small margin on the technical finish. 'I predict with the team something like this will happen and of course you don't want to let go all the GC riders,' Del Toro said. 'And I went to them, I take it easy, I put a little bit of pressure on the other ones after the descent and then I just tried to relax and recover because obviously it was a hard stage, to try to do the last kick and the last climb. 'We make this plan with the team and the team gave me all the confidence to try full gas.' Del Toro became only the second Mexican to win a Giro stage, after Julio Alberto Pérez Cuapio claimed one stage victory in 2001 and two more the following year. Stage 18 is a 89-mile route from Morbegno to Cesano Maderno that features three classified climbs before a relatively flat finale that should end in a bunch sprint. The Giro ends in Rome.
San Francisco Chronicle
3 days ago
- Sport
- San Francisco Chronicle
From disappointment to triumph: Giro leader Isaac Del Toro claims statement win on stage 17
BORMIO, Italy (AP) — Not content with being the first Mexican cyclist to lead the Giro d'Italia, Isaac Del Toro claimed a statement win on one of the race's trickiest stages to add some precious seconds to his slender advantage. The 21-year-old Del Toro had time to raise his arms over his head and then bow as he crossed the line at the end of the 17th stage four seconds ahead of Romain Bardet and overall rival Richard Carapaz. It was Del Toro's first stage victory in a Grand Tour and might assuage some of his disappointment from the previous day, when he lost nearly two minutes to Carapaz and barely managed to hold onto the leader's pink jersey. Del Toro was the youngest rider in 46 years to win in the maglia rosa, since Beppe Saronni — who was also 21 — won a time trial back in 1979. 'It's incredible, everybody wants this and today I realized I will never give up,' Del Toro said. "And I will always stay one step in front, and I will always try it. 'I don't have anything to lose and today was not easier than yesterday but for sure I had a better mentality.' With the bonus seconds, Del Toro extended his lead to 41 seconds over Carapaz, the 2019 champion who leapfrogged above Simon Yates into second. Yates is 51 seconds behind Del Toro. It is Del Toro's second Grand Tour. He finished 36th in the Spanish Vuelta last year. The 155-kilometer (96-mile) leg from San Michele All'Adige to Bormio featured three climbs, including the Mortirolo, one of the Giro's toughest and most famous climbs. It was there that Carapaz attacked but the Ecuadorian cyclist only had a 12-second advantage at the summit and was caught by his rivals on the descent. Del Toro made his move about nine kilometers from the finish, on the toughest section of the category three ascent of Le Motte. Carapaz managed to stick to his wheel but the young Mexican pulled away inside the final two kilometers and kept his small margin on the technical finish. 'I predict with the team something like this will happen and of course you don't want to let go all the GC riders,' Del Toro said. 'And I went to them, I take it easy, I put a little bit of pressure on the other ones after the descent and then I just tried to relax and recover because obviously it was a hard stage, to try to do the last kick and the last climb. 'We make this plan with the team and the team gave me all the confidence to try full gas.' Del Toro became only the second Mexican to win a Giro stage, after Julio Alberto Pérez Cuapio claimed one stage victory in 2001 and two more the following year. Thursday's 18th stage is a 144-kilometer (89-mile) route from Morbegno to Cesano Maderno that features three classified climbs before a relatively flat finale that should end in a bunch sprint. The Giro ends in Rome on Sunday. ___
CTV News
3 days ago
- General
- CTV News
20-year-old cyclist seriously hurt after crash in Kitchener
A 20-year-old man was sent to hospital after a crash in Kitchener Tuesday evening. Just before 6 p.m. Waterloo Regional Police said they were called to a crash between a Toyota SUV and a cyclist at the intersection of King Street East and Cedar Street North. Police said the cyclist was hit by the SUV and was sent to hospital with serious injuries. The 38-year-old Kitchener man driving the SUV was not hurt. Police said charges are expected. They are asking anyone who saw the crash or has video of the incident to call police at 519-570-9777, extension 8856.
CBC
3 days ago
- General
- CBC
Cyclist in hospital with serious injuries after being hit by SUV
A 20-year-old Kitchener man is in an out-of-region hospital with serious injuries after being hit by a Toyota SUV Tuesday evening in the downtown area. Police were called to the intersection of King Street E. and Cedar Street N. just before 6 p.m. for reports of a collision between the SUV and a cyclist. The 38-year-old Kitchener man who was driving the SUV was not injured, police said in a release. The intersection was closed for several hours for the investigation. Police say charges are anticipated in the case. Anyone who may have witnessed the collision or who have video footage of what happened is asked to contact the Waterloo Regional Police Service.
The Sun
3 days ago
- Health
- The Sun
Moment cyclist is hit by car at roundabout sending him crashing to the floor – but who's in the wrong?
THIS is the shocking moment a cyclist was sent flying off his bike after a car crashed into him at a roundabout. Dad-of-three Ian Bates had been cycling around a major roundabout in Waterlooville, Hampshire, when he was suddenly smashed into by a red Fiat. 6 6 6 But the headcam crash footage from 2017, which resurfaced on TikTok earlier this week, has sparked a debate among viewers over who is at fault. In the clip, Ian can be seen hurtling along a main road in the left hand lane, before shifting to the right hand side. As he enters the roundabout, appearing to aim for the third exit, things appear to be going as normal. However, as he continues around the junction, a red Fiat, driven by Natasha Howes, appears out of nowhere from his left hand side. With barely anytime to react, Ian realises he cannot do anything to avoid the impending collision. As the Fiat smashes into the front of his bike, Ian is sent flying to the floor, screaming as he does so. After the horrific collision, the dad-of-three picks himself and his bike up from the middle of the busy road, as cars begin to stop behind him. But as he tries to pull himself together, the red Fiat can be seen accelerating away in the distance, despite having appeared to have stopped temporarily. Adjusting his camera, Ian can then be seen wheeling his bike to the side of the road, before cycling again, in the direction that the Fiat went in. After the clip resurfaced on TikTok, viewers were split over who was in the wrong for the crash. Shocking moment cyclist smashes into bus & flips over handlebars… but viewers can't work out who's to blame One said: "Why do cyclists think bikes are their own car? "Like who rides a bike on a round about? Another added: "Car in the right here - you should've slowed down." However, not all viewers shared the same view. 6 6 6 One said: "Comments are scaring me - you usually yield at a roundabout. "Yes the biker didn't signal but it doesn't matter, if it had been a car, that red car would've driven straight into it." Following the crash, and subsequent court case, Howes was banned from driving for six months and fined £250. She admitted driving without reasonable consideration to other users, failing to report an accident and failing to produce insurance. Howes also previously admitted driving without due care and attention and without insurance in 2012, after knocking a motorcyclist off their bike. On that occasion, she was fined £450 and ordered to pay £50 costs. The Highway Code on giving way to cyclists at roundabouts The Highway Code dictates that motorists "should give priority to cyclists on roundabouts". In the guide, it states: "They [cyclists] will be travelling more slowly than motorised traffic. "Give them plenty of room and do not attempt to overtake them within their lane. "Allow them to move across your path as they travel around the roundabout." The code also dictates that drivers "should take extra care" to ensure they "do not cut across cyclists" when entering a roundabout. It states: "Cyclists, horse riders and horse drawn vehicles may stay in the left-hand lane when they intend to continue across or around the roundabout and should signal right to show you they are not leaving the roundabout. "Drivers should take extra care when entering a roundabout to ensure that they do not cut across cyclists, horse riders or horse drawn vehicles in the left-hand lane, who are continuing around the roundabout." Recounting the crash, Ian said: "I am very lucky I wasn't more seriously hurt. "I bounced off the side of the car; if I had hit the bonnet, that could well have been it. "Everything could have been much, much worse." The cyclist, who has an advanced motorist qualification, was left with cuts and grazes, as well as minor neck pain and numbness in his legs, after the smash. Describing the crash, Ian said: "It was a lovely summer evening and I was doing a 12-mile ride. "I was just going round the roundabout and she was coming onto it but she didn't see me, she didn't stop at all. "I let out this yelp and was thrown into the air. When I got up I thought she was going to pull into the bus stop but she just drove off. I couldn't believe it." Following the ordeal, Ian said he was worried to cycle again – even saying he wouldn't let his children ride on the roads. He added: "Unfortunately, you've got to have the attitude that everybody is out there to kill you. It's sad. "I avoid city traffic as much as possible. Car drivers just don't give cyclists the time of day."
