M vd P is just so talented. Just like Cav, it’s a privilege to watch 
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Friday 6th May
State 1 results + GENERAL CLASSIFICATION AFTER STAGE ONE
- Mathieu van der Poel (Ned) Alpecin-Fenix, in 4-35-18
- Biniam Girmay (Eri) Intermaché-Wanty-Gobert, at 4s
- Pello Bilbao (Esp) Bahrain-Victorious, at 6s
- Magnus Cort (Den) EF Education-EasyPost, at 10s
- Wilco Kelderman (Ned) Bora-Hansgrohe, at same time
- Richard Carapaz (Ecu) Ineos Grenadiers
- Bauke Mollema (Ned) Trek-Segafredo
- Diego Ulissi (Ita) UAE-Team Emirates, all at same time
- Andrea Vendrame (Ita) AG2R Citroën, at 14s
- Mattias Skjelmose Jensen (Den) Trek-Segafredo, at same time
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Oh dear : /
Ewan crashed within the final 50m, after touching Girmay’s rear wheel and hit the deck, but later was seen to get up and cross the line unaided.
Always look forward to the Giro, more so than the T de F. It’s captivating - unpredictable and exciting with gorgeous scenery.
Great win in the TT for Simon Yates today - his first ever on a grand tour. Early days but I hope he carries it on and fulfills his potential.
Will be tuning in for the highlights every day!
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GIRO D’ITALIA 2022 STAGE TWO: BUDAPEST TO BUDAPEST (9.2KM)
- Simon Yates (GBr) Team BikeExchange-Jayco, in 11-50
- Mathieu van der Poel (Ned) Alpecin-Fenix, at 3s
- Tom Dumoulin (Ned) Jumbo-Visma, at 5s
- Matteo Sobrero (Ita) Team BikeExchange-Jayco, at 13s
- Ben Tulett (GBr) Ineos Grenadiers, at same time
- Tobias Foss (Nor) Jumbo-Visma, at 17s
- Wilco Kelderman (Ned) Bora-Hansgrohe, at same time
- Lennard Kämna (Deu) Bora-Hansgrohe, at same time
- Mauro Schmid (Sui) Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl, at 18s
- Thymen Arensman (Ned) Team DSM, at same time
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GENERAL CLASSIFICATION AFTER STAGE TWO
- Mathieu van der Poel (Ned) Alpecin-Fenix, in 4-47-11
- Simon Yates (GBr) Team BikeExchange-Jayco, at 11s
- Tom Dumoulin (Ned) Jumbo-Visma, at 16s
- Matteo Sobrero (Ita) Team BikeExchange-Jayco, at 24s
- Wilco Kelderman (Ned) Bora-Hansgrohe, at same time
- Ben Tulett (GBr) Ineos Grenadiers, at same time
- Tobias Foss (Nor) Jumbo-Visma, at 28s
- Bauke Mollema (Ned) Trek-Segafredo, at same time
- Pello Bilbao (Esp) Bahrain-Victorious, at 29s
- Mauro Schmid (Sui) Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl, at same time
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STAGE THREE Result: KAPOSVÁR TO BALATONFÜRED (201KM)
- Mark Cavendish (GBr) Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl, in 4-56-39
- Arnaud Démare (Fra) Groupama-FDJ
- Fernando Gaviria (Col) UAE Team Emirates
- Biniam Girmay (Eri) Intermarché - Wanty - Gobert Matériaux
- Jakub Mareczko (Ita) Alpecin-Fenix
- Edward Theuns (Bel) Trek-Segafredo
- Simone Consonni (Ita) Cofidis
- Caleb Ewan (Aus) Lotto-Soudal
- Alberto Dainese (Ita) Team DSM
- Phil Bauhaus (Ger) Bahrain Victorious, all at same time
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[Rosa] GENERAL CLASSIFICATION AFTER STAGE THREE
- Mathieu van der Poel (Ned) Alpecin-Fenix, in 9-43-50
- Simon Yates (GBr) Team BikeExchange-Jayco, at 11s
- Tom Dumoulin (Ned) Jumbo-Visma, at 16s
- Matteo Sobrero (Ita) Team BikeExchange-Jayco, at 24s
- Wilco Kelderman (Ned) Bora-Hansgrohe, at same time
- Ben Tulett (GBr) Ineos Grenadiers, at same time
- Tobias Foss (Nor) Jumbo-Visma, at 28s
- Bauke Mollema (Ned) Trek-Segafredo, at same time
- Pello Bilbao (Esp) Bahrain-Victorious, at 29s
- Mauro Schmid (Sui) Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl, at same time
POINTS CLASSIFICATION AFTER STAGE THREE
- Mathieu van der Poel (Ned) Alpecin-Fenix, on 62pts
- Biniam Girmay (Eri) Intermaché-Wanty-Gobert, on 55pts
- Mark Cavendish (GBr) Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl on 53pts
MOUNTAINS CLASSIFICATION AFTER STAGE THREE
- Rick Zabel (Deu) Israel-Premier Tech, on 5pts
- Pascal Eenkhoorn (Ned) Jumbo-Visma, on 5pts
- Mathieu van der Poel (Ned) Alpecin-Fenix, on 3pts
YOUNG RIDER CLASSIFICATION AFTER STAGE THREE
- Matteo Sobrero (Ita) Team BikeExchange-Jayco, in 9-44-14
- Ben Tulett (GBr) Ineos Grenadiers, at same time
- Tobias Foss (Nor) Jumbo-Visma, at 4s
- Mauro Schmid (Sui) Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl, at 5s
- João Almeida (Por) UAE-Team Emirates, at same time
TEAM CLASSIFICATION AFTER STAGE THREE
- Jumbo-Visma, in 29-12-45
- Ineos Grenadiers, at 11s
- Team BikeExchange-Jayco, at 16s
- Bora-Hansgrohe, at 22s
- Astana-Qazaqstan, at 43s
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Rest Day Today - Monday 9th May
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Tuesday 10th May
Stage four, Avola - Etna, (166km)
A volcanic summit finish with tomorrow’s stage four.
Any guesses will be wearing the Maglia Rosa after?
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The winner 
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Looking at third place overall, does this meant that Tom Dumoulin is finally back in form? I haven’t seen much written about him recently, but I don’t really follow the cycling press, etc
Great to see him back.
His position is due to his performance in the time trial, so hard to tell if he’s in form.
Watched the interview he gave after the time trial, he was very disappointed. To say he wasn’t a happy bunny would be an understatement.
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I’m looking forward to watching that.
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Hi Debs,thank you.
Ciao
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STAGE FOUR: AVOLA TO ETNA (172KM)
- Lennard Kämna (Ger) Bora-Hansgrohe, in 4-32-11
- Juan Pedro López (Esp) Trek-Segafredo, at same time
- Rein Taaramäe (Est) Intermarché-Wanty-Gobert Matériaux, at 34s
- Sylvain Moniquet (Bel) Lotto-Soudal, at 2-12
- Mauri Vansevenant (Bel) Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl, at same time
- Gijs Leemreize (Ned) Jumbo-Visma, at 2-31
- Richard Carapaz (Ecu) Ineos Grenadiers, at 2-37
- Romain Bardet (Fra) Team DSM, at same time
- Pello Bilbao (Esp) Bahrain-Victorious
- João Almeida (Por) UAE Team Emirates
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[Rosa] GENERAL CLASSIFICATION AFTER STAGE FOUR
- Juan Pedro López (Esp) Trek-Segafredo, in 14-17-07
- Lennard Kämna (Ger) Bora-Hansgrohe, at 39s
- Rein Taaramäe (Est) Intermarché-Wanty-Gobert Matériaux, at 58s
- Simon Yates (GBr) BikeExchange-Jayco, at 1-42
- Mauri Vansevenant (Bel) Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl, at 1-47
- Wilco Kelderman (Ned) Bora-Hansgrohe, at 1-55
- Pello Bilbao (Esp) Bahrain-Victorious, at 2-00
- João Almeida (Por) UAE Team Emirates, at same time
- Richie Porte (Aus) Ineos Grenadiers, at 2-04
- Romain Bardet (Fra) Team DSM, at 2-06
POINTS CLASSIFICATION AFTER STAGE FOUR
- Mathieu van der Poel (Ned) Alpecin-Fenix, on 62pts
- Biniam Girmay (Eri) Intermaché-Wanty-Gobert, on 55pts
- Mark Cavendish (GBr) Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl on 53pts
MOUNTAINS CLASSIFICATION AFTER STAGE FOUR
- Lennard Kämna (Ger) Bora-Hansgrohe, on 40pts
- Juan Pedro López (Esp) Trek-Segafredo, on 18pts
- Rein Taaramäe (Est) Intermarché-Wanty-Gobert Matériaux, on 12pts
YOUNG RIDER CLASSIFICATION AFTER STAGE FOUR
- Juan Pedro López (Esp) Trek-Segafredo, in 14-17-07
- Mauri Vansevenant (Bel) Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl, at 1-47
- João Almeida (Por) UAE Team Emirates, at 2-00
- Thymen Arensman (Ned) Team DSM, at 2-15
- Santiago Buitrago (Col) Bahrain-Victorious, at 2-18
TEAM CLASSIFICATION AFTER STAGE FOUR
- Bora-Hansgrohe, in 42-54-54
- Intermarché-Wanty-Gobert, at 2-17
- Trek-Segafredo, at 2-47
- Bahrain-Victorious, at 3-03
- Ineos Grenadiers, at 3-21
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Mathieu van der Poel lost the Maglia Rosa as expected yesterday but he remains the highest scorer in the Points Classification, so today it’s off with the pink jersey and on with the Red: Maglia Ciclamino (Sprinter’s Jersey).
Juan Pedro Lopez Perez (Trek-Segafredo) will start todays stage with the Maglia Rosa.
The 24 year old Spanish rider also holds the Maglia Bianca (Young rider’s jersey) which will be worn on loan to 2nd placed young rider Mauri Vansevenant (Quick Step Alpha Vinyl Team)
Lennard Kämna (Ger) Bora-Hansgrohe, yesterday’s stage winner, will wear the Maglia Azzurra (Climber’s Jersey). The Bora-Hansgrohe team also gain lead in the Team Classification.
Despite a category 2 climb today’s race will probably end with a mass sprint finish.
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STAGE FIVE Results: CATANIA TO MESSINA (174KM)
- Arnaud Démare (Fra) Groupama-FDJ, in 4-03-56
- Fernando Gaviria (Col) UAE-Team Emirates, at same time
- Giacomo Nizzolo (Ita) Israel-Premier Tech
- Davide Ballerini (Ita) Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl
- Biniam Girmay (Eri) Intermarché-Wanty-Gobert
- Phil Bauhaus (Deu) Bahrain-Victorious
- Alberto Dainese (Ita) Team DSM
- Natnael Tesfatsion (Eri) Drone Hopper-Androni Giocattoli
- Edward Theuns (Bel) Trek-Segafredo
- Simone Consonni (Ita) Cofidis, all at same time
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The Classification results remain unchanged except for a new Maglia Ciclamino wearer:
POINTS CLASSIFICATION AFTER STAGE FIVE
- Arnaud Démare (Fra) Groupama-FDJ, on 94pts
- Biniam Girmay (Eri) Intermaché-Wanty-Gobert, on 72pts
- Fernando Gaviria (Col) UAE-Team Emirates, on 67pts
…and the strange amendment in the top 10 GC; Bilbao and Almeida were 7th and 8th with exactly the same @ 2:00 minutes time, however Almeida managed to win a 2 second time award on todays stage, so he becomes credited with the 7th place @ 1:58
I bet that put a smile on his face.
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Interesting to see who actually wins the points jersey. Of those listed I can only see Grimy getting to Milan.
Perhaps if Cav wins a few more stages he will be in with a shout. I can’t see him climbing off.
Sprint stage again tomorrow.
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STAGE SIX RESULTS: PALMI TO SCALEA (192KM)
- Arnaud Démare (Fra) Groupama-FDJ, in 5-02-33
- Caleb Ewan (Aus) Lotto-Soudal
- Mark Cavendish (GBr) Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl
- Biniam Girmay (Eri) Intermarché-Wanty-Gobert
- Giacomo Nizzolo (Ita) Israel-Premier Tech
- Phil Bauhaus (Ger) Bahrain-Victorious
- Andrea Vendrame (Ita) Ag2r Citroën Team
- Natnael Tesfatsion (Eri) Drone Hopper-Androni Giocattoli
- Vincenzo Albanese (Ita) Eolo-Kometa
- Edward Theuns (Bel) Trek-Segafredo, all at same time
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Arnaud Démare gains his second stage win in this Giro.
No changes to the top classification positions after stage six.
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