Giro d'Italia

2024 - 5 - 22

Giro d'Italia Drama Unfolds: Chaos, Snow Protests, and Dominant Victories

Ben O'Connor - Georg Steinhauser - Giro d'Italia - Tadej Pogacar

Get the latest on the Giro d'Italia 2024 stage 17 preview, Aussie star's criticism, and Tadej Pogacar's impressive wins amidst protests and weather chaos!

The Giro d'Italia 2024 has been a rollercoaster of drama, from snow protests to dominant victories. Stage 17 preview sets the stage for the last summit finish on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. The battle for the podium intensifies as contenders gear up for a challenging Dolomite destruction. Tadej Pogacar's dominance shines through with multiple victories, solidifying his position amidst the chaos.

Aussie star Ben O'Connor's fiery criticism labels the Giro as 'one of the worst-organised races.' Amidst anger and protests, riders confront 'dinosaurs' in the cycling world. The weather-shortened Stage 16 witnessed Tadej Pogacar's fifth win, showcasing his unrivaled talent. Despite the uncertainties, the pink jersey holder proves he's in a league of his own.

On Stage 16, Geraint Thomas slips a spot as Dani Martínez reclaims second place. The race sees intense competition as Pogacar's dominance holds strong. As chaos ensues, weather delays and rider refusals mark the turbulent journey of the Giro d'Italia. The excitement continues to build as the race unfolds, keeping fans on the edge of their seats.

In a surprising turn of events, the Giro d'Italia experienced weather chaos, leading to stage alterations and rider protests. The race organizers face criticism as the competition heats up. From Pogacar's stellar performance to O'Connor's outspoken remarks, the 2024 Giro d'Italia remains a thrilling spectacle in the world of cycling.

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Giro d'Italia 2024 stage 17 preview - the last summit finish (Rouleur)

All information for stage 17 of the 2024 Giro d'Italia taking place on Wednesday May 22, 2024, including route, contenders, and our stage winner prediction.

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'One of the worst-organised races': Aussie star blasts 'dinosaurs' as ... (Fox Sports)

'One of the worst-organised races': Aussie star blasts 'dinosaurs' as Giro riders protest over snow.

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Giro d'Italia Stage 17 highlights: Tadej Pogacar eases to fifth win ... (Eurosport.com)

Even with all the uncertainty going into Stage 16 of the Giro d'Italia, the man guaranteed to put on a show did exactly that. Tadej Pogacar ripped away to ...

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Giro d'Italia stage 17 preview: Dolomite destruction awaits (Global Cycling Network)

The battle lines for the last two spots on the podium have been drawn ahead of the Giro's next summit finish.

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Giro d'Italia 2024: Pogacar underlines dominance on end of chaotic ... (The Guardian)

Tadej Pogacar emerged from a chaotic day to underline his dominance of this Giro d'Italia with victory on a weather-shortened stage.

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Giro d'Italia stage 16: Victory number five for Tadej Pogačar on ... (Global Cycling Network)

Geraint Thomas slips a place as Dani Martínez hops back into second, but the pink jersey shows again that he's in a league of his own.

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Giro d'Italia: Tadej Pogačar makes it five stage victories on ... (Cyclingnews.com)

He rose out of the saddle with an inevitable attack as Giulio Pellizzarri (VF Group-Bardiani CSF-Faizanè) fought for his team's first Giro stage win since 2016, ...

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Ben O'Connor says Giro d'Italia is run by 'dinosaurs' amid anger over ... (Global Cycling Network)

'I'd like to see him get out on the bike and do the start of the stage and see what his answer is' says Australian.

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Giro d'Italia Stage 16 shortened and delayed amid weather chaos ... (Eurosport.com)

The Giro d'Italia was engulfed in chaos on Stage 16 as riders refused to take to the race start amid foul conditions, while race organisers claimed the ...

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After Stelvio replaced in Giro d'Italia's 16th stage, foul weather nearly ... (Canadian Cycling Magazine)

Tuesday's first stage of the 2024 Giro d'Italia's final week might have had its conclusion play out on another summit finish, but deteriorating weather ...

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'The confidence is there' – Weather hit stage 16 of Giro d'Italia no ... (Cyclingnews.com)

'I rode on my instinct and I can be happy with the way I gave my best' says Alaphilippe after he was caught on final climb.

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Giro d'Italia stage 17 Live - Big day in Dolomites with Passo Brocon ... (Cyclingnews.com)

Jam-packed climbing stage from Selva di Val Gardena to Passo Brocon takes in 4000m of elevation in 159km.

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Giro d'Italia 2024 Stage 17 LIVE: Can Tadej Pogacar take a sixth win ... (Eurosport.com)

Follow Road race Men at Giro d'Italia with live commentary on Eurosport. Get the latest Cycling updates and live results.

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Giro d'Italia: 'I think you could see that in G's answer' - Breakaway ... (Eurosport.com)

When asked if it was his choice to let team-mate Thymen Arensman leave him behind on Stage 16 of the Giro d'Italia, Geraint Thomas responded with a single ...

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Giro d'Italia: 'No' - Geraint Thomas reveals Ineos team-mate leaving ... (Eurosport.com)

Geraint Thomas gave a blunt one-word response when asked whether it was his decision to let Ineos Grenadiers team-mate Thymen Arensman leave him behind on ...

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Giro d'Italia stage 17 results: Georg Steinhauser wins atop Passo ... (Global Cycling Network)

Despite early pressure from dsm-firmenich PostNL, breakaway proves triumphant and EF Education-EasyPost get their win.

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Giro d'Italia: Georg Steinhauser claims maiden pro win as Tadej ... (Eurosport.com)

Georg Steinhauser (EF Education-EasyPost) claimed a terrific maiden pro victory as he easily stayed away to win Stage 17 at the Giro d'Italia.

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Georg Steinhauser's first professional victory is a Giro d'Italia ... (Canadian Cycling Magazine)

An amazing thing happened at the Giro d'Italia on Wednesday–Tadej Pogačar didn't win a mountain stage. He was runner-up. Instead, young German rider George ...

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Giro d'Italia 2024 stage 18 preview - out of the mountains and onto ... (Rouleur)

Date: Thursday May 23, 2024. Distance: 178km. Start location: Fiera di Primiero Finish location: Padua Start time: 13:05 CET Finish time (approx): 17:13 CET.

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Giro d'Italia: Georg Steinhauser solos to victory on Passo Brocon (Cyclingnews.com)

Ben O'Connor, Filippo Zana struggle on final climb as Pogačar rides away again.

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Giro d'Italia stage 17 as it happened: Georg Steinhauser wins as ... (Cycling Weekly)

Will Tadej Pogačar win again, or will it be a day for the break?

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Giro d'Italia 2024: Pogacar pulls further clear but day belongs to ... (The Guardian)

Georg Steinhauser halted race leader Tadej Pogacar's streak of stage wins at the Giro with a solo victory after a day of incessant climbing.

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Giro d'Italia Stage 17 highlights: Georg Steinhauser secures first pro ... (Eurosport.com)

Watch highlights from Stage 17 of the Giro d'Italia as Georg Steinhauser secures his first pro win, and Tadej Pogacar pulls further clear.

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In defence of Team dsm-firmenich PostNL's tactics at the Giro d'Italia (Rouleur)

The stage started how we all expected. A breakaway went up the road in the usual way it should in a mountain stage, with a group of opportunistic attackers ...

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Impressive performance by Frigo on Giro d'Italia stage 17 - Israel ... (Israel - Premier Tech)

Perhaps sometimes, it just isn't meant to be your day. Marco Frigo tried three times to break away during Wednesday's 17th Giro d'Italia stage, ...

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Giro d'Italia Preview: Stage 18 - Escape Collective (Escape Collective)

Stage 18: Fiera di Primiero to Padova – 178 km | May 23, 2024 · Where to watch: Max, FloBikes, Discovery+, Eurosport, SBS On Demand.

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'I was just struggling to breathe' - Ben O'Connor's Giro d'Italia ... (Global Cycling Network)

Australian holds onto fourth in the overall standings but Antonio Tiberi is closing with two mountain stages remaining.

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Giro d'Italia: Geraint Thomas missing his best legs as he marks Dani ... (Global Cycling Network)

Thymen Arensman puts aside his GC ambitions to help put Ineos Grenadiers teammate on the podium.

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'I'm not at my best' - Ben O'Connor sick and struggling but not broken ... (Cyclingnews.com)

'Hopefully, I can be good by Saturday' says Australian after losing time on the Passo Brocon finish.

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