Two of cycling’s most exciting young climbers, British twins Adam and Simon Yates, will continue their journey with Mitchelton-SCOTT for the next two seasons, despite significant interest from other outfits.
Chris Froome became the first Briton to win the Giro d’Italia and the third rider to make the grand slam with three Grand Tours victories in a row.
Chris Froome (Team Sky) took his first-ever Giro d’Italia stage victory at the dream location of the Monte Zoncolan as he fended off race leader Simon Yates (Mitchelton-Scott) who rode superbly behind him and extended his advantage over the other favourites.
The Italian rider Elia Viviani (Quick-Step Floors) won Stage 13 of the 101st Giro d’Italia
Simon Yates (Mitchelton-Scott) won his second stage dressed in the Maglia Rosa, this time in a solo move at 1400 metres to go on the short uphill finish to Osimo.
Former junior and U23 World Champion Matej Mohoric (Bahrain-Merida) took his first Giro d’Italia stage victory after opening his Grand Tours account at La Vuelta last year.
Matej Mohoric of the Bahrain-Merida squad hung on to the lead after a late escape to snatch the win in the 10th stage of the 101st Giro d’Italia – the longest stage of this year’s race.
Simon Yates (Mitchelton – Scott) solidified his hold on the maglia rosa, winning Stage 9 of the 101st Giro d’Italia
The Ecuadorian rider Richard Carapaz (Movistar Team) won Stage 8 of the 101st Giro d’Italia, Praia a Mare-Montevergine di Mercogliano of 209km.
After a set back in its GC ambitions yesterday, BORA – hansgrohe gave the right answer today, as Sam Bennett takes an impressive sprint victory in Praia a Mare.