Simon Consonni News Today

Dutch sprinter roars into the Saudi Tour this week intent on building on the momentum of 2022.

Stage 18 was the longest stage of the Giro dItalia - a 231km race from Rovereto to Stradella. Bettiol formed part of a 23-rider breakaway and with no chase coming from the main field behind, the large group gained over 20 minutes during what was considered a transition stage. No one in the breakaway seemed to admire the vineyards of Lombardia as they charged by, with all efforts focused on the sweeping turns on four climbs in the final 40km.  It was on the first of those climbs that Bettiol an...