Another day, another sprint? Yes but this is the last chance for the sprinters for a week and several could be heading home – possibly with flights booked already – after today. Still it’s a featureless stage and in order to avoid the boredom we can riff on parmesan cheese and invisible cows before reverting to the sprint picks and today’s weather.
Giro d’Italia Rest Day Review
Primož Roglič’s quest to be known as the Giro d’Italia winner rather than an ex-ski jumper is on the right course. With a week of racing he’s seen his rivals fall away, either literally in the case of Tom Dumoulin or just down the standings.
Giro Stage 9 Preview
The big time trial stage, only now without the big time triallist Tom Dumoulin. It’s the chance for Primož Roglič to take the stage and put time into this rivals, and a chance for us to see how his form is holding up.
Giro Stage 8 Preview
A sprint stage or a breakaway? Probably a breakaway day, and watch out for the final 2okm which are harder than they look.
Team Sky’s Finances
Team Sky’s accounts for the year ending 2018 have been published and if they’re Ineos today, the company behind it all remains the same so here’s a closer look at their most recent accounts and budget, another record year.
Giro Stage 6 Preview
Sprint or breakaway? A long stage and the hilly finish could open up the stage while the grim weather continues.
