No rest day for the wicked
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Well, the Giro’s been a bit dramatic so far, eh? A deluge cancelling stage one, different winners, dazzling debutants and downright disasters, not to mention Annemiek van Vleuten proving me well and truly wrong and dominating the race like she’s never been away.
I’ve been really enjoying the race but, as I said in today’s subscriber-only bonus Giro newsletter, it does take the edge off a stage race when the GC is sewn up to such an extent so early on in the race. Still, it does just seem right that Annemiek has walked all over the Giro in classic Annemiek style in her last ever go at the race.
I’d be lying, though, if I said I didn’t already have one eye on the TDFF… 💛🇫🇷🥐
Enjoy this week’s newsletter!
Amy x
P.s I was grumbling earlier this week on Twitter about how little coverage there seems to be of the Giro Donne out there thanks to some race that’s occurring over in France at the same time. It feels like 60% calendar probs and 40% lack of interest to me. Either way it’s very frustrating to see a race that’s brought so much drama get so little attention. What do you guys reckon?
News 📰
Elisa Balsamo is back on the bike after her nasty crash at RideLondon in May.
Elisa Longo Borghini was forced to abandon the Giro Donne due to a crash, but thankfully there is no sign of significant injury.
After both being involved in a crash on stage 6 of the Giro, Urška Žigart and Antonie Niedermaier abandoned the race.
Read 🗞️
A rider renewed: Annemiek van Vleuten back at her best Giro d'Italia Donne
Puck Pieterse continues her ascent in happy hunting ground of Val di Sole
Chloé Dygert’s inspiring comeback: a horrendous leg injury, heart surgery and some lofty goals
Van Vleuten wasn't interested in waiting for the pink jersey
Annemiek van Vleuten vs Elisa Longo Borghini: the rivalry the Giro Donne needs (😢💔)
Giro Donne: The art of Elisa Longo Borghini and Gaia Realini
Lorena Wiebes leaves Giro Donne to focus on Tour de France Femmes sprints
Analysis: Annemiek van Vleuten Still a Level Above in Final Giro d’Italia Donne
Listen 🎧
Wheel Talk have been discussing the Giro Donne with daily episodes!
Aussie national champ Brodie Chapman sat down for a chat with The Press Room Podcast
Watch 📺
Red Bull TV are back with their new approach to covering the MTB World Cup
Results 🏆
Road
Giro d’Italia Donne (2.WWT)
Stage 2: Annemiek van Vleuten
Stage 3: Lorena Wiebes
Stage 4: Elisa Longo Borghini
Stage 5: Antonia Niedermaier
Stage 6: Annemiek van Vleuten
Stage 7: Annemiek van Vleuten
Tour de Berlin Feminin (1.2)
Elena Hartmann (CGS)
Marith Vanhove (PHV)
Martina Alzini (COF)
MTB
European Championships
XCC Junior: 🥇 Carla Hahn 🇩🇪 🥈 Kamilla Aasebø 🇳🇴 🥉 Eva Herzog 🇦🇹
XCC Elite: 🥇 Ronja Blöchlinger 🇨🇭 🥈 Noëlle Buri 🇨🇭 🥉 Kira Böhm 🇩🇪
🇮🇹 UCI MTB World Cup: Val di Sole, Italy DH #3 & XCO+XCC #4
DH Elite: 🥇 Vali Höll 🇦🇹 🥈 Camille Balanche 🇨🇭 🥉 Jess Blewitt 🇳🇿
XCO U23: 🥇 Sofie Pedersen 🇩🇰 🥈 Samara Maxwell 🇳🇿 🥉 Ronja Blöchlinger 🇨🇭
XCO Elite: 🥇 Puck Pieterse 🇳🇱 🥈 Martina Berta 🇮🇹 🥉 Rebecca Henderson 🇦🇺
Upcoming races📆
Road
30th June - 9th July: Giro d’Italia Donne (2.WWT)
How to watch:
Live on Eurosport/GCN+ from 13:00 CEST everyday
9th July: 2 Districtenpijl - Ekeren-Deurne (1.1)
12th - 16th July: Baloise Ladies Tour (2.1)
MTB
European Championships
Saturday 8th July: XCO Junior
Sunday 9th July: XCO U23
Friday fun 🕺
Idk what is happening here but lol 🔪
That’s all 👋
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Amy x
I appreciate to be able to watch a little bit of the Giro Donne. It’s not that long ago, when we were “watching” women’s races with Twitter messages. So, there is still a loooot of room for improvement in women’s cycling left 😍🙏
I've been very disappointed at the lack of coverage, particularly on GCN, The Escape Collective and Velo - no daily emails (as is the case for the men's TDF), eg.