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Mathieu van der Poel expressed admiration for the resilience of top Grand Tour cyclists after losing the yellow jersey on stage 7 of the Tour de France, highlighting the grueling nature of the race and the impressive recovery of his rivals.
Isaac Del Toro, a 21-year-old Mexican cyclist racing for UAE, delivered an impressive performance in the Giro d'Italia, winning his first Grand Tour stage and showing potential to win the race, drawing comparisons to Tadej Pogacar and demonstrating remarkable composure and strength amid intense competition.
Richard Carapaz won stage 17 of the Tour de France, becoming the first Ecuadorian to win a stage in the race and completing the Grand Tour stage win hat-trick.
Tadej Pogačar's dominance in the 2024 Giro d'Italia was so overwhelming that it felt like he had the race won from the start. He won six stages and finished in the top three nine times, ultimately securing the general classification by nearly ten minutes. His relentless and unparalleled performance has set the stage for his attempt at the Giro-Tour double, a feat not achieved in 26 years. Despite his competitors' injuries, Pogačar remains focused and determined to fight for every inch in the upcoming Tour de France.
EF Education-EasyPost has announced its Tour de France lineup, with Richard Carapaz as the team leader. Carapaz, who finished second overall in the Giro d’Italia last year, will be supported by a team that includes Magnus Cort and Rigoberto Uran. American Neilson Powless and Britain’s James Shaw are also part of the team. Carapaz is looking to complete his set of Grand Tour stage victories and is optimistic about his chances in the Tour de France.
Sepp Kuss played a vital role in Primoz Roglic's victory at the Giro d'Italia, helping him overcome setbacks and limit time losses. Kuss has always shown dedication to Roglic's Grand Tour ambitions and has huge admiration for the Slovenian. He finished sixth in the Monte Lussari time trial and celebrated with his teammates when Roglic took the maglia rosa. Kuss is often Jumbo-Visma's Mr. Wolf, resolving problems when the team leaders get into trouble.