The second week of the Giro d'Italia has thrown up the brilliant renaissance of Julian Alaphilippe, the sprinting dominance of Jonathan Milan, and the solo skil

PRATO DI TIVO, Italy (AP) — Tadej Pogacar’s command of the Giro d’Italia earned him a third stage win on Saturday in just the first week. Pogacar was first to Prato di Tivo on the summit finish of the eighth stage, the hardest of the race so far.

Speaking after Stage 12 of the Giro d'Italia, Tadej Pogacar made clear his admiration for Julian Alaphilippe, declaring that the French rider is "back" after a difficult period in his career. Alaphilippe was the main man on the run to Fano,

It was Julian Alaphilippe’s first victory in the Giro d'Italia, to go with his six stage wins at the Tour de France and one at the Spanish Vuelta, plus his back-to-back world titles in 2020 and 2021.

Italian cyclist Jonathan Milan sprinted to victory at the end of the 11th stage of the Giro d’Italia. Tadej Pogacar kept his firm grip on the leader’s pink jersey.

Two-time world champion Julian Alaphilippe has won the hilly 12th stage of the Giro d’Italia with a solo breakaway

It looks as though no one will stop Tadej Pogacar from winning the Giro d’Italia on his debut, despite there being two weeks left of the Italian grand tour.

Slovenian star Tadej Pogacar retains Giro d’Italia lead with third stage win after dominant display as Geraint Thomas remains third in general classification

A day after claiming the lengthy individual time-trial in Perugia, Tadej Pogacar paced himself up the 14km final climb along with an elite clique before producing his trademark late kick.

Pogacar outsprinted his rivals on stage eight to take another victory and extend his lead atop the overall standings