In a soporific Giro d'Italia in which the men in the general classification rode conservatively, plenty breakaway had their opportunities. From those emerged perhaps the biggest breakthrough of the race: Derek Gee.
There have been many men who have been very present in the pink race such as Ben Healy, Nico Denz, Filippo Zana, Alessandro de Marchi, Thibaut Pinot or the Bais brothers. But there is one who has been the common denominator from the beginning to the end of the corsa rosa: Derek Gee.
The lanky Canadian rider of 25 years was presented in the first stage race of his career with only one victory in his career, the Canadian time trial championship. We could hardly highlight in his record a fifth place in a stage of O Gran Camiño 2022 or an eleventh place in the Nations Time Trial. In this Giro d'Italia, however, the Israel - Premier Tech rider has exploded.
He has performed at an extraordinary level, being a protagonist in the race from start to finish. Unfortunately, he didn't get the prize of a stage win, but he came close on 2 occasions and will finish second in both the mountains and the regularity classification. A hell of a Giro d'Italia. Some will say that he was not rewarded, but he'll be damned.
DEREK GEE'S NUMBERS AT THE GIRO D'ITALIA 2023.
- STAGE 8 - 2ND
- STAGE 10 - 2ND
- STAGE 13 - 4TH
- STAGE 14 - 2ND
- STAGE 18 - 4TH
- STAGE 19 - 2ND
- KOM CLASSIFICATION - 2ND
- POINTS CLASSIFICATION - 2ND
Esta cuenta debe honrar al hombre que más ha dignificado un pobre #Giro. Desconocido antes de la carrera, sumó 4 segundos puestos y múltiples fugas en todo tipo de etapas donde siempre fue protagonista. La ironía de ser el más combativo y no ganar. Derek Gee 👏🏻
