Cian Uijtdebroeks is currently one of the most promising riders in the peloton, and has been riding under the radar of the big stars.
BORA - hansgrohe have just taken a crucial Giro d'Italia win, but on the same day their young Belgian prospect has also achieved his first Top10 in the pro ranks at a stage-race.
"It was a challenging but successful week for me, I'm very happy to score my first top 10 in a stage race, even though I prefer stage races with more climbing," the 19-year old said after completing the
Tour of Norway. He has been given a secondary calendar this year, having raced four non-World Tour stage-races where he is learning the ways in the elite peloton and quicken the learning process.