Dorian "I had the legs to do much better" Godon disappointed as mechanical problems costs him a result in Giro stage 13
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The thirteenth stage of Giro d'Italia was a big show of Mads Pedersen who didn't find his equal in the uphill sprint in Vicenza. Behind, Dorian Godon was one of the fastest man and eventually crossed the line in a fifth place. Yet the Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale rider was far from satisfied.
"I didn't necessarily come for fifth place," Godon made his ambitions clear in an interview afterwards. The hilly stage 13 was certainly one that piqued the 28-year-old Frenchman's interest already beforehand. "It was definitely the stage I had ticked off."
"I feel like things are going pretty well at the moment. I've been working a good part of the year to try to win a stage at the Giro. I was really well surrounded in the finale. I managed my climbs well. Stan [Dewulf] put us back in position really well as we approached the finale. It was really great. He's building up a lot of power too, so that's nice," explained the Frenchman.
"Afterwards, I was on Nico's [Prodhomme] wheel to be the first at the bend. I didn't necessarily be in the lead, but I wanted to arrive with a bit of momentum." Unfortunately, Godon lost Prodhomme's wheel due to a small mechanical problem, which costed him a few positions in run-up for the final sprint.
"I derailed two kilometers in, so I lost Nico's wheel. I thought the race was over, because I couldn't get the chain back on. So, I was far behind. I made an effort to try to get back up and get Nico's wheel. I managed my climb a bit until 300 meters before putting everything in until the line. I made a big comeback. Fifth is better than nothing, but I was hoping for much better. I had the legs to do much better," he concluded.
Ondrej ZhasilCycling Journalist
Ondřej Zhasil is a cycling journalist at CyclingUpToDate and has been part of the team since 2023. He is based in Ostrava, the third-largest city in the Czech Republic, and covers professional cycling across the main UCI competitions, including the Tour de France, the Giro d’Italia, and La Vuelta a España. A key focus of his work is startlist analysis and pre-race coverage, where he examines team selections, rider line-ups, and tactical scenarios ahead of major events.
Alongside WorldTour coverage, Ondřej has developed specific expertise in junior cycling and in racing across East Asia, including competitions in China and Japan. He also maintains a broad working knowledge of other disciplines and levels, including cyclocross, while continuing to expand his understanding of mountain bike racing.
Ondřej holds a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and Physics, which supports his analytical, data-driven approach to performance and race analysis. In his reporting, he regularly uses ProCyclingStats for results, statistics, and historical context. He places strong emphasis on careful sourcing, editorial accuracy, and updating articles promptly when new, verified information becomes available.
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