"Hopefully I can continue in this way to the Giro" - Michael Storer sends out Maglia Rosa warning with stunning Tour of the Alps GC win
CyclingFriday, 25 April 2025 at 15:47
Could the second tier Tudor Pro Cycling Team really win a Grand Tour? If the performances of GC leader Michael Storer at the Tour of the Alps this week are anything to go by, it's not completely out of the question. The Australian starred in the Alps again on the final stage, embarking on a long-range raid to reclaim the race lead from Thymen Arensman and secure the overall victory.
With around 35km to go, the Tudor Pro Cycling Team exploded the GC group as Florian Stork set a monster pace in an uphill leadout for Storer. Whilst Arensman was initially able to follow, when the Aussie moved off his teammate's wheel and onto the attack himself, the INEOS Grenadiers leader was quickly distanced.
"[I'm] super, super happy with my week. I just wish it was a little bit less complicated of a race. I literally had to attack every single day," reflected Storer in his post-stage interview afterwards. "The guys were incredible today. We were a well-oiled machine, we didn't put one foot wrong, and I have to thank every single member of the team."
Next up for the 28-year-old is the aforementioned Giro d'Italia. Having claimed a top-10 on GC in Italy last year, Storer returns looking like a genuine contender for the Maglia Rosa if he can keep this immense level of climbing up. "I'm definitely in good shape," he concludes with optimism. "Hopefully I can continue in this way to the Giro."
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I got confused tracking the Tour of the Alps. One day one GC rider gained a minute or two over the field, next day another one, then yet another one - it's not normal, everything was so unpredictable.
Actually, this should be normal, and would make cycling more interesting, it’s just that over the last period, racing has become more predictable, either because a couple of participants are above the rest or because there is a lack of will to attack outside planned strategy. I’m a bit surprised to hear it described as confusing though seeing as you have hours in every stage to watch how the virtual table evolves.
I was not sure that Tudor or Q36.5 would succeed with their plans this season, but so far they are doing really well. It’s a great new addition to the multilayer fascination that is biking.
I hope you can, Michael! but... here in Italy there is a curse "whoever wins Il Giro degli Alpi, no will win IL Giro D'Italia"... I hope you can break the enchantment.