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VIDEO: Julian Alaphilippe gifts Mirco Maestri special present after breakaway escapades on stage 12 of Giro d'Italia

Cycling
by Kieran Wood
Sunday, 19 May 2024 at 13:29
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On stage 12 of the 2024 Giro d'Italia, Julian Alaphilippe rolled back the years with a sensational return to form, taking the stage win with an incredible long-range attack.
The efforts of Alaphilippe's breakaway companion, Mirco Maestri went somewhat under the radar afterwards, due to the former world champion's victory. For Alaphilippe himself however, nothing was forgotten and ahead of stage 15, the queen stage of the 2024 Giro d'Italia, the Soudal - Quick-Step superstar made his gratefulness for Maestri help known, by gifting the Italian a pizza box full of special items.
The duo shared long turns whilst on the attack together on stage 12 and although Maestri eventually faded towards the end and crossed the line in 9th place, it's not unfair to say that without the support and cooperation of the 32-year-old Italian, Alaphilippe would not have managed to take such a sensational stage win.
See the heartwarming reunion between the pair in the video down below!

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