VIDEO: Primoz Roglic changes bikes in preparation for stage 19 finale at the Giro d'Italia
CyclingFriday, 26 May 2023 at 16:45
In a significant statement of intent, Primoz Roglic has opted to change bikes as stage 19 of the Giro d'Italia nears it's potentially race-defining conclusion.
The Jumbo-Visma leader pulled of to the side of the road with just over 20km to go, switching set-up to his individual time-trial bike. One with lower gears that the Slovenian will hope gives him an advantage over the likes of Geraint Thomas and Joao Almeida in the finale.
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- You are completely wrongvappaxbipmv05-04-2025
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- Just like Dwars door Vlaanderen, the Ronde van Vlaanderen was/is NOT on MAX. Get your facts straight.Ben04-04-2025
- You might bounce more for the same power, but not the same speed. Sending 20 kgs over a jump at 20 kph will fly just as far as 10 kgs at the same speed. Again, Galileo demonstrated this.acem8204-04-2025
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