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1 day agoSpanish cyclist Guardeno airlifted to intensive care after training crash
Jaume Guardeno, a 23-year-old cyclist, suffered serious head injuries in a training crash after the Tour of Catalonia.
Simon Yates, one of Britain's most storied riders and the winner of last year's Giro d'Italia, has stunned cycling by announcing his retirement at 33. The Visma-Lease a Bike rider announced on Wednesday that he is quitting with deep pride and a sense of peace after a 13-year career that gleaned two grand tours, 10 elite stages and 36 professional races.
Ethan Hayter aims to regain top form for the Vuelta a España despite feeling off his game. He experienced stomach issues during the Giro but still performed well in time trials.
"There's only been one breakaway day in the Giro so far, there are usually a lot more, so I think everyone has their eye on the stage to Asiago. If you don't have a GC leader or sprinter, it's one of the last chances to win a stage," Plapp explained to Cyclingnews.