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30 The number of Giro d’Italia Donne stages Marianne Vos has won, after she triumphed on stage 7 of this year’s race. The Dutchwoman won her first in 2007, and is 19 wins ahead of the nearest active rider, Annemiek van Vleuten.
“ Being mocked and bullied in the gruppetto today was one of the worst experiences I’ve had in a bike race”
Heidi Franz speaks out about bullying in the back group at the Giro d’Italia Donne. The American, who rides for Rally Cycling, said that people were being mocked for merely trying to make the time cut.
⇨ Colombian moves
Although transfers aren’t officially confirmed until August 1, the rumour mill is still spinning feverishly. Sergio Higuita will reportedly join BoraHansgrohe at the end of this season, and is being replaced at EF Education- Nippo by fellow Colombian Esteban Chaves. Jai Hindley, the Australian climber and last year’s Giro runner-up, is also joining Bora from DSM, Cyclingnews reported.