Michael Valgren Wins Giro Stage 17 by 3 Seconds for First Grand Tour Victory
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Updated · BBC.com · May 28
Michael Valgren Wins Giro Stage 17 by 3 Seconds for First Grand Tour Victory
8 articles · Updated · BBC.com · May 28
Michael Valgren, 34, broke clear with just over 1km left after a long breakaway and held off Andreas Leknessund by 3 seconds on the 202km run to Andalo.
The EF Education-EasyPost rider called the win one missing from his resume and dedicated it to his son, who had made him a green Pokemon lucky charm.
The stage marked a major comeback for Valgren, four years after a 2022 crash left him with a fractured pelvis and severe knee damage.
Jonas Vingegaard finished safely in the peloton to keep the pink jersey, leading Felix Gall by 4 minutes 3 seconds with Thymen Arensman another 24 seconds back.
As Vingegaard pursues a rare Giro-Tour double, should he attack the final mountain stages or simply conserve his energy?
How did team strategy on a 'classic breakaway day' set up Michael Valgren for his first Grand Tour stage victory?
What are the hidden costs and benefits for countries that pay millions to host a Grand Tour's foreign start?