Prati di Tivo, 11 May 2024 – There is always the brand of Tadej Pogacar on the Giro 2024. In Prati di Tivo, third success for the Slovenian who consolidated the pink jersey despite not attacking from afar. Sprint victory for the race leader he beat Martinez, O’Connor, Tiberi and Thomas. There were no shocks in the general classification, Pogacar gained a few seconds of bonus and now leads with 2’40” on Martinez and 2’58” on Thomas, while in fourth place is O’Connor at 3’39” and in fifth Uijtdebrokes at 4’02”. Antonio on the rise Tiberi who took advantage of Plapp and Lutsenko’s difficult day to move up to sixth place at 4’23”, half of which was accumulated in Oropa due to a double puncture. Lorenzo is sixth Lucky at 5’15”. The first week ends on Sunday 11 May with the stage arriving in Naples, which presents a treacherous finish with a couple of tears to take into consideration, and the possibility of some finisseurs trying to win the stage. The wall towards Lake Lucrino could act as a springboard for an attack towards the finish line.
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It could be a stage for long-range breakaways, although some sprinters capable of holding on could try in a sprint. In case of escape we mention Simon’s names ClarkeAlexander De MarchiMaximilian Schachmanneven if he is man alongside Martinez, Jesper StuyvenJulian AlaphilippeDavid BaisMatteo TrentinMauri VansevenantKevin Vermaeke and Andrea Small. As for sprinters, runners like Tim Merlier or Jonathan Milan they could withstand the impact at the end and try to take it all out in the sprint, but it won’t be easy. Also watch out for Kaden Groves.
Where to see it on TV
Stage number nine of the 2024 Giro will take place on Sunday 12 May starting from Avezzano at 12pm with the following stages: flying finish line in Mondragone between 3.11pm and 3.28pm, Monte Procida between 4.13pm and 4.37pm, flying finish line in Bacoli between 4.17pm and 4.41pm, expected arrival in Naples between 5.00pm and 5.29pm. An hourly average is estimated between 41 and 45 km/h. Live from 11.45am on Eurosport 1, Sky channel 210, with commentary from Gregorio, Magrini and Moser. Streaming on Dazn and Discovery Plus. Live from 11.30am on Raisport Hd, digital channel 58, with Giro Mattina, then followed by Prima Diretta and broadcast on Rai Due from 2pm. Commentary by Pancani-Cassani. Streaming on Raiplay.
