Portuguese Cyclist Leads Giro d'Italia
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Aart Vierhouten has been involved in the cycling world for many years, but he had never experienced the scenario of the fifth Giro stage. In the finale of the crazy stage—torrified by heavy rainfall—Afonso Eulálio's team manager nearly had a heart attack. "You try to stay calm, but I went crazy," said Vierhouten, after he had somewhat recovered, knowing that the pink jersey hangs firmly on the Portuguese rider's shoulders.
Between May 8 and 31, the first Grand Tour of the year for men will be held: the Giro d’Italia. Who will keep Jonas Vingegaard out of the pink jersey on his debut? On Wednesday, Afonso Eulálio seized the pink jersey from an early breakaway. View all the standings and more about the 109th edition of the Tour of Italy here.
After having already been 6th in Cosenza, Bahrain's cyclist went alone after Igor Arrieta, fell near the end, starred in the dramatic goal, grabbed the rose and is the 3rd Portuguese to lead the Giro.
Portuguese cyclist leads Giro d'Italia
Afonso Eulálio (Bahrain Victorious) became the third Portuguese cyclist to wear the pink jersey in the Giro d'Italia, after finishing second in the fifth stage of the 109th edition, coming from a breakaway, replicating the feat of João Almeida six years later.
The Iconic Maglia Rosa is Back on a Bianchi at the Giro d’Italia
SoCalCycling.com - Your Cycling Source: Bianchi Returns to the Top of the Giro d’Italia with Afonso Eulálio in the Maglia Rosa Italian bicycle manufacturer Bianchi celebrated a major milestone at the 2026 Giro d’Italia after Afonso Eulálio claimed the prestigious Maglia Rosa following stage five of the race. Riding for Team Bahrain Victorious, Eulálio delivered a standout performance by joining ... The post The Iconic Maglia Rosa is Back on a Bi…
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