Vingegaard's Victory Lap, Milan's Last Chance & Rome Signs Off | Giro d'Italia 2026 Stage 21 Podcast
5/31/202624 min
Stage 21 of the Giro d'Italia 2026, and the race rolls into Rome with Jonas Vingegaard already the story of the three weeks, but the peloton wasn't done yet. Vingegaard obliterated the general classification. The first rider of his era to win all three Grand Tours. A victory lap, but cycling doesn't really do those quietlym and Rome made sure of it. Jonathan Milan had been waiting for this moment. Stage after stage, the sprint finishes slipping away. Today, finally, he got his. A thrilling race at the front, and Milan took it. This Giro produced characters that will stay with you. Eulalio, winning hearts from start to finish in that white jersey. Ciccone, racing with everything he had, every single day, heart firmly on sleeve. Magnier, young, fearless, dominating the sprint stages before Milan had his say. Ned Boulting and Jacopo Guarnieri are here to close out the Giro d'Italia 2026 from the finish line This episode of For The Love Of Cycling is sponsored by Bikmo cycle insurance. Protect your ride before it’s too late. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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First 90 secondsSpeaker 10:00
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Ned Boulting· Host0:32
It was expected to be a bunch sprint, and that's exactly how it turned out. Massive pressure on the broad shoulders of Jonathan Milan, and he delivered in the end. And after him, Jonas Vingegaard in the maglia rosa rode over the line to make history. If you're watching on YouTube, like and subscribe. This podcast is proudly sponsored by Science in Sport. You can't miss SiS across the Grand Tours. And did you know they were the original sports nutrition company? They invented the first isotonic recovery drinks and gels. Their lab is where the first-ever dual source gels were born. Their beta products are seen in the hands of cyclists across the tours. SiS products were adopted by Team GB and now, 30 years later, over 400 pro, elite, and Olympic teams trust Science in Sport. Well, as the evening light settles here in the eternal city of Rome, I have Jacopo Guarnieri alongside me for the last time.